Don't miss Christmas in Tha Rae

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Expect some adjustment

A decision on US interest rates is looming.  Effects on the Thai Baht seem uncertain.  Some say little impact, others say slight impact.   Chart Maker

We may be facing the coldest days of of the cold season this week

Quite a temperature variance in the forecasts.   Cool temperatures through January mostly upper teens, low twenties. Lows next four days 12 accuweather 12 RP5. 13 BBC 13 wunderground 13 weather com 14 forecastmap 15 Thai MD Next Monday expect a weeklong warming trend.  Tuesday- Wednesday high 34 REALFEEL 38 Tidbit warmest ocean temperatures are around the Philippines  "... Northern and northeastern regions will start to experience slightly cold weather in mid-December and January whereas in Bangkok and the upper central region, there were be just cold winds on some days..." Weatherman predicts warmer cold season this year November 19, 2015 Thai PBS English News

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Monday in the city

Stopped off at the 'Red Pig' On the way home, a river which I've seen overflowing is down to a trickle There usually is a lake next to an acient temple Normally the lake reaches up to the bush, except in the dry season On the way home I stumbles across the last five minutes of a football game I arrived home to find my pool occupied

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A few unseasonable warm days... then cool nights

... it's time clean the cobwebs ... Wed  BBC 13 55.4  wunder 14 weather 14 TMD 19 MEO 15 Accu 15 Thu BBC 12 53.6 wunder 14 weather 14 TMD 18 MEO 16 Accu 14 Fri BBC 14 wunder 15 weather 15 TMD 18 MEO 16 Accu 13 Sat BBC 12  wunder 14 weather 14 TMD not listed MEO not listed Accu 13 Thursday heavy overcoat advisable, especially on motorcycle

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Not much movement in December

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Lions and dragons invade Sakon Nakhon annually

Run for your lives, the lions are coming The lions approach the oranges or tangerines in a ritualistic dance.  It is an offering to them. After a bit of dancing, the oranges are devoured.   A financial reward is given to the lions, it's of course a donation to the temple. Next comes the ... Haven't figure out the meaning of this ritual. At the bottom is a man, then a teenager.  By the time you get to the top, there's a three year old.  They are surrounded by adults who act as catchers,  just in case something goes wrong. gif by http://gifmaker.me/ Then comes the exterminator, the dragon.  He enters the business to rid it of misfortune and to insure good (financial) fortune for the coming year Took him quite a long time doing his banking. My advice, don't dress up as a dragon when you go to the bank. It seems to really slow down customer service Lions also enter businesses for the same reason, probably looking for another donation

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Bicycle trailer for three Passengers with extra pedal power

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Hoverboards can be used as firestarters

Fire safety warning over hoverboards - CBBC Newsround   "...some of the hoverboards on sale could have parts which catch fire. Most likely suspect fire starters are the batteries.