Drought relief in some areas

My air con is getting at least a three day rest, but most likely that will change by the weekend.  Cooler temperatures should prevail toward the later part of July.    At my house rains have mostly been light with heavier rains moving mostly south of the city. วันนี้ที่ สกลนคร ฝนตกหลายพื้นที่ Posted by มหัศจรรย์แห่งสกลนคร on Sunday, July 5, 2015 Meanwhile: North of Bangkok a number of roads have collapsed, supposedly due to the drought Riverside collapse warning as Chao Phraya dries out | Bangkok Post: news   Saraburi road collapses | Bangkok Post: news

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Tourism as seen through rose colored glasses

Thailand welcomes 15 millionth arrival 
Travel Daily Asia

At that rate Thailand may well reach new heights in tourism.


Chinese tourists boost Thai economy but stir outrage

This article has been reprinted by multiple media outlets, which makes me believe it is a press release
Can't swallow articles which state Chinese are spending an average of 5,500 per day, a lot more than European tourist spend.

Dog Bones

Dogs and bones Bangkok Post: Photo   Adding bite to the fight against a brutal trade | Bangkok Post: news

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Sakon Nakhon Harbor

Harbour: a body of water where ships, boats, and barges can seek shelter from stormy weather, or else are stored for future use.

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Increased weather activity in the West Pacific

None of these systems in the West Pacific are headed our way, heading mostly north west. Expect TS Linfa to spread it's tentacles this way later  While Thai MD forecast only 30% precip coverage (scattered), other forecasters are predicting 22mm (Mon), 24mm (Tue),22mm (Wed) All weather services seem to agree the worst will be Monday through Wednesday. Our weather is arriving from the Northeast.  May see scattered rain tonight. Flooding in some areas

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Fire in Downtown Hotel - No injuries

Friday, July 3   Fire broke out on the third floor of the JPK Mansion hotel, in an unoccupied area.    No injuries, Google translation: "There are just some people who are choking smoke."  All guest were safely evacuated

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Advances in telephone application

I did mention before ... shortages ahead

Weather conditions cause shortage of Thai mangoes
freshplaza

"... On a more positive note, the dry weather conditions have been ideal for the cultivation of lychees. ..."

Fisheries situation 'expected to return to normal soon'
The Nation

"... Seafood prices up 20%, sales down to 15% ..."

"... there might be heavy rains July 7 in the upper north ..."

Only 5 percent of usable water at four major dams 
Thai PBS English News