Sakon Nakhon - Live: June 2019

Saturday, June 29, 2019

rank	team	game #	win	alway	lose	goals for	goals against	difference	score
1	Loei United	12	11	0	1	32	5	+27	33
2	Khon Kaen Mo Din Daeng	12	6	4	2	25	14	+11	22
3	Huai Thalaeng United	12	6	4	2	22	13	+9	22
4	Sisaket United	12	6	1	5	12	15	−3	19
5	Surin City	12	4	6	2	16	14	+2	18
6	Surin Suzuka Khong Chi Mun	12	4	5	3	16	12	+4	17
7	Come to share Chaiyaphum	12	4	4	4	14	15	−1	16
8	Buriram UnitedB	12	3	4	5	16	23	−7	13
9	Maha Sarakham	12	3	3	6	12	16	−4	12
10	Sakon Nakhon	12	2	5	5	15	21	−6	11
11	Yasothon	12	2	5	5	14	23	−9	11
12	Kalasin	12	1	5	6	10	23	−13	8
13	Nong Bua Phichayab	12	1	4	7	8	18	−10	7

Friday, June 28, 2019

New computerized immigration procedures cause long lines on first day

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In the year 2026

The map is approximate using information provided

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Thursday, June 27, 2019

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Thailand prepares for heavy rain nationwide - Pattaya Mail

I observed some heavy upper atmosphere clouds forming over the last few days in the South China Sea. I'm estimating locally the wettest days will be next week

25 June

27 June

At this time TMD has not posted any weather alerts beyond 27 June

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Wednesday, June 26, 2019

A shift in manufacturing for better profits, less tariffs

I vaguely remember over a decade ago: manufacturing related to sewing closed shop in Thailand and moved to Vietnam. Less than a decade ago Korean manufacturing looking for less cost also moved operations to Vietnam.

A few years ago and now there are news stories of Thai businessmen investing heavy in Vietnam.

Now with the trade war on, more Chinese businessmen are moving their operations to Vietnam.
It means job losses in China and subsequently less Chinese overseas travel.

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Tuesday, June 25, 2019

TMD issues Weather warning 25 -27 June 2019

Thai Meteorological Department - Announcement: "Heavy rain and the strong wind waves"

Affected areas ... :25-26 June 2019 ... (includes) Sakon Nakhon

Locally this week

scattered thundershowers
continued heatwave feels like 38 - 40

Noticed change in weather direction yesterday. Weather now arriving mostly from the northeast.
Past experience heavy rainy season arrives from the east to northeast.

There has not been all that much rain in the area so far this year. I would not be surprised if someone uttered the word "drought."

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Sunday, June 23, 2019

Baht value on 23 June yearly since 2002

2002 US$ 1,000 = ฿ 41,927.7

2019 US$ 1,000 = ฿ 30,672.8

difference = ฿ -11,254.9

x3 = ฿-33,764.7

The baht was the strongest for a period from 2010 through early 2011 (29.--)

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Appears to be a musical event Saturday, 29 June

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Saturday, June 22, 2019

Smoking at home can lead to criminal charges

Baht worrysome

First chart June 4-21, 2019. Second chart added 2 January 2019

Bangkok post puts some of the blame on the trade war, which I personally doubt. The strong Baht is at fault. May exports down 5.8% on trade war, baht
Opinion: A strong baht is great for Thai rich to invest in overseas ventures.

Friday, June 21, 2019

190621 do you think (new) visa regulations will affect you?

Income requirements have really not changed.
What did change is method of proof of income. For many years local embassies used to issue sworn income statements. Many of those statements were false.
The procedure now is a letter from your bank showing the deposit history. It's simpler and less expensive and harder to falsify.

The health insurance requirement is a wait and see. It will be instituted 1 July. Some say it does not concern retirement extensions, others say it does. After 1 July there should be news stories regarding the yes or no.

The requirement is for 400,000 Baht medical insurance (roughly US$ 13,000)
So far every insurance offer has been for 1 Million $US coverage at a cost of US$3,00 per year.

I have yet to find a policy with the Thai limit required. It should be a lot less expensive. If I can not find that I'll make plans to return to the US..

Seeing immigration rules updates on a frequent basis is highly unnerving. Frequently these news stories do not tell the whole story and often are misleading. This unnerving is sufficient enough to consider packing up and move em out.

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Endless Sakon Nakhon dining choices by way of Google Maps

Many restaurants use a menu for the photograph

The closer you zoom in, the more restaurants appear

Go to google maps
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Thursday, June 20, 2019

All gone within seven days

I do enjoy cooking. Not the every day kind.

At another time I used to prepare Saturdays and have a BBQ on Sunday.

Leftovers were packaged and frozen and became microwave meals during the week.
Most BBQ's did not yield many leftovers, I had help.

Here I am starting a stew with carrots, tomatoes, assorted garden greens, mushrooms, garlic. Still to come is celery cooked in coconut milk, onions, peas, potatoes and stew meat.

By that time I have to switch to a larger pot.
Of course when all is done, I am also done with lunch.

Usually freeze around ten meals. I have volunteer help in disposing of these meals within a week.

Security Alert - 8211; U.S. Embassy Bangkok: ASEAN Summit Road Closures, June 20-23, 2019

Location: Ploenchit and Sarasin Rd. Intersections on Witthayu (Wireless) Rd., Bangkok, Thailand

Event: Road Closures – 34^th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit

From Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23, Thailand will host the 34^th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at The Athenee Hotel. Leaders and delegations from the 10 member nations are scheduled to attend the event.

Traffic delays and road closures should be expected in the vicinity of The Athenee Hotel, particularly during the arrival and departure of delegate motorcades. From Saturday, June 22, through Sunday, June 23, police will establish vehicle checkpoints at the Ploenchit and Sarasin Road intersections on Witthayu (Wireless) Road.

Actions to Take:

· Avoid crowds and areas where there are protest events, demonstrations, large gatherings, or security operations.

· Follow any instructions and restrictions that local authorities issue.

U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand

American Citizens Services

+66 2 205 4049

+66 2 205 4000 (after hours)

acsbkk@state.gov

State Department - Consular Affairs

+1 888 407 4747 or +1 202 501 4444

Thailand Country Information

Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Sakon Nakhon Airport remodeling continues, further expansion planned

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Monday, June 17, 2019

Wat Song Pracharam

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190617 Sakon Nakhon FC timeline

Had been toying with the idea of creating a blog of the local football team. Web pages for the team have come and gone. Rather than doing that I've decided to create a page listing all games I have photographed over the past ten years, with a link to each photo album.