It was one of those day's when I would have been better off to stay in bed

The camera mounted on my motorcycle has helped me to judge my own driving habits. If you think driving is dangerous... try pushing a shopping cart through a major market. Are they all sleepwalking?
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So what do curb colors mean. I see vehicles parked at black and white, yellow and white. Oh, it's just decoration
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Stowaway Passenger

Probably just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need

What was called yesterday tropical depression eight is now known as Tropical Storm Kujira.  Previously noted moving north is now moving west More rains forecast for Thailand's Northeast, East and South NNT Expect storms to arrive locally overnight some heavy thunderstorms Tuesday through Wednesday. Wind gusts  up to 32 kph likely

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Some video's deserve a rerun

"... foreign patients can be charged 50% more ..."

'Overpriced medical care could bring down Thai health system' - The Nation

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Sakon Nakhon FC - Kalasin FC 1 - 1

It was an exciting game.  You could tell by the enthusiastic cheers of local fans Sakon Nakhon FC scored early in the game and held the lead for almost the entire game. Kalasin was able to tie the game during the last five minutes. Then of course there were a number of questionable calls by the referee, which made me wish we had instant replay  Sakon Nakhon FC travels next to Nong Kai, a city which has not seen a single win in the 20 games played this year.  One can only hope that their luck does not improve this coming weekend

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No it's not, yes it is ???

Airline cancellations mount | Bangkok Post

 Tourism and Sports Minister - Mers case won't hit tourism | Bangkok Post

Thai tourism remains intact despite MERS NNT

First Signs of the Eastern Effect Tommorow

Even though the center of Tropical Depression Eight is over the ocean, some distance away from us, enough of it's tentacles will create cooler temperatures and the occasional scattered thunder shower, as it moves north.  "... and the rainy season is predicted to be light due to the El Nino climate phenomenon ..."

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Economy downshift

That's gotta hurt Thai tourism and the economy at least temporarily

• "... significant booking cancellations ..."

Going for Haj or to Thailand?

Check out MERS advisory - The Economic India Times

"... Avoid Crowded places..."  
Thailand says 175 exposed to MERS patient; South Korea reports no new case | Reuters