Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Facebook: Sakon Nakhon Farang (Falang)

There are 30 Sakon Nakhon related Facebook pages I follow and visit frequently, thanks to google translate.

This time I decided to open all westerner pages from 'People You May Know.'

Some people I've met, many I have not met.  Many had mutual friends.  It was interesting to quickly scroll through their posts.

Always wondered how many foreigners live in the area. Seems plenty


 


Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The air we breathe

Smog and dust has been on the increase since mid February,
I'd suspect this will continue until there is some heavy rain.
Humidity is on the increase, which seems to make the smog more noticeable.

*** May require more frequent air conditioner maintenance




    
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Saturday, March 2, 2024

A Hot Time In The Old Town . . . 🌡️🌡️ 🌡️ 🌡️

Forecasters differ on anticipated temperatures, but they do agree it's about to get warmer 





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Thursday, February 29, 2024

"The Meteorological Department predicts that temperatures will reach 44-50 degrees Celsius from the end of February"

According to a local appliance dealer  Sakon Nakhon is scorching hot.  . . . . air conditioner sales increased by almost 50%.
The article appeared on line at www.matichon.  Anticipation is that things are going to get hotter than usual. Electricity bills will climb most likely to new highs in April.

I've tried misting fans, swamp coolers and wet towels over fans with limited effect.
If you need to cool down quick, take a shower, get wet and stand in front of a fan.

I've had best results keeping the electric bills low by keeping the air con at 29 and using fans




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Thursday, February 22, 2024

Kratom Sales near Grade Schools busted


The article describes  a person selling  Kratom water  for 100 baht per bottle, or 30 baht per glass.

My understanding possession for medical reasons is legal, however sales in food or drink are not.

 
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Monday, February 19, 2024

Football Spending

I had put out the word that I would no lonher sponsor football teams. It's not just about the money, but how it is spent. 

I was asked to help out with Sunday's participation fee. So I did. 

Threw bundles of 100 baht notes (US$3) in the air, the quickest players got the money. Also donated some lunch money. 

The team won three games, lost the final game in a shootout. 
I never believed a shootout should determine the winners, it's just plain luck.

Photo Album
 
Total event spending about 6,000
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Thai Prime minister was in town

Three day tour of three provinces started out in Nakhon Phanom. 
He arrived in Sakon Nakhon Saturday evening.

went to the temple Sunday morning

Plenty of video of his visit available on YouTube

Feels like the start of Hot Season

Hot temperatures are in the forecast
Air quality may not be that great either. Last two days it smelled like an electrical fire was about to start. Smoldering rubber. Thought my screens were dying. Syepped outside in the morning and realized burning smell is in the air. In creased temperatures may bring on local thunderstorms
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