many schools continue to enforce the rule
Friday, May 31, 2013
The military influence
Even though haircut rules were recently abolished,
many schools continue to enforce the rule
many schools continue to enforce the rule
Two Moons
Weather has been arriving from the East-North-East.
Mostly sunshine and occasional clouds.
Mostly night time thunderstorms.
ISON is coming !! May look like a second moon in the sky
Friday
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Countdown
32 days till Sakon Nakhon Robinson opens (June 27)
There's an artist rendition of the business and a floor plan
at skyscrapercity.com
A few restaurant hiring notices are starting to appear.
Miyabi Grill menu
KimJu Korean Cuisine
Thursday
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Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Doughnut Effect
Weather approaching from all directionsRainy days.
Slight lowering of thermostat noticeably this weekend
Monday, May 27, 2013
Dry Weather Interlude
No rainfall the last two days, thanks for a weather system from the east.
Chance of rain increases this week, most notably after Wednesday.
Could be that system west-southwest of us heading this way.
Or is it that system in the northeast corner?
From which ever direction, lets hope it loses some steam moving over land.
Interlude: an intervening episode, a short dramatic piece
Monday
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Sunday, May 26, 2013
Chayaphum F.C. 2
Sakon Nakhon F.C. 1
Did not expect anything else but a loss.
Sakon F.C. players spent nearly four hours on a bus to Chayaphum.
Chayaphum F.C. league standing is three places below Sakon Nakhon F.C.
Such long journeys should include an overnight rest and exercise period.
If they want a winning team, sponsors have to $ponser.
Sakon Nakhon F.C. next hosts Yasothon F.C., June 1.
Yasothon F.C. is two places ahead of Sakon Nakhon F.C. in the league standings.
Yasothon players will spend three hours on the road getting here for the game.
During the first game of Season 2, June 8, Sakon Nakhon F.C. travels to Yasothon
Sakon F.C. players spent nearly four hours on a bus to Chayaphum.
Chayaphum F.C. league standing is three places below Sakon Nakhon F.C.
Such long journeys should include an overnight rest and exercise period.
If they want a winning team, sponsors have to $ponser.
Sakon Nakhon F.C. next hosts Yasothon F.C., June 1.
Yasothon F.C. is two places ahead of Sakon Nakhon F.C. in the league standings.
Yasothon players will spend three hours on the road getting here for the game.
Previous games
Blue = Home game advantage| Sakon Nakhon | Yasothon | |
| May, 2011 |
2
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2
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| July 2011 |
2
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2
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| August 2012 |
0
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0
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During the first game of Season 2, June 8, Sakon Nakhon F.C. travels to Yasothon
Staying Alive
I exercise
Work around the house,
here I'm installing new bedding
I exercise
here I'm installing new bedding
I Dine Out
This restaurant is really cluttered
I rest whenever I feel the need
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Saturday, May 25, 2013
Friday, May 24, 2013
That about T.A.T.
With a new Governor named for Tourism Authority of Thailand, I wondered how many governors had held that office during my stay in Thailand.
From appearances, governors are replaced every three to four years.
The newly selected governor officially assumes his post on Dec 21
From appearances, governors are replaced every three to four years.
The newly selected governor officially assumes his post on Dec 21
| 2013- | Thawatchai Arunyik named next governor of TAT |
| 2009-2013 | Suraphon Svetasreni |
| 2006-2009 | Phornsiri Manoharn expected to be appointed the new TAT governor |
| 2002-2006 | Juthamas Siriwan indicted (2010) in USA for taking bribes |
| -2002 | Ousted TAT Governor Pradech Phayakvichien seeks to declare unlawful & illegal order removing him from the post |
Visakha Bucha
aka:National Beer wrapping day
aka:ALcohol in a coffee cup day
It's the holiest Buddhist holiday, celebrating the birth, enlightenment and entry into nirvana of the Buddha.
Public parade probably sometime around dusk.Starts at the city gates and makes it's way to Wat Phra That Choeng Chum.
Umbrellas are advisable.
It's an alcohol free day, bars discos closed. Alcohol may not be sold.
Enforcement is haphazard. Many ma & pa operations continue business as usual.
Alcohol purchases may be individually wrapped, so as to become less obvious.
Some restaurants, especially those patronized by westerners, tend to play "hide the booze," serving drinks in coffee mugs.
Dress code for the day is white
Video explains the event
Friday
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Eat your Vegetables
Chocolate is an antioxidant, also suppresses migraines and headaches
Modest reduction in blood pressure.
Contains: Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Iron
Dark Chocolatemore beneficial.
Milk in chocolate is believed to reduce the benefits.
Sugar in chocolate counters dietary and other benefits
Chocolate can be adictive.
Chocolate is a vegetable
Milk candies are very popular in Asia.
Modest reduction in blood pressure.
Contains: Potassium, Copper, Magnesium, Iron
Dark Chocolatemore beneficial.
Milk in chocolate is believed to reduce the benefits.
Sugar in chocolate counters dietary and other benefits
Chocolate can be adictive.
Chocolate is a vegetable
Derived from cacao beans. Bean = vegetableHershey company announced a new product: Lancaster, a milk candy sold only in China (for now).
Milk candies are very popular in Asia.
Wednesday
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Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Monotonous Local Weather
Flooding in China is an annual event around this time of year.
It seems to precede flooding in Thailand.
Published on May 20, 2013
Flooding in the Philippines is an annual event around this time of year.
It seems to precede flooding in Thailand.
Published on May 16, 2013
In the US Tornado season arrived late this year.
May well become one of the costliest on record.
Makes you wonder what's in store for us this year
High and low temperatures almost monotonous (unvarying), little change in the immediate future.
Add to that humidity.
It seems to precede flooding in Thailand.
Published on May 20, 2013
Flooding in the Philippines is an annual event around this time of year.
It seems to precede flooding in Thailand.
Published on May 16, 2013
In the US Tornado season arrived late this year.
May well become one of the costliest on record.
Makes you wonder what's in store for us this year
No local weather hazard alerts at this time
A week of daily 60 to 70% chances of rain is ahead of us according to Thai Meteorology Department.High and low temperatures almost monotonous (unvarying), little change in the immediate future.
Add to that humidity.
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Monday, May 20, 2013
Football under the rainbow
It was a very bright sunny day
Clouds threatening to bring rain were burnt off by the sun overhead
During the first half
I would have loved to hand an eye chart to the referees.
Some very noticeable mistakes were made.
At half time the refs needed a full eight man police escort.
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Second half
Refereeing was nearly flawless. Obviously some words were said.
The second half was intense.
As if both teams just had their 'Wheaties,' or something.
He is premier quality.
Non stop action. Many close call disappointments.
Three minutes added, still no score.
Crowds were leaving. The stadium was emptying quickly.
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| ....cheered and text-ed |
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| Sakon FC 1 Nong Bua Lamphu 0 |
The security escort was just ceremonial.
One officer, not eight
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Video highlights
Sakon FC vs Nong Bua Lamphu
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Video highlights Sakon FC vs Nong Bua Lamphu at Siam Sport |
I'd love to bring a recliner sometime
Sunday, May 19, 2013
What we learned
in school today
Entertainment subjects seem to be most important.
With tourism as a main source of foreign revenue, nearly 50% of the economy: It's really not a bad thing.
Sunday
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