The basic source for a Sydney weather forecast is the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, affectionately known by locals as the BOM. All media outlets rely on the BOM as their source of weather information. There are very few private weather forecasters and they have a very limited client base.
Situated in western Washington State, Hoquiam is a small town rich in history and local flavor. The town’s location close to large stretches of forest and the Pacific Ocean have shaped the past as well as the present. The history of the town reflects the history of logging and shipping.
In 1954 Mr and Mrs Nong Nooch purchased the land in Pattaya, originally the concept was to utilize this as farm land however they were inspired by an overseas trip and made a decision to convert the land into tropical flower gardens. Formerly suitable for preservation of tropical vegetation species the gardens were later turned into a recreational and tourist attraction. The word Suan indicates garden, so the name translated into English implies Nong Nooch (family) gardens. The garden is currently operated by their son Mr. Kampon Tansacha.