Saturday, December 25, 2010

Above normal drought conditions likely

Sakon Nakhon Residents advised to use water wisely

An above normal drought is likely in the coming months according to the Meteorological Department.
Local farmers are being advised to plant drought resistant crops.
Water storage levels are being closely monitored.
While Nong Han water level is at 80%, other province reservoirs are at 70 to 66%
source ryt9   translated version


Phuket high season down

Tourism is down 25% from last year in Phuket, according to an article in the Phuket Gazette.
The last few years haven't been all that great for Thai tourism numbers.
Recent government reports contradict these findings, reporting a steady increase in arrivals.
Thailand's overall tourism numbers may be up somewhat, but the big spenders seem to be going elsewhere.

Governments tend to distort statistics for their own benefit.
A typical example is a recent US government finding that there has been no rise in the cost of living in the U.S. over the past year.
Makes you wonder where these people do their shopping.


Bus travel may be dangerous to your health

YouTube - Double Decker Crash Kills Thai Tourists in Malaysias Highlands

YouTube - Raw Video Bus Crash Kills Dozens in Ecuador
YouTube - Five badly hurt as coach overturns near Norwich

Merry Christmas

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