Don't stop drinking, get an oil massage

Thailand cold season may seem like spring weather to other parts of the world. The fairly sudden drop of temperatures from around 115 to 60 has to be considered. Vitamin rich foods help ease getting used to the sudden change and avoid sore throat and runny nose.    Less humidity, less sweating, hotter showers is a cause for dry skin and a very legitimate excuse for an oil massage. Don't stop drinking. Cooler temperatures may also cause less water drinking. Water is the body's lubricant. Not enough water and muscles tend to get sore.  Most leg cramps can be avoided by keeping up hydration. Smoke inhalation and fire hazards are something to keep in mind as more people light fires not just for cooking but also to keep warm.

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Must be all those free visas that keeps em coming?

For some reason I think it's smoke and mirrors.  Just days ago headlines read tourism took a sharp decline when the 'no money' tours were halted In Thailand, expectations soar as Russian recovery gains speed TTG Asia  Thailand on track to meet visitor targets thanks to quality tourism growth

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Training for Phu Phan Cup 35, 2016 and future greats

Didn't stay for the entire game, a cool wind whistled through the stands for which I had not properly prepared.  Too early to tell if the Phu Phan Cup will find a resting place in Sakon Nakhon this year. The action seemed a lot more intense before this match when teen ball players had the use of the field

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It's gonna get tough er

Myanmar makes Suzuki Cup semi-final  Bangkok Post Dec 4 Thailand at Myanmar (Yangon) Dec 8 Myanmar at Thailand (Bangkok) Thailand  3 wins 0 draw 0 loss   Myanmar 2 wins 0 draw 1 loss If Thailand advances to the finals, the challenge most likely will be Vietnam   3 wins 0 draw 0 loss  Thai coach wary of slick Myanmar   Bangkok Post

A bit remodeling going on at Apples

Thin crust pizza remodeled from thicker crust The restaurant is also expanding.

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Expect mid to upper teen overnight temperatures for the week

Seen on my thermometer early this morning

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Wait till the official publication

Thailand: Govt to approve 10-year visas for rich foreign residents - Asian Correspondent Green light foreigners aged 50 years and over extending visa for up to 10 years in Thailand - Siam Media

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Traffic dangerous

Saturday                                                               post 5998 Happened in Sawang Daen Din         AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 Semi Finals December 3,4,7,8 Finals December 14,17  Pageviews yesterday 774

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Home cooked taste

Obviously it's Friday, light blue is the color of the day Yesterday at Chilly Bar Puppy chew toys came up in a conversation 040222 TMD Thailand Meteorological Department recorded an overnight cold temperature of  21.5.  My thermometers said 17 Celsius 62.6 Fahrenheit  at 4 am.    Daytime temperatures still a bit warm today and Saturday. The cooling trend will become very obvious on Sunday.    I wouldn't be at all surprised if some of the locals dress up as if they are experiencing a siberian winter Egg racism Learning Experience Pageviews Thursday 852

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Football is one thing all Thais have in comon

Friday Color of the day light blue TODAY Philippines v Thailand Channel 7 broadcast begins at 18:45 also available on FOX SPORT AFF Suzuki Cup 2016 Knockout phase begins December 4 Phu Phan Cup begins December 19  It's a northeast Thailand football competition generally held in November each year. For obvious reasons it has been postponed this year.  I should be getting the game schedule from the printer shortly.    Noteworthy is the coach of the Sakon City team is a former Sakon FC team captain during that team's best year (2010).  Sakon Nakhon Province will be represented by two teams, the Sakon Nakhon (city) team and the Sawan Daen Ding team.    Don't miss the opening ceremonies to the games  The event begins with the delivery of the trophy to the city Top  three page views last 7 days United States 1003 :: Italy 820 :: Thailand 788

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I'm one of the smarter people

Thursday :: Color of the day orange or brown :: God of the day Shukra TODAY  Spaghetti, Chicken Burger, Spring Roll, Shrimp Curry, Pork Soup with Tofu, Papaya Salad and Stir fried Rice.  (Drinks not included) 159 baht per person Starts at 4 pm  at the Chilly Bar    ↓ Just up the road from Robinson 9 pm televised on CBS Macy's Parade watch on   Small pool will do The clip is getting worldwide attention I'm one of the smarter people Blog Pageviews October 12,859

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Buffet Thursday, Football Friday

Thursday at Chilly's Thailand vs Indonesia football on Nov 22 was almost boring at times.  As if everyone was playing to avoid all penalties.  Of course boredom ended toward the end of the game when a substitute player for Thailand entered and scored.  Of the four teams in group A, Thailand had the only wins.  All other games ended with draws Next Thailand game Friday November 25 Philippines  v  Thailand Channel 7 broadcast begins at 18:45 also Available on FOX SPORT The famous Thai Smile TEN YEAR VISA What a deal !! NOT Cooling Temperatures lower humidity The difference between actual temperatures  and feels like temperatures will hardly be noticeable.  Maybe a one or two degree difference during the day.  Humidity increases at night, but with cooler nighttime temperatures won't be noticed all that much

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I was there

 

I arrived at Idlewild airport on Friday, June 13, 1958 and continued my travels to Anchorage on the same day

Down the street from the Apartment we stayed at temporarily, they made a huge pile of lumber and anything burnable. Furniture, doors, you name it, donations kept on piling up
Alaska celebrated statehood at the end of that month.  I was there

