Sunday, May 18, 2014
Rainy Season Prelude:
. . .Lightening strikes home
According to yesterday's news, the start of the rainy season is expected near the end of the month (May).
Shortly after noon it began with light rain and turned out to be the strongest storm so far this year.
Electricity shut off but the surge did blow the HDMI connection on my HTC satellite box installed just hours before the storm.
If lightening is that near, its a good idea to stand on a carpet, or wear footwear.
Over half of the provinces in Thailand are still in drought condition
Shortly after noon it began with light rain and turned out to be the strongest storm so far this year.
Lightening got close and personal! Came in through the satellite dish.
Lucky I had upgraded the main circuit breakers to include surge protection.Electricity shut off but the surge did blow the HDMI connection on my HTC satellite box installed just hours before the storm.
If lightening is that near, its a good idea to stand on a carpet, or wear footwear.
Over half of the provinces in Thailand are still in drought condition
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Yawn: Thai Football
AFC Women’s Asian Cup (Ho Chi Minh)
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South Korea 7Thailand target improvement - Bangkok Post
Rainy Season to arrive end of May
National News Bureau of Thailand
Meteorological Department- Thailand will enter the rainy season by the end of May
Weather patterns are beginning change
Temperatures should begin to drop somewhat after midweek,
from the upper 30's to the lower 30'. Same for the feels like temperatures from the upper 40's to the lower 40s.
Meteorological Department- Thailand will enter the rainy season by the end of May
The recent plentiful rains we've experienced have been coming from the north (China), not normally associated with the rainy season.
Weather patterns are beginning change
Temperatures should begin to drop somewhat after midweek,
from the upper 30's to the lower 30'. Same for the feels like temperatures from the upper 40's to the lower 40s.
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Currently we are seeing a phenomenon quite common to this area.
I call it the doughnut-hole effect. Possibly a result of the Phu Phan mountains
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The rainy season generally peaks mid July with storms coming from the east. Buddhist Lent also known as rains retreat begins July 12. It's time for study and meditation.
Contrary to rumours, monks are not restricted to temple grounds during this period, and can be seen in the general public.
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Friday, May 16, 2014
New Item at Apples beginning Friday
Nicely seasoned Steamed Chicken. Served with rice and spicy sauce 79 baht
Also regular cut Steak dinners this Friday at 199 baht
Whose 'calculator' do you trust?
Tourism is down, how much?
Recent headlines proclaim 30 to 50%
Recent headlines proclaim 30 to 50%
- Thailand's protests hit tourism, Chinese arrivals down 50% - Thailand Business News
- (30% cancellations) Indian travellers cut short Thailand story as violence rises again - Business Standard
And now the Official version:
- According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports’ data International tourist arrivals to Thailand posted a decline of 4.91%, January to April.
No gain at the end of the day
- Protests at fast food restaurants in 150 cities across the world
Opinion: When Thailand's labourers received a 50% minimum wage increase (or more, depending on location), costs of all goods and services shot up 'overnight.'
Many minimum wage earners actually wound up being able to afford less than before.
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