Thai Tourism rescue plea

Thai PM considering lifting martial law in some areas News Republic  "...and use other laws instead to control the situation."

Come and see Amazing Thailand

Releasing floating lanterns near airports may be punishable by death or lifetime imprisonment You'd think, eventually the country has to realize how dangerous those airborne  fires are and outlaw them and find better ways to attract tourists.

Remember Boxing Day 2004

Thailand's Tsunami Graves Covered in Weeds as 10th Anniversary of Big Wave Draws Near  Phuket Wan

"...subject of keen public concern..."

Thai king treated for swollen intestine in hospital, palace says Reuters

Prices dropping

Thailand, Vietnam, Pakistan Rice Sellers Lower Some of Their Quotes Today; India Rice Quotes Unchanged Oryza

Senior Moments

An elderly couple had finally learned how to send and receive texts on their cell phones. The wife, being a romantic at heart, decided one day that she'd send her husband a text while she was out of the house having coffee with a friend. She texted: If you are sleeping, send me your dreams. If you are laughing, send me your smile. If you are eating, send me a bite. If you are drinking, send me a sip. If you are crying, send me your tears. I love you.  The husband, being a no-nonsense sort of guy, texted back: I'm on the toilet. Please advise

Animal Crackers

Anybody notice

At Big C, at the main entrance, there are a couple of wheelchairs along the wall, apparently for customer use.   Anybody notice such services at other major shopping centers? I really should have used one.  I paid for it during early evening hours at home.  My office chair is serving as temporary wheelchair at home.  Unfortunately no walking is the order of the day.

There's got to be democracy here somewhere U.S.A.

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