Wednesday, April 30, 2014
Apr 30: Ladies Night at the 
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Should be lots of fun!!!
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A: Sakon Nakhon City B: Tha Rae Roadhouse |
ควรจะเป็นความสนุกสนานมากมาย!
Scattered showers, heavy at times
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Weather moving from the north-northwest.
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When I arrived home I had to unclog drain pipes
Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Thai Gov’t agreed to extend ISA
- "...extend the enforcement of internal security law (ISA) in Bangkok for 61 more days when it expires end of April..."
- "...the extension will be from May 1 to June 30..."
As forecast last week, scattered showers. Traveling to Ubon, most ricefields were bone dry. Occasionally we travelled through wet roads and light rains.
Sunday evening in Ubon the temperatures dropped quickly with a pleasant breeze, caused by a storm in the distance with lightning and thunder on the horizon.
Week ahead temperatures should drop slightly, mid 30's celsius. upper 90' fahrenheit.
Add 10 degrees for the humidity factor for the feels like temperature
Scattered thunderstorms continue.
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Sunday evening in Ubon the temperatures dropped quickly with a pleasant breeze, caused by a storm in the distance with lightning and thunder on the horizon.
Week ahead temperatures should drop slightly, mid 30's celsius. upper 90' fahrenheit.
Add 10 degrees for the humidity factor for the feels like temperature
Scattered thunderstorms continue.
From the looks of the weather maps, a direct hit today
Tropical storm to hit... many parts till end of month
"...In some areas of the North and Northeast, people are warned of possible hailstorm which could wreak havoc to houses during the period..."
Stop using Microsoft's IE browser until bug is fixed,
"...allows attackers to install malware on your computer without your permission. That malware could be used to steal personal data, track online behavior, or gain control of the compute..."
Monday, April 28, 2014
On the Road Home to Sakon Nakhon
Bangfai rockets on the way to the launch site
Oversized load
Stickers for sale (spellcheck?)
Sakon Nakhon FC: A day of a Snowflake in Hell
It was predestined that Sakon FC would not be winning against the number one team in the league.
It was more a matter of how bad the beating would be.
Earlier this year Udon trashed the number two team in the league, Nakhon Phanom 10-1.
What is even more noteworthy is that Ubon has not always been number one.
Sakon FC did their best, which made for an exciting game from start to finish.
By halftime Ubon had already 4 goals to their credit.
The scoreboard clock was not set correctly.
The game started at 6:09 pm.
6:11 pm 6:30 pm 6:50 pm 6:56 pm
The second half started at 7:17
7:32 pm 7:34 pm 7:51 pm
Sakon Nakhon next hosts Sisaket on May 4. Game starts at 4 pm
With eight games played, Sisaket has won 3, lost 3, and had 2 draws.
If I were an oddsmaker, I'd say 50-50
It was more a matter of how bad the beating would be.
Earlier this year Udon trashed the number two team in the league, Nakhon Phanom 10-1.
What is even more noteworthy is that Ubon has not always been number one.
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By halftime Ubon had already 4 goals to their credit.
The scoreboard clock was not set correctly.
The game started at 6:09 pm.
6:11 pm 6:30 pm 6:50 pm 6:56 pm
The second half started at 7:17
7:32 pm 7:34 pm 7:51 pm
Sakon Nakhon next hosts Sisaket on May 4. Game starts at 4 pm
With eight games played, Sisaket has won 3, lost 3, and had 2 draws.
If I were an oddsmaker, I'd say 50-50
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Thunderstorms...
... some heavy on Sunday and Monday, daily chance of thunderstorms for the rest of the week
Feels like temperatures HOT
Feels like week ahead 111 114 105 110 111 110 108
Feels like temperatures HOT
Feels like week ahead 111 114 105 110 111 110 108
Sakon Nakhon FC at Ubon UMT FC
The Sakon Nakhon Team and staff departed early Saturday morning on a 385 km (240 mile) bus journey to Ubon Ratchathani. They arrived at their destination mid afternoon, according to a text message from one of the players.
