ends Tuesday
Monday, March 31, 2014
Rain coming: when? how much? . . take a guess
All weather services I check agree there is rain this week.
No one can agree on the severity, location, or timing.
Satellite images show little disturbances in the upper atmosphere.
I'd imagine any rain system will be a local creation.
The humidity overnight was quite high.
Usually before such rains you will notice a very high humidity.
When if feels like steambath, expect to take a shower
No one can agree on the severity, location, or timing.
Satellite images show little disturbances in the upper atmosphere.
I'd imagine any rain system will be a local creation.
The humidity overnight was quite high.
Usually before such rains you will notice a very high humidity.
When if feels like steambath, expect to take a shower
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Sunday, March 30, 2014
Truck loses 4 drain pipes near Udon
Seeing the loads on trucks on the highway, many times leaning, I stay back far enough for my safety
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Super time with Super People
I had six events to choose from yesterday. A restaurant opening, auto show and OTOP fair, Apples Friday, a sold out dinner and live entertainment event, and private parties.
So don't say there's nothing to do in this town.
Colin's dinner party was the winner by a mile. Had a really super time with super people.
Think she's in
'Super Woman' training
So don't say there's nothing to do in this town.
Colin's dinner party was the winner by a mile. Had a really super time with super people.
Think she's in 'Super Woman' training
Friday, March 28, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Health Alert: Eye Parasite
Sakon TV Network has an article concerning a child with tick or lice like insects in her eye, along with eggs.
Immediate treatment is essential to prevent blindness.
Boric acid eyewash solution is recommended for minor irritations.
Consult a professional !!
Apparently a very common occurrence in tropical areas
Immediate treatment is essential to prevent blindness.
Boric acid eyewash solution is recommended for minor irritations.
Consult a professional !!
Apparently a very common occurrence in tropical areas
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Pitstop Cafe Wednesday is Quiz Night
The quiz will still take place on Wednesday night so come and have some fun (And a drink) you will be amazed just how much you know. (Or didn't know). Because of a change of plan The Pitstop Cafe will be
- closed as of Friday 28th and will reopen on 22nd April.
I would like to thank everybody for their messages of sympathy.
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
The world can't even agree on Daylight Savings Time
Most American countries changed to Daylight savings time on 9 March.
In Europe that's happening this coming Sunday, 30 March.
The rule 'Spring ahead, Fall back' didn't seem to apply in Thailand.
In Europe that's happening this coming Sunday, 30 March.
The rule 'Spring ahead, Fall back' didn't seem to apply in Thailand.
Before daylight savings time I watched the evening news (6 pm) at six in the morning.
Now with daylight savings time I watch the news at five in the morning
Post by 101.3 The Brew.
Shack Shop
A number of complaints have been noted that the Shack Shop is difficult to finds due to lack of signage.
An immediate remedy has been promised. Had not been there in quite a while, so I almost also missed it, had it not been that I spotted a familiar face.
Till the sign is in place look for the road sign as seen from the shop's entrance
Windstorm damaged Stupa repair underway
There's probably some reasonable explanation to my questions.
Why they stood around all day in discussions and poses and did the job in the cover of darkness.
Why they stood around all day in discussions and poses and did the job in the cover of darkness.
- Possibly it's of some Buddhist significance? I remember the house blessing, the first pillar was erected at a precise time
- Or possibly they had to wait for the dignitaries to arrive
Video posted byDJM sutiporn Sakonnakhon
Monday, March 24, 2014
Smoky Sunday in Thailand
I was almost ready to reach for a facemask while watching tv in the livingroom.
Seems to be a weekly event, picture below was a week ago
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Cool spell ends
After the recent wind storms local temperatures had been quite cool and pleasant for the last few days.
Expect that to change with temperatures climbing back the low forties probably by mid week or the weekend
(High yesterday 26, today 32 to 34).
Weather is arriving from the west, where there seems to be nothing but clear skies and partly cloudy.
Temperatures approaching Songkran may well be in the low to mid thirties, but its too far in the future to state with any certainty.
Past experience, there has been at least one of the Songkran holidays with clouds and some rain.
Repairs to storm damage at my house have been concluded at a cost of nearly 10,000 baht.
A tree did fall on the second house without damage, just a big mess to clean up. No sunflowers survived the windstorm.
Expect that to change with temperatures climbing back the low forties probably by mid week or the weekend
(High yesterday 26, today 32 to 34).
