#King Bhumibol the Great

[recentadultburnout]

Info for writer in Thai series fandom: How to Name Your OC

Lets start with what name you shouldn't use.

A name that resembles the king, the queen, or a title conferred by the king (only of the current, the Chakri Dynasty) is illegal. For example, the late King Rama 9's name is Bhumibol Adulyadej, so if you tried to name your kid Bhumibol or Adulyadej, they wouldn't let you register. But if you cut it short enough, it might still work, like Bhum. Bhum pronouse phum Or Bol pronouse pon (it's the most accurate I can make) is actually a fairly common name. 

Mis-gender name, Some names have genders, and if you can't read Thai, there is a chance that you might make some mistakes, and it would be alright. But here are a few very obvious examples so you could avoid some of it: "Chai(ชาย)", which means "man", Don't use a name that has the word "Chai" in it for a woman character. The same with Ying(หญิง), which means woman. **There are many other words that are spelled as "chai" in English but spelled differently in Thai, and they don't mean "man" either, but most of them still are man's names.

And one last thing. It isn't necessarily a bad name, but it's my pet peeve, so... Anything starts with Som. If it's "som+anything", the chance is they are really old fashion names. 90% of the people with these names are definitely not teenagers. Most would atleast be in their 40s or something. Except Som without anything after or Som-O, because it's actually different Som. It's pronounced with a different tone.

So what name should you use? 

For the first name, I would suggest you just copy the actual Thai first name you know. It is the easiest choice. You could search for a Thai celebrity's name or you could use a website for naming babies. Nothing could go wrong with that!

For the surname It is more difficult than the first name. We can't just copy an already exciting last name. Because in reality, while you can always create a new surname, it needs to be unique. Unless there is some error that occurs, Thai people who have the same surname are related, whether since birth, by marriage, or by adoption.

If someone wants to create a new surname today, they will need to make sure that the surname they have in mind hasn't already been taken. The first thing they could do is check with the civil registration website.

I guess you could use the name of some place, like the name of an old village or mound, as your OC last name. It would be like their ancestors came from that place, or you could try to find some well-meaning word in Pali or Sanskrit if you want.

Well, it's not really limited to those two things since a real surname can actually be quite random, but those are pretty safe.

I think the hardest thing about a surname is that it usually links to the background of that family to some degree, and if you don't know what you gave your character, it could be a bit weird. You could find some random word to be a surname, but I wouldn't recommend that. 

And for the nickname, the easiest of them all, you can use anything. Literally anything, with just a small exception. For example, from A-Z except E because it is homonymous with a rude word, and N because it is homonymous with a word that means sinew, you could use any letter and it wouldn't be that weird.

Some might be more popular than others, but all could be used. You could just cut the legal name into one syllable and use that. It might be a little weird if you pick the wrong syllable to keep, but the risk is not that great. Stick to the last syllable, and it's mostly safe. You could use any animal you see as cute (except dogs; they're cute, but we already use dog as a curse word) as a name too. Just google translate it to Thai (or not). Fruit is the same way. And the weather too. From the sun to the storm to the grass, as long as it's cute or has a good ring to it, it can be used. 

Bonus+

If you want to name siblings, many Thais like to make their children's names be the same set, such as having the same initial letter, using the same word or sound as a first syllable, using words that the meanings go together, like Mek-เมฆ(cloud) and Mork-หมอก(mist), or choosing a rhyming word.

Most Thai people's first names and surnames are Pali/Sanskrit, which is a dead language, or Thai words that can be used in daily life. For nicknames, they can be the shorten form of first names, so it can be a meaningless sound, Pali/Sanskrit or Thai words, or it can be anything the namer chooses, such as random Thai or foreign words, brand names, or whatever.

If you want to attempt a period, do know that a canon nickname has a high likelihood of being a name that will never be used in an accurate setting, since using those foreign words as a nickname is a rather recent trend.

Sensible parents will choose a good-meaning name for their child. Not so sensible parents and writers might choose a not-so-good-meaning name for their child. There are so many novels with characters who have got really weird names. Sometimes I swear the writer chooses that name purely for pun purposes.

If a character's name looks like an English word when spelled in English, then there is a high chance that it is really that English word. Sometimes it might just be a coincidence, but most of the time it is an English word and if it is not pronounced like one, it's because it's just more convenient to say it in a heavily Thai accent among Thai people. And to be honest, even names containing Thai words won't be pronounced "right" all the time, especially if there is a diphthong in there.

Quite a few people choose to name their babies' nicknames after a place they conceive when it is obvious where is it happen, like, after they go on vacation abroad. or any other special event, activity, or reason that leads to it. So the country or town, as a nickname, can be because of that.😳😳

http://161.200.50.2/th2roman -->for transcribing Thai words into English.

If you want to, you could check out my Tumblr for character names' meaning posts. That might give you more ideas about Thai names and surnames. As I said, some writers do pick weird names for their characters, but even then, it's usually not that much weirder than reality.

Index

[twstchaos]

Original Character: The Queen

Introducing: The Queen!!

Technical Information

Name: Meihui Maeosarai (美慧)

Japanese: メイフイ・マエオサライ

Romaji: Meihui Maeosarai

Nickname(s): Mei (Everyone), Tetra* (Floyd), Mademoiselle Douleur* (Rook)

*She will refuse to acknowledge his and the nickname’s existences if she is referred to with the nickname.

Biographical Information

Gender: Female

Pronoun: She/Her

Age: 17

Birthday: August 8

Starsign: Leo

Height: 160cm

Eye Color: Sky Blue

Hair Color: Black

Homeland: Kingdom of Paithoon

Family: Queen Xiulan (秀蘭) (Mother), King Bhumibol (Father), Sumana (Twin Sister), Xiaoting (晓婷) (Younger Sister)

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Professional Status

Dorm: Pomefiore

School Year: Second

Class: 2-B (No. 17)

Occupation: Student, Crown Princess of Paithoon

Club: Cheerleading Club

Best Subject: Politics

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Fun Facts

Dominant Hand: Right

Favorite Food: Tuna Sashimi

Least Favorite Food: Raisins

Dislikes: Getting Wet

Hobby: Embroidery

Talents: Quick on Her Feet

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Appearance:

Meihui has dark brown, long hair plaited into a simple three-stranded braid, peeking out the top of her head is a pair of cat ears. Her bangs are swept to the left (her right) with loose strands framing her face. She has sky blue eyes with slitted pupils reminiscent of a feline.