You've most likely heard of the Saying:
Chance of a Snowflake in Hell
That's the chance Sakon Nakhon has of winning this meet.Ubon UMT FC is number one in the league, winning all seven of it's games this season.
Sakon Nakhon FC is 13th in the league of 14 teams.
It seems Sakon Nakhon FC is in a rebuilding mode, and even though their standings aren't memorable, they put on an exciting performance.
Let's not forget there have been a number of very bad referee decisions at the expense of the team this season.
I expect some exciting game action in Ubon this evening starting at 6 pm.
Chances of some winning games in May are much improved. It's an uphill battle.
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Thailand arrest protest leader Sakoltee Phattiyakul
(PDRC) People's Democratic Reform Committee member
Updated: a court freed him on bail hours lateris the court taking sides?
Looking East and West
My neighbor to the east has been cleaning the land.
Cut down a few pickup truck loads of trees.
There's almost a daily fire of burning piles of leftover lumber
It's exposing the neighbors trash along many walls
Ants and other bugs are looking for a new homestead.
I've had to use five containers of baby powder to to convince a horde of red ants to go elsewhere.
The access road to the west was ripped open for a new water pipeline
Old concrete is thrown into someones empty property
Not my ideal driving conditions
Cut down a few pickup truck loads of trees.
There's almost a daily fire of burning piles of leftover lumber
It's exposing the neighbors trash along many walls
Ants and other bugs are looking for a new homestead.
I've had to use five containers of baby powder to to convince a horde of red ants to go elsewhere.
The access road to the west was ripped open for a new water pipeline
Old concrete is thrown into someones empty property
Not my ideal driving conditions
Drive safely
5th in road fatalities
wikipedia
7th of 10 countries with the world's worst drivers
Gadling Travel
2nd of deadliest countries with automobile accidents
The Washington Post:Friday, April 25, 2014
Bangkok grenade attacks hit newspaper & court
"...as political tensions heat up ahead of a crucial court ruling..."
H1N1 Flu kills 45 in Thailand this year
"The provinces include Chiang Mai, Lamphun, Phitsanulok, Sukhothai, Kamphaeng Phet, Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Nakhon Pathom, Chai Nat, Samut Prakan, Chanthaburi and Phetchaburi."
Deadly Roads
A must see video
why riding in the back of a pickup can be very deadly
Video appears to be taken outside Thailand.
Similar traffic exists in Thailand
Russia: where horses seem better educated...
than some drivers
My sincere apologies to all sane Russian drivers BUT
Notice the horse using the crosswalk
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Royal Thai Army deploy 58 companies of troops
"...security planning for the red shirts to gather this weekend in a suburban area of Bangkok."
Thailand's Political Power Struggle Continues
Thailand's constitutional court has given Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra until May 2 to prepare her defense over abuse of power charges.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
Red and Yellow Rallies near Sakon City Hall
Went to Big C around 11 am when I noticed a large gathering of uniformed security personnel.
With the present political situation in Thailand I did not need a crystal ball to realize what was about to take place. I did my shopping as fast as possible to exit the area
Rallies began at noon. Both groups were separated by security forces to avoid confrontations
With the present political situation in Thailand I did not need a crystal ball to realize what was about to take place. I did my shopping as fast as possible to exit the area
Rallies began at noon. Both groups were separated by security forces to avoid confrontations
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The calm before the verdict
There's been somewhat of a political lull since the beginning of Songkran.
Sort of a calm before the storm.
The court decision will change all that.
Whether it's this week or next. No matter what the verdict, there will be plenty of Thais upset.
Upset enough for new protests and demonstrations, at least that's how I see it.
Clock ticking for Thai PM as court verdict nears -
Sort of a calm before the storm.
The court decision will change all that.
Whether it's this week or next. No matter what the verdict, there will be plenty of Thais upset.
Upset enough for new protests and demonstrations, at least that's how I see it.
Clock ticking for Thai PM as court verdict nears -
chicagotribune.com by Amy Sawitta Lefevre Reuters
Don't snort Palcohol
There's a new word you can add to your spell check software:
Palcohol- the powderised alcohol that turns water into rum
Palcohol: US Government reveals it has approved powdered alcohol - The Independent
Palcohol (Powdered alcohol)It's been approved by the US Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau and will be available in the US later this year.
