May Day 2026

The lone dinosaur bird.
They are always in a group.
But not this guy.

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Evening stroll near the pond.

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Rainy season sunset over the construction area.

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The pond at sunset.

Apparently, a redneck at sunset...
That, or like the wild turkeys I so admire, I have developed a wattle.

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The dome at sunset.

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Still fun to look at new motorcycles.

There is no uncertainty. I won't be buying any more motorcycles in Thailand due to environmental conditions (extreme heat, nearly constant air pollution, diesel fumes everywhere always). But it's still fun looking at what's for sale.

2026 Honda GB350C

2026 Honda CB1300 Super Four (Final Edition)

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For a second car, all we need is a little electric runabout.

If we were to purchase a second car, it would probably be something like the 2026 Changan Lumin. It's got a range of 300 kilometers, which is fine because it would be for local use only. Currently for sale in Thailand for the equivalent of USD 14,515.

Note: Those are 14-inch wheels. It was no problem getting down to check. But getting back up... That's always a different story.

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Too bad we can't get this basic truck in the U.S.

It sure would be nice if we could purchase basic trucks like this in the U.S. Below is pictured the 2026 Toyota Hilux Champ. Purchase price in Thailand is the equivalent of USD 18,300. That's with a 2.4L diesel engine, though, and to say that I would never purchase a diesel engine is an understatement. I would go for the 4-cylinder 2.7L gasoline engine (166 hp). Basic!!!

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THB 604,000 = USD 18, 303

A brief foray outside the hermetically sealed chamber.

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How much hotter could Hell possibly be?

I'm going to do something that goes against everything I believe in. I'm going to post a temperature chart that uses an antique measurement system. I do so because it's the only way family and friends in America can appreciate just how hot it is here. Of course, I'll post a duplicate chart that uses world-standard measurement units as well. 

Poor America, way too afraid of change, no matter how beneficial. Poor me for moving to Hell on Earth, at least during this season of peak heat and air pollution.

2026 April monthly temps - Nakhon Ratchasima - antique measurement units

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