35C=95F 37C=98.6F
Monday, January 30, 2012
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair ends Sunday
Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair ends Sunday
Sakon Nakhon Phutai-Waritchapum Marathon February 19
in conjunction with the Nongkai Red Cross Fair
My observation. This year's La Nina developments are still undetermined.
Meteorological departments in various countries have varied calculations.
It will probably be another month or so before more accurate forecasts become feasible.
Hollywood against Pirates, the battle is underway
Friday, January 27, 2012
They're marching again
Probably the correct name would be Student activity day.
With so many parades, I'm beginning to wonder if its part of the school curriculum.
No complaint from me, but some of those costumes the girls wear, seem more appropriate in a nightclub than a teenage parade.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Sakon City Chinese New Year Celebration Finale
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Not as packed as on the opening day,
but still a very respectable crowd.
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They were playing American music when I arrived
Reminiscent of the swing band era
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Was a bit windy, lamps were swinging
I was a bit concerned (unnecessarily)
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Stopped of to see slides of "Old Sakon"
Received a few copies to add to my collection
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Had some great food (shish kabob), great entertainment, chatted with friends.
The Chinese New Years celebrations are always on the top of my list of things to do in Sakon Nakhon.
Sakon FC 1, Udon FC 2, in a recent preseason match
T i T (This is Thailand) Chuckle
More video clips of the Suphan Buri fireworks disaster
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Posted a previous video of a similar incident, earlier this month
That incident in Hua Hin, was without injuries or property damage.
It's obvious that many of these 'technicians' are under-trained.
Spectators are well advised to keep a safe distance and "be aware!"
This also applies to the Bang Fai (Rocket) festival.
A few years back a spectator was decapitated by one of these rockets
The biggest shortage in today's employment market is code writers.
Code writer salaries average US$50,000 per year
Plenty of free on-line courses available
Recommend: http://www.codecademy.com
Really funny!!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Australia Heatwave - Thailand fireworks disaster
Happy Australia Day, January 26
Suphan Buri Chinese New Year celebration gone awry (Jan 24)
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Record breaking heatwave, possible cyclones, increased fire risk in Australia
Temperatures above 40C/104F
Suphan Buri Chinese New Year celebration gone awry (Jan 24)
4 dead, over 50 injured, many houses set ablaze
Bangkok Post: Four killed in fireworks blast
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Sakon City Chinese New Years Party
Even though the road leading to the main event was blocked off, there were plenty of cars juggling in and out.Motorcyclist where weaving through parked and moving cars.
Pedestrians had to dodge them all.
An old DODGE truck caught my eye.
"Cherry condition."
An 'out-of-towner obviously:
'Koh Chang Grand Cabana Hotel and Resort."
They were in the mid's of a Thai blessing ritual, when we arrived.
It was a 'Full House." (Crowded!)
We stopped off for a bowl of noodles and a drink at the "Bar Beer." Enjoyed the entertainment and did some people watching.It's a three day event.
I'd better take my afternoon nap
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Chinese New Years Parade in Sakon Nakhon
The music video is obviously not locally produced, but the music is appropriate
Happy New Year (2 of 3)
Rain should dissipate early today, occasional clouds. Clearing by midweek.
Roller coaster temperatures: Cooling trend, light warming trend (weekend), then cooling again
Thai, Vietnam rice prices drop as India lifts export cap
Thai sugar premiums soften on crushing
Security in Thailand tightened for Chinese New Year celebrations
Tourism Authority of Thailand launches Wish You Were Here With Me in Thailand
Nongkai International Dog Championships March 3,4,5, in conjunction with the Red Cross Fair
How to stack tires the easy way
Sunday, January 22, 2012
If you're going to the Fair Bring an Umbrella
Chance of showers likely for the next couple days. Then clearing
Thailand 1
Denmark 3
Footballscores
Hoping for a trump with tourism
- U.S. (video)
Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair
Same Same
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Saturday, January 21, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Chinese New Year Celebrations
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| Chinese New year Celebrations Jan 23 through 25 Two blocks north of Big C |
Football Tonight: Thailand vs Denmark, 7 PM, televised, check local listing
Worth reading
Jan 21 Serving a dish of man's best friend - - - Bangkok Post
Jan 20 Thai tourism agencies threaten to march on US Embassy- - - Asia One
Jan 20 Officials warn of fake monks' targeting Phuket tourists - - - Phuket Gazette
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Plenty last minute preparations at the Red Cross Fair
Heavy tropical rains for most of the morning delayed much of the preparations at the fair grounds.
