Bank of Thailand cuts interest rate

The rate cut  to 1.25% is anticipated to have little effect on the baht strength

first chart  Thursday through Thursday

Second chart added some dates since the beginning of the year

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Tropical Depression Nakri is expected to stay well south of us

We may see a bit of a drizzle. TMD calls for a 10% coverage Monday. Accuweather forecasts "A little rain in the morning on Tuesday

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191104 Why Expats are looking in other directions

Since January of this year I am getting 7,230.30 bath less per month
Since January 2003 I am gettin 39,358.5 baht less per month

Cool temperatures forecast this week

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Road to bus station to be repaired in part (not all)

Translated Facebook text: This road belongs to half a private. The other half belongs to the municipality (that has just been transferred). The Municipality has approved the budget to improve it. It is expected to start taking action soon.

The other half of that private. ... ... ... ...

Separate the side of som ho. It's going to be a bit good.

Pity the villagers

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When color does matter

Biggest mistake years ago was the kitchen countertop I selected. Tiny ants are hard to detect.  A light color should have been the obvious choice.
For some reason these tiny ants are using my water pot as a suicide plunge. 








I use a coffee filter when pouring hot water into my cup of instant coffee






Recently took a few days vacation from this blog, looks like reader did the same. 
Have spent more time on Facebook as that is the local favorite.  It was my 75th birthday. VACATION IS OVER


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Feels like high today at the most 30C

Rain chance increases early afternoon, then subsides till evening hours. Most likely after 9pm and overnight)
Weather system approaching from the south may be minimal locally.

first image 6am

second image google earth

third image 8am

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Phu Phan Museum

Photo album:: 120619 Phu Phan Museum
Photo album:: 120926 Museum Opening

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Big win Football

The mistake I made was waking up at 3 am and not getting another nap. Three cups of coffee seemed to make things worse.  Two tall beers lessened the upset stomach, but also brought on a bit of sleepiness.

When I arrived at the Sanfun stadium I was greeted and offered access not offered to spectators. 

Been around Sakon City football long enough, so it came as no surprise that I recognized many people and  was frequently wai'ed. The song from Cheers started playing in my head "... where everybody knows your name ..."

BY halftime my favorite team was ahead 5 - 0.  Tiredness got the best of me, I handed the team some 'celebration funds' and made my departure wais.
Final score 7 - 1.

complete album Football at Sanfun
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