Seems like a Hard habit to break

The story has circulated nationwide in online print and video and news broadcasts.  Have not seen the story being picked up by international media up to now.  A few pictures are appearing on shutterstock.com

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And you thought it was over

Men caught with truck load of slaughtered dogs | Bangkok Post

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Heatwave 102 feels like 107-110

Especially hot Wednesday through Friday, 'slight' cooling begins next week.    Increasing chance of rain  next week 40 to 60%

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Economy tapping on the brakes

Exports down 5% imports down 20%

China and Japan are the top customers for Thai exports. China's economy is tapping on the brakes, while Japan is going through "a modest recovery."

There's talk that the Greek situation will have no effect on Thailand.  I'm thinking the ripple will reach Thai shores.

Thailand dreams

Make a graph

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Until 2011 Malaysia was number one in Thailand tourism.
Chinese tourism began to increase noticeably in 2010 and doubled the number of Malaysian arrivals in 2013 and 2014.  You would think tourism income would increase, but from the looks of things it's still listed at 9 to 10% of GDP

Where do rich Chinese people spend their vacation?  According to Google search Paris is on top of that list.  They are not traveling by tour bus, they are not surrounded by a large crowd of their fellow countrymen and other foreign tongues.



Thailand's 2015 tourist target set at 28.8 mn - THAI VISA Forum

Black Bean means what in Thai ????? Butt WHAT ?????

The article is a "reprint" from a Khaosod article.  This link provides reader comments

Thai ice cream company apologizes for celebrating US gay marriage with 'offensive' jokethaivisa.com/forum

This news item seems to be missing at the CNN website

Land Ho

Water level seems down by 7 extra steps↑ compared to previous years↓

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July remiders

July   1  Mid Year Bank Holiday  BANKS CLOSED
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July   5  Sakon FC hosts Loei FC
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July 11  Sakon FC  at  Lam Khong Mukdahan
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July 14  Liverpool vs Thailand All Stars
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July 18  Miss Universe Thailand 2015, Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok 
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July 19  Sakon FC hosts Mahasarakham
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July 20  Arsenal vs Thai TPL
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July 30  Asanha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED
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July 31  Khao Phansa Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED 

start of Buddhist lent

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