It was obvious when I arrived shortly after noon. Much still needed to be done.
Most likely there will be work going on late into the night.
The fair starts tomorrow.
Pongsit Kumpee appears in concert on January 20
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Sakon Nakhon
Jan 17, 4 pm |
- Temperatures rising
meoweather...this day in history depicts the average highs and lows for every month.
It also compares today's temperatures with that of recent years.
Temperatures this year seem to be from 5C to 7C higher since 2009
January average temperature is 25.
- Sakon Nakhon dog trader sentenced to four months in jail and a Bt35,000
The Nation
... confessed he had detained 5,000 dogs to be sold...
- Is Thailand’s civil war escalating?
asiancorrespondent
...the situation is growing increasingly worrisome, say diplomats
- Man hit with £1200 mobile phone bill for holiday in Thailand
daily record uk
...even though he never made a call or sent a text...
- English WIKIPEDIA announces 24 hour global blackout
wikimediafoundation
...to protest against proposed U.S. legislation
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Recent and Upcoming Events in Sakon Nakhon
Possibly the foggiest Day
in Sakon Nakhon yesterday
I wasn't the only one who thought yesterday's fog was very unusual for this area.
Picture at Facebook and a You Tube video also came to that conclusion
Another Accident video appeared recently (Jan 12)
Somewhat demonstrates a lack of proper equipment
"Jaw of Life" comes to mind
... by the acrobatics by Rajabhat University students
Neighborhood Kids celebrating Children Day
Busts show dog-smuggling trade booming
ASIA ONE
Upcoming events in Sakon Nakhon
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Monday, January 16, 2012
Hot Season Sampler this week
Possibly the foggiest morning I have experienced in this town. No rain, but water was dripping from the roof
Expect the heatwave to make an appearance starting Tuesday.
After this heatwave expect a rapid drop in temperatures. Nighttime low teens likely
Mon -16
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Tues-17
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Wed-18
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Thur-19
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Sun-22
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Sunday, January 15, 2012
Thai Children day or Armed Forces day?
This is Thailand.
Where else does the military put on a demonstration of their might and readiness for young kids.
Saw this video of children day in Surin and thought "What the Heck!"
On kids day you play kids games and pass out candy and toys, not induce nightmares!
Armed forces demonstrations are best done on armed forces day.
If you don't believe me, ask the kids in Chiang Mai who witnessed an Air Force sky diver fall to his death
Where else does the military put on a demonstration of their might and readiness for young kids.
Saw this video of children day in Surin and thought "What the Heck!"
On kids day you play kids games and pass out candy and toys, not induce nightmares!
Armed forces demonstrations are best done on armed forces day.
If you don't believe me, ask the kids in Chiang Mai who witnessed an Air Force sky diver fall to his death
Sakon Nakhon Children Day
Thailand Children Day is an annual event which takes place on the second Saturday in January.
There are government ceremonies, special children events on military bases and neighborhood kids parties.
Manager online (Thai script) the subsidiary of ASTV has an article about the activities at the nearby military base, with a few pictures.
Some schools were in session for a student activity day, as in the video
A favorite Children Day memory is when I was asked to spend a few thousand Baht on snacks, fruit and drinks. We spent a few hours going through the children ward at the local government hospital. Was a great feeling seeing all those sick kids smile.
Then of course there was the day in 2077, when I hung out with the older 'children' and their toys ♥
There are government ceremonies, special children events on military bases and neighborhood kids parties.
Manager online (Thai script) the subsidiary of ASTV has an article about the activities at the nearby military base, with a few pictures.
Some schools were in session for a student activity day, as in the video
A favorite Children Day memory is when I was asked to spend a few thousand Baht on snacks, fruit and drinks. We spent a few hours going through the children ward at the local government hospital. Was a great feeling seeing all those sick kids smile.