Meihui wears the standard Night Raven Academy female uniform for Pomefiore students consisting of the black blazer over her purple vest lined with gold-colored trim, a short skirt with white thigh high socks, with a black and white striped bowtie. Peeking out of the pocket of her blazer is the Pomefiore emblem. Her Pomefiore dormitory uniform includes the standard knee-length violet robe, black button-up shirt, black leggings, and black and gold heeled boots. The long sleeves of her robes do not have the shoulder slit, staying as one piece. Wrapped around her waist, Meihui has a black belt tied with another strip of red fabric in the middle.

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Personality:

Meticulous and calculating, as the future queen of her kingdom, Meihui was instilled with these qualities from a young age. A sense of justice and righteousness borne into her due to her desire to be a great queen for her people. She is not afraid to get her hands dirty when faced with wrongdoing. At times, Meihui can be snarky and critical. Because of her royal upbringing, she can be standoffish and demanding. Rarely, she shows a soft side of herself to those she is close with, willing to protect those she really cares about.

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Background: 

Meihui and her twin sister, Sumana, were born to the king and queen of Paithoon, a kingdom of feline beastfolk in the East. As the first born daughter, Meihui was named the heiress to the throne, successor to King Bhumibol. Together, the twins grew up in the inner court, spoiled and pampered. At the age of fifteen–a year before they would attend Night Raven College, Queen Xiulan gave birth to their younger sister, Xiaoting.

Upon enrolling into Night Raven College, both of the twins were placed into Pomefiore. During their first year at the school, Meihui and Sumana were involved in a fight with another student from Pomefiore which resulted in that student getting expelled from the school and ending up in Royal Sword Academy.

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Abilities and Unique Magic:

Because of her feline heritage, Meihui is naturally very flexible and quick on her feet.

Meihui’s Unique Magic is called “If You Don’t Please”. Her signature spell grants her the ability to induce physical pain towards the person she targeted. The pain output is directly related to her mental and emotional states. Because of how powerful her magic is, she seldom uses it. When using her unique magic, she telegraphs her spell by squeezing her fist tightly. Loosening her fist will lessen the pain, opening her hand completely will deactivate the spell.

Incantation: "'No' you dare to say. I will have my way. If You Don't Please."

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She is twisted from Si and Am from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp 

and Princess Mei from Disney’s Mulan II. 

More information will come out in the future~

[chanonp]

ธ สถิตในดวงใจตราบนิรันดร์

๑๓ ตุลาคม ๒๕๖๕ วันคล้ายวันสวรรคต พระบาทสมเด็จพระบรมชนกาธิเบศร มหาภูมิพลอดุลยเดชมหาราช บรมนาถบพิตร

In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX)

13 October 2022

[yongchieng]

Sunday 13 October 2024 H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day, Yong Chieng Pharmacy is opened 🌿

[amazing-thailand]

To celebrate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary in 2024, the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles is hosting the immersive exhibition Royal Court Textiles of Siam. This exhibition showcases Siam’s traditional attire for everyday and ceremonial occasions throughout history.

Highlights include His Majesty the King’s Coronation outfits and King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great’s white ceremonial robe from his Coronation. The exhibition also features colour-coded daily apparel and a variety of rare royal court textiles.

The Royal Court Textiles of Siam exhibition will be open to the public from 30 July 2024 to April 2027 in Galleries 3 and 4 at the Queen Sirikit Museum of Textiles in the Grand Palace.

#AmazingThailand #YourStoriesNeverEnd #สุขทันทีที่เที่ยวไทย

#QueenSirikitMuseumoftextiles #tiktokพาเที่ยว #วันแม่ #วัดพระแก้ว #รีวิวกรุงเทพ #กรุงเทพฯ

[brookston]

Holidays 10.13

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international Day of Education in Prison

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Forest School Day (UK) [2nd Friday]

International Children’s Palliative Care Day [2nd Friday]

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National Boss Day [Weekday closest to 10.15]

National Haunted House Day [2nd Friday]

Vet Nurse Day [2nd Friday]

World Day Against the Death Penalty [2nd Friday]

World Day of Botanical Gardens [2nd Friday]

World Egg Day [2nd Friday]

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Aequinoctium Autumnale VI (Pagan)

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Colman (Christian; Saint)

Daniel and companions, of Ceuta (Christian; Saints)

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Fontanalia (a.k.a. Fontus; Old Roman God of Wells & Springs)

Gerald of Aurillac (Christian; Saint)

Maddalena Panattieri (Dominican Order of Preachers; Christian; Blessed)

Mariotto Albertinelli (Artology)

Miracle of the Sun

Moley the Mole (Muppetism)

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Theophilus of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Very Saucey Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

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Premieres

All About Eve (Film; 1950)

The Babysitter (Film; 2017)

Badlands (Film; 1973)

Batman: Death in the Family (WB Animated Film; 2020)

A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond (Children’s Book; 1958)

Bee at the Beach (Disney Cartoon; 1950)

Billy Elliot (Film; 2000)

Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke, by Daidōji Yūzan (History Book; 1943)

Crimes and Misdemeanors (Film; 1989)

Fat Bottomed Girls/Bicycle Race, by Queen (Songs; 1978)

Fly with von Drake (Disney Animated TV Special; 1963)

The Foreigner (Film; 2017)

Goodbye Christopher Robin (Film; 2017)

Harvey (Film; 1950)

The House of Mirth (Film; 2000)

Jane the Virgin (TV Series; 2014)

Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era, by Linda McCartney (Book; 1992)

Look Who’s Talking (Film; 1989)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

…Nothing Like the Sun, by Sting (Album; 1987)

Riley’s First Date? (Pixar Cartoon; 2015)

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

The Scarlet Letter (Film; 1995)

The Seventh Seal (Film; 1958)

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), by Beyoncé (Song; 2008)

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Concert Film; 2023)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, by Edward Albee (Play; 1962)

Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys (Novel; 1966)

Yankee Dood It (WB MM Cartoon; 1956)

, by Prince (Album; 1992)

Today’s Name Days

Eduard, Gerald (Austria)

Bogoljub, Eduard, Romul, Teofil (Croatia)

Renáta (Czech Republic)

Angelus (Denmark)

Ebba, Ebe, Epp (Estonia)

Taija, Taina, Tanja (Finland)

Géraud (France)

Andre, Eduard, Koloman (Germany)

Agathoniki, Chrysi, Florentia, Florentios, Karpos (Greece)

Ede, Kálmán (Hungary)

Benedetto, Edoardo (Italy)

Irma, Mirga (Latvia)

Eduardas, Edvardas, Mintaras, Nortautė, Venancijus (Lithuania)

Tarjei, Terje, Torgeir (Norway)

Daniel, Edward, Gerald, Geraldyna, Maurycy, Mikołaj, Siemisław, Teofil (Poland)

Agatodor, Agatonica, Andrei, Carp, Papil (Romania)

Koloman (Slovakia)

Eduardo, Fausto (Spain)

Berit, Birgit (Sweden)

Eddie, Eddy, Eduardo, Edward, Edwardine, Ned (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 286 of 2024; 79 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 41 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 11 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Xin-You), Day 29 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 28 Tishri 5784

Islamic: 28 Rabi I 1445

J Cal: 16 Shù; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 30 September 2023

Moon: 1%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 6 Descartes (11th Month) [Campanella]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 20 of 89)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 20 of 30)

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 10.13

Holidays

Astronomy Day

Azerbaijani Railway Day

Blame Someone Else Day

Bonn Phchum Ben (Ancestors’ Day; Cambodia)

Chuuk (Teachers’ Appreciation Day; Micronesia)

Clean the Crumbs Out of the Broiler Oven Day

Cold Turkey Day

Dashain Festival (Nepal)

Dia del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural (Argentina)

Doi Taikomatsuri (Japan) [13-15]

Durga Puja (a.k.a. Dasain (Sikkim, India)

Dussehra (a.k.a. Durga Ashtami; Parts of India)

English Language Day (UK)

Festival of Unmediated Play

Geologic Map Day

Ghatasthapana (Nepal)

Global Fertilizer Day

Good Samaritan Day

The Great Memorial Day (Thailand)

International Cassette Store Day

International Civility for the Girl Child Day

International Day for Failure (a.k.a. National Failure Day)

International Day For Natural Disaster Reduction (UN)

international Day of Education in Prison

International Plain Language Day

International Skeptics Day

International Suit Up Day

John Peel Day

Karva Chat (Himachal Pradesh, India) [Women’s Festival Only]

King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day (Thailand)

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Modern Mythology Day

National Chess Day

National Erection Day

National Guinea Pig Day (Peru)

National Herpes Awareness Day (Australia)

National Motorcycle Ride Day

National No Excuse Day

National ‘That’s What She Said’ Day

National Transfer Money to Your Son Day

Navy Establishment Day

No Bra Day

Oilfield Prayer Day (Oklahoma)

Paramedics’ Day (Poland)

Peach Day (French Republic)

Prince Louis Rwagasore Day (Burundi)

Railway Day (Azerbaijan)

Rwagasore Day (Burundi)

Silly Sayings Day

Swiftie Day

Templars Day

Train Your Brain Day

Treat Yo’ Self Day

Wan Tamruat (a.k.a. National Police Day; Thailand)

White House Day

Witches’ Festival (Elder Scrolls)

World Bank Action Day

World Cage Free Day

World Thrombosis Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Friday the Firkenteenth (Grey Lodge, Pennsylvania)

National M&M Day

National Peanut Day

National Pumpkin Day

Yorkshire Pudding Day

2nd Friday in October

Durin’s Day (The Hobbit) [When Last Moon of Autumn & 1st Sun of Winter Appears in Sky Together]

Forest School Day (UK) [2nd Friday]

International Children’s Palliative Care Day [2nd Friday]

International Foster Carer Appreciation Day [2nd Friday]

National Boss Day [Weekday closest to 10.15]

National Haunted House Day [2nd Friday]

Vet Nurse Day [2nd Friday]

World Day Against the Death Penalty [2nd Friday]

World Day of Botanical Gardens [2nd Friday]

World Egg Day [2nd Friday]

Feast Days

Aequinoctium Autumnale VI (Pagan)

Alan Turing Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Alexandrina of Balasar (Christian; Blessed)

Allan Ramsay (Artology)

Arrabiata Sauce Day (Pastafarian)

Campanella (Positivist; Saint)

Colman (Christian; Saint)

Daniel and companions, of Ceuta (Christian; Saints)

Edward the Confessor (Translation of the Relics Day)

Fautus, Januarius, and Martialis (Christian; Martyrs)

Fontanalia (a.k.a. Fontus; Old Roman God of Wells & Springs)

Gerald of Aurillac (Christian; Saint)

Maddalena Panattieri (Dominican Order of Preachers; Christian; Blessed)

Mariotto Albertinelli (Artology)

Miracle of the Sun

Moley the Mole (Muppetism)

Our Lady of Fatima (Roman Catholic)

Seven Friar Minors (Christian; Martyrs in Morocco)

Theophilus of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Very Saucey Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Unlucky Day (EU, US) [Friday the 13th] (2 of 2 for 2023)

Unlucky Day (Canada, Germany, Ireland, UK, US) [Friday the 13th]

Premieres

All About Eve (Film; 1950)

The Babysitter (Film; 2017)

Badlands (Film; 1973)

Batman: Death in the Family (WB Animated Film; 2020)

A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond (Children’s Book; 1958)

Bee at the Beach (Disney Cartoon; 1950)

Billy Elliot (Film; 2000)

Code of the Samurai: A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke, by Daidōji Yūzan (History Book; 1943)

Crimes and Misdemeanors (Film; 1989)

Fat Bottomed Girls/Bicycle Race, by Queen (Songs; 1978)

Fly with von Drake (Disney Animated TV Special; 1963)

The Foreigner (Film; 2017)

Goodbye Christopher Robin (Film; 2017)

Harvey (Film; 1950)

