Monday, already? Only some days reaming… before the Season 8 to Bangkok, Thailand.
Better enjoy as much! Hahaha.

Even Monday - I went out for watching some movie… that I cannot watch in Thailand.
Yeah, brand new Japanese movie… very famous one called:

"Odoru Daisousasen the Final"



Famous TV serious extended to the movie… and this is truly final one (so advertised).
Funky but serious and bold detective's story was quite heart-warming and humorous.
The final movie was not much of disappointment.

Laughed a lot.

Surprising enough that there were so many people came to watch this movie.
Must be really popular… and lots of people are off on Monday??? Hahaha.



Light supper… I'd better watch my weight and diet??? Sure!

Oh one more thing… some shopping completed. Two deliveries were made.



"Voice GATE" is USD memory stick with voice recording feature.
Automatically upload to the Evernote soon as connected to PC or Mac.
Pretty cool, huh!

I loved it so far.

There is no play function on its own, though. Hahaha.



Mouse for work. Never used before…
I thought that it would help my stiff shoulders.



Also, this mouse has presentation control integrated.
Very cool.
Tried and worked very well.



It was hot but full of blue sky today.
I didn't mind to stand in the balcony watching around like that.
Very nice!

Maybe this is last time for me to play golf in Thailand…
Since this is LAST SEASON in BKK… as far as things are concerned for time being. Hahaha.

Woke up at 5am and went to Pleasant Valley Golf and Country Club.
1st visit for me, of course.
This is 4th round for me in this year.

Last time was back in April. Remember?





Usually breakfast at any golf club. Hahaha.
Khaw ton (rice soup).



Shiro liked his caddy for today. Very kind. Hahaha.
Plus, it was sensational… since Yossy's 1st golf round ever in his life!
Welcome to club!



His swing is very beautiful!
I sure that it won't take too much time for him to improve his golf.
Soon he will be a good player.

Better than me? Sure!

Speaking of which…
My score was usual… no surprising but not boring yet.

IN 52
OUT 49
Total 101

See? It is "Tamadaa" (usual). Hahaha.

Tonight after golf, went to see this:



"Bourne Legacy." Someone called this "Bourne Redundancy." Pretty good joke!

It was as side story of three Bourne series. Pretty interesting…enjoyed but disappointed at the end.
Hmmm. Is this going to continue??? Seemingly so.

Should Jason (Matt Demon) be back!

Fun Saturday it was!

I never wanted to miss this…
Watch Expo 2012 at Siam Paragon.
Biggest (?) BKK watch fair taking place until 19th.





Frank Muller was the most popular among other brands.



Expo was all over the mall.
Hard to visit every section.







Hublot… not popular at all. HOW COME?!?!



Gosh, Gaga Milano's limited edition for 500 pieces in the world were here.
I should get one!!!

(Still petition is pending… Hahah)



What about this? Tendence's colorful "Crazy" series.
Not at the site today. Though, they have one in somewhere else.
I should come back and check it out!

Movie followed after Siam Paragon.



Step Up Revolution. Pretty good dancing!!!
Story was quite simple… very straight forward movie about fancy dance!
Enjoyable.

Today, like I mentioned before, was holiday.
Lots of Thai people starts 4-day summer holiday from today.
Envy of those who come to that!!! Really!

I will go back to work tomorrow for sure. Too bad!

No plan means that I would go movie. So I did.



Today's pick was of new movie - "Total Recall."
This became 16th movie (watched in theater) in this year!!!
Cool.

This is SF-ish movie. Lots of CG's.
I like the setting a lot.
Very vivid idea was the base for the storyline.

Recommended.

Setting like:
Only UK and Australia were in exist in future (all others were vanished!)
Australia was, once again, colonized by UK.
Traveling between those two were not by air or ocean… under earth!

These are some of those "surprising" ideas that I really liked about.

Recommended.

Weekend just begins!
As usual… I head to the Thai school for lesson.
Teacher told me that I looked so sleepy.

Sure, I was! Just after long drinking streak, right? No wonder.

Finished Session 11 & 12 of Level 2 today. Became smarter than yesterday. Hahaha.

