Red Ants on the move

They're on the move during the dry spells of the rainy season.  These red ants make their nests in trees.  They prefer big leafed trees and make their residence in clumps of leaves.
Simplest and least hazardous rousting is to use dish soap.  Two squeezes of the soap diluted in water.

When under thread, these speedy ants head to higher grounds.  Any ants on the ground will be up your legs heading higher.  I've had a few bite me in the back of the neck (and elsewhere).

If you're on dry ground pour baby powder (talc) on your feet and ankles.
If your feet are wet, spray dish soap around your feet, ankles and shoes.



I had wiped out three nests on the first day, but discovered two other red ant nest.  Then I discovered a nest of black "road runner" ants.  Those suckers can run, I'd guess 40kmph.

This time the bites did not cause me any  allergic reaction.  Local pharmacists have creams available to help reduce the inflammations, when needed.

Too Much Time On their Hands

First Monthly Cultural Fair

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Monthly Cultural Fair to Boost Tourism and Local Economy

The first of a planned monthly SakonNakhon Cultural Fair starts today.

Future such events will be held on the first Saturday of each month.

Food, exhibitions, performances, and local talent is featured

 Read more at RYT9 (GOOGLE translate)

 

 

 

The people in that upstairs room...  glad it's not me.

No End in Sight Hotter than usual Hot Season

• Expect unseasonably hot weather to continue.  Occasional showers

Cocktail Hour Preparations

Drain Three Coconuts

 Add Rum as preservative

Store in suitable containers and refrigerate until ready to use

Recent heavy rains have been a welcome relief from the heat and a blessing for my garden.
The rain has been sufficient to fill my water tanks, but rice farmers will need plenty more rains before they can begin planting.

Abundant Water and crops predicted by Brahmins
During yesterdays Royal Ploughing Ceremonies in Bangkok, royal oxen ate grass, prompting soothsayers to make their proclamation for the coming planting season.

 Royal Ploughing Ceremony WIKIPEDIA        

 Brahmin WIKEPEDIA

U.S., U.K. Embassies temporarily suspend services in Bangkok

  US Embassy Announcements   

  British Embassy News 

Bangkok Post: EDITED for Social and Commercial Responsibility

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  Nation Multimedia  

Humor
Drumming along....

Sunday Brunch Invitation at Tony's Reopening

 
Tony would like to invite you to join him as he  re-opens his restaurant and bar starting around noon this Sunday, May 16.

Tony's place is located on highway 223 on the way to Khok Si Suphan.

For further information and directions call 0895722904

Further Internet censorship TH

I have removed the Q and A gadget from the sidebar.
That service is now blocked in Thailand.
The service does not allow pre-approval of messages posted by guests.
Visitors are encouraged to use the post comments at the bottom of any post.

Isaan Call To Party Anthem

Boon Bang Fai Parade at Amphoe Phang Khon

YouTube video by  nakasid02 

Love the choice of music used in the video which I like to call The Isaan Call To Party Anthem.

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How did I miss this one last month

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Internet Television temporarily blocked

HULU, TVU, and similar internet live television broadcasters have been blocked in Thailand for the past weeks. From appearances they have been blocked because they provide access to Thailand's "RED T.V."

The use of proxy servers to bypass such a block is illegal.

Ministry of Information and communication An order to suspend the release site that you want to visit.
Because the text and image content, some inappropriate For more information contact
Ministry of Information and Communication
Tel: 0 2141 6950

Irony: The blocked TV station seems to be available on local cable


Additional Reading Thailand censors more websites AP 

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