Bernard Trink (1931 – 6 October 2020) was a prominent columnist for the Bangkok Post, known for his long-running 'Nite Owl' column that provided insights into Bangkok's nightlife. A New Yorker by birth, Trink moved to Bangkok in the 1960s and initially taught English. His column became a staple for 37 years, despite facing editorial restrictions. He was also critical of the city's nightlife and advocated for women's rights. Trink's controversial views on HIV led to criticism. He passed away in 2020, leaving behind a family.
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Meaning of the name - Bernard
brave bear, strong as a bear
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Bernard Trink belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: New York
Place of Death: Bangkok
Cause of Death: blood infection
Occupation: journalist
Children: 1 son | 1 daughter
Employers: Bangkok Post | Bangkok World
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for January 20, 1931
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 20, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 20, 2026 |
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| Sun | 29 Capricorn 41 | 0 Aquarius 39 | 4 Taurus 31 |
| Moon | 21 Aquarius 4 | 22 Aquarius 37 | 6 Leo 23 |
| Mercury | 6 Capricorn 52 | 0 Aquarius 1 | 11 Taurus 52 |
| Venus | 13 Sagittarius 30 | 4 Aquarius 0 | 29 Pisces 33 |
| Mars | 9 Leo 43 | 27 Capricorn 55 | 8 Leo 22 |
| Jupiter | 13 Cancer 25 | 18 Cancer 44 | 13 Cancer 56 |
| Saturn | 16 Capricorn 16 | 27 Pisces 30 | 23 Capricorn 28 |
| Uranus | 11 Aries 49 | 27 Taurus 33 | 16 Aries 25 |
| Neptune | 5 Virgo 18 | 29 Pisces 51 | 3 Virgo 6 |
| Pluto | 19 Cancer 35 | 3 Aquarius 20 | 18 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 18 Aries 34 | 11 Pisces 7 | 13 Aries 32 |
| Ketu | 18 Libra 34 | 11 Virgo 7 | 13 Libra 32 |
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