Tropical Storm Wipha just getting started

It's just being recognized by a few weatheer stations. No declared streght number yet. No indication of how bad this weill get YET.

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55 interesting places to visit in Sakon Nakhon Province

Great photograpy, great sound. A minute of intrigue to entice the travel mood

Cambodia - Thailand border dispute

It's a leftover from the days of French Indochina 1887 to 1954 

Update 16 July: "The cursed inheritance . . ."is a more detailed look at the history of the border formation 

Original post 6 July 👇🏻

Home improvement

East walkway cover lasted 20 years.

The amount of dirt on the roof is an indication how dirty the air can get. The fabric which provides shade can collect plenty dust.

  The main problem with plastic roofing is birds. They seem to peck on plastic as if they were seeing worms.

Next step is to remove and replace the roofing.  I'll be using tin.  Expect it will take a few weekends. 
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Recent Thailand News of interest

(posted 11 July 2025)  

check for updates and past posts at https://www.youtube.com/c/FabulousPattaya 

(posted 11 July 2025)

 

 check for updates and past posts at https://www.youtube.com/@timnewtontoday 

Buck Moon. Thailand Rain Retreat begins. Two days NO ALCOHOL SALES

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   Weather maps seems to show an increase of red spots indicating storms.  China generally gets the heavy weather before we do. 

There's a typhoon heading to Taiwan, no effect here, but it could be an indication of things to come

Headlines all use the same words:    💦 heavy rain, 🚣 flood risk, ‼️warning, ⚠️ warned.

Asalha Puja, Thursday, July 10 (🌝 Buck Moon),celebrating the Buddha's first sermon

beginning of Vassa,  Friday, July 11 (Rains Retreat lasts until October 7)

There's a reason  why the monks celebrate Rains Retreat 💦 

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Dessert no sugar added

Some folk love smoothies, I like to add gelatin, to give it a pudding effect. 

Gelatin is primarily composed of collagen, a protein that can aid in muscle repair and joint health. Low in calories, It's been touted improve skin health, scalp and even help strengthen your gut lining.

Strawberries, apples and a pear, liquified. 

Next will be coconut Jello shots by adding amaretto and brandy.

Most gelatin comes from boiling pigs and cattle bones, so this is not vegetarian

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FIRST Sakon Nakhon Pride Parade (updated)

 

A full video and photos of the parade are also available at  https://www.facebook.com/sakonnakhon

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Protesters Bangkok Politic Crisis