Weather is arriving from the west, where there seems to be nothing but clear skies and partly cloudy.
Temperatures approaching Songkran may well be in the low to mid thirties, but its too far in the future to state with any certainty.
Past experience, there has been at least one of the Songkran holidays with clouds and some rain.
Repairs to storm damage at my house have been concluded at a cost of nearly 10,000 baht.
A tree did fall on the second house without damage, just a big mess to clean up. No sunflowers survived the windstorm.
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Friday, March 21, 2014
Waiting for the cleaning crew to arrive
Thai Meteorological Department reports local winds were 11.1 km
I'd estimate some of the wind guts near 40 km (25 mph).
Recorded rain 16.6 mm (0.65 inch), not enough to end the drought conditions
I'd estimate some of the wind guts near 40 km (25 mph).
Recorded rain 16.6 mm (0.65 inch), not enough to end the drought conditions
Storm Damage in Isan
Temple Refurbish survived better than what I had expected
Rooftops at the Province Revenue building
Advertising signs did not fare so well
Homes demolished in Nakhon Phanom
Manager Online (Thai) has various reports of the storm from Korat, Nong Kai, Udon, and Kalasin.
Google Translate version
Damage also reported in Nakhon Ratchasima
Rooftops at the Province Revenue building
Advertising signs did not fare so well
Homes demolished in Nakhon Phanom
Manager Online (Thai) has various reports of the storm from Korat, Nong Kai, Udon, and Kalasin.
Google Translate version
Damage also reported in Nakhon Ratchasima
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Rain maybe
With increased temperatures and accompanying high humidity, some scattered showers are likely for the next three to four days. I'm not getting my hopes up just yet
Food, Drinks, and Entertainment ALL FREE
That all changed in an instant when I was asked to provide a ride to the municipal grounds.
We watched a bit of the Muay Thai at one end of the grounds.
Eventually heading over to the entertainment, free food and beer
The surprise was in my sink the next morning:
Large water bottles filled with free beer.
Yes I had a slight 'Hang' over
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Monday, March 17, 2014
Saturday 22nd at the Shack Shop
by Peter Yarwood on Facebook
Homemade pork loin stew, 60 baht
like your mum used to make.
shoot the breeze, and some pool.
5 o'clock till 8 o'clock.
Hot food, warm welcome, come on down.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
No Drought Interuptions
Recent weather advisories of thunderstorms and rain in the area were completely off base.
Most likely we will see scattered cloudiness over the coming days.
I'd say we were lucky compared to Loi province, west of Udon where hail storms and high winds caused property damage and power outages.
Most likely we will see scattered cloudiness over the coming days.
I'd say we were lucky compared to Loi province, west of Udon where hail storms and high winds caused property damage and power outages.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Crotch tennis or is it crotch golf or...?
It's a lengthy video of school sport day with various activities, most of the activities seem normal, football, volleyball, etc.
Then it gets a bit strange: Crotch batball, pole running. Unusual but looks like a lot of fun
Then it gets a bit strange: Crotch batball, pole running. Unusual but looks like a lot of fun
Health Alert doo-doo
Further examination is under way to determine if this is a regional contamination or more widespread
According to lab results from the Myanmar Ministry of Cooperatives, samples of coliform and mould have been found in Thai 'DeeDo' juice
The Nation
According to lab results from the Myanmar Ministry of Cooperatives, samples of coliform and mould have been found in Thai 'DeeDo' juice
The Nation
DeeDo juice samples recalled for testing
Friday, March 14, 2014
Summer Storm Warning
between March 14-15
Thundershowers and wind gusts are forecast for the area according to a warning issued by the Thai meteorological departmentInteresting to note is that the Thai meteorological department forecasts a 20% coverage
Other forecasts predict the rain later next week (previous post)
Related article: The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) expects below normal average precipitation in 2014 due to high probability of the El Nino phenomenon in the latter half of 2014
Thursday, March 13, 2014
Some Rain Ahead
Unseasonably hot today: Feels like 44 C - 104 F.
Feels like temperatures in the low 40's through Wednesday of next week
Almost all weather services are in unison predicting
scattered showers and thunderstorms beginning early evening of March 19
Feels like temperatures in the low 40's through Wednesday of next week
Almost all weather services are in unison predicting
scattered showers and thunderstorms beginning early evening of March 19
Sakon Nakhon Map now in English
My biggest complaint regarding Google maps of this area,
they were available only in the language of the region.
