Thursday, May 8, 2014

New 500-baht banknotes available May 12

Thai PBS English News
"...She said that it would take commercial banks 3-6 months to adjust their automatic banking system in order to be able to recognize and accept the new banknotes..."

Pit Stop Cafe raises ฿3,020 for charity



Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister
appointed "Acting Leader"

 Niwattumrong Boonsongpaisan new acting leader of Thailand  squamishchief.com
  • "That underscored the limited leverage the United States has over events in Thailand..."

Court forces out Thai leader and part of Cabinet, pushing country further into turmoil CTV News
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Thai court says PM must step down,

protests likely

Rayong teenagers killed by lightening,

cellphone use probable conductor

Details at MCOT

Lesson: Keep away from your cellphone ( and electrical appliances) during lightening storms

Bang Fai Rockets are getting Bigger

In recent years Bang Fai rockets have been getting bigger.  It's not my imagination





See the larger version in this video: 

Selfmade Rockets in Thailand -Bun Bang Fai Festival May 2011  on Vimeo.

Keep in mind things can go seriously wrong



Verdict imminent (May 7) ... what follows ???


Thai court almost certain to rule against PM,
force her from office - Reuters

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Tuesday, May 6, 2014