I did not know that Chiang Mai was on my calendar of places to go to but here I am, in this place for almost 3 months. Chiang Mai is considered Northern Thailand as opposed to Koh Samui, which is considered Southern Thailand. From my point of view, the 2 places are fairly similar to each other in a tasteful, touristy, retiree kind of way. Nice places to stay, seem to be rather quiet and out of the way, some nice tourists and Thais living here, not too expensive, pretty good food. However, it is becoming more and more apparent that there are a number of other, more substantive things to consider if I want a retirement in Thailand, Chiang Mai or Koh Samui. Even though all make proclamations that they want the Western retiree, I am never too sure about internet security or immigration security. Thailand is constantly changing and the Govt. is not really able to keep up with what is going on out here in the hinterlands; So, one has to wonder if this makes the politicos in Bangkok nervous and they look around to see what is going on. Where I am staying, there are a number of intellectuals who teach and write and that is it. I have been told 2 times about hr services for dogs and I can get involved if I want. There is a lot of bad energy here as opposed to Koh Samui and the beautiful coconut palms. The mountain overlooking Chiang Mai is in full view and has a only 3 lights and 1 monastery that you can see at night. This seems to maybe be a one industry town.
I also just read my last blog on the Foreign Policy of the Middle East. I think that the Egyptian revolution is a good thing. They deserve more than they are getting, especially for the billion bucks a year policy. I think enough already of the money going for security; more money for education and food and children. Food is going to be the issue in about 1 year, so they have had a real good wake-up call with the young Egyptians. It does not seem to be related to the Settlements at all; it is all about what they can get for themselves on their own territory. I think a democratic Egypt would be great and could work as a real security buffer as the food crisis settles in. All over the world, the weather-related global warming flooding has damaged crops and plans for food security. Mubarek has all but sacrificed Egypt's security for his own final chapter, which is pretty typical. In fact, I think he has really abdicated his responsibility for security so now it is up to the
people in Tahrir Square. It does seem that the testy attitudes of those who would wish the planet evil are being exposed more and more. I'm not sure how much it will get us more security though.
These are my thoughts for day.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
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