That seems to have been changed recently.
Having set up my own map from an older version of google maps, I now have to spend some time moving my markers. In the below example my football player seems to be a bit too far south
Most description windows are in Thai, by right clicking on the text it is translated to English. You only need to do that once. After that translation is automatic.
Link: Sakon Nakhon Map in English
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Time Travel: Thailand
The Big Picture is an American documentary television program which aired on ABC-TV from 1951 to 1964. The series consisted of documentary films produced by the United States Army Signal Corps Army Pictorial Service
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New item at the Pit Stop
New supplies of Authenic Indian Curries including Korma, Madas, Vindaloo, Tikka, Balti and Ceylon now in stock at The Pitstop Cafe all at 99 Baht Take away or 130 Baht eat in. Tried and tested. They are not just good they are Grrrrreeeeeaaaattttt.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Steak night at Apples
Sirloin at 210 Baht, 10 available. One Tbone at 300 Baht.
Both come with baked potato and green salad
Food sales drop somewhat due to formalin alert
"...said that since the news of the detected substances formalin in food. Sales fell somewhat, but not much. Shop with customers to understand that our raw materials are purchased from reliable companies certified...
..using materials with higher prices. And better quality ...
... customers should look for quality ingredients distribution. And should maintain cleanliness in the store. Especially in the summer, when food will rot faster....
..using materials with higher prices. And better quality ...
... customers should look for quality ingredients distribution. And should maintain cleanliness in the store. Especially in the summer, when food will rot faster....
Monday, March 10, 2014
It's burning season
View from my bedroom window.
I'm just glad the wind direction changed
I'm just glad the wind direction changed
There's more to be burned, most likely tomorrow
Paradise Extreme Sakon Nakhon
Bird's Paradise Extreme Resort Promo 2014
from Darren Tan on Vimeo.Bird's Paradise Extreme Resort on Facebook
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Drought Concern 2014
The last time the area saw any measurable rain was September of last year.
We are now half a year without rain.
General experience is that the rainy season begins sometime in May.
There is no concrete evidence if the rainy season begins on time this year and at what strenght.
To date 18 provinces have been declared drought areas. Suggestions have been made to prepare water reserves for general consumption.
Water levels at the local lake are dropping slightly. It will be interesting to see the levels around Songkran.
Water trucks delivering water to remote areas seem to be more frequent on the roads
We are now half a year without rain.
General experience is that the rainy season begins sometime in May.
There is no concrete evidence if the rainy season begins on time this year and at what strenght.
To date 18 provinces have been declared drought areas. Suggestions have been made to prepare water reserves for general consumption.
Water levels at the local lake are dropping slightly. It will be interesting to see the levels around Songkran.
Water trucks delivering water to remote areas seem to be more frequent on the roads
Time Reset
For those calls or television from back home, it's important to adjust your schedule
In New York Daylight Savings Time begins officially Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. (+ 12 hrs Thailand)
If you drive through Arizona you may have to change your watch seven times, see the video
In New York Daylight Savings Time begins officially Sunday, March 9 at 2 a.m. (+ 12 hrs Thailand)
List of locations around the world that will change their clocks during the next 4 weeks
If you drive through Arizona you may have to change your watch seven times, see the video
Recycle
On a recent road trip I discovered what may be becoming a fad.
Drink containers tied to the rear of vehicles.
The end result may be to catch your attention, it sure caught mine.
Saw the use of these fluorescent containers used on commercial and private vehicles.
Then again these drink containers may be the field expedient replacement for broken brake lights
Drink containers tied to the rear of vehicles.
The end result may be to catch your attention, it sure caught mine.
Saw the use of these fluorescent containers used on commercial and private vehicles.
Then again these drink containers may be the field expedient replacement for broken brake lights
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Increased use of formalin raises local concerns
Source: Sakon TV Network
In an article posted on March 7, it is reported that excessive use of formalin to reduce food spoilage is under scrutiny by The Provincial Health Office.
Formalin can be found naturally in most plant and animal life.
Ingestion of a small amount of formaldehyde is unlikely to cause acute effect, but ingestion of a large amount of formaldehyde can generally cause severe abdominal pain, vomiting, coma, renal injury and possible death
Examples of Foods Known to Contain Naturally Occurring Formaldehyde
mg/kg
Banana 16.3
Shiitake mushroom 100-406 / 6-54.4
Cauliflower 26.9
Wash all food thoroughly
How to remove formalin from food
Interesting to note: Burning meat while barbecuing. increases formalin content.
