Friday, July 31, 2015
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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
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
Thursday, July 30, 2015
Next two weeks
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Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Sakon Nakhon FC 2015 Second Half
Updated July 21
Sakon Nakhon
| Day | Time | Host | Visitor | Score |
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| June 7 | 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC | Sisaket United | 0 - 2 |
| June 13 | 18:00 | Ubon Ratchathani FC | Sakon Nakhon FC | 3 - 0 |
| June 21 | 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC | Kalasin FC | 1 - 1 |
| June 27 | 17:00 | Nong Kai FT | Sakon Nakhon FC | 3 - 0 |
| July 5 | 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC | Loei City | 4 - 2 |
| July 11 | 17:00 | Lam Khong Mukdahan | Sakon Nakhon FC | 1 - 0 |
| July 19 | 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC | Mahasarakham United | 3 -1 |
| Sat, July 25 | 16:00 | Nakhon Phanom | Sakon Nakhon FC | 2 - 1 |
| Sun, Aug 2 | 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC | Udon Thani | |
| Sat, Aug 8 | 16:00 | Chaiyaphum United | Sakon Nakhon FC | |
| Sun, Aug 16 | 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC | Khon Kaen United |
Tuesday, July 28, 2015
Increased chance of rain, mostly moderate
 Gray matter approaching is being pushed to arrive mostly south of us. Expect light to moderate rain especially overnight, Wednesday, decreasing Thursday. |
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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 |
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More rain please
First photo: Today  |
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Sunday, July 26, 2015
It's not going to solve the problem
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 PhanomSlideshow click on image for the next slide คลิกที่ภาพสไลด์สำหรับภาพนิ่งถัดไป  |
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Saturday, July 25, 2015
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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Thursday, July 23, 2015
Sakon Nakhon Events Ahead
Sat, July 25, 16:00 | Sakon Nakhon FC at Nakhon Phanom  | |
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| 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 |
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
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
Tuesday, July 21, 2015
Monday, July 20, 2015
Nakhon Phanom Floods
ชายวัย 46 ช่วยเด็กพลัดตกน้ำรอด-ตัวเองหมดแรงจมดับ #TNAMCOT คลิก -->http://goo.gl/jQvLFY
Sakon Nakhon Watersport Football
Over the years of watching Sakon Nakhon Football I have noticed that the team performs best under wet conditions.  |
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Sunday, July 19, 2015
Street Fair July 29 through August 1
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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. 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
Beginning of Buddhist Lent
July 29 Wax Candle Parade ขอเชิญร่วมงานวันอาสาฬหบูชาและแห่เทียนเข้าพรรษา วันที่ 29-30 ก.ค. 58 พร้อมชมขบวนแห่เทียนเข้าพรรษา (29 ก.ค.) ตามถนนสุขเกษม #สกลนคร #SakonNakhon |
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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. It's that ideal time of the year to plant fruit and vegetable which survive better without the extreme heat.         |
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