Sakon Nakhon

Monday, September 15, 2014

Thailand Putting on a happy Face

hoping for a prosperous tourist season

Tourism Authority of Thailand (Hong Kong) / 泰國政府旅遊局 (HK) Thailand Happiness 2014

Panda Performs

"Bring It on Home to Me" is a song by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke, released on May 8, 1962 by RCA Victor

Kalmaegi aka Cyclone Luis

The center of the storm continues on a path well north of us,
however a tentacle of the storm should bring local showers today

←Philippine damage

Sunday, September 14, 2014

From tracking information available, the main system seems to be headed well north of us
Wunderground tracking
sagitnangbagyo

South of us, Phuket News warns readers to brace for more wet weather as a result
The TMD weather warning page is blank at the time of this writing (Sunday Noon)
According to accuweather the storm will be heavy in Northern Thailand.

Locally expect rain, possibly heavy on Tuesday and Wednesday

Update 4pm: Aisa one: Between this coming Tuesday to Friday, a storm from China's Hainan Island may lead to more rain in the north and northeast regions. This year, the department expects the rainy season to end by October.

Van drivers gather almost daily around noon at the lake park.
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?

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..."