Discover Sakon Nakhon Video worth a watch

Today: Tuesday, Nov 22, 15:30   2016 ASEAN Suzuki Cup   Thailand vs Singapore  Live broadcast on Thai TV7 & Fox Sport Time to air your your blankets, ready your warmer clothing End of the month temperatures highs: mid twenties, lows mid teens (upper fifties Fahrenheit) Thailand's economic growth slows in third quarter | Daily Mail Online Thailand’s high voluntary turnover rate among managers a warning sign for employers | SMBAsia

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Speed Test

Did the speed tests at 5:05 pm with a minute between tests while I changed providers.  From about 4 pm to 7 pm services tend to get bogged down.  The lowest priced service had the best download speeds.  I used an HTML5 test purported to be the most accurate. All tests were conducted with WIFI connection STV cable True G3 Air card 3BB cable

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US$ gaining strength

ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2016  at Bulacan, Philippines Followed the game on Thai TV, the entire series is also available on Fox Sports. Next Thailand games in the 2016 ASEAN Suzuki Cup  Tuesday, Nov 22, 16:30  :: Thailand vs Singapore  Friday, Nov 25 20:00       :: Philippines vs Thailand

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Here come the Teens

BBC Weather also forecasts nighttime temperatures in the upper teens by Thursday.  The following week BBC Weather forecasts daytime temperatures of 28 and 29

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No Butterball in my diet any time soon

Bangkok Sub Sandwiches Antibiotics included Tourism numbers lower than hoped for In short Supply Turkey dinner US$30 per plate You will need a ladder to use this ATM If you are reading from these news sites You are reading fake news NET TV schoener-fernsehen now provides streaming of recent shows you may have missed.  The service is free, has  British, French, German, and US Channels.  The service also provides recording so you won't miss your favorite show

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Party tonight at Chilly's

- Sleep walking Today Thursday, November 17 at Chili's Press and privacy And you thought you had privacy Silence is golden Hoop Shot It's a different world What's a Selfie ? Lewd conduct Dinner walking

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ASEAN Football in high gear starting Saturday

Two penalties from Mile Jedinak helped Australia to a 2-2 draw with Thailand ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2016 at Bulacan, Philippines Saturday, Nov 19 Thailand vs Indonesia Tuesday, Nov 22 Thailand vs Singapore Friday, Nov 25 Philippines vs Thailand Facebook’s fake news crisis deepens - BBC News    Even though the graphs seem to look volatile, in reality the change has been minor

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Do your shopping early, clerks may have their minds on other things this evening

Thailand vs Australia FIFA World Cup Qualification AFC Final Group Stage Today Rajamangala Stadium "... both teams will wear black armbands as a sign of respect ..." Broadcast live on  BBTV Channel 7, begins at 18:55 Fox Sports, begins at 18:50 (ilikehd) Loi Krathong Nov 14, 2016 'muted' Early in the evening, while crowds were still small, pamphlets were passed out to arriving visitors.  The pamphlet describing the event was printed both in Thai and English Having experienced these festivals many time before, this one was a bit of a disappointment.  Something was missing.  Of course when I was ready to leave I had to spend some time moving motorcycles in order to get mine out of the 'pile.' International arrival screening intensified exit fee on top of an exit fee Erratic driver Zero-dollar tour crackdown slows down Thai tourism Bangkok Post On Monday the bureau said that based on figures provided by the Association of Thai Travel Agents, tourism-related revenue should rise by only ...  Tourism:  Statistics of this blog readership have been fairly aligned with Thailand tourism.  Top two readership on this blog used to be USA and UK   Brits have a financial situation that does not seem to get better anytime soon.   US is experiencing economic uncertainty, readership is maintaining third place In recent weeks Italian readership has been in first place, while readership within Thailand has been gaining second position.  Noticeably is South Korean interest in the area.  It's been climbing out of nowhere to forth an the reader list. There was a temporary Chinese interest, it dissipated.

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Cool season sniffles

Moderate daytime temperatures this week. Nighttime pleasant  Accuweather vs Weather underground forecasts As temperatures begin to cool, defend yourself from respiratory illnesses: Avoid shaking hands, hugging or kissing. Maintain hygiene standards. Avoid smoke from firepots. Consider liquorice, thyme, echinacea, fenugreek, eucalyptus and hibiscus in your diet News Source Some pictures worth scrolling through Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University homage to the king Love is Monday, Nov 14  Loi Krathong Tuesday, Nov 15 World club Qualifier  Thailand hosts Australia Saturday, Nov 19 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2016  Thailand hosts Indonesia Friday, Nov 25 ASEAN Football Federation Suzuki Cup 2016  Philippines hosts Thailand Thursday, Nov 24 US Thanksgiving day

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Thousands gather in the streets from the city to the Phu Phan mountains

Thursday evening I heard of some sort of parade was to take place on Fridaytold around 4 pm. Friday, mid morning, I noticed and reposted a one hour old facebook post. There's always plenty to see and do before major events. I decided to check out and see what's going on.  At the municipal field there seemed to have been a dress rehearsal underway. I came to the conclusion that it was a dress rehearsal, after which everyone scurried off to 'shade.' After my first stop I headed toward Phu Phan. Before I got out of town the route in that direction was at a snail's pace with an unending line of vehicles. I quickly realized that this was not an afternoon event, rather preparation for a nighttime happening. Lanterns were still being erected and obviously their effect would be after dusk. Thousands of SakonNakhonians were to participate. Obviously anticipated correctly that there would be an extended selection of videos available on the net for สกลนคร

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Candle light procession

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44 Christmas shopping days to go

Stay alert to your surroundings What are friends for Plan Ahead Gif shopping made easy

Loi Krathong limitations still "to be announced"

After this cool spell daytime temperatures will warm up, while nighttime temperatures will remain between 18 and 20  Some rain today and Tuesday

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