Thursday, January 23, 2014

T for two 5555



US Embassy Bangkok Emergency Messages and Announcements

November 2 Security Messages
December 3 Security Messages

1 Emergency Message
January 3 Security Messages

1 Emergency Message  - January 17, 2014

1 Travel Alert  - January 20, 2014

NO BOOZE Chinese New Year

If elections scheduled for February 2 are held, expect a no alcohol sales period to be in effect beginning on Saturday evening, February 1., lasting through midnight on Sunday.



It should get warmer SOON

Had bought an electric heater with thermostat some weeks ago.  Used it overnight. May get to use it for another night tonight.  

  After that night time temperatures should begin to warm up.  Warmer temperatures expected in time for Chinese New Years celebrations






Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Strange Khon Kaen



The Strangest was the hotel room with a picture window to the bathroom

Child labor Thai Style

The lack of proper protection at such an early age in incomprehensible in my view

Thailand's Child Boxers Fight for Their Futures ABC News

Security Hightened

Was at a couple of shopping centers in Udon today.
At one of the shopping centers, the undercarriage of the car was checked with mirrors at the entrance to the parking area.
All cars entering had to pop open their trunks for a visual inspection before being allowed to preceed.

It was very obvious that there was a lot more security throughout.
Possibly the Udon shooting had something to do with the increased security




Even though the shooting may be politically motivated, it may also be of a personal nature