Sunday, October 11, 2015

At the Longboat Races

I awoke with a back pain at an ungodly hour.  I was up for the day.  Driving my motorcycle a long distance was out of the question due to exhaustion.
The day looked much brighter when I received a message "No work today," car and driver available 
I knew I was not going to be motivated in the afternoon, decided on a morning trip.  Arrived at 11 am.  Qualifying races where underway.  Four boats per race, the looser was sent packing



Of course there were plenty of Thai smiles


I was invited to join folk for lunch on a few occasions

Also met friends I had not seen in awhile

I headed for home when I noticed it was siesta time (an afternoon rest or nap, especially one taken during the hottest hours of the day in a hot climate.)
see the entire album  151010 Boat Races
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Phuket Bound : Who do you trust

Two articles, both posted on October 9

Haze hits Thailand’s tourism | Inquirer News 
  • The prolonged haze is hitting Phuket’s tourism hard, with tourist operators on the island complaining about flight delays and holiday cancellations.
  
Thailand tourism situation update regarding air quality in South Thailand - eTurboNews.com
  • Air quality in Phuket and a number of other provinces in South Thailand has improved and is now well within the limit set for public safety standards
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Saturday, October 10, 2015

Mobile Road check abolished nationwide

No mention of the fixed road checkpoints.  
Police spokesman Pol Lt-Gen Prawut Thavornsiri said Thursday that the police order took immediate effect as of Thursday and would be applied throughout the
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Wine glass Classics

And with that I declare an end to the 2015 local rainy season


The main body is moving away from us, but spitting out enough exhaust to create local rain for another day or two
By Monday expect partial clouds
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Thursday, October 8, 2015

Ready for the Boat Races


There's plenty to see and do for all ages

48 hours till the fun starts


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