Palcohol- the powderised alcohol that turns water into rum
Palcohol: US Government reveals it has approved powdered alcohol - The Independent
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Thai Political Crisis a Boon for Some Street-Smart Entrepreneurs - WSJ
"...The problem could soon get worse. After a break for Thailand’s New Year holidays, rival political groups are preparing for another round of mass protests..."
Redshirts hunt (election commissioner ) Somchai - Thai PBS English News
"...Somchai later posted on his Facebook apologising the red shirts for his remarks. He said he did not mean all red shirts but only a few of them...."
Scattered Thunderstorms
Today
Temperature 40 C Realfeel 46CT-storm, rain early afternoon, wind 6 SSW
T-storm, rain after midnight
Week ahead
I did mention previously that the rainy season has arrived, not at jet speed, more like an Easter Rabbit, jumping here and there.Last local rain was three days ago, since then occasional plenty nearby thunder. Just a lot of noise, I had to water my melon patch.
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Officially the rainy season starts and
ends with the Buddhist Lent
Jul 12, 2014 (full moon) - Oct 8, 2014 (full moon).Gives the monks a reason to stay at the temple do intensive meditation, eat no meat, drink no alcohol, no smoking.
Saturday, April 19, 2014
Do a Heartbleed check
"Heartbleed Bug, a vulnerability in OpenSSL placing millions of Internet users personal information at risk"
Friday, April 18, 2014
It's the economy, stupid
I noticed a decline in the Thai economy during the recent Songkran celebrations.Not as many participants as in previous years here in the city.
Less people seem to have the money for the ritualistic travel home for Songkran.
Media are still forecasting a recession ahead. In reality it arrived some months ago.
Local business noted a downturn as early as last December.
Rice, Rubber and Sugar are in oversupply. The local construction boom seems to be slowing just slightly.
Thais seem to be a bit on edge. One article put the blame on worries over the job market. I bet it has all to do with the Red and Yellow shenanigans.
Thai Protest Could Affect Economy
Thai economy near recession
Rising household debt levels threaten economic stability
Rubber Surplus Exceeding Forecast as Thai Output Revised
Thailand Short Of Industrial Workers
Thai TMB Bank cuts 2014 loan growth target after weak Q1
"It's the economy, stupid" is a slight variation of the phrase "The economy, stupid" which James Carville had coined as a campaign strategist of Bill Clinton's successful 1992 presidential campaign against sitting president George H. W. Bush.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
T'is that time of the year for some
Teachers for Thailand at Learning Spheres (teachergig.com)
Requirements:Candidate must be no older than 40 years of ageCandidate must have bachelor’s degreeCandidate must adapt to Thai schools grading/scoring systemCandidate must be flexible to adapt to Thai culture and extracurricular activities
Scattered Thunderstorms Thursday + Friday
System approaching southern Thailand from the southeast, moving overland in a clockwise direction.
Locally the weather is moving in a clockwise direction from the southwest as a low pressure is pushing in from the north.
Scattered storms and high humidity today and tomorrow.
This may be the beginnings of an early rainy season.
Thailand to face more thunderstorms during the next 2 days
Locally the weather is moving in a clockwise direction from the southwest as a low pressure is pushing in from the north.
Scattered storms and high humidity today and tomorrow.
This may be the beginnings of an early rainy season.
Thailand to face more thunderstorms during the next 2 days
- "A tropical storm caused extensive damage on Tuesday (Apr 15) as hailstorms and heavy rains destroyed homes and uprooted power lines in Udon Thani. The damage is set to cost around 1.5 million baht." (US$46,537.5)
Democrat urges Pheu Thai to attend meeting with EC
...April 22nd to discuss a date of a fresh election...
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Tuesday, April 15, 2014
Monday, April 14, 2014
Sunday, April 13, 2014
linkThai economic slump to last for at least 3 more months
"Although up to 116 billion baht is expected to be circulating in the country during the Thai New Year celebration, the figure still represented the lowest amount of cash flow recorded in the past 4 years."
Saturday, April 12, 2014
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