Friday, July 31, 2015

Sakon Nakhon Wax CANDLE parade


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More of the same


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Submarines for defense or offense?

The purchase of submarines seemed to have been a done deal, but then was halted due to public outcry.
In my view submarines are mostly an aggressive weapons, with limited defensive use.

The timing for such a purchase is inappropriate, with the Thai economy stalled and probably the most pressing issue should be drought - flooding - reservoirs - water supply 

I suppose some consideration should be given to "The best defense is a good offense"

The Bangkok Post article presents a somewhat official line of thinking with thought provoking reader comments

Temple and Street Fair

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Thursday, July 30, 2015

Next two weeks

Fri, July 31

Khao Phansa - No Alcohol Sales
National Holiday, Banks closed


Sun, Aug 2, 16:00

Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Udon Thani


11pm Sat, Aug 8 to 5am Sun, Aug 9

Siam Commercial Bank 
 all bank services suspended

Sat, Aug 8, 16:00


Sakon Nakhon FC at Chaiyaphum United

Wed, Aug 12


HRH Queen's Birthday - Mothers day
National Holiday, Banks closed

Sunday, Aug 16, 16:00


Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Khon Kaen United



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Sakon Nakhon Buddhist Lent Candle Parade Video


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Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Sakon Nakhon FC 2015 Second Half

Updated July 21
DayTimeHostVisitorScore
June 716:00 Sakon Nakhon FCSisaket United 0 - 2 
June 1318:00 Ubon Ratchathani FCSakon Nakhon FC 3 - 0 
June 2116:00 Sakon Nakhon FCKalasin FC 1 - 1 
June 2717:00 Nong Kai FTSakon Nakhon FC 3 - 0 
July 516:00 Sakon Nakhon FCLoei City 4 - 2 
July 1117:00 Lam Khong MukdahanSakon Nakhon FC 1 - 0 
July 1916:00 Sakon Nakhon FCMahasarakham United 3 -1  
Sat, July 25 16:00 Nakhon PhanomSakon Nakhon FC 2 - 1 
Sun, Aug 2 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FCUdon Thani         
Sat, Aug 8 16:00 Chaiyaphum UnitedSakon Nakhon FC         
Sun, Aug 16 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FCKhon Kaen United         
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Don't Judge Too Quickly


Monday, July 27, 2015

World Economy in low gear

Thailand's June exports tumble most since 2011 despite weaker baht - The Economic Times
I suspect the baht will have to tumble a bit more before buyers regain interest

No thanks



PYONGYANG — A dog meat cooking contest was held in the North Korean capital Pyongyang on Thursday, with chefs of famous restaurants across the country putting their culinary skills to the test with various dishes.
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More rain please

First photo: Today
Comparing it with the second photo taken July 6, I'd say the lake waterlevel has risen about a foot
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Sunday, July 26, 2015

It's not going to solve the problem

Businesses operators, parents, students, etc. are busy trying to figure out how Prime Minister Prayut's Section 44...
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According to a report this morning in the Bangkok Post, the booze ban hammer was being swung already as police shut down Sanrak Hut bar last night at 9pm as it’s...
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Opinion:
Just like the limited hours of alcohol sales, this new law will not reduce teen drinking, it will just create another inconvenience for everyone. I have yet to see a Ma & Pa shop refuse the sale of beer because it's not within the prescribed hours. 
If teens want to drink they'll easily walk or drive a city block or two. At present alcohol sales are allowed between the hours of 11 am to 2pm, generally also the time when schools have their lunch breaks.

There's a few stores and restaurants that I know of locally who will have to cease alcohol sales.  I'd expect the restaurants will most likely shut down or move to new locations.

Week ahead: Rainy Season

Light to medium rain, heavy at times, till the end of the week
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Nakhon Phanom 2 - Sakon Nakhon 1

Refereeing was appalling. One yellow card which should have been given to the home team was instead given to the visitors.   
There were a number of instances to which the referee turned a blind eye.  I really wondered it the referee's home town was Nakhon Phanom
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Friday, July 24, 2015

Party Ice



I'm on the fourth day of a severe ear infection. Antibiotics seem to finally be kicking in. Had to miss an invitation to a village party. Antibiotics seem to make me a bit sleepy / lazy. Of course the plugged ear is also causing occasional equilibrium imbalance (staggering).   
Seriously hope things improve by tomorrow for a trip to Nakhon Phanom.   
Rainy season is also flu season
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Next week starts with increased chance of rain

