Baht worries "2 Strong" No cease fire yet

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Bug Wars 101

Eating onions and garlic daily has apparently been debunked by science as being ineffective. Even though garlic is a great antibiotic, eating too much can cause stomach problems.  Garlic does not discern between good and bad bugs *.

I avoid using hazardous bug sprays around the kitchen and pets.  Been using VINEGAR for cleaning and as a bug spray very effectively.  It's a deterrent to many flying and crawling insects.

Short while ago I experienced the effect of vinegar first hand. Felt something crawling on my leg. Sprayed the area with vinegar. Shining a light on the area, I discovered and removed a 'comatosed' mosquito. Placed it under a light, identified it as a mosquito, and crushed it.

Vinegar is not necessarily a bug killer, it does keep bugs scurrying in other directions.

In the kitchen I use vinegar for cleaning countertops and cabinets. Works just as well as many commercial cleaning products. I spray the recycle and trash containers.

Bathroom is another place where mosquitoes are attracted to the moisture.  Vinegar is a great substitute for commercial glass and time cleaners.

I must admit it took a few days getting used to living in what smells like a salad bar. The smell dissipates, but the effect on surfaces lingers. 

* Potent properties-What’s the real logic behind not consuming onion and garlic?

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travel advisory: Mosquito Virus

 "chikungunya virus causes joint pain that can persist for weeks"

A few fairly warm nights, then slightly cooler

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holiday, football, border dispute, Lucy

7 December one day football tournament

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Seems a bit early in the season for such overnight low temperatures

Overnight lows may warm up for just a few days.  

Then Thursday - Friday Accuweather calls for overnight temperatures to cool to 13C.  Wunderground forecasts 9C. Weather channel suggests 12C. YR indicates 12C on Saturday.

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Neighbor doors banging, occasional high wind gusts

That's usually an indication of changing weather conditions 

Cold coming our way

The cold air seems to be coming from Northeast

Of the number of forecast I check 14 Celsius may be the lowest overnight temperature this week.  Keep in mind crawling and flying insects will also be looking for warmer accomodations and may want to follow you insideสกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

Worldwide rainfall is increasing

largely due to global warming, which increases evaporation and adds more moisture to the atmosphere, creating the conditions for more extreme precipitation.

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Hotel construction continues on ITU

Meanwhile a house which has been stting empty since the music bar moved out is now another coffee shop. 

Business seems to be picking up. Once the hotel is in operation, the neighborhood may experience a bigger push in tourism

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