1st thing after Thai lesson was to exchange some money… need local currency to live.
Good rate is provided at local liquor shop like:



Thaniya Spirit is one of the most famous places for Japanese to exchange.
Very good rate. Much better than one at ordinary banks. Hahaha.

10,000 yen turns to be 4,010 baht in today's rate. Pretty good!!!
Now my budget for Season 7 is all available in baht. Hehehe.



Late afternoon, decided to hit this "must-see" movie.
Bantman "The Dark Knight Rises."

Long movie… almost 3-hour long.
Though, This was very good movie. Impressive.
Not only of Ann Hathaway's slender body as Cat Woman. Hehehe.

You'd better see this even if not seen any of series. Worth it for sure.

No plan… but went to a large mall just outside the BKK today.
Called "Mega Bangna."
One of the largest and newest…

Well, compared to American large malls, this was mediocre. Hahaha.

So many shoppers around, though.



Didn't buy anything.
Just walked around and then ended up going to see:



"Magic Mike."
I read the critics and this was bighly rated.
No shocking about seeing the male stripper. Hahaha.

Not big deal at all.

This movie was better than I thought.
Though, I cannot follow such in terms of managing my life. Hahaha.

Hi folks. Weekend is now coming to an end… ALREADY!
I should not bit about it, right? Darn right…
Today I have some photos outlying the environment of my Bangkok life.

Are you interested? Hahaha.
I assume you are…

This is where I live:



If you are familiar with Bangkok… this building is obvious to indicate where it is… right?



View from my apartment room located at 5th floor.



The house right ahead is Philippines Embassy.
Security seems not too tight. Hahaha.



Inside the room.
Long couch for me to lay down. Hehehe.



Small but still LCD screen TV.
Can view three Japanese TV channels from this place.
Good enough? Sure.

I somehow do not watch TV much, though.

This TV can be routed to the other side… facing to the bed.
Pretty convenient as one TV can be viewed from bed room and living room.
Occasionally, I watch TV from the bed.



Bed room… King size bed with two pillows.
Hmm, too large for me.
I have NO COMPANY to my room whatsoever. No hired wife or any kind… Hahaha.

Usually stay at the edge of the bed for sleep.





And Sukhumvit Road - the entrance of the apartment property.

Oh today's only update except above… is of movie that I saw in the afternoon.

"Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter."



Hmmm… not type of movie that I like. Hahaha. It was okay.
I should've paid more attention - "Vampire" stuff isn't my favorite. Hahaha.

Maybe I expect more fun out of "Magic Mike." That movie looks fun for sure.
I am going to watch that next week. Hehehe.

Weekend is now coming to an end…
Not much accomplished today. Except that I went to see a movie.



The Amazing Spiderman.
Amazing, right? It should have been.

Though, story wasn't that exciting and amazing to me.
Maybe because I saw it in 2D instead of 3D.
Value of entertainment was different, I guess.

Though, I feel like if Peter Parker didn't do anything…
Nothing really happened. Nobody was really killed. Hahaha.
I've said enough.



Lamborghini was in the showcase at the mall where I watched the movie.
Wow, someone happened to be come by and would buy this???
I do not think so!

If rich person crazy about super car like that, he would have to know of such great car in the mall for other shopping purpose.
At least good promotion, right? Hahaha.



I'd better tell those who run this promotion…
CHANGE the carpet to other color… red or yellow… whatever!
Black body on black carpet… NO CONTRAST!

Too bad...

Season 5's final weekend is here… yes, already!
Today, my last Thai lesson in this period as well.
Yeah, no hangover from previous night for sure! Hahaha.

Woke up around 8am and went to school at 11am.

Today's Thai class seemed reasonably understood. Better than usual, somehow.

Same material, same methodology by same teacher… different motivation? I do not know.
Anyhow, better understanding of Thai language is definitely plus to my current life.
I'd better not complain.

Went into McDonald's for lunch. Wanted cheeseburger badly. Paid 99 baht for a set.
Went on to Starbucks which is located just next door.
This time, it was for hot latte.

Somehow, this Starbucks in Silom wasn't always crowded.
au bon pain coffee located across the street is always full of customers.
Interesting contrast. Hahaha.