The House of Mirth (Film; 2000)

Jane the Virgin (TV Series; 2014)

Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era, by Linda McCartney (Book; 1992)

Look Who’s Talking (Film; 1989)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

…Nothing Like the Sun, by Sting (Album; 1987)

Riley’s First Date? (Pixar Cartoon; 2015)

The Rum Diary (Film; 2011)

The Scarlet Letter (Film; 1995)

The Seventh Seal (Film; 1958)

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), by Beyoncé (Song; 2008)

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Concert Film; 2023)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, by Edward Albee (Play; 1962)

Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys (Novel; 1966)

Yankee Dood It (WB MM Cartoon; 1956)

, by Prince (Album; 1992)

Today’s Name Days

Eduard, Gerald (Austria)

Bogoljub, Eduard, Romul, Teofil (Croatia)

Renáta (Czech Republic)

Angelus (Denmark)

Ebba, Ebe, Epp (Estonia)

Taija, Taina, Tanja (Finland)

Géraud (France)

Andre, Eduard, Koloman (Germany)

Agathoniki, Chrysi, Florentia, Florentios, Karpos (Greece)

Ede, Kálmán (Hungary)

Benedetto, Edoardo (Italy)

Irma, Mirga (Latvia)

Eduardas, Edvardas, Mintaras, Nortautė, Venancijus (Lithuania)

Tarjei, Terje, Torgeir (Norway)

Daniel, Edward, Gerald, Geraldyna, Maurycy, Mikołaj, Siemisław, Teofil (Poland)

Agatodor, Agatonica, Andrei, Carp, Papil (Romania)

Koloman (Slovakia)

Eduardo, Fausto (Spain)

Berit, Birgit (Sweden)

Eddie, Eddy, Eduardo, Edward, Edwardine, Ned (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 286 of 2024; 79 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 5 of week 41 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 11 of 28]

Chinese: Month 8 (Xin-You), Day 29 (Jia-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 28 Tishri 5784

Islamic: 28 Rabi I 1445

J Cal: 16 Shù; Twosday [16 of 30]

Julian: 30 September 2023

Moon: 1%: Waning Crescent

Positivist: 6 Descartes (11th Month) [Campanella]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 2 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 20 of 89)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 20 of 30)

[jmreyes9]

Map obtained from the Internet

Photos - PC - Nok, one of our tour guides

A THRILLING TWELVE-DAY TOUR OF AMAZING THAILAND—"LAND OF SMILES” (H & L version)

By Jesse Reyes 

Thailand, the “land of smiles” (probably called so because of its happy and friendly people),is bounded on the west and northwest by Myanmar (formerly Burma) and in the northeast by Laos and in the southeast by Cambodia.  It has an elongated narrow portion of land that projects from its southwest region and joins the country of Malaysia to form a narrow elongated peninsula which has the appearance of the neck and head of a snake.  This narrow strip of land is where beautiful beaches are found, most notably Phuket Island, facing the Andaman Sea.  

As our Cathay Pacific Airways plane from Hong Kong landed in Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport, little did I realize that our 23-member group, everyone from suburban Chicago, composed of five doctors (two internists/general practitioners, a surgeon, an anesthesiologist and a radiologist {yours truly}), several nurses, three accountants and their spouses, an engineer, a radiologic technologist, a medical technologist (my wife), a minister and a graphic media artist, would embark on an amazing journey, touring the beautiful country of Thailand, a memorable once-in-a-lifetime experience.  

Bangkok, the capital and largest city of Thailand, with an estimated population of about 8.2 million, is a bustling metropolitan city along the southwestern coast facing the Gulf of Thailand.  This is the city where we began and also ended our adventurous journey.  We stayed at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Hotel in Bangkok, sprawled along the banks of the Chao Phraya River, reminiscent of the hotel we stayed in in Cairo, Egypt along the Nile River, when we arrived, and stayed in this city for three nights. 

Our group was given a lavish and romantic open-air welcome dinner by SmarTours, enjoying a delectable seafood fare, in the deck of our hotel overlooking the river, watching the lighted cruise ships passing by as we dined. We were privileged to hear a Filipino couple singers/musicians who provided some familiar “oldies but goodies” songs fit for our predominantly “senior” group!

It is interesting to note that Bangkok is at about the same latitude as Manila, Philippines.  No wonder, the weather (hot and humid in April and May during our stay there) and the variety of fruits and vegetables in these cities are very similar.  There is a one time zone difference between the two cities.

Highlights of our stay in Bangkok include our visit to the magnificent Buddhist temples seeing the awe-inspiring 50-ton solid gold image of Buddha at the Wat Trimitr and the colossal 150 foot-long reclining Buddha at the Wat Pho and the White Marble Temple, the finest example of Thai architecture.  Wat is the Thai word for temple.  

We made an excursion to the well-known Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, which we reached via a motorized boat.  Here we witnessed merchants on boats selling their wares to people in the banks of the river.

On Saturday, we had the privilege of attending Sabbath services at the Bangkok Adventist Hospital Church where we joined our Adventist brethren in worship.  Here we met a Filipino lady surgeon who has practiced surgery in Bangkok for several years.  She was the one who told us of the only place where we could get lanzones, which was apparently out of season at the time of our visit.  Otherwise it would have been a great disappointment to roam around Thailand without eating the coveted fruit—lanzones.  Sure, they had mangosteen and durian, but lanzones belongs to a special class by itself!

We then toured the spectacular Grand Palace, former residence of the kings of Thailand with very imposing buildings.  One of the buildings was where the late King Bhumibol lay in state.  Thousands of Thais in black attire, waited in the sweltering heat just to pay their last respects to their king, whom they loved dearly.

We left Bangkok riding our tour bus to go northward reaching Ayuthaya where we saw magnificent stone carvings of Phra Prang Sam Yod and also visited the Monkey Temple, where monkeys roamed freely and interacted with the tourists.  Driving to Phitsanulok, we visited a Bronze Case Factory and saw how Buddha images are made in an authentic way.  We stayed overnight at the Topland Hotel.

We traveled to Sukhothai the next morning, to see the famous ruins of this 13th century capital of Siam.  The ruins were reminiscent of those I saw in Greece and Rome and also in Chichen Itza, Mexico.  

