What surprised me was the increased number of vans in town.
Seems a bit early with festivities starting in three weeks. Probably a lack of tourists?
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Nakhon Phanom
Illuminated Boat Procession October 6
If you are driving to the event and have space available:Dan and Jom (Apples) need a ride.
They have three extra seat tickets at Chelsea's Riverside Restaurant, and willing to share expenses.
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Thai PM aims to broaden tax base,
bring in inheritance tax | Reuters
The article refers to the fact that only a third of the population pay taxes.
Recent unemployment numbers are 1.5%
Conclusion: Two third of Thais, 44 million are underemployed??
Population (2013): 68 million, 0.94% of World Population
"...and land/property taxes before the end of the year..."
bring in inheritance tax | Reuters
The article refers to the fact that only a third of the population pay taxes.
Recent unemployment numbers are 1.5%
Conclusion: Two third of Thais, 44 million are underemployed??
Population (2013): 68 million, 0.94% of World Population
"...and land/property taxes before the end of the year..."
Friday, September 12, 2014
Sakon Nakhon getting ready to party
At the lake they are busy clearing the racetrack of vegetation. It's being piled up along the shore awaiting trucks to haul it away.
The machines can't reach spots close to the shore. There it's manual sickle work
Artisans are busy building the wax castles and they do welcome visitors.
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