Bangkok hotel occupancy suffers huge downturn

Next Thai election disruptions likely

The calm before the verdict

There's been somewhat of a political lull since the beginning of Songkran.
Sort of a calm before the storm.
The court decision will change all that.
Whether it's this week or next. No matter what the verdict, there will be plenty of Thais upset.
Upset enough for new protests and demonstrations, at least that's how I see it.

Clock ticking for Thai PM as court verdict nears -

chicagotribune.com by Amy Sawitta Lefevre Reuters

You don't need a car to go shopping

Post by สกลนคร ซิตี้.

Don't snort Palcohol

There's a new word you can add to your spell check software:

Palcohol (Powdered alcohol)

It's been approved  by the  US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and will be available in the US later this year.

Palcohol- the powderised alcohol that turns water into rum

Palcohol: US Government reveals it has approved powdered alcohol - The Independent

Made me chuckle

Thai Political Crisis a Boon for Some Street-Smart Entrepreneurs - WSJ

"...The problem could soon get worse. After a break for Thailand’s New Year holidays, rival political groups are preparing for another round of mass protests..."

Redshirts hunt (election commissioner ) Somchai - Thai PBS English News

 "...Somchai later posted on his Facebook apologising the red shirts for his remarks. He said he did not mean all red  shirts but only a few of them...."

Scattered Thunderstorms

Today

Temperature 40 C Realfeel 46C
T-storm,  rain early afternoon, wind 6 SSW
T-storm,  rain after midnight

Week ahead

I did mention previously that the rainy season has arrived, not at jet speed, more like an Easter Rabbit, jumping here and there.
Last local rain was three days ago, since then occasional plenty nearby thunder.  Just a lot of noise, I had to water my melon patch.

Two scattered system are colliding in our vicinity

Officially the rainy season starts and 

ends with the  Buddhist Lent

Jul 12, 2014 (full moon) - Oct 8, 2014 (full moon).  
Gives the monks a reason to stay at the temple do intensive meditation, eat no meat, drink no alcohol, no smoking. 

4sale at Apples

Set of four bar stools