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Thai ice cream company apologizes for celebrating US gay marriage with 'offensive' jokethaivisa.com/forum
This news item seems to be missing at the CNN website
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Black Bean means what in Thai ????? Butt WHAT ?????
Monday, June 29, 2015
July remiders
July 1 Mid Year Bank Holiday BANKS CLOSED
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July 5 Sakon FC hosts Loei FC
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July 11 Sakon FC at Lam Khong Mukdahan
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July 14 Liverpool vs Thailand All Stars
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July 18 Miss Universe Thailand 2015, Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok
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July 19 Sakon FC hosts Mahasarakham
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July 20 Arsenal vs Thai TPL
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July 30 Asanha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED
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July 31 Khao Phansa Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED
Sakon Nakhon
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July 5 Sakon FC hosts Loei FC
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July 11 Sakon FC at Lam Khong Mukdahan
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July 14 Liverpool vs Thailand All Stars
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July 18 Miss Universe Thailand 2015, Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok
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July 19 Sakon FC hosts Mahasarakham
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July 20 Arsenal vs Thai TPL
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July 30 Asanha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED
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July 31 Khao Phansa Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED
start of Buddhist lent
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WANTED: high-spending tourists
Tourism to hit the skids if it can't overcome crises - The Nation
low season / off season discounts
- 3,000 Baht Asian markets
- 5,000 to 8,000 Baht Western markets
100 Years of Blockbusters
Back at the start of the last century if a film grossed over a million ($), it was considered a blockbuster.
These days they are grossing in the billions.
Inflation and population explosion
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Meanwhile
Thailand set to cut greenhouse gas emission by 20%
Meanwhile Thailand is desperately trying to raise the number of tourist arrivals, requiring additional aircraft.
Pollution from each aircraft = 3,500 cars
(six cars per passenger)
Meanwhile Thailand is desperately trying to raise the number of tourist arrivals, requiring additional aircraft.
Pollution from each aircraft = 3,500 cars
(six cars per passenger)
Saturday, June 27, 2015
It's like a bowling alley, pins must drop.
The original Article
Comments by expatiates and others
Does this involve political motivation ??
Graft probe sees 71 senior and local officials shifted
- The Nation
Comments by expatiates and others
Graft probe sees 71 senior and local Thai officials shifted - Thailand News - Thailand Forum
Does this involve political motivation ??
Friday, June 26, 2015
Tourism Numbers UP - Tourism Profits ???
Thailand Expects Record Tourist Arrivals This Year, Thanks to China
Khmer Times | News Portal Cambodia
The only time I want to be in a huge crowd, when on vacation, would be a sport event, or stage performance / concert, where things are somewhat organized.
I used to enjoy Thai beaches. Now that beach chair and umbrella 'laws' have been enacted in many places, and jet skis continue to be a hassle. The interest is waning.
I expect these large crowds will bring in less revenue and may require increased 'administration' costs.
Khmer Times | News Portal Cambodia
"... Visitors from China are expected to be a record 7.45 million this year, up nearly 62 percent from 2014..."
The only time I want to be in a huge crowd, when on vacation, would be a sport event, or stage performance / concert, where things are somewhat organized.
I used to enjoy Thai beaches. Now that beach chair and umbrella 'laws' have been enacted in many places, and jet skis continue to be a hassle. The interest is waning.
I expect these large crowds will bring in less revenue and may require increased 'administration' costs.
Sakon Nakhon is served by four flights per day ** from Bangkok There are no other commercial flights
Notable Air Asia
NOK Air
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
That's pretty much what I saw in 1966
Bangkok population 1960 1 1/2 million
Bangkok population today over 8 million
Now is a good time to do maintenance on fans and air conditioners
Locally we experienced some above average temperatures through May and most of June. Some were higher than anything experienced in the last decade.
The last three days were a pleasant respite from the heat. That is about to come to an end.
Temperatures rising
Slow at first, by the start of the new week rising temperatures will become noticeable. Mid thirties celsius, mid nineties fahrenheit.
The feels like temperature should be topping off in the upper thirties celsius, slightly over 100 fahrenheit. (39 degrees Celsius = 312.15 degrees Kelvin)
Things may begin cooling down during the second week of July, but that's too far ahead to predict with any certainty
June 24
Pakistan heatwave: Death toll over 800 in Sindh - BBC News
"... If it heats up to 39-40C, the brain tells the muscles to slow down and fatigue sets in. At 40-41C heat exhaustion is likely - and above 41C the body starts to shut down. ..."
June 19
Japanese tourist dies hiking at Grand Canyon in hot weather | Reuters
"... Temperatures on the trail at the time exceeded 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 Celsius) ..."
May 30
India heat wave tests water supply as deaths near 2,000 - Al Jazeera English
Sakon Nakhon สกลนคร
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
The translation to this is not very clear...
