Thailand to install cameras

after tourist murders AP

Even though many folk tend to view this as an invasion of their privacy, cameras have been increasingly helpful in prevention of crime or apprehension of criminals.
I've been saying it for years, they should install a million cameras in the south

2015 to be promoted as
 year of Thai Way of Life and
 Community Tourism
National News Bureau of Thailand

My view:
By increasing the tourist numbers it is hoped it will equally increase revenue.
From experience in the industry, tour-groups tend to spend less, as they feel they have already paid for everything.

Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is September 29-October 6

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2014 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!

In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2014 elections is October 6.  For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election officials by October 6.  In order to vote in the November 2014 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2014.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to ensure you are able to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. 

Thai farmers may have to sell their rubber “on Mars”

Fearless Farmers Bring Fight to Test Thai Junta- Bloomberg

How did they do that?
Amazing pictures

5 Year Multiple Entry Visa

(PE Visa)

1. You do need to buy a Thailand Elite Card Membership fee THB 2,000,000 or
2. the Thailand Easy Access Membership Membership fee THB 500,000 

One year stay, you can extend every year at your local Immigration office.
   Ideal if you are under 50 years old

Friday at Apples

Attention X-Pats in Sakon Nakhon

Hospitalized X-Pat may appreciate your visit:
Details I have are from an e-mail:

...American in Sakon Nakhon hospital,legs rotten off,names Jack Larking ,from Pittsburgh I think,bad finances,seen him today,he looks like he could use some help room 202 new wing Mai,seen on her face book, i know these people come over here unaware of what could happen but sometimes ya gotta help,thanks, put the word out please,,

At the moment I am unable to visit personally as I am recovering from an accident and have been ordered bed-rest and no walking 

Longer New Year holiday proposed  - Thai PBS English News

• "...to boost  spending and domestic tourism."
• "...from  December 31 to January 4..."

It took a real genius to come up with this plan declaring Friday a holiday.

Thai New-Vehicle Sales Continued Slide in August |WardsAuto

• "...2014  8-month total down 38.3%