Anyway, studied a little in there and decided to go to movie.
Yes, movie!

Today's selection was "Snow White and Huntsman."



Really thought that it was of standard Snow White story.
It was quite not. Hahaha.

Loved the part about the evil character's transformation of beauty as a result of sucking all energies from young ladies.
Charlize Theron was a perfect character doing such.
Her beauty's recovery process was quite impressive.

If you missed this part, you are almost same as didn't go to see this movie.
You see what I mean? This is MUST part.

Otherwise, you do not miss much


Mr. Shake's drink was grabbed after the movie.
It has tapioca in it. I love it. Drink itself was okay - TOO SWEET.
I like tapioca for sure.

I probably try another drink with tapioca next time. Something not sweet at all.







For dinner - was a bit crazy… lots of drinks and foods with tons of fun topics to cover with friend.
Fun night came along with full stomach. Good deal.

Hi folks! Sunday is over… another week is just around the corner…
My Season 5 in BKK is also close to its end. Really? Indeed.
Season 5 ends on 20th. Please note. Hahaha.

Today's my relaxation… was of laugh out of the movie.

In the morning, washed dirty clothes and had blanch (alone) at favorite "au bon pain."
Then, rushed into the Emporium - shopping mall for movie.
Yeah, MiB3 - Men in Black III.



I didn't want to miss this out. I knew that this movie would easily go away soon.
So nice to catch the movie I wanted to see. Right? I know.

It was pretty cool movie. Surely, not the best… but pretty good!
I do not care much of ugly creatures but surely care about the funny conversation.
I was really into it.

Just curious how it all would be translated into Japanese language at all. Hahaha.

Another movie on my "Do Not MIss" - "Snow White and the Huntsman."
Will check it out next week… before going home!



Italian wine festival was in progress. I dropped by.
Nice bottles were all over the place!
From 300 baht and all up.

I could've bought some for myself… but didn't do so today.
Maybe I should have.



My favorite sparkling wines were also there…
Why I didn't step ahead. Hmmm. I do not know.

Anyhow, weekend is over. I should be ready for one last week in Bangkok.
Wish me luck, folks!

Hi folks! How was your weekend?
Mine was quite flat… but somewhat fun, though.
I finally came to see this movie:



Yeah, Johnny Depp movie… Another movie by Tim Burton.
Dark Shadows it was.
Well, I heard that this movie was re-make of old TV series. Is that true?

Anyhow, I love the jokes that were from time difference of 2 centuries. Hahaha.
Perfect jokes by Johnny Deep.
The story was not that well written, I thought. Though, it was fun entertainment overall.

Not that disappointing for sure. Hahaha.

And went to Central Department store for this:



Bought new Rimowa suitcase.
Sky blue - I selected. Almost chose the gold… hahaha.

I just need to make my luggage lighter than before.
I always used large suitcase for short period of time.
This time that I fly back to Japan on coming Thursday, I shall have less pain from heavy laguage!

It's Saturday! Bangkok is as always so hot!
Isn't it rainy season jus ahead? Already here?

Whenever strong wind is around, I feel like it would rain soon. Hahaha.

Usual Saturday, I went to Thai lesson. Now I come to study how to write some letters.
Oh boy… it is freaking complex!!!
Combining con sonnet with vowel… and, on top of that, you have to add tone sign.

It is simply called "complex" or rather "crazy!" Hahaha.

So I have to practice. My Thai teacher gave me lots of homework while I am still busy for project!!!
Too bad. (Still great?)



Look at my awful writing!!! Is this Thai? Or random drawing of mine, huh???
Leave me alone will ya!
I do my best!

You'll never know if I come to be able to write Thai in beautiful way. Hahaha.
I never know either. (BANG!)

Some entertainment for the day…
I made a stop-by at Emporium on the way home…

Watched - American Pie Reunion.



Did I see 1999's American Pie (original)???
I bet that 2nd movie in 2001… I didn't see it for sure.

Why chosen that? Donno.
It seemed fun.

Was it fun?
Of course, it was American Pie… where lots of sex-related jokes.
You cannot take girl with you if she's not taking this kind of jokes as funny stuff.

