Event Schedule for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.←link

VAT down then UP

Value-Added Tax (VAT) is to be lowered from the current 7% rate to 6.4% effective October 1, 2014. Plans are to raise the VAT in October 2015 to 9 or possibly 10%

Thailand tough new overstay rules←link

T.i.T.

Where else in the world can you totally block your rear and side vision of your vehicle and drive down major highways!!

Typhoon Rammasun Aftermath

Pictures by DJM who has been reporting on local damage caused by of Typhoon Rammasun.
The typhoon washed out a number of local bridges and submerged 156 villages in 5 districts

Post by Djm Sutiporn.

Post by Djm Sutiporn.

Heavy rains create temporary flooding

Sunday I had predicted the next major weather system to hit the area would be Tuesday.
Rain Tuesday evening was so heavy that some areas experienced kneeehigh water levels on local streets

Post by สกลนคร ซิตี้.

Post by Sakonnakhon/update.

James Garner age 86 R.i.P.

Say no evil, write no evil,

The National Council for Peace and Order issued an order late Friday prohibiting criticism by anyone on all forms of media against the operations of the junta and its personnel. It also asked media operators and "any other individuals" to refrain from disseminating content banned by the military government, including news and information that could create resistance against the junta.

National News Bureau of Thailand order No. 97/2557 

Cloudy, occasional rain

Next major weather to hit the area Tuesday

Most likely arriving from the West-Southwest

Still searching for a decent raincoat more durable than a trash bag

Post by Adrian G Schat.