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On a more positive note, there is an (apparently?) new HQ radar with loop based in Hat Yai. https://weather.tmd.go.th/hyi240_HQ_Loop_edit1.php

Out again....going on a month now.

Out again....going on a month now.

There's quite a difference between Hat Yai and Songkhla Town, that's for sure. I like the beach and sea breeze in Songkhla Town, better. Both are a nightmare for driving, though.

Yes, but up in Ranode District. I have lived in both HY and Songkhla Town before, though.

https://www.facebook.com/SIH.School https://www.facebook.com/AmericanPrephatyai/ I can't vouch for either of these school, but they bill themselves and meeting your basic requirements.

I think you need to be more specific. Are you looking for an English language curriculum? Native-speaking teachers?

visit https://www.hatyaifocus.com/news-detail/27423/ for more details.

Any updates on this. I think it's gonna create a traffic nightmare.

I had found it pretty reliable, until this...and I have probably been checking it more than ten times a day for the past 10 years. I guess I am a bit of an addict! I do use Windy as well, plus you can get info from other regional radars as well. But STP has always been my "go to" website as it gives the best view of what is happening out over the gulf.

I wonder what's up with the weather radar. It has been one of the few government websites that is really useful...now this.

Nice to know they are offering these in Hat Yai now.

I owe you a beer. Thanks.

I have accounts in the US, but none with an int'l CC/Debit card, nor have I ever used PayPal. I just don't know if my Bangkok Bank debit card qualifies as an international debit card or not, but I have used it while travelling abroad and at ATMs in the states. I have been over here 30+ years. I guess I am falling behind technology-wise...I don't even know how to use QR codes properly.

I am trying to apply for a new passport by mail to the US Embassy and I meet all of the criteria listed on their website, but I have a simple question that is holding up the process: How to pay them the required $USD 130 for the process. I would like to get a bank draft issued though my account with Bangkok Bank, but the website says it has to be paid in US dollars....I just need to confirm if such payment is acceptable and, if so, what exchange rate I should use. Unlike in the past, when you could simply call the US Embassy's Citizens Services Desk and get a straight answer from a real human being, such services are no longer available. I did write them an email explaining the situation, but I simply no longer have any trust that it will be read and answered by a real human being. I am very frustrated that they can neither make it crystal clear what to do on their website, nor can they provide any real human assistance. hence, any help anyone can provide will be much appreciated.