Lots of dirty jokes! Loved it! Hahaha.
Entertainment just as needed for the day.

Recommended? You'd better be carefully review. OK? Hahaha.

How was your Golden Week???
I bet that those Japanese people who just finished series of holidays came to very hectic day today.
1st day at work after the holidays! Hahaha.

I know exactly how you felt about it! I have gone through that just like you. Hehehe

Today Thai's holiday. No work for me… except working home. Too bad.
Not directly involving in the project. It was about my lecture material.
Yes, my lecture time is just around the corner.

Thursday… this week!

I continuously working on the presentation material from previous night.
I decided to have single entertainment for myself today.
I went to nearby shopping mall to watch a movie.

Got there around 11:30am after my breakfast coffee.



No more Avengers. No more Battleship.
Today, "Lock Out."
I pretty much liked the preview.

However, the preview wasn't reflecting the story quite well.
I bet that so many viewers has same thought as mine.

Though, it was quite entertainment… lots of American jokes that you can laugh at.
Seriously. Lots of black jokes that many people cannot resist. Hahaha.
I liked that part a lot!

Story was quite flat…
Some American outlaw spy rescuing President's daughter.
Quite contrast, huh.

Story came to a big flip-over at the end. Though, not big surprise to me. Hahaha.
I am so used to the way American movies are.
Do you see what I am getting at?

Anyhow, still good entertainment. Fun for sure.

Costed me 240 baths. A bit more than last those two movies.
Different place, different admission fee? Yeah. Interesting.
Japan, the movie is always same price regardless to where you go. (almost)

It was 140 baths. Today it was 240 baths. Interesting, huh!

What's up? How's it going?
I heard that it is ordinary working day in Japan today… did you work? Or did you take a day off?
Whichever it was for you, hope things were okay with you all!

Woke up at normal time… it was holiday (wan yut) in Thailand! Yes, "Labor Day."
No project work today.
Thank God.

Lack of sleep for sure because went to bed late like 3am and woke up around 8am.
It's still okay… am enjoying my life as much!
Went to au bon pain for breakfast as usual like weekend.

Found who?



My friend was already held a seat for me! Hahaha.
He seemed to be kicked out from his apartment room because of maid service for cleaning.
Look at him, he still wearing pajamas-like.

Please take shower and get dress before going out to anywhere! Hehehe.



Took BTS train for movie!
It was quite important day because the opening of "the Avengers."
Yeah, long-waited American hero movie! Hahaha.



Since it was "wan yut (holiday)" here in Bangkok… tons of people came to theatre before me!!!
Long line it was for getting ticket.
Timing-wise, we selected normal movie, not 3-D version. I do not care much.

Do you?



"The Avengers" was fantastic American entertainment for sure.
However, if Iron Man were not part of the team, it would be not fun as much for sure.

I wouldn't even come to see that movie. Would you? Hahaha.

This movie seems to be only the beginning of the series because more than half of the movie spent "team building" among heroes. It means there is more to come.

Also, missing someone??? From Marvel???
Yeah, Spiderman. Will he be part of this??? Will see.

Also am wondering that there is no continuation of "Iron Man (3)" anywhere?
If no more, I'll get disappointed very much.
Anyway, fun day with fun entertainment. Just good for me.

Now I need to get back to work.
Tong ni phom tham gaan mak mak na…

See ya!

Finally, I came to a chance to see this movie.
I know I didn't want to miss this one.

"Battleship"



Lots of CGs…
The story was quite easy entertainment with some laughs.
You could tell about the whole story by watching first 30-40 minutes.

However, action scenes (combat scenes) are quire impressive. Worth to watch for fun.
Just a question regarding to the setting of alien.
Hahaha.

I didn't know that there was a famous Japanese actor was in the movie.
It was Tadanobu Asano.
He did the important role - having a partnership (rivalry?) to the main character.

Tadanobu spoke quite good English, too.
Though, I still question if he comes to a big success in Hollywood like Ken Watanabe.
Biggest difference is not of language issue. It is matter of the appearance. Looks.

