Anticipation

Alcohol sales suspended Saturday 6 PM to Sunday Midnight.

That's been mentioned and groaned about plenty by now.

During this time period it is also against the law to post comments about candidates, as this may be construed as political advertisement.

• "...Thai citizens could face jail time of up to six months and a hefty $330 fine if they use Twitter or any other online platform to comment on any candidates or political parties..."Daily Caller

Ms Tum's House dedication

Quite obviously locals seem to be preparing for the short "dry period." 
My neighborhood seemed eerily silent Friday night.  No one home.

If the number of invitations I received are an indication, everyone was attending parties elsewhere.
House blessing ceremonies, funeral rites, plenty of reasons to gather.

A funeral gathering this morning (Saturday) in my neighborhood.  As soon as the religious ceremonies stopped and the monks had left, it was time to get inebriated ahead of the prohibition period.

Some locals are avoiding driving long distances as they fear an increase of police vehicle checkpoints this weekend.

• Dried local fish may not be safe to consume
  
  Thai Officials Screen For Cancer-Causing Parasitic Worms Huffington Post

• Korat Zoo does it's part to encourage Thais to vote  Manager (Thai language, cute photos)

• Media to probe Pheu Thai bribery accusations The Nation
  Makes me wonder if this is an attempt to disqualify election results

• Space Station Has Near Miss With Debris  NY Times June 28

Happy 4th