That time of the year in Thailand: Burning season

But wait, it's not just common practice in Thailand.  It's common practice with the majority of rice cultivations around the world.  Definitely most cost effective.  Plowing the rice straw under is not a good alternative.  The stuff does not decompose quickly, and when it does it emits methane gas. Alternatives are still being pondered with considerations to insure that rice does not become a luxury item. Pictures: March 15, 2015 on the highway to Khon Kaen  Interior Minister concerned about farmers’ burning practice   Haze-causing hot spots detected in 42 provinces

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No New Taxes

Thailand: Burying Land-House Tax Bill Shows government is listening Thai PM Prayut seeks tax system overhaul

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T.i.T. Sunday

Prayut says US disallows him to travel to the StatesThai PBS English News Chinese tourist fined for washing feet in bathroom in ThailandDaily Mail Online  No feet in sink signs posted in English

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Hot days delayed

The expected unseasonably hot days forecast for next week have been delayed by a couple of days.  I'm not complaining In recent days some folk in the area have experienced rain, while others have not. At my house I have seen maybe a minute of light rain during the past four days, while two miles away, wet roads and puddles. Continued partial cloudy.  Wed-Thur-Fri likely 40C (104F) Nothing much going on in the outer atmosphere ... ... while far south Tropical Cyclone Pam

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Strange and Funny

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Idiot !!

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Phu Phan Highway collision on wet slippery road - No deaths

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Never cared for that highway. Speeding vehicles often drift into oncoming lanes when driving through curves. 
Especially hazardous when there is a light rain mixed with road dust.

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My Toy Story

Previously had one of those 500 baht cameras, the pictures were poor.
Finally found a camera locally which seemed to offer better picture quality.
Called the Sport HD.  Comes with waterproof case (Ideal for songkran) and a number of mounting brackets, with quick removal screw.
It does not come with as SD card, which you have to buy seperately.


One of the first pictures after purchasing an SD card.  

Here displayed at 50%

The video quality is quite impressive too.  Mounting the camera on my helmet is a next experiement.  Should limit the shaking. 

I'll be there: Sakon Nakhon FC at Khon Kaen FC, Sunday 6 pm

Until this season Khon Kaen FC had been in the lower ranks of Division 1.  17th of 18 teams during the 2014 season. In this league they are faring a bit better, with two wins and two draws.
It would be super if Sakon Nakhon came away with a win, but I'm doubtful.
Even though Sakon Nakhon FC has won only one game and lost three, there's been a very obvious improvement in their team effort.  If there is no win tomorrow, possibly there will be a win during the last game of the month against Chaiyaphum at Sakon Nakhon Sakon Nakhon

T.i.T. News

Thai army warns protesters against weekend march    REUTERS  'I've been absolutely butchered':   Australian woman's $7500 Thai boob job ...   dailymail.co.uk  Interior Minister concerned about farmers’ burning practice   Haze-causing hot spots detected in 42 provinces