Lunch was at the Chaba Lagoon Restaurant in Menoram hosted by our tour leader Mott, who, with his wife, Beth, were celebrating their wedding anniversary.  The food was delectable—they served authentic native Thai dishes and tropical fruits.  We enjoyed the flowers and lush vegetation around the restaurant.  The restaurant was like a hidden treasure in the middle of the Garden of Eden (to me at least!)  We then traveled to Lampang and stayed overnight at the Wiang Lakorn Hotel.

In the morning, our bus took us to Phayao, visiting a factory where paper was made from mulberry bark.  Ketsara, our tour guide, gave us a lecture/demonstration on paper making.  Some of the raw materials used in Thailand, according to her, include pineapple fiber, elephant dung, banana trunk and straw from rice.  

This particular place used mulberry bark which was stripped from the trunk, soaked in water, then dried and pounded or in their case, using a machine to flatten the bark.  After the water is drained, a ball is then formed, placed on a screened frame immersed in water and then spread out to make a sheet of paper.  As the paper is soaked, dry leaves and flower petals are placed on it as desired to design a "painting" of sorts. 

Our creativity was challenged as each one designed a “painting” from the paper that was made, placing the dried flowers and leaves, making our own designs to our hearts' desire and then drying them in the sun.  All of us did our original "paintings"as copying was not allowed!  The "paintings" looked fantastic after they dried.

We then drove to our hotel in Changrai, the Phowadol Resort and Spa.  Each couple was assigned to a cottage.  It was a pretty impressive accommodation and the cottages were surrounded by gardens and lush vegetation, succulent plants and beautiful colorful flowers.  It made us feel young again (those of us who were seniors, I mean!), as if we were on our second or third honeymoon!  My camera had a “feast” capturing the lovely scenes of nature.

The following morning, we had a short boat trip on the Mae Kok River, two couples assigned to each canoe.  Our canoes took us to local hilltribe villages where we learned about their culture and delighted in seeing their colorful costumes.   

We also visited the White Temple with its magnificent and breathtaking architecture.  The architect of this temple, Charlemchai Kositpipat, considers this temple his lifework and when everything is completed in a few years, he hopes it will rise to the level of Angkor Vat in Cambodia and the Great wall of China, in grandeur and fame.

The following day, after visiting the Buddha temple in a cave, we rode a motorized boat on the Mekong River, the boat accommodating the whole group.  We had to wear life vests.  Ketsara, our tour guide, gave us information about the Golden Triangle, a part of Northern Thailand which shares its borders with Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Laos on each side forming the triangle.

Our bus trip the next day took us to Chiang Mai, the “Rose of the North.”  We had lunch at a local mall and proceeded to the ornate Empress Hotel where we stayed for three nights.  In the evening, we had a sumptuous 7-course (I think!) dinner and show that followed, the show featuring performances by local hilltribe dressed in their colorful costumes.  A couple of our group’s members participated in the “dancing with the stars”!

On Saturday morning, we went early, leaving the hotel at 6 a.m., to a nearby temple to feed the Buddhist monks, who usually walk barefoot for about a mile or so from their temple in the early morning, wearing their orange robes.  There were vendors along their route who sold food to be given to the monks.  A ritual of putting your hands together in a prayerful fashion and then bowing to the monk, was performed by some of our members who gave food to the monks.  

We then returned to our hotel to have breakfast.  At around 9 a.m. or so we gathered in a conference room which the hotel staff, after our tour guides spoke to them, allowed us to hold our Sabbath services.  This was led by our tour leader.  Pastor Trevor preached the sermon.

The next day, we drove to an elephant camp where each couple rode an elephant which made a descent into a narrow and shallow muddy river and then ascended to trek a partly paved wooded path along the riverbanks.  For many of us, if not all, the elephant ride was the highlight of the tour.  This was a memorable experience which will be etched in the hippocampus (the seat of memory) of our brains for a long time. 

After the ride, we watched an elephant show where the elephants performed some tricks and antics.  One of the highlights of the show was when some of the elephants incredulously drew a painting on canvas placed on an easel, using brushes placed at the tip of their trunk by their trainer (mahoot).  The finished paintings, which will probably increase in value with the passage of time, were then sold to the tourists. 

The fascinating Wat Doi Suthep, a temple situated up high in the mountains, was our next destination.  We reached the temple by way of a funicular that slowly found its way into the mountaintop.  After viewing the different buildings of the temple complex, some of us walked down the 306 steps to the base of the mountain, winded but proud of the “difficult feat” accomplished, while the rest took the funicular again.  

In the afternoon, we had a cooking class where each one had a stove of his/her own and following the instructions of the chef, we “cooked” four dishes which turned out to be our dinner!  Before the cooking class, our instructors/chefs, one of which was the owner of the school, a very funny guy, took us to the market and gave us interesting information, mixed with some humor, about the different vegetables and plants used for cooking and seasoning.  

We had a "break" between the cooking lessons and browsed their banana plantation.  After the class, we were stranded by a heavy thunderstorm which delayed our departure from the school but allowed the food in our stomachs to get digested before we “hit the sack.”

Early in the afternoon of the next day, we flew from Chiangmai to Bangkok for our final night in Thailand staying in the same hotel we stayed in when we first arrived, the Menam Riverside Hotel.  The evening was at our leisure.  Some in our group did some last-minute shopping at the night market while Roger and I decided to play a couple games of chess at the hotel lobby which lasted a little past midnight.

During our return flight to Chicago, in conversing with each other, we were convinced beyond any reasonable doubt, that this tour of the beautiful and amazing country of Thailand. was a once-in-a-lifetime and memorable experience which we fully savored.  The fun and enjoyment we had was augmented by the very nice, kind, friendly and very accommodating and ever-smiling tour guides Ketsara and Nok, who treated us like family, making sure that we were all happy and contented, catering to our every need and desire.  And the fellowship and camaraderie between the members of our group was phenomenal.  

This memorable trip will be stored in the “windmills of our minds” for a long time.

Written on 5/16/17 in Chicago, IL. Other writings and poems of Jesse Reyes can be found in his blog: anadventurecalledlife.com. Submitted to Dr. Raffy Castillo and published in Health & Lifestyle Magazine in Manila, Philippines. Posted in FB 5/23. 

