Football,Thailand vs South Korea Tuesday, September 30, at 18:00, Asian Games 2014

Me and Sakon Nakhon - Live

The first 'job' I every had: story teller. I was seven then, living in an Catholic Boys home.
My nightly duty was story telling to the kids under the age of seven.
You could say my job was to talk the kids to sleep.  I was good at making up stuff.

Later in life I taught German to American troops.  They didn't care following the manual, instead they were more interested in translations such as "come here with your panties in your hand.'

Still later I spent time as an instructor at a military quartermaster school.

Then came college, after attending classes for one week I became reporter for the college paper.
I was college newspaper editor for four semesters. Somehow I lost my ability at story telling as I was trained to write about who, what, where, when, why.  Give me the facts, nothing but the facts.

During the first ten years of living in Sakon Nakhon I volunteered as Teacher.  No income, in fact the first two years I paid for the books for all my classes.  I had proper work permits and education department documents.  The benefits of my teaching years: I met many people, was invited to many public and private events. Even rubbed shoulders with some government big wigs.

Sakon Nakhon - Live began as a website in 2006.  During those early days I'd have 4 or 5 visitors per day.

I switched to bloging in January 2009 and enjoyed visits of over 407 visitors during the first month reading 1,466 pages
During the most recent 30 days Sakon Nakhon - Live has had 905 visitors doing 4,614 page views.
70% (633) of the total 905 visitors are returning visitors.
50% (315) of the repeat visitors are from within Thailand.

Sakon Nakhon - Live
Motive: the health of my brain.  Use it or Loose it!!
Purpose: Inform and entertain ex-pats, tourists and friends, in Sakon Nakhon and around the world.
Advertising:  If your business is aimed at ex-pats then do submit your information.  Thais frequenting this website is minute only peaks when it concerns local football

Gathering local information of events has been somewhat like pulling teeth from a runaway buffalo.
It's been getting slightly better in recent years, thanks to some posters on Facebook and tumblr.

Keystone cops were constantly chasing lawbreakers who they never caught

The Keystone Cops (often spelled "Keystone Kops") were fictional incompetent policemen, featured in silent film comedies in the early 20th century. The movies were produced by Mack Sennett for his Keystone Film Company between 1912 and 1917. source

First commercial sound film was The Jazz Singer, released in October 1927 source

Police shift focus to foreign tourists in Koh Tao murder probe   Thai VISA Forum

To protect and self-serve  Bangkok Post

3 sought for Koh Tao murders   Bangkok Post

Thailand Arrivals

Even though these are numbers associated with tourism, arrival statistics most likely include
 day traders, laborers, and travellers using Thailand as a stopover.
Prior to 2002 numbers were under 10 million

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An then the lights went out

Humidity started to rise during the early evening hours yesterday.
Even though there were hints that I should turn on the air-con,  I opted for an additional high powered 223 watt fan.  Most standard fans run at 50 watt.
As anticipated with the humidity rising we had an overnight thunderstorm.
Even though not a very strong thunderstorm, electricity was knocked out at 2 am and remained off until 3;30 am.
For the moment weather is arriving from SE
Night time high humidity equals likely thunderstorm

Thai ฿ to US$ recently

Buying Bank Transfer

source: Bank of Thailand

Graphing

That confirms it

Men of all ages want women in their mid-20s
   Study Says | TIME

• gathered data on 12,000 Finns 

If it gets "Real Muggy" keep umbrella handy

Not much out there in regards to weather-systems.
T.M.D. forecasts  40% precipitation coverage today, increasing to 60 to 70% for the week ahead.

I'm guessing here.  Any rain in the area will be preceded with very high humidity.
Humidity tends to rise during the early evening hours, with the least humidity generally around noon.
I'm guessing here. The rainy season is over.

