Heated argument gets hotter

Phra Viharn (Preah Vihear) is starting to make the news as arguments are heard by both countries in the Hague.
A final decision is expected around mid year. I suspect there'll be plenty of saber rattling long before the decision is final.



Cambodia, Thailand seek clarification of 1962 world court ruling on disputed temple - The Washington Post

Cambodia, Thailand take temple row to ICJ - Herald Sun

Cambodia and Thailand clash over temple at top UN court - Channel NewsAsia

Songkran Rains

It rains at least on one of the three Songkran days in Sakon Nakhon.
2013 is no different.
At least the rains held off until late night of the last day.
34 mm (1.3") according to Thai Meteorology

Expect more rain tonight, and tomorrow

Tuesday

Sakon Songkran UP-grade

Sprinkler systems were the new addition to this year's 

Songkran in Sakon Nakhon

They were making final adjustments early Saturday morning

Towers had been erected in a number of locations throughout the city.

The main (name that) square had quite an elaborate soaking system

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Cloudy increased Rain chance

Weather system approaching from the West

Monday

Sakon Sonkran Parade 2013

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