Monday, August 29, 2016
One of those days, a loss of a friend, a loss of a game, neither was expected
When I heard of a death in the family, a different face came to mind, thought it was someone much older. Stopped by briefly close to noon, paid my respects and offered the envelope condolence. Then it was off to the football game. I thought it was a sure win, not as it turned out a 3-2 loss.  After the game I revisited the mourning gathering, greeted plenty friends and acquaintances.  The weather stayed mostly cloudy with a few sunbreaks for most of the day. The forecast heavy rains later that night dissipated. What there was moved well north and south of the city. It's a phenomenon seen quite often in the area  Some showry thunderstorms possible through Tuesday, the rest of the week chance of rain limited |
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Sakon Nakhon Sunday, August 28, 2016
Mobile Air Conditioning
Renting a house or apartment and the air conditioner is in the wrong room. Installing a fixed air conditioner can be quite expensive. Most landlords won't let you take it with you when you moved. It's considered a permanent fixture.
A mobile unit might be suited for you. It's heat exhaust requires that it be placed near a window. A water bucket (not furnished) is required to catch the condensation. It's on wheels for easy moving.
 The one I have is a 15,000 THB unit.
There are less and more expensive conditioners available
I'm quite happy with the unit.
I've tried swamp coolers with limited success. The effect is very minimal in high humidity
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Come rain or shine Sakon FC must win
With half the weekend games played, Sakon Nakhon FC slipped to tenth place. A win against visitor Nakhon Phanom could put us back into eighth. Nakhon Phanom has only won one game all season. The likelihood of rain during the game is real. Some forecasters claim 'before and after the game,'' others are calling "rain chance any time." As anyone associated with a noise making device is relegated to sit at the uncovered seating. First time I got thoroughly soaked, second time I got extremely suntanned arms. I asked a friend to purchase a shelter which can be assembled and disassembled in 10 minutes. This is what I got.  I did not completely assemble the tent here. Alone it took me 20 minutes. I'm hoping to have four helpers assisting |
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Sakon Nakhon Saturday, August 27, 2016
Watch out for heavy thunderstorms Sunday evening (accuweather)
The rain we are experiencing at the moment began in tropical style (heavy) around 4am. Born in the center of eastern Thailand, around Chaiyaphum / Roiet, the system is still expanding  
No official local flood advisory as of early this morning. Unless there are some breaks in the steady rain, expect some drainage systems to overflow. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Suspected earlier this year that the rainy season would get a late start. This might be it |
Sakon Nakhon Friday, August 26, 2016
Worth looking at
A printed version of this brochure was available some years ago. I remember local expat and hotel staff were involved in the writing and proofreading Sakon PDF |
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Thursday, August 25, 2016
Upcoming events
Aug 28, 4 pm, Provincial stadium Airport Road
Sakon FC hosts Nakhon Phanom |  |
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Sep 4, 4 pm, Provincial stadium Airport Road
Sakon FC hosts Sisaket | |
Sep 10 through 16,
Tao Ngoi Barge Festival 15 Sep, Parade 16 Sep, Illuminated barge procession |  |
Sep 14 through 16,
Akat Amnuai Boat Races and festival
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Oct 9 - 17
Nakhon Phanom Naga and Illuminated Boat Festival | |
Oct 12 - 13
Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races Oct 13, AM opening ceremonies and boat procession | |
Oct 14 - 16
Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival Oct 15, parade Oct 16 Wan Awk Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent Day) (No alcohol sales) | |
Oct 23 Chulalongkorn Day
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Oct 24 Chulalongkorn Day (substitution)
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Sakon Nakhon As of now still unannounced dates for October festival
I've been traveling to Nong Sa at Ban Lao Po Daeng each year for their boat races since 2003. They generally have their boat races and festival the week before Sakon City has the Royal Longboat Races and Wax Castle Festival. I was hoping to see some posters announcing the dates, but no luck, probably still at the printers. I'll try again in a few weeks. What was apparent was that we've not had all that much rain during this year's rainy season     | ||
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Chance of local earthquake minimal, but...
... a large number of dams in China and Laos could have local devastating effects if struck by an earthquake With the recent major earthquakes in Italy and Myanmar, it's time to review local concerns. The majority of fault lines are in Northern Thailand. I had previously seen maps indicating a minor fault line in the Mekong river basin northeast of us. Unfortunately I am unable to find them at this time.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
US Consular outreach will no longer accept cash payment for services effective October 1
As the exchange rates fluctuate, it is recommended that you visit the US Embassy Consular Outreach Schedule website to determine the amount to be paid by bank draft for a particular date
The change is reportedly to combat fraud Persons who are registered with the embassy should be receiving a notice in their e-mail in the near future. At this time there is no information regarding this change available at the embassy website |
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Noticed a recent local trend
... increased for sale signs, hotels, apartment buildings, homes, land.
Wonder if it's related to predictions related to the new property tax laws going into effect soon (2017) http://blog.thaiestatenetwork.com/thailand-property-tax-20…/
Wonder if it's related to predictions related to the new property tax laws going into effect soon (2017) http://blog.thaiestatenetwork.com/thailand-property-tax-20…/
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Sunday, August 21, 2016
Sakon FC 1 - Kalasin FC 0
  Sakon Nakhon FC regained 7th place in the league of 14 and will most likely remain there after sunday's games. Games to be played today (Sunday)
Probably the most noticeable moment was a red card ejection of a Kalasin player who was mad at a Sakon Player who held the football under his arm, delaying the restart of the game. The Kalasin player tried to release the ball by kicking it out of the Sakon player's arm. Sakon Nakhon suffered many injuries, most of them real, but a times it seemed players were feigning it. There was also a chest pounding confrontation, but a fight was avoided. Three games remaining in the season should be Sakon FC wins and make this Sakon FC's best season. It would be nice to see some high scoring wins to raise the team from a -6 goal deficit.
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Sakon Nakhon Saturday, August 20, 2016
2016 Tao Ngoi Barge Festival Sept 10-16
 It's a Sakon Nakhon province event I highly recommend. If you wish to attend the afternoon parade or evening barge procession, come early to find a good seating area |
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Sakon Nakhon Friday, August 19, 2016
Tropical storm “DIANMU”
 The center of the storm is far north of Sakon Nakhon, locally expect wind gusts and storms late afternoon and overnight |
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