[hadeschan]

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Pra Bucha Luang Phor Phet, Wat Tha Luang, Roon Kanchanapisek. A cast bronze Buddha Statue patched with gold foils, Luang Phor Phet, the Principle Buddha Statue of Wat Tha Luang, Pichit Province, made in BE 2539 (CE 1996) to commemorate 50th Anniversary of Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Bhumibol the Great, the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty. With Grand Blessing / Consecration Ceremony at the temple of Wat Tha Luang, Pichit Province. The statue is with a running # 1862

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Wat Tha Luang is a Thai Buddhist temple in Tambon Nai Mueang, Amphoe Mueang Phichit, Phichit Province, upper central Thailand. Regarded as the most famous temple in the province and also considered as provincial temple. The temple sits on the Nan River's west bank close to the Provincial Hall.

This temple is believed to have been constructed in 1845 during the reign of King Nangklao (Rama III). Its name comes from the former tambon (sub-district) name that is the location. Wat Tha Luang was also known as Wat Ratchadittharam but this name is not as popular or known as it should be. The temple was promoted to third-class royal monastery in 1986.

Luang Phor Phet, the principal Buddha statue of Wat Tha Luang, Pang Manvichai, is a Chiang Saen art of over 800 years with bronze casting and the beauty of Buddhism beyond description. The Buddha has a width of 1.40 metres 1.60 metres high. According to the history, Phra Phichit, the governor wanted the Buddha to be enshrined at Phichit. When the army of Ayutthaya traveled through the city to go and revolt Chom Thong, Phichit has asked the captain to bring Buddha image back if the rebellion is finished. When it is finished, captains brought the Luang Por Phet Buddha back by leaving it to the King Kamphaengphet. Then Luang Por Phet was enshrined at the temple at Nakhon Chum. Then moved to Wat Tha Luang, Amphoe Mueang Phichit up until now. Luang Phor Phet  is widely respected and worshipped by Phichit people and the general public. At present, Luang Pho Phet is enshrined in the main hall, which is open to worship daily from 06.30 am–06.00 pm

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[thepompandcircumstance]

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom & His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great of Siam, the longest female and male monarchs in history yet.

[raphael-schreave]

Challenge 4: The Midnight Monster Mash

Welcome to Challenge 4, it’s time to get spooky! This time the Royals will be hosting a costume party in honor of Raffy’s birthday on the night of  October 31, 2170 until past midnight. The Great Hall will be conditioned and decorated to replicate The Haunted Mansion, with your classic Halloween set decorations, themed food, and delicious snacks. The famous soft rock/pop bands ‘VI of Clubs’, ‘The Ninth Chord’, and the popular Indie/pop artists, Jack Harris and ‘Blush’ will be in charge of the music as well as DJ Cole. The famous model Jean Faith is going to attend as Prince Archibald’s plus one.   Also, the party will have guests including the families and children of the King’s Council and the National Council, along with governors and foreign royalty from the Monarchical United Nations including Raffy’s cousins from Thailand, (Prince Bhumibol, Princess Chalita, Princess Phatchara, and Princess Janjira) and Princess Cecelia Windsor (yes, the ex #2). On an important note, the Schreaves haven't held any public celebrations of their birthdays for the past couple of years. However, this year-- it had been decided that with this being Raffy’s first year of his reign and the Selection ongoing, it’s a pretty good time to hold a big birthday celebration. At midnight, a countdown will happen during the party to lead into November 1, which is Raffy’s actual birthday. During the party, the host characters will be wearing the following costumes:

An important aspect of this party is the red carpet that will be set up in a hallway leading to the party where members of the press and photographers will be lined up to do interviews with the esteemed guests of the celebration. The Selected Ladies will also be subject to some of these interviews prior to the party itself. (Think of it almost like the MET Gala Red Carpet). You all will have complete control of your character’s experience during this (questions, pictures, etc,) in case you would want to mention it at some point during rps or fics. Please remember it is an extremely controlled event and there are guards posted everywhere to protect the selected and guests. 

The requirement for this challenge is to simply create a poster/make an edit of what your OC will be wearing to the party.

To take dibs on a costume and basically talk about what happens (like the previous two OC’s big parties), here is a doc we’ve prepared for everyone:

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This Challenge will last from October 21, 2170 until November 3, 2170 in the OC Universe, and OOC will last from November 6, 2021 until November 20, 2170. Note: At the end of this challenge, we will also be announcing the picks for the Side Romances.

Eliminations: -Bella -Arely -Emily -Denise -Dahlia 

Edit: There will be two (2) main eliminations after this challenge along with the five remaining throwaways.

[thebritishmonarchycouk]

Queen Elizabeth II 👑

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94 today

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👑 To finish my 94 years photo series, at least one for each year of her life so far, I'll finish with some records that will probably never be broken. Hope you have enjoyed the series, thank you for your support. 👍

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👑The Queen surpassed her great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria, to become the longest-lived British monarch on 21 December 2007, & the longest-reigning British monarch & longest-reigning queen regnant & female head of state in the world on 9 September 2015.

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👑 She is also the "longest-reigning sovereign in Canada's modern era" (Louis XIV of France reigned over the colony of Canada for longer than Elizabeth).

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👑 She became the oldest current monarch after King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia died on 23 January 2015.

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👑 She later became the longest-reigning current monarch & the longest-serving current head of state following the death of King Bhumibol of Thailand on 13 October 2016, & the oldest current head of state on the resignation of Robert Mugabe on 21 November 2017.

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👑 On 6 February 2017, she became the first British monarch to commemorate a Sapphire Jubilee, & on 20 November, she was the first British monarch to celebrate a platinum wedding anniversary. Prince Philip had retired from his official duties as the Queen's consort in August.

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On 23 April 2019, she became the oldest living monarch following the death of Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg.

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[bill-the-baker]

Like what I did last year, I wish to end this year with a look back at those we lost over the past 12 months.

Emiliano Sala (31 October 1990 - 21 January/7 February 2019): An up-and-coming footballer who’s life was tragically cut short in an aviation accident that gripped the UK.

