T.i.T. Bits

Thailand international arrivals luggage check.

Recent arrivals have confirmed that their luggage is electronically screened and subject to random search during the inbound customs screening. Dropping off your "Nothing to declare" certificate, and not being searched is up to the discretion of customs officials.

Customs Information for Travelers at the Customs Department of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Isaan Rain High Season

Cloudy and the occasional rain storm. Most of our weather is approaching from the east, as is typical this time of year. A heavy storm stretching from Hong Kong to the Philippines, may dissipate somewhat after making land.

One local weather phenomenon I have seen with some consistency is the fact that the area is completely surrounded, with clear or slight clouds directly overhead. Almost like the eye of a storm.

Flu Season

I've been avoiding going to the doctors office.

If you want to get sick, go where sick people congregate.

The sign said open at 1800. It was outdated (T.i.T.)

The doctor is having dinner and will arrive at 18:45.
Most patients where aware of the new hours.

No one else arrived until then.

When patients did arrive, it was a bit comical.

Two people wore surgical masks.
A few people pulled their shirts over their faces, as if they were coming in to rob the place.
My condition has been confirmed as being chronic. I can expect to live with this pain for six months to a year (or more).

Then of course this chronic condition was worsened by my attending a recent funeral according to Thai voodoo.

During my career I lived with chronic whiplash and back injuries for 22 years.

It hasn't been all that pleasant.

The makings of a new Polish joke

14 year old pregnant from sperm contaminated swimming pool.