Tuesday, July 7, 2015

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.

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Posted by มหัศจรรย์แห่งสกลนคร on Sunday, July 5, 2015

Meanwhile: North of Bangkok a number of roads have collapsed, supposedly due to the drought
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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.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

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
Sakon Nakhon

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