Then of course there was the day in 2077, when I hung out with the older 'children' and their toys ♥
"O" becomes a (15 day) monk
Must have been quite a high ranking visitor at the temple this morning.
Plenty of uniforms (police, military), buses and government vans all over the place.
"Do you speak Thai?" A policeman approached me.
"Sorry No."
The policeman did understand "my friend" and "monk.' but he continued to linger near me till the convoy approached and the passengers were waving at me.
From that moment I was no longer scrutinized by dozens of policemen.
It had been raining before we arrived at the temple.
Wet tile was quite slippery. Novices were tasked with mopping up.
Plenty of uniforms and security
Plenty of uniforms (police, military), buses and government vans all over the place.
"Do you speak Thai?" A policeman approached me.
"Sorry No."
The policeman did understand "my friend" and "monk.' but he continued to linger near me till the convoy approached and the passengers were waving at me.
From that moment I was no longer scrutinized by dozens of policemen.
It had been raining before we arrived at the temple.
Wet tile was quite slippery. Novices were tasked with mopping up.
Plenty of uniforms and security
Saturday, January 14, 2012
US Embassy issues Bangkok advisory
Updated
| January 13 The Embassy of the U.S.A. in Bangkok has posted an advisory which reads in part : "...foreign terrorists may be currently looking to conduct attacks against tourist areas in Bangkok in the near future. U.S. citizens are urged to exercise caution when visiting public areas where large groups of Western tourists..."Read the entire text at |
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Friday, January 13, 2012
Recurring mechanical glitches at local ATM's
The recent article Caution advised when using ATM
was based on false assumptions*.
Not a theft, as suspected, rather a mechanical glitch
Simon explains the details with a happy ending at Sakon in English
This is the second mechanical glitch at local ATM's.
Previously wrote of my own ATM misshap Reason to drink
*assume (ASS-U-ME) take for granted or without proof
was based on false assumptions*.
Not a theft, as suspected, rather a mechanical glitch
Simon explains the details with a happy ending at Sakon in English
This is the second mechanical glitch at local ATM's.
Previously wrote of my own ATM misshap Reason to drink
*assume (ASS-U-ME) take for granted or without proof
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Thailand Brand Name
First day back at school. I teach English twice a week.
Didn't expect much on the first Monday in the new year. Only two students had their textbooks.
Half the class hadn't recovered from the week long New Years celebrations.
A girl was texting on her mobile. She tried to hide her phone when I approached her.
I asked her what the brand name was.
Blank looks from the entire class.
I explained 'brand names.'
She replied i-Phone.
I looked at her phone and questioned: "Copy?" She nodded in agreement.
Later, reviewing the hour's lessons, I again asked the class to name a brand name.
Almost in unison the class answered "COPY."
Sometimes lessons don't have the expected results
What did they expect?
Didn't expect much on the first Monday in the new year. Only two students had their textbooks.
Half the class hadn't recovered from the week long New Years celebrations.
A girl was texting on her mobile. She tried to hide her phone when I approached her.
I asked her what the brand name was.
Blank looks from the entire class.
I explained 'brand names.'
She replied i-Phone.
I looked at her phone and questioned: "Copy?" She nodded in agreement.
Later, reviewing the hour's lessons, I again asked the class to name a brand name.
Almost in unison the class answered "COPY."
Sometimes lessons don't have the expected results
What did they expect?
Had the highest number of visitors to my blog yesterday after publishing the headline announcing the January 26 concert "Big Ass - Body Slam in Sakon Nakhon"Most likely plenty out of town traffic
Most likely a few disappointed visitors. Probably even a few censors.
Two concerts on January 26. One at Ming Muang, the other at the Red Cross Fair.
Will be interesting to see if this town can support two concert events on the same day.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair Concert Schedule
January 20 through 29
click on the names for sample music available on You Tube
click on the names for sample music available on You Tube
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Mithai |
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| Labanoon | Kala |
Heavy Magic Arts |
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| Bank Clash
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Laolom
Infamous |
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| Silly Fools
Airborne |
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