Friday, March 7, 2014
Muay Thai and Concert 18 March
It's free and held at the municipal grounds (next to the police station).
The guy with the red headband is a farang who sings Thai songs
The guy with the red headband is a farang who sings Thai songs
Sakon Nakhon 'Pomp And Circumstance'
same same Formal ceremony
Translation of Facebook article below
At 14:45 PM Yingluck Travel to worship Phra That Choeng Chum in Sakhon Nakhon. This is a holy place, and the worship of the province. President and the Board inside the temple and worship, worship pastor at the respectable people of Sakon. And then Prime Minister's right to worship the gods lovely. The Avars The temple Wat Phra That Choeng Chum. The Prime Minister has offered garlands of jasmine. Three garments of a Buddhist monk dressed And gravel charity dedicated as Jay. ...See MoreThursday, March 6, 2014
PM Shinawatra is in Sakon Nakhon
PM Shinawatra is in Sakon Nakhon to chair a meeting on the drought situation with 20 NE Thailand governors.
Expect traffic delays or reroutings and plenty of security all over town
Part translation article below: Today has been a province. To monitor the progress of the project plan, the Cabinet has approved them. As well as monitoring the progress of integrating the strategic province. And major conferences to discuss orientation to alleviate the suffering of the people suffering from drought in boosting the province in the east.
Part translation article below: Today I had the opportunity to travel to Phu Phan Royal Development Study Center due to the initiative Na Nok Huay Yang, Amphur Muang Sakon. To visit and study Phan development projects due to the initiative Na Nok. The King Gracious Majesty initiated the establishment of the Phu Phan Royal Development Study Center.
Expect traffic delays or reroutings and plenty of security all over town
Part translation article below: Today has been a province. To monitor the progress of the project plan, the Cabinet has approved them. As well as monitoring the progress of integrating the strategic province. And major conferences to discuss orientation to alleviate the suffering of the people suffering from drought in boosting the province in the east.
Although agencies are reported at the meeting that the cost of water and water use also larger than last year. So there will not be an issue ...
See MorePart translation article below: Today I had the opportunity to travel to Phu Phan Royal Development Study Center due to the initiative Na Nok Huay Yang, Amphur Muang Sakon. To visit and study Phan development projects due to the initiative Na Nok. The King Gracious Majesty initiated the establishment of the Phu Phan Royal Development Study Center.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Rosewood Smuggling in Sakon Nakhon
Seen this sort of smuggling quite frequently in local media.
The vehicles used make it hard to detect such smuggling on the highway
6 pictures in this STV album
The vehicles used make it hard to detect such smuggling on the highway
6 pictures in this STV album
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
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Potato and Tukey Berries in my garden
They are planted on the east side of the house, and thus are in the shade from late morning.
I did not cut/divide the origional potato, some potatoes have more than one sprout.
Temperatures in the sun have been a good indicator of feels like temperatures.
Temperatures in the shade are about 10 C less than in the sun.
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| These turkey berries are doing quite well, with a daily harvest for curry, stew, soup, and sauces |
Monday, March 3, 2014
Hot Sunday, Hotter Monday, Hottest Tuesday
The temperature hovered around 38 C. (100 F) on Sunday
My cement walkway was over 50C (122 F)
The feels like temperature was somewhere inbetween the two
My pool had over 20 visitors on Sunday
Notice the rise in nighttime temperatures also
My cement walkway was over 50C (122 F)
The feels like temperature was somewhere inbetween the two
My pool had over 20 visitors on Sunday
Notice the rise in nighttime temperatures also
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Sunday, March 2, 2014
The three R's of Thailand
Rotten Rice Revealed
Facebook post dated February 28 by Warong Dechgitvigrom
Translation: Today the Commissioners. Raid Depot rice.
Facebook post dated February 28 by Warong Dechgitvigrom
Translation: Today the Commissioners. Raid Depot rice.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Folk Fest at Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
video by DJM sutiporn Sakonnakhon
Institute of Language Art and Culture
Folk Festival "History of Isan"
Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
Honey, 50% sweeter than sugar with health benefits
Post by Unusual Facts.
Honey Marinated Garlic Cloves recipe
personal preference is extended marination period of at least 24 hrs
Health effects of honey - Wikipedia
It is one of the oldest known medicines and has continued being used up to present times
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