... it appears to be a shooting, just shortly before 11 pm, Monday evening with one dead and one seriously injured.Warning the video of a violent crime scene
ภาพสด! สกลนคร โจ๋นับ 10 ดักคู่อริเจรจราไม่ลงตัวชักปืนยิง(คาดลั่นพลาด)YouTube
Now it's just a Tropical Depression
June 22 cooling occurred overnight June 23 Slight (drizzle) morning rain, cool and cloudy all day
June 24 Slight (drizzle) morning rain, cool and cloudy all day
- High 28° (82.4°) to 31° (87°)
- Low 24°(75.2°) to 26° (78.8°)
The depression is heading NORTH with a bit of a shove from the west on it's rear end
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Yeah well I'm still 90% accurate
Obviously I should have stuck with my earlier prediction of some tentacles of the storm reaching this area. "A drop in the bucket of what we really need."
I was swayed by the fact that the majority of forecasters predicted heavy storms.
The only part of the forecast which held true: cooler temperatures for a few days. Cooler temperatures meant airconditioners could take a rest, a savings of money I can spend elsewhere.
Tropical storm Kujira disappoints | Bangkok Post
Sakon Nakhon
I was swayed by the fact that the majority of forecasters predicted heavy storms.
The only part of the forecast which held true: cooler temperatures for a few days. Cooler temperatures meant airconditioners could take a rest, a savings of money I can spend elsewhere.
Tropical storm Kujira disappoints | Bangkok Post
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| At least another day of cooler temperatures. One thing very obvious, this system is moving very slow |
Sakon Nakhon
It was one of those day's when I would have been better off to stay in bed
The camera mounted on my motorcycle has helped me to judge my own driving habits. If you think driving is dangerous... try pushing a shopping cart through a major market. Are they all sleepwalking?
click on the image below, two text screens, then some photos
So what do curb colors mean. I see vehicles parked at black and white, yellow and white. Oh, it's just decoration
Sakon Nakhon
click on the image below, two text screens, then some photos
So what do curb colors mean. I see vehicles parked at black and white, yellow and white. Oh, it's just decoration
Sakon Nakhon
Monday, June 22, 2015
Probably just a drop in the bucket compared to what we need
What was called yesterday tropical depression eight is now known as Tropical Storm Kujira. Previously noted moving north is now moving west More rains forecast for Thailand's Northeast, East and South NNT Expect storms to arrive locally overnight some heavy thunderstorms Tuesday through Wednesday. Wind gusts up to 32 kph likely |
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Sakon Nakhon FC - Kalasin FC 1 - 1
It was an exciting game. You could tell by the enthusiastic cheers of local fans   Sakon Nakhon FC travels next to Nong Kai, a city which has not seen a single win in the 20 games played this year. One can only hope that their luck does not improve this coming weekend  |
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Sunday, June 21, 2015
First Signs of the Eastern Effect Tommorow
Even though the center of Tropical Depression Eight is over the ocean, some distance away from us, enough of it's tentacles will create cooler temperatures and the occasional scattered thunder shower, as it moves north.  "... and the rainy season is predicted to be light due to the El Nino climate phenomenon ..." |
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Economy downshift
That's gotta hurt Thai tourism and the economy at least temporarily
- "... significant booking cancellations ..."
Going for Haj or to Thailand?"... Avoid Crowded places..."
Check out MERS advisory - The Economic India Times
Saturday, June 20, 2015
flu like symptoms MERS
MERS: Here’s What You Need to Know newsweek 6/1/15
" A study found the virus was able to survive in air samples collected at a barn that sheltered infected camels and a MERS patient."
MERS Virus Warning: Not Actually A Big Risk to Travelers, Experts Say - Condé Nast Traveler
" A study found the virus was able to survive in air samples collected at a barn that sheltered infected camels and a MERS patient."
MERS Virus Warning: Not Actually A Big Risk to Travelers, Experts Say - Condé Nast Traveler
Previous related post: Remain Calm don't panic
Friday, June 19, 2015
Apples Friday
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Remain Calm don't panic
19 June
Yesterday's headlines claimed one detected case,
while other headlines said, none detected / confirmed. Pending test results
Test results are in
Remain calm over Mers case, says PM Prayut | Bangkok Post
THAI waives rescheduling fees due to MERS outbreak - eTurboNews.com
Thailand On MERS Alert: First Case Confirmed By Officials : LIFE : Tech Times
Pattaya Protest
Thai Tour Guides Protest against unlicensed foreign guides at Pattaya Police Station | Pattaya One – News
Thursday, June 18, 2015
All you need is a dream (and talent)
Just saw the movie "One Chance," the life of Paul Potts. BRILLIANT !!
Britain got Talent started off as a big turkey
Locally increased thunderstorm activity for the weekend seems to be the general consensus.