Tadanobu's face is very plain. With bunch of Asian extra - he easily mingles with them… not coming to the surface vividly.
That is why I am thinking that it would be hard for him to make a fortune in US. Hehehe.

This movie is intended for American audience only. Hahaha.
Navy needs to recruit more people… that is why.
One Navy can save the whole world! Hahaha.

While GW continues in Japan, I should get back to work tomorrow.
Pity on me!!!
Oh bought a Smart Cover for my new iPad… will share that story tomorrow or so.

Stay tuned.

Many of this website readers know that my favorite Hollywood actress is she…
Yes, Reese Witherspoon.
She has been one for such a long time… and I surely watched (almost) all her movies.

Without doubt - I went to see her new movie… called "This Means War."



I didn't even see any preview and no idea what it would be about.
I previously saw the poster… that was it.

Since no special plan for the day, I went out to see that movie… ALONE (too bad!).

Oh cool… this movie was cool. I LOVED it!

Funny… no much seriousness in it.

Reese was so funny… as somewhat sexy… new kind of her? Nice.

I am so sure that I buy a DVD for this movie. Nice kind of movie to carry around in the iPad.

Speaking of which - when iPad is to be released in Thailand? Am going to buy one to replace my 1st generation iPad which has been in use for almost 3 years. Just saw a news telling that the release date is April 27th.

Hope it would become true. Otherwise, I have to wait even longer.

Anyhow, I enjoyed this movie… MUCH.

At Chrystal Bay Golf Club…
I came to another record today.

50 - 49 --- 99!!!
Yeah, I made it under 100 once again!





Another entertainment - movie at night.
Jack and Jill open this weekend at Bangkok theaters.
Darn funny!

Today's my destination… was Terminal 21 located in Asok area.



Big mall with lots of fashion brands and Japanese restaurants.
Great place for me to hang around for sure. Hahaha.



Even Mercedez AMG sport was on sale… at 3,550,000 Baht.
How much?
It's too expensive for me to afford. Sure thing.

Then movie.
Picked Thai one.

Wait. Now I am capable for understanding Thai in the movie? Of course not.
This movie comes with English subtitle. Sounds wonderful.



Movie title, "ATM." It was comedy. Lots of exaggeration. But surely it was fun for me.
Made me laugh so much and so often.

It was only 180 baht. 4-5 bucks. Way cheaper than Japan for sure.

It was funny with lovely ending. Good thing was that I didn't have to spend time reading the lines.
Story was quite obvious. Hehehe.



Finally got a chance to take a local bus.
Wild ride it was… Hahaha.





Happen to come to see the live event taking place in Central World open space.
Lots of nice music… mostly Thai traditional.

Another big surprise… the event was dual language-base. English and Thai.
This country is pretty cool!!!

Yes, it was my day off today!
What's wrong with this??? For rest of this month, I will remain in Bangkok…
This is my only day for being myself doing anything I want.

Wait. What about the weekend?
What about it? I said, "being myself." Hahaha.
In the morning, I went out driving to the nearby theatre for movie.



"The Penthouse" is the movie selected.
I thought that it would be super duper funny…
Well, it wasn't that bad… but so unrealistic… from one scene to another. Hahaha.

Went to McDonald's after the movie for late lunch.
Then, studied Thai language for an hour in the same place.
Yes, am still pushing myself to learn that language.

I could go home thereafter… though, I shifted the car to different direction.
Something can be done easily on weekday instead of weekend.
Yeah, test drive!



Italian car, Alfa Romeo… I went to the dealership for taking a look.
Brand new "Julietta."



Rear design is my favorite!



I did a test drive… it was fun to drive!
Yeah, this is going to be our next car!!!
Wait, I have to get approval from MoonFlower… Hard to get??? Will see.

Friend's gathering over dinner tonight.
Usual friends.



Tetsu came late around 10pm after work.
He's super busy… great salesperson he is!
Will be in Hong Kong next week?



Tsbk (left) and Marashida (right)



Finally (about time?), Marashida is going to get married very soon --- line next month.
Congratulations!!!

It was fun gathering for sure and I over-drank for sure.
Went on to a bar after the restaurant…
It was way passed the midnight. Hahaha.