Economy is slowing down

Government officials are downplaying the severity as minor. I've been noticing the downturn for most of the past year.

When jobs are becoming scarce locals tend to pull out their carts and tents and set up a streetside restaurant.  Lately they've been popping up with increasing numbers.

They are less expensive and are taking away some regular restaurant business

Some headlines dare to say Recession in places I'd say it's nationwide
สกลนคร Sakon N Phuket's economy is entering a period of recession - PSU report | The Thaigerakhon

What a difference a year makes

Just came across last year's December 13 morning temperature

Expect a somewhat warmer week before the next dip into cooler temperatures through early January

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The 32 exchange rate (to the US $) had the economy a bit sluggish, but moving

there's a whole different perspective if you add the beginning of the year 2019
The 32 exchange rate (to the US $) had the economy a bit sluggish, but moving 
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191213 Full moon in the morning on Friday the 13th

without tripod
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Barge Procession televised over many Thai TV stations this afternoon

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These Facebook Pages recently changed their names

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Will this be the year we will see the sunken treasure ?

I'm guessing it's a legend:  There's a submerged buddha statue and even a shrine out there in Nong Hahn.
Reason I have such thoughts: We had a very limited rainy season. Counting the steps, we are almost two steps lower than in January.
You have to hope for some spring rains early in the new year

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Road Repairs to road leading to Bus Terminal 2

My temperature forecast dated Saturday, Dec 7, remains unchanged, 

slow and slight warming trend this week.

The lower section of the highway, from the highway intersection to the Bus station is municipal property. The old blacktop had been entirely removed and a layer of gravel is being leveled out before pavement is installed

The road beyond the bus station is privately owned and is being covered with a layer of black tar

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Mister hans united

I've sponsored a number of football teams over the years.  

The difference this time, it's almost in my backyard.

Looking over my back fence

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