Today I have a little unexpected meeting with school friend. He come to work in Moscow from my hometown for about one month, and call me when see me online. We arrange meeting in the center of the city and sit in beer house... (sorry, no photos taken) Feelings was a little strange. Just like see someone from far-far away time. When we finish a school, communist regime was fall and country was divided. Then, country economics was stall and quickly disappeared. There is nothing in the shops, not e
Just in case I plan my future holidays... What's the best way to transfer from BKK hotel or from airport to Hua Hin? Don't cheapest, but comfortable (oh, I'm not a money saver when I think about transfers). I also hear some airline have flights to Hua Hin, using small planes. Or just pick up taxi and no problem? Any advice will be appreciated!
Tired.... still sit near computer and can't go to sleep. 2.30 AM local time. Week ended TGI Friday and three weekend days ahead. Today we have a party in the office cos tomorrow will be a little strange day - 8 march, relic from Soviet era, called Woman's Day now. Today we give greetings and flowers to our office female employees And organize a tables with fruits, snacks and wine/softdrinks etc. Wife of my friend (she is Thai), who live in BKK, ask him about this holiday, and he answer to her
My foreign passport is about to expire and I need new one This is a real "sport" in our country, another "pleasure" - from this year new bio-electronic chip was inserted in each passport.I have a two passports before, each valid for 5 years, but in fact, most countries will not allow tourists to cross border if passport will expire in next 6 month from date of enter to country.And this is means, real validity only 4 years 6 month Help from tourist companies and agents, who specialized in passpo
Today bus was crashed on the road from Pattaya to BKK Int'l Airport. Driver was lose control on the wet road. All passengers was russian tourists, 3 reported to be dead (2 confirmed for sure) and about ten have a serious injuries. 40 passengers was be in the bus.
Eieieiei, sanuk continued in unexpected way.Preface. I'm also a member of some expat community board, where "our" people discussing life. traditions. e.g. everything about Thailand.Tomorrow will be a Protector of Homeland (Russian holiday), as I wrote in my previous journal entry. Because this is a true man holiday, most of true man's wish to drink something and make a party.Also, this holiday match with Thai elections. "Problem" - today and tomorrow all major shopping chains such as 7-11, Carre
Tomorrow will be a holiday here in Russia - in old time this holiday was be Soviet Army and Navy Fleet Day, but now this is a Protectors of Homeland Day. Because tomorrow will be Saturday, all country will have a day-off next Monday. In this day girls always give greetings and gifts to boys, even if boy do not have any Army or Fleet experience. In my company we have a 100+ girls, and right now many of them leave our department room and I enjoy gift - a big box with chocolate candy's, but one pr
Dear TF, I have a plans to visit Thailand in June or July. Nothing interesting , as always 3-4 days in Bangkok, and go to islands later. I'm also think about Chiang Mai, but not sure because this time I will come with wife and son, and son is small, will be 1,5 yrs old -and so much travel will be not good for him. But I afraid about weather and possible big rainfalls. Thanks for your advice if you may say something useful about weather and your own experience in June or July in Bangkok and Phuk
Today is Friday evening (TGI Friday ), and after a cup of good hot wine I try to translate to English (sorry, my knowledge of Thai very poor) one joke and one story About three states of the man:1. First state - you have a party all night, drink, dance - and in the morning you look fresh and relaxed.2. Second state - you have a party all night, drink, dance - and in the morning you look as you have a party, drink ,dance, etc.3. Third state - you sleep all night. Do not do anything, And... in th
I was in very bad mood and depressed when I return to home from Thailand. Cold, no sun and holidays are over. Depressed I was delete my TF profile and now restore it from scratch. My holidays was fantastic. I spent time in BKK with many interesting people from different countries, bring our local bread to one hungry russian girl, who live in Hua Hin and drive to BKK to meet me. We sit outside Absolute 7 bar, and I join TF party later. Next, I go to Koh Chang by Air, because I love flying, and lo
