U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and monitor local media for updates

U.S. Embassy Bangkok

Emergency Message

Monday, August 17, 2015

This message is to inform U.S. citizens in Thailand that according to local law enforcement, an explosion took place at approximately 7:00 pm August 17, at the Rachaprasong intersection in the central commercial district of Bangkok (near the Erawan Shrine, Central World mall, and overhead bisection of the two Skytrain lines). Media outlets are reporting multiple casualties. Local law enforcement and emergency services are responding and U.S. Embassy personnel are liaising closely with local authorities to gather information. U.S. citizens are advised to avoid the area and monitor local media for updates.

U.S. citizens who travel to or reside in Thailand are strongly advised to enroll in the State Department's Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) https://step.state.gov/step/. U.S. citizens without Internet access may enroll directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. By enrolling, you make it easier for the U.S. embassy or consulate to contact you in case of an emergency.

Unless otherwise indicated in a public announcement, the U.S. Embassy is open for all routine American Citizens Services by appointment. U.S. citizens needing emergency assistance do not need an appointment. The American Citizen Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy (http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html) is located at 95 Wireless Road in Bangkok, and can be reached by calling 66-2-205-4049, or by e-mailing acsbkk@state.gov. The Embassy's after-hours emergency telephone number is 66- 2-205-4000.

The U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai (http://chiangmai.usconsulate.gov/service.html), located at 387 Wichayanond Road in Chiang Mai, is also open unless otherwise indicated. The American Citizen Services Unit of the Consulate General can be reached by calling 66-53-107- 777 and by e-mail atacschn@state.gov. The after-hours emergency telephone number is 66-81-881-1878. You can also follow the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok's American Citizen Services Unit on Twitter for further updates.

Current information on safety and security can also be obtained on travel.state.govhttp://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html or by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States or a regular toll line at 1-202-501-4444 for callers from other countries. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

U.S. citizens should also consult the Department of State's Country Specific Information for Thailandhttp://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/thailand.html. Stay up to date by bookmarking our Bureau of Consular Affairs website http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/english.html, which contains the current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings.html as well as the Worldwide Caution http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html. Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/travelgov and the Bureau of Consular Affairs page on facebook https://www.facebook.com/travelgov as well.

	Tuesday

Motorcycle 4sale

by Adrian G Schat My Honda S12 . 32.000 km. Bought new 3 years ago for 26.500 baht. Properly maintained. Can see at Apples or call 0807606564

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Born to be wild

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Without a doubt it was one of the most exciting Sakon Nakhon FC games this year.

Sakon Nakhon players have to work on their stamina.  Superior performance throughout the game, but seem to run out of steam during the final minutes.    The team had plenty of luck on their side, many near misses.    Many excellent defensive plays.    The west bleachers of the stadium were filled almost to capacity.  Local fans were not disappointed by the continuing action.  The end score is another matter.  Many rumblings on both sides regarding a number of referee decisions, but one Khon Kaen player did receive a red card he deserved. Updated Aug 17 Day Time Host Visitor Score June 7 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Sisaket United  0 - 2  June 13 18:00  Ubon Ratchathani FC Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0  June 21 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Kalasin FC  1 - 1  June 27 17:00  Nong Kai FT Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0  July 5 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Loei City  4 - 2  July 11 17:00  Lam Khong Mukdahan Sakon Nakhon FC  1 - 0  July 19 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Mahasarakham United  3 -1   Sat, July 25 16:00  Nakhon Phanom Sakon Nakhon FC  2 - 1  Sat, Aug 8 16:00 Chaiyaphum United Sakon Nakhon FC  2 -2   Wed Aug 12 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Udon Thani  2 - 6  Sun, Aug 16 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Khon Kaen United   1-2   Sat, Aug 22 18:00 Roi Et Sakon Nakhon FC Sun, Aug 30 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Khon Kaen FC Sun, Sep 6 17:00 Amnat Poly United Sakon Nakhon FC Sun, Sep 12 18:00 Surin City Sakon Nakhon FC Sat, Sep 19 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Ubon UMT United Sat, Sep 26 16:00 Nong Buea Pitchaya FC Sakon Nakhon FC Sakon Nakhon

Monday

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No Dispute Tuesday HOTEST

All weather services I follow seem to be in agreement 'Tuesday Hottest.' And yes: Hot sticky nights.  Realfeel low 31°C  88°F Recent temperature history according to Meo
	2015	2014	2013	2012
Aug   6	34 °C	31 °C	33 °C	26 °C
Aug   7	35 °C	29 °C	33 °C	26 °C
Aug   9	36 °C	32 °C	29 °C	26 °C
Aug 17	36 °C	35 °C	34 °C	29 °C
Typhoon Goni is expected to increase to a category 4 by Thursday.    After Thursday it's still a bit of a guess.     Could be... early next week   For the moment most of our local weather seems to be coming from the north - northeast. Heat relief may be on it's way toward the end of the week Yesterday at the ballgame clouds to the east.  Meanwhile the setting sun made people scatter for shaded seats  Looking at the clouds is somewhat of a blotter test for me.  Do you see the dark eyes and mustache?

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Booze sales are allowed from 11 am to 2 pm, right around lunch time

เคร่ง ! รวมถึงบุหรี่ห้ามแบ่งขายหรือขายให้เยาวชนด้วย ฝากถึงผู้ประกอบการชาวสกลนคร ตั้งแต่ร้านของชำยันห้างขนาดใหญ่ Posted by สกลนคร ทีวี เน็ทเวิร์ค on Saturday, August 15, 2015

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						Sinday

My apologies for laughing

PM asks Thais to stop using plastic bags every 15th day of the month - Thai PBS English News

In his weekly “Returning Happinesss to the Thai People” programme on Friday night, the prime minister said that the amount of plastic garbage would be 70 m

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						Sinday

Movie Playlist updated

						Sinday

That's got to be a tough nut to crack

National Legislative Assembly
to boost Thailand's image 
  AsiaOne Asia News

At the moment many major tourist destinations seem to be geared up for mass tourism.  I call it mob tourism.  When on vacation, the last ting I want to do is stand in line waiting for my turn