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Thursday, July 23, 2015

Sakon Nakhon Events Ahead


Sat, July 25,  16:00 












Sakon Nakhon FC at Nakhon Phanom

July 29 through August 1














Street Fair at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum


Wed, July 29













Wax Candle Parade



Thur, July 30


Asarnha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales
National Holiday, Banks closed


Fri, July 31


Khao Phansa - No Alcohol Sales
National Holiday, Banks closed


Sun, Aug 2, 16:00

Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Udon Thani


11pm Sat, Aug 8 to 5am Sun, Aug 9

Siam Commercial Bank 
 all bank services suspended

Wed, Aug 12, 16:00


HRH Queen's Birthday - Mothers day
National Holiday, Banks closed


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I hope the trend will continue for a while


Hot season has ended It won't be that hot here

Thai Banks are upgrading


SCB to upgrade ATM system The Nation Siam Commercial Bank will temporarily close its ATM system nationwide from 11pm on Saturday, August 8 to 5am on Sunday, August 9 to upgrade systems...
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Teaching Jobs in Sakon Nakhon

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We are looking for full-time NES teachers , job can start immediately. Job conclusions: - Subject : English Teacher - Position available: 1 position (Native speaker) - Level: Primary - Period/week:...
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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

More Water Reservoirs Needed to sustain a Nation

Drought is over in Thailand 
but water is still in short supply
The Straits Times
CHAI NAT – Rain in upstream provinces has eased supply problems at the Chao Phraya Dam, whose water level has risen above the crisis threshold.
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obiter dictum: 
A year or two ago, water was released from dams in anticipation of the rainy season.  Due to lack of additional  reservoirs, the water was 'sent out to sea." 
That season or the next, less 'than normal' rain was experienced.  

This year, to date, even less rain than last year.
More Water Reservoirs Needed to sustain a Nation, it's people, agriculture, industry and TOURISM

A Case for SOLAR energy

Hunger strikes, protests 
| Fox News




Outcry grows over plans to build coal plant 
near Thailand’s most popular beaches
 | South China Morning Post


         Lesson in Chinese


September 12, 2013 China bans new coal-fired plants in 3 regions - The Hindu


Lesson in (American) English

Cleaner Power Plants

Monday, July 20, 2015

Reserved parking


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Nakhon Phanom Floods

Man drowns attempting to save child 
Thai News video

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Sakon Nakhon Watersport Football

Over the years of watching Sakon Nakhon Football I have noticed that the team performs best under wet conditions.
They really should rename the team to the Sakon Nakhon Ducks.
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Sunday, July 19, 2015

Street Fair July 29 through August 1

Street in front of Wat Phra That Choeng Chum







iGSakonNakhon's photo.
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"... the struggling economy ..."


A weaker baht will help the country's exports and provide more of a boost to the struggling economy than a rate cut, one of the country's deputy prime ministers said on Friday.
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T.i.T. (This is Thailand) . . . . . . One day it's the worst drought in decades, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . then overnight it's flood alerts

Rain Midnight to 7 AM 2 inches.   
Expect continuous rain throughout the day, light to heavy at times.
Best chance fo a dry moment between noon and 1 pm.
Another dry moment late afternoon.
The area of Thailand needing the rain the most (yellow box) isn't seeing the drenching needed

Reduced rain and temperatures rising most likely Wednesday (91 F)

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Saturday, July 18, 2015

Thai Aviation





The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given Thailand 65 days to address shortcomings found in its aviation safety standards, Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said on Friday.
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Beginning of Buddhist Lent

July 29  Wax Candle Parade
July 30  Asarnha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales
July 31  Khao Phansa - No Alcohol Sales

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Posted by สกล สเตตัส on Friday, July 17, 2015
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The local drought seems at an end, don't dilly dally, put the green thumb to work

Temperatures have dropped to normal rainy season temperatures.
Occasional high temperature of 31. Mostly mid to upper twenties  
It's that ideal time of the year to plant fruit and vegetable which survive better without the extreme heat.




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Banking suspended through Sunday - Software update?

A friendly reminder for K-bankers that Kasikorn will suspend all services tomorrow night through Sunday night. Withdraw the weekend party money in advance because...
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