Bruno Ganz (22 March 1941 - 16 February 2019): The man who portrayed Adolf Hitler in the film “Downfall”, spawning a strong internet following through his strong acting skills.

Karl Lagerfeld (10 September 1933 - 19 February 2019): A fashion icon, who headed the Chanel brand for 35 years.

Keith Flint (17 September 1969 - 4 March 2019): The energetic and captivating lead singer of the Big Beat band The Prodigy, who sadly became another victim of the suicide epidemic.

Jean, Grand Duke of Luxembourg (5 January 1921 - 23 April 2019): A man who ensured unity and prosperity for the people of Europe, outside of his small nation.

Chris Reccardi (24 November 1964 - 2 May 2019): Prolific cartoonist and musician. Whilst his most famous work of “The Modifyers” is now known for rather unsavoury reasons, the fanbase that sprung up around it proved that there was strong potential in the dropped pilot.

Doris Day (3 April 1922 - 13 May 2019): A world-renowned actress who held starring roles in various classic Hollywood films, such as “Calamity Jane” and “The Man Who Knew Too Much”.

Tim Conway (15 December 1933 - 14 May 2019): Whilst younger audiences would recognise him as the voice of Barnacle Boy, from “SpongeBob SquarePants”, this comedian is also notable for his work in “McHale’s Navy” and “The Carol Burnett Show”.

Bob Hawke (9 December 1929 - 16 May 2019): Former-Australian Prime Minister who brought universal healthcare to those across the nation, whilst protecting the environment through a series of “Landcare” programmes.

I.M. Pei (26 April 1917 - 16 May 2019): Influential architect, best known for constructing the Louvre Pyramid in Paris, France and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong.

Judith Kerr (14 June 1923 - 22 May 2019): Author of the classic children’s books “The Tiger who Came to Tea”, and “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit”, the latter of which detailing her family’s flight from the Nazi regime in Germany.

Prem Tinsulanonda (26 August 1920 - 26 May 2019): Former-Prime Minister and later Regent of Thailand following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, holding the nation together in a time of mourning.

Etika (Desmond Amofah) (12 May 1990 - 19 June 2019): A fantastic figure on the internet, best known for his hyperactive personality, who succumbed to a severe mental decline that was dismissed by many until it was too late.

Cameron Boyce (28 May 1999 - 6 July 2019): A promising former-child actor, best known for appearing in “Jessie” and “Grown Ups”, who fell victim to a severe health condition as his life was about to begin.

Ross Perot (27 June 1930 - 9 July 2019): Billionaire and unconventional politician who’s ideas proved to be popular enough for him to compete against the two major parties in the 1992 and 1996 Presidential Elections.

Beji Caid Essebsi (29 November 1926 - 25 July 2019): The first democratically-elected President of Tunisia, who ensured a new era for the nation in the wake of the Arab Spring.

Russi Taylor (4 May 1944 - 26 July 2019): Iconic voice actress who held many popular voice roles in her life, such as Minnie Mouse, Huey, Louie and Dewey in the original “Ducktales” series, as well as Martin Prince, Sherri and Terri in “The Simpsons”.

Toni Morrison (18 February 1931 - 5 August 2019): Pulitzer-Prize winning novelist and essayist, who created various books such as “Song of Solomon” and “Beloved”.

Alec Holowka (not pictured) (30 October 1983 - 31 August 2019): A man who channelled his depression into the creation of the game “Night in the Woods”, before being defamed and subjected to Cancel Culture.

Jacques Chirac (29 November 1932 - 26 September 2019): Former President of France, who valiantly chose to not intervene in Iraq, to the disapproval of his country’s neighbours.

Alexei Leovnov (30 May 1934 - 11 October 2019): Russian cosmonaut who participated in the Soyuz-Apollo mission that brought the conflicting nations of the US and the USSR together.

Sulli (Choi Jin-ri) (29 March 1994 - 13/14 October 2019): A K-Pop star who fell victim to vicious Stan Culture and harmful attempts at defamation.

Yasuhiro Nakasone (27 May 1918 - 29 November 2019): An influential former-Japanese Prime Minister, who maintained a strong relationship with world leaders.

Caroll Spinney (26 December 1933 - 8 December 2019): Puppeteer who played the roles of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch on “Sesame Street” for almost fifty years, defining the childhoods of many of today’s Americans.

Paul Volcker (5 September 1927 - 8 December 2019): An Economist who helped solve America’s economic problems in the late-1970s, ending the Great Inflation, and again in the late-2000s, managing the Great Recession.

Juice Wrld (Jarad Anthony Higgins) (2 December 1998 - 8 December 2019): A well-known rapper best known for the song “Lucid Dreams”, who, like Cameron Boyce, succumbed to seizure-related illnesses.

Marie Fredriksson (30 May 1958 - 9 December 2019): Singer for the pop-duo Roxette, who gained fame outside of her homeland of Sweden, through songs such as “It Must Have Been Love”.

Gershon Kingsley (28 October 1922 - 10 December 2019): A pioneer in electronic music, he composed “Popcorn”, arguably one of the first examples of “Synth-Pop” music, that set an example for much of the sounds heard today.

I would also like to conclude with some individuals who died last year, who I forgot to mention in my previous post:

R. Lee Emery (24 March 1944 - 15 April 2018): The embodiment of the “Strict Drill Sergeant” archetype, who was best known for appearing in “Full Metal Jacket” as Sergeant Herman, and in “Toy Story” as Sarge.

TotalBiscuit (John Bain) (8 July 1984 - 24 May 2018): A Cynical Brit who offered interesting viewpoints on video games and the video game industry, though died as he fell victim to cancer.

Barry Chuckle (Barry David Elliott) (24 December 1944 - 5 August 2018): A popular British children’s comedian, who always offered a heavy amount of charm through his goofy personality, as he comprised of one half of the Chuckle Brothers.

[goldpeninsula]

At 5:05 p.m. on Thursday Nov 21, Their Majesties the King and Queen welcomed Pope Francis at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in the Dusit Palace, Bangkok.

