Sporadic '_' occurring at irregular intervals or only in a few places, scattered or isolated.

Traditionally most of our rain comes from the east.  Occasionally these systems make a detour through Hanoi. No tropical storms in sight as of now.    A mix of sunshine and clouds, sporadic rain and storms for the time being. Bangkok is a different story

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Sakon Nakhon Charity Marathon : : July 10

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Improved my wifi signal

I'd heard that a can would increase my wifi signal, but wasn't quite convinced. 
Both antennas are about half a foot apart. I took a knife to an empty root beer can and proved to myself that this really works.

It cured the frequent loss of signal I had previously experienced, which I suspect was caused by other electric appliances.

Drink cans seem to be well suited since you simply insert the antenna into the pouring hole.  I used the pull tab of the can to secure the can to the antenna.

Closer to bearable

The FEELS LIKE temperatures may begin to drop below the 40 C mark, by a degree or two.

Nighttime FEELS LIKE continues to hover around 30

40C = 104F 

30C = 86F

Been hotter than normal this year

Electricity consumption in THB and USD (USD=35).

July	August	September	October	November	December	January	February	March	April	May	June
3,759.07	2,696.76	2,802.77	2,699.19	3,138.44	2,462.14	1,630.86	1,713.20	2,443.26	5,017.17	5,574.15	4,734.15
107.402	77.050	80.079	77.120	89.670	70.347	46.596	48.949	69.807	143.348	159.261	135.261

• Pool pump  

• Electric water heater (shower) 

• 2 TVs, 

• 3 computers, 

• 2 air conditioners

• 8 fans

• 4 exhaust fans

• lights

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First half June 2016 US$ to THB

The CTH circus is leaving town: Good Riddance

CTH is a satellite/cable tv service, whose only popularity was the fact that they have (and soon had) the rights to broadcast football.

CTH Facebook Post June 15 at 1:25pm Translated

My own experience:
Service was extremely poor, especially when it came to mistakes in their bookkeeping department.
My service was cancelled due to nonpayment, even though I had receipts for all payments made.
The service was reconnected after I sent them a copy of my receipt, I spent many ulcer causing hours on the phone. The disconnection was repeated. Billing errors continued through a 6 month long frustration. No applologies ever.
Interesting to note:  

• Payments made at banks or stores take up to seven days to reach CTH.

• Remote controls are guaranteed for 12 months.  If you have a problem with your remote during that time, you can mail it to CTH for verification that it is defective.  Since the box does not function without the remote.  You have no television service during this time. Alternative is pay 350 baht for a new remote.

Remedial measures sought for CTH customers nationmultimedia

"It has also been reported that CTH does not plan to renew its contract with other international broadcasting networks.."

Opinion
Satellite and cable television services are beginning to fade into oblivion, as internet-TV gains in popularity. Streaming from all parts of the globe at financially tailored choices.
Automated billing / payment does away with labor, installation and retrieval of equipment, and equipment rental fees

Grow your own

After three weeks growth the pimentos are showing promising progress Been over a month, finally some eggplants coming soon Enough for daily pickings Enough for daily pickings and more to come These limes are best when they yellow

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Slightly warming temperatures, reduced chance of rain

Wunderground
1 ACTIVE TROPICAL STORM ADVISORY

Interesting to note the changes in ocean temperatures, as they play a role in our weather







 Local weather direction has changed arriving from the northeast

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