Hatyai

I arrived Hatyai yesterday after a long day of travel. I have to fly to KL, then to Alor Star before going by road all the way to Hatyai. The business climate in Hatyai is bad. It is no longer vibrant. Many of the roadside stores are gone. The stores start closing at 9:30pm. I know why now the direct flights are no longer daily. Nobody is coming up here anymore. The economic crisis and unrest have high impact on the local economy.

I am in meeting all day. So I will be gaining weight as I sit and eat all day long. My saving grace? I munch on fruits and nuts instead of potato chips.

Have to go for Japanese buffet dinner. Another wonderful meal lies ahead of me...