Thai Prime Minister ... Slams TV Soaps ...
Threatens to Re-Write them Himself | Chiang Rai Times English 

Junta-ruled Thailand says ‘committed to rights’

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister... in his speech before the UN General Assembly in New York on September 24, 2014

Do the twist

Key witness says foreigner killed British tourists
Thai PBS English News

The writing is on the wall

NLA Grants Itself

Open-Ended Impeachment Power khaosodenglish.com

• "...It is also unclear whether the new regulation permits the NLA to impeach former political office holders, a move that would empower the military-dominated parliament to block members of the government toppled in the 22 May coup from returning to office."

B4 oil there was steam

Annual Great Dorset Steam Fair August 2014

Buyers shun short-weighted Thai sugar,
turn to Brazil, Australia | Bangkok Post

I am reminded of a business practice I see frequently in Thailand. If the number of customers declines, prices are raised.  WHAT ARE THEY THINKING?

Thai Farm Sector Faces Critical Labor Shortage, Finds Study | Oryza

The younger generation is no longer interested in physical labor, unfortunately many lack sufficient education.

Amazing Thailand on Facebook

Sakon Nakhon Party Season Begins

With the exception of another rainstorm or two, The rainy season has ended

Undersea internet cable breaks again,
causes slow internet across Southeast Asia

Watch the Ryder Cup at the Road House

 Larrys Road House will be showing the Ryder Cup live, starting at 1330, on the big screen.
We will be watching it for the duration, all 3 days. at the times designated. 
Come by ,watch, drink, and party.

So you think you had a bad day!!

Food Health.

Apples	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Blocks diarrhea	Improves lung capacity	Cushions joints
Apricots	Combats cancer	Controls blood pressure	Saves your eyesight	Shields against Alzheimer's	Slows aging process
Artichokes	Aids digestion	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Guards against liver disease
Avocados	Battles diabetes	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin
Bananas	Protects your heart	Quiets a cough	Strengthens bones	Controls blood pressure	Blocks diarrhea
Beans	Prevents constipation	Helps hemorrhoids	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Stabilizes blood sugar
Beets	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones	Protec ts your heart	Aids weight loss
Blueberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Stabilizes blood sugar	Boosts memory	Prevents constipation
Broccoli/ p>	Strengthens bones	Saves eyesight	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure
Cabbage	Combats cancer	Prevents constipation	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	H elps hemorrhoids
Cantaloupe	Saves eyesight	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Supports immune system
Carrots	Saves eyesight	Protects your heart	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Promotes weight loss
Cauliflower	Protects against Prostate Cancer	Combats Breast Cancer	Strengthens bones	Banishes bruises	Guards against heart disease
Cherries	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Ends insomnia	Slows aging process	Shields against Alzheimer's
Chestnuts	Promotes weight loss	Protects your heart	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Chili peppers	Aids digestion	Soothes sore throat	Clears sinuses	Combats Cancer	Boosts immune system
Figs	Promotes weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Lowers cholesterol	Combats Cancer	Controls blood pressure
Fish	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Protects your heart	Combats Cancer	Supports immune system
Flax	Aids digestion	Battles diabetes	Protects your heart	Improves mental health	Boosts immune system
Garlic	Lowers cholesterol	Controls blood pressure	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Fights fungus
Grapefruit	Protects against heart attacks	Promotes Weight loss	Helps stops strokes	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol
Grapes	Saves eyesight	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Enhances blood flow	Protects your heart
Green tea	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Helps stops strokes	Promotes Weight loss	Kills bacteria
Honey	Heals wounds	Aids digestion	Guards against ulcers	Increases energy	Fights allergies
Lemons	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy
Limes	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Controls blood pressure	Smoothes skin	Stops scurvy/ o:p>
Mangoes	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Regulates thyroid	Aids digestion	Shields against Alzheimer's
Mushrooms	Controls blood pressure	Lowers cholesterol	Kills bacteria	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Oats	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Prevents constipation	Smoothes skin
Olive oil	Protects your heart	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Battles diabetes	Smoothes skin
Onions	Reduce risk of heart attack	Combats cancer	Kills bacteria	Lowers cholesterol	Fights fungus
Oranges	Supports immune systems	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Straightens respiration
Peaches	Prevents constipation	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes	Aids digestion	Helps hemorrhoids
Peanuts	Protects against heart disease	Promotes Weight loss	Combats Prostate Cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Aggravates Diverticulitis
Pineapple	Strengthens bones	Relieves colds	Aids digestion	Dissolves warts	Blocks diarrhea
Prunes	Slows aging process	Prevents constipation	Boosts memory	Lowers cholesterol /o:p>	Protects against heart disease
Rice	Protects your heart	Battles diabetes	Conquers kidney stones	Combats cancer	Helps stops strokes
Strawberries	Combats cancer	Protects your heart	Boosts memory	Calms stress
Sweet potatoes	Saves your eyesight	Lifts mood	Combats cancer	Strengthens bones
Tomatoes	Protects prostate/ p>	Combats cancer	Lowers cholesterol	Protects your heart
Walnuts	Lowers cholesterol	Combats cancer	Boosts memory	Lifts mood	Protects against heart disease
Water	Promotes Weight loss	Combats cancer	Conquers kidney stones	Smoothes skin
Watermelon	Protects prostate	Promotes Weight loss	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops s trokes	Controls blood pressure
Wheat germ	Combats Colon Cancer	Prevents constipation	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Improves digestion
Wheat bran	Combats Colon Cancer	Prevents constipation	Lowers cholesterol	Helps stops strokes	Improves digestion
Yogurt	Guards against ulcers	Strengthens bones	Lowers cholesterol	Supports immune systems	Aids digestion

