Sakon City in July

You remember?  Scanned through my photo album to see what happens during the month of July in this city. I use the album frequently to remind myself of birthdays and other events. 2003 Parade in the rain 2004 First SBAC Graduation 2005  Water Rocket Fest 2006 Parade 2007 Funeral for JAN 2007 Expat gathering 2007 Martins Birthday  2008 Wedding 2009 Funeral  for Andy 2010 First annual Car Show 2010 First time I ever saw  the tourist police in this city 2010 Parade 2011 Parade 2012 Fair

Isaan Tom sets up residence in Sakon Nakhon Tom, who had been living in Khoen Kean, moved here recently.  He travels throughout Isaan and reports of his travels on his blog Isaan Life. His latest postings are of his recent encounters at Thai Watsadu and his trip to the post office. I wont reveal were he lives, but you can figure that one out really quick by visiting his webcam.

AGAIN? Thai to launch regional budget carrier in 2013 It was just a years or so ago when Thai attempted to start a regional budget airline in a joint venture. That venture failed when the government declined approval. Thai Smile, budget airline, begins operation this month. The proposed, still unnamed budget airline, would be a joint venture of Thai and NOK airline. Thai is a 39% shareholder of NOK air.

It might be slow season, but not where I live If you look at any Thailand calendar, there's not much happening during July.  No public holidays. Of course not it's the rainy season. With heavy rains late yesterday afternoon I was contemplating a quiet evening at home.  My plans changed suddenly. Right during the heavy rains they started showing up. Motorcycles, most with two persons, a couple with three persons on board, all soaked to the bone. All my towels where used up.  No one stayed dry for long, as soon as one person discovered coins in my pool, they all dove in. They brought their own food and drink, I only had to furnish the dishes. As suddenly as they had arrived, they disappeared at 8pm to continue their party elsewhere.