Bangkok, tourist spots brace for more rain | Bangkok Post Locally: Feels like temperatures 42-44, cooling down by midweek, next. Three weather systems seem to be doing a bit of a dance around us. My eye is on dancer number 2  |
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Wednesday, June 17, 2015
This Telegraph got it wrong
OCTOBER 1-31 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Boat Procession (2015)
The Telegraph appears to have gotten their information from the Tourism Thailand website which also list the event as a monthlong event. Of course Tourism Thailand has a disclaimer which reads in part "... information may change without notice ..." |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Drought in Thailand a number of dams are below normal
| The local lake is low, but seems fairly normal for this time of the year. Vegetation is taking over the lake, with a distinct trail of boat traffic     |
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Been a long since Thailand brought home the SEA Football Gold
Watched the entire game on a live Youtube feed without commentators and commercials. During the first half of the game I would have bet that the game would go into extra time. The SEA games end today with water polo, badminton, volleyball and a closing ceremony. Find youtube live streaming of events here Even though Singapore has the highest medal count, Thailand is ranked number one in gold and silver. Eleven countries participated in the SEA games |
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Temporary chance of increased rain
Storms are expected to take a local weekend vacation causing a slight drop in temperatures. That drop in temperature may not be very noticeable with high humidity accompanying the storms.  |
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Brown Season
It's been a year since the road was paved, cement has turned a tan color, vegetation is creeping in, red flag (broken umbrella) marks the cornerpost  Thats a paved road ↓ extremely slippery at first rain  Recently cleaned my water tank where over two inches of tan brown sediment had collected. |
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Monday, June 15, 2015
Can be enhanced with rum
Blend coconut juice and flesh to create coconut milk. Canned coconut milk may contain additional ingredients
Thailand GOLD Quest
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Avoid Isaan Koi Pla
A dish made of chopped raw freshwater fish. A well known fact is that many waterways in North East Thailand contain 'liver flukes.' |
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Sunday, June 14, 2015
Continued Scattered Thunderstorms
Heavy rain yesterday in scattered areas.  When I saw the dark clouds approaching, I reved up my engine hoping to outrun the storm  For some time the clouds stayed by my side, seemingly traveling at the same speed I was traveling.  We parted ways, never saw a raindrop for the rest of the day. Different story in other areas. Even though we saw no rain in many areas, temperatures dropped to 'no air conditioner required' for the rest of the night. Realfeel temperatures remain above 100F If you're still not a believer that this is one of the hotter years,look at the statistics Meo Weather
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Sakon Nakhon
DON'T MISS Thailand's Monday Night Football
Football Mens Semi-Final, Jun 13, SEA Games football: Thailand serve up 5-star performance to reach final - Channel NewsAsia Football Competition Schedule Monday, 15 Jun
Schedule and results 28th SEA Games |
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Saturday, June 13, 2015
28th Sea Games football Semi Final game
June 13 The winner of this game will face the winner of a 1pm game Vietnam vs Myanmar Jun 15 14:00 Bronze Medal Match 19:30 Gold medal match |
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Hospital costs
A Thai webpage listing medical costs at a clinic in Sawang Daen Din. Listed are prices for services such as x-rays, blood tests, ultrasound and CT scans. The writer seems astounded at the cost of medicine. Roam the Net! The bill Sakon clinical medicine and check nearly two thousand !! -upyim Comment: Review the medicines your doctor is prescribing before the prescriptions are filled. Quite often prescriptions are 'padded' with duplicate medicines, just a different manufacturer. Some of these medicines you can purchase over the counter at one third the hospital pharmacy charges. |
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Hot, Hotter
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Friday, June 12, 2015
No smoking, drinking, hugging or kissing in public
Read an article where they are increasing park patrols in Bangkok to curtail teenage hugging and kissing in public. There were also some outcries a few months ago when some kissing and hugging was witnessed on Bangkok public transportation. On the other hand, nothing is wrong if same sex individuals place their hands on your thigh. I have had that happen a number of times in public and generally considered it as drunken behavior. If it happens to you, stay calm, politely move away and let them know you're not comfortable with that. Don't turn it into a confrontation. Two teenage guys or girls walking down the street holding hands may be perceived by westerners as being gay, but in the majority of cases it's simply a sign of friendship. At the beach, bare breasted women, or too revealing g-strings may get a warning or worse. You'd think a country with an active sex industry, would be a bit more liberal minded in this regard. |
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It's normal
It's not the best quality pictures, but you get the point
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TAT short fuse advertising
TAT e-mail sent 15:37 11 June Subject: Get a chance to win Funko Sukjai limited edition! Contest period: 3-12 June 2015It's OVER |
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Thursday, June 11, 2015
Thailand defeats Vietnam 3-1, advances to the semi finals of the 28th South East Asian Games
Semi finals are scheduled for 1pm and 7:30pm, this Saturday, 13 June Schedule and results 28th SEA Games |
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Thailand 44th National Games
National Games established in 1967 as a annual sport event. The 2015 44th National Games will be held in Surin August 14-24. Auditions for the Football team to represent Sakon Nakhon will be held Sunday June 28 source |
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Average price of rentals
I have seen house rentals from 3,000 on up, apartment rentals from 1,200 on up. Renting an apartment, the building owner tends to tack a percentage on your electricity bill. Depending how much, your electric bill may actually double. If you make any improvements, installing curtain rods, window screens and such, your landlord expects that they remain on the property when you vacate. | |
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