Friday, June 26, 2015

Nothing wrong?

Sakon Nakhon

Sunday afternoon: where are the kids

At the internet shop
Sakon Nakhon

Where is this year's rainy season

Drought crisis could knock down growth - The Nation

Thailand Drought headlines increase in frequency

Thailand Drought Not to Impact Rice Exports to Malaysia,
Oryza

Cargo transport a priority

China derails plan for high speed railway through Thailand opting for slower option
South China Morning Post

Tourism Numbers UP - Tourism Profits ???

Thailand Expects Record Tourist Arrivals This Year, Thanks to China
Khmer Times | News Portal Cambodia

"... Visitors from China are expected to be a record 7.45 million this year, up nearly 62 percent from 2014..."

The only time I want to be in a huge crowd, when on vacation, would be a sport event, or stage performance / concert, where things are somewhat organized.

I used to enjoy Thai beaches.  Now that beach chair and umbrella 'laws' have been enacted in many places, and jet skis continue to be a hassle.  The interest is waning. 

I expect these large crowds will bring in less revenue and may require increased 'administration' costs.

Training the media

Thai junta will coach journalists to ask questions that will 'not offend' Prime Minister 
| South China Morning Post

Sakon Nakhon is served by four flights per day ** from Bangkok There are no other commercial flights

Notable

Air Asia
  • first week of July, seat availability limited on some flights   


NOK Air
  • last week of June schedule changes 
  • **one additional daily flight beginning 1 July
2 flights per day

3 flights per day
Sakon Nakhon