Their Majesties the King and Queen and Pope Francis then exchanged gifts, with His Majesty the King presenting a royal stationery set, a medal commemorating His Majesty’s coronation and a royal inscription. Her Majesty the Queen presented a set of scented candles. The Pope presented a mosaic of St. Peter’s Basilica, a medal to commemorate the seventh anniversary of his election as pontiff and a commemorative book to His Majesty the King.

The Pope presented a medal, on the occasion of his official visits to Thailand and Japan between November 19 and 26, to Her Majesty the Queen. Their Majesties and the Pope then posed for an official group photo and held a private discussion.

Relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Vatican City State were first established during the reign of King Narai the Great of Ayutthaya, with Pope Clement IX announcing the establishment of the Mission de Siam in 1669. Since then, Catholic missionary work has advanced in Thailand. His Majesty King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V), His Majesty King Prajadhipok (Rama VII) and Her Majesty Queen Rambai Barni visited the Vatican.

In 1960, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother visited the Vatican and were granted an audience with Pope John XXIII at the Apostolic Palace.

On April 28, 1969, Thailand and the Vatican officially established diplomatic relations. On May 10, 1984, Their Majesties King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit held an audience with Pope John Paul II in the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall. He was welcomed then His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, on behalf of His Majesty King Bhumibol, at Don Muang Royal Thai Air Force Base in Bangkok. His Majesty the King also paid an official visit to the Vatican on September 14, 1985, and was received by Pope John Paul II at the Apostolic Palace.

[brookston]

Holidays 10.13

Holidays

Astronomy Day

Azerbaijani Railway Day

Blame Someone Else Day

Clean the Crumbs Out of the Broiler Oven Day

Cold Turkey Day

Dashain Festival (Nepal)

Dia del Respeto a la Diversidad Cultural (Argentina)

Doi Taikomatsuri (Japan) [13-15]

Durga Puja (a.k.a. Dasain (Sikkim, India)

Dussehra (a.k.a. Durga Ashtami; Parts of India)

English Language Day

Festival of Unmediated Play

Geologic Map Day

Ghatasthapana (Nepal)

Good Samaritan Day

The Great Memorial Day (Thailand)

International Cassette Store Day

International Civility for the Girl Child

International Day for Failure (a.k.a. National Failure Day)

International Day For Natural Disaster Reduction (UN)

International Plain Language Day

International Suit Up Day

John Peel Day

Karva Chat (Himachal Pradesh, India) [Women’s Festival Only]

King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great Memorial Day (Thailand)

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Modern Mythology Day

National Chess Day

National Motorcycle Ride Day

National No Excuse Day

Navy Establishment Day

No Bra Day

Paramedics’ Day (Poland)

Prince Louis Rwagasore Day (Burundi)

Railway Day (Azerbaijan)

Rwagasore Day (Burundi)

Silly Sayings Day

Templars Day

Train Your Brain Day

Treat Yo’ Self Day

Wan Tamruat (a.k.a. National Police Day; Thailand)

White House Day

Witches’ Festival (Elder Scrolls)

World Thrombosis Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National M&M Day

National Peanut Day

National Pumpkin Day

Yorkshire Pudding Day

2nd Thursday in October

National Dessert Day [2nd Thursday]

National Student Day [2nd Thursday]

Ombuds Day [2nd Thursday]

World Sight Day [2nd Thursday]

Feast Days

Alan Turing Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Alexandrina of Balasar (Christian; Blessed)

Arrabiata Sauce Day (Pastafarian)

Campanella (Positivist; Saint)

Colman (Christian; Saint)

Daniel and companions, of Ceuta (Christian; Saints)

Edward the Confessor (Translation of the Relics Day)

Fautus, Januarius, and Martialis (Christian; Martyrs)

Fontanalia (a.k.a. Fontus; Old Roman God of Wells & Springs)

Gerald of Aurillac (Christian; Saint)

Maddalena Panattieri (Dominican Order of Preachers; Christian; Blessed)

Miracle of the Sun

Moley the Mole (Muppetism)

Seven Friar Minors (Christian; Martyrs in Morocco)

Theophilus of Antioch (Christian; Saint)

Very Saucey Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

All About Eve (Film; 1950)

Badlands (Film; 1973)

A Bear Called Paddington, by Michael Bond (Children’s Book; 1958)

Fat Bottomed Girls/Bicycle Race, by Queen (Songs; 1978)

The Foreigner (Film; 2017)

Jane the Virgin (TV Series; 2014)

Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era, by Linda McCartney (Book; 1992)

The Nightmare Before Christmas (Animated Film; 1993)

…Nothing Like the Sun, by Sting (Album; 1987)

Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), by Beyoncé (Song; 2008)

Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Play; 1962)

, by Prince (Album; 1992)

Today’s Name Days

Eduard (Austria)

Bogoljub, Eduard, Romul, Teofil (Croatia)

Renáta (Czech Republic)

Angelus (Denmark)

Ebba, Ebe, Epp (Estonia)

Taija, Taina, Tanja (Finland)

Géraud (France)

Andre, Eduard, Koloman (Germany)

Agathoniki, Chrysi, Florentia, Florentios, Karpos (Greece)

Ede, Kálmán (Hungary)

Benedetto, Edoardo (Italy)

Irma, Mirga (Latvia)

Eduardas, Edvardas, Mintaras, Nortautė, Venancijus (Lithuania)

Tarjei, Terje, Torgeir (Norway)

Daniel, Edward, Gerald, Geraldyna, Maurycy, Mikołaj, Siemisław, Teofil (Poland)

Koloman (Slovakia)

Eduardo, Fausto (Spain)

Berit, Birgit (Sweden)

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Day of Year: Day 286 of 2022; 79 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 4 of week 41 of 2022

Celtic Tree Calendar: Gort (Ivy) [Day 13 of 28]

Chinese: Month 9 (Júyuè), Day 18 (Ji-Hai)

Chinese Year of the: Tiger (until January 22, 2023)

Hebrew: 18 Tishri 5783

Islamic: 17 Rabi I 1444

J Cal: 16 Shù; Oneday [16 of 30]

Julian: 30 September 2022

Moon: 85%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 6 Descartes (11th Month) [Campanella]

Runic Half Month: Wyn (Joy) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Autumn (Day 21 of 90)

Zodiac: Libra (Day 19 of 30)