Thailand to install cameras

after tourist murders AP

Even though many folk tend to view this as an invasion of their privacy, cameras have been increasingly helpful in prevention of crime or apprehension of criminals.
I've been saying it for years, they should install a million cameras in the south

2015 to be promoted as
 year of Thai Way of Life and
 Community Tourism
National News Bureau of Thailand

My view:
By increasing the tourist numbers it is hoped it will equally increase revenue.
From experience in the industry, tour-groups tend to spend less, as they feel they have already paid for everything.

Message for U.S. Citizens: Absentee Voting Week is September 29-October 6

Be an Active Voter by taking the necessary steps to vote in the 2014 U.S. elections and participating in Absentee Voting Week!

In many states, the voter registration deadline for the November 2014 elections is October 6.  For some voters this might mean their paper voter registration and absentee ballot request must reach their local election officials by October 6.  In order to vote in the November 2014 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2014.  Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to ensure you are able to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. 

Thai farmers may have to sell their rubber “on Mars”

Fearless Farmers Bring Fight to Test Thai Junta- Bloomberg

How did they do that?
Amazing pictures

5 Year Multiple Entry Visa

(PE Visa)

1. You do need to buy a Thailand Elite Card Membership fee THB 2,000,000 or
2. the Thailand Easy Access Membership Membership fee THB 500,000 

One year stay, you can extend every year at your local Immigration office.
   Ideal if you are under 50 years old

Friday at Apples

Attention X-Pats in Sakon Nakhon

Hospitalized X-Pat may appreciate your visit:
Details I have are from an e-mail:

...American in Sakon Nakhon hospital,legs rotten off,names Jack Larking ,from Pittsburgh I think,bad finances,seen him today,he looks like he could use some help room 202 new wing Mai,seen on her face book, i know these people come over here unaware of what could happen but sometimes ya gotta help,thanks, put the word out please,,

At the moment I am unable to visit personally as I am recovering from an accident and have been ordered bed-rest and no walking 

Longer New Year holiday proposed  - Thai PBS English News

• "...to boost  spending and domestic tourism."
• "...from  December 31 to January 4..."

It took a real genius to come up with this plan declaring Friday a holiday.

Thai New-Vehicle Sales Continued Slide in August |WardsAuto

• "...2014  8-month total down 38.3%

2014 Ban Lao Po Daeng Long Boat Races October 1-2

It's a memorable experience

2003

See the album 031004 Boat Races

2008

See the album 081002 Boat Races

2010

See the album 101009 Boat Races

2013

See the album 121013