Thursday, March 31, 2016

Opening soon is today, 5pm (We wait you 5pm)


Green area represents BigC shopping center 
Approaching from the north, take the first legal u-turn on Thanon Borannasathan and find parking



Sakon Nakhon

Football on a scorching day

Was invited to attend a couple YFC (Youth Football) games and had received a map.
Simple so far.. not.  The map was not accurate, The marker should have been a bit to the left
 

Stopped at a guardhouse and showed the map to the guard.  He was baffled.  Took the next turn and a U-turn and I was at the football field, about 50 yards from the guardhouse where I first stopped. 
The compound appears to be a police training center



Was tempted to climb the tower at one end of the field, but figured I'd be surrounded by some not so pleased lawmen.  There was a moment of mental time travel into my own military past


By halftime The temperature was above 40, I decided time to head to cooler pastures... home and pool
Sakon Nakhon

Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Food related illnesses on the increase during the hot season

Any cooked food that has been sitting unrefrigerated for more than three hours should be examined carefully and discarded if a foul smell is detected.
Microwaving foods may in many cases be sufficient to kill bacteria and make the food safe.   
If you do have a case of diarrhea due to food bacteria, over the counter medications may be sufficient.  If diarrhea persists for more than a day, a doctor visit, or antibiotics may be required. 
While  plagued with a case of diarrhea drink plenty extra water to avoid dehydration.  Use electrolyte drinks.   
Diarrhea can be transmitted from person to person, wash your hands frequently, don't share towels.

Recommended reading: Food Poisoning in Adults

It's worth checking out



Top speed test BBB
Bottom speed test STV
Ping rate is the time between sending out a request and receiving a reply

Been using BBB for nearly a decade at 845.30 Baht per month.  Recently there had been almost daily interruptions, most only a few moments, but also a couple that lasted hours in predawn hours.  The speed wasn't always what was advertised.  Recently STV added internet service to their cable service.  The TV service of 80 channels are pretty much all Thai channels.  Did come across three news channels in English, Deutsche Welle and Telemundo.  The TV service is not of interest to me since I get most of my TV over the internet.
Don't know the area covered by STV, but it seems to cover a large part of Sakon City. Obviously I will be discontinuing the slower service


There's quite a discount if you pay for 12 months at time of installation. Saved 998 Baht. Compared to BBB my yearly savings is over 5,000 Baht
Sakon Nakhon

Somethings Rising

Expect temperatures to gain quite noticeable beginning this weekend.  Nights won't be much cooler, mid twenties for a low (upper 70's Fahrenheit).   Occasional windy conditions with gusts
With increased electrical demand prepare for possible power outages.  

Awareness of other hazards is essential

Songkran weather forecasting is still a big guess 

Tue, April 12Wed, April 13Thur, April 14Fri, April 15
  Feels like   44 / 2743 / 2841 / 2641 / 30
Accu 41 / 2636/ 2438 / 2637 / 26
Wunderground 32 / 2035/ 1835 / 1635 / 17

Pattaya Travel Plans? Check the forecast


พัทยา วันนี้ เวลาประมาณ 11.20 น. เกิดฝนตกหนักกระหน่ำเมืองพัทยานานเกือบชั่วโมง ส่งผลให้การจราจรเส้นสุขุมวิท พัทยา จมบาดาล การจราจรติดขัดอย่างหนัก ทั้งขาเข้าเเละขาออก 27/3/59 ขอขอบคุณ : True Pattaya
Posted by เรารักพัทยา on Saturday, March 26, 2016


March

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Art Market this Saturday and Sunday 4-8 pm


PTT station Near Home, ProNit Yo Road
Sakon Nakhon

Cool trend ends, warmer days / Overload

Weather is arriving from the southwest. Chance of scattered thunderstorm Friday, Saturday, cloudy


Monday, March 28, 2016

It's early in the season, too early to draw any conclusions

 Kalasin
  4 Khon Kaen
  5 Udon Thani
  9 Surin City

PosTeamPldWDLGFGAGDPtsQualification or relegationHead-to-head
1Amnat Poly United220041+36Champions League Round
2Kalasin220041+36
3Ubon Ratchathani211064+24
4Khonkaen211010+14
5Mahasarakham210152+33
6Udon Thani210152+33
7Sisaket United210123−13
8Nong Khai FT20202202
9Surin City20201102
10Yasothon201101−11
11Roi Et United201135−21
12Mukdahan Lamkhong201113−21
13Sakon Nakhon Muangthai201126−41
14Nakhon Phanom200205−50Division 3 North Eastern Region
Sakon Nakhon

Looking Good

To the question why Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University Stadium,  there was another football game taking place at the regular stadium



Considering the Tigers history I did not expect a Sakon Nakhon win 
  • 2013 3rd in the league
  • 2014 1st
  • 2014 4th
  • 2015 7th
The fact that the game ended in a tie seems quite an accomplishment for the team.  Actually makes me think that this season will be a marked improvement.

Sakon FC next travels to Nong Khai for a game at 5 pm, Sunday, April 3
The next home game is April 23, after the Songkran holidays
Sakon Nakhon

University Tinglish Education


As seen at Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

Urban dictionary sprots: The proper term for athletic events, for people who hate athletic events

Sakon Nakhon