chickenslegs

We have been in Chaniang, Mueang Surin since 7 April. Hardly a breath of wind here in that time. However, I have noticed that the weather can be very localised in these very flat areas.

I've seen some of your super sharp photos here. If she really gets into the hobby I think she will need a camera. The iphone camera is good, but when on maximum zoom it's hard to get a sharp photo. Great for keeping a log though.

She has been using her iphone to take pictures. If they are sharp enough, the phone automatically identifies the bird. It also logs the time, date and location (all this is new to me, as I only have a basic phone and hardly any apps). PS- thanks for the pm too.

Great information in your posts, thanks a lot. I've ordered the FIELD GUIDE TO THE BIRDS OF THAILAND from Asia Books (1,550 inc postage). We will have a look at all the websites you suggest.

My daughter (12) has started to become interested in birds, taking photos and searching google, etc. for identification. I know she would love to browse this thread but, obviously, I can't let her have access to Asean Now, with all its adult content. Can anyone recommend a Thailand birds website/chat group that might be suitable for someone of her age.

Gorgeous bird. Google says 'Blue winged pitta'.

Hope some of that heavy rain comes our way (about 15km south of Surin city) but not optimistic.

The 'getting in the bath' move wouldn't work for me. Needing help to get out is not a good look.

Henig was born female and transitioned to male. Thomas was born male and transitioned to female. How could they compete against each other? Unless one of them reverted to their original gender.

There are no other posts regarding the sign. Just yours, mine, and @PoorSucker who posted the photo.

You accused another poster of being a "drunk driver condoner", but all he did was post a picture of a roadside sign and its English translation.

The sign in the photo says เมา ฃับ ซ้าๆ "Drunk drive slowly".

Go to the post you want to reply to. Click on "quote" at the bottom left of the post. That post will appear in a "quotes box" and you can type your reply below it.

Even Jesus couldn't stop the fighting ...

In addition to the Green Elephant Sanctuary Park, Fehr also runs the Green Elephant Wildlife Foundation, which does collect donations. But I'm sure that everything is "above board". https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/phuket-revokes-license-of-elephant-foundation-owned-by-swiss-expat-454791

Seems like a very thorough PM (sarcasm). I would have thought it's important to find out whether the drowning was caused by sunstroke, excessive alcohol, a medical condition, or some other factor. RIP young man. 22 is way too early to die.

Fishy indeed. "He finally opened the sanctuary with five pachyderms but it cost him all his savings. Slowly, the park is making a profit through half-day tours where visitors pay 2,500 Baht to bathe with elephants and get their photos taken. The money is immediately invested in the rescue of new animals." If he spent all his savings, and all income from the "sanctuary" is reinvested in it, where does the money for a luxury villa and expensive cars come from?

I think your best bet is Villa Market. https://shop.villamarket.com/product/234757

The driver's version of events seems plausible. The tuk-tuk did not appear to change speed or direction, and was not travelling too fast. The Vietnamese lady was on her way to hospital - maybe she succumbed to her illness and fell out.