Five day holiday / weekend ahead. . . . . . . . Two days NO ALCOHOL SALES

Still have not found any posts regarding parades or other ceremonies scheduled. สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

190517 Wisakha Bucha Day Saturday No ALcohol Sales

Buddhists celebrate three important days in the life of Buddha:

1. His birth,
2. His enlightenment (at the age of 35)
3. His death (at the age of 80)

Locally Wat Phra That Choeng Chum has a full day of activities including a parade

Parade 29 May 2018 

Parade 10 May 2017

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Asanha Bucha Day in Sakon CitySaturday, July 8

7 am  merit making ceremony at Wat Phra That Choeng Chum 1 pm Thai traditional music by Thai myrtle band  5 pm evening ceremony the picture is linked to sakonnakhon on tumblr website the website is also available on facebook Sakon Status  the tumbler website started in 2013 is the #1 source of Sakon Nakhon information   in Thai. Use your favorite browser translator

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Hotest today, no alcohol sales next wednesday

Hottest day today.  A few degrees cooler tomorrow, but not much. As the weekend approaches a bit cooler and increased chance of rain.
Today I came face to face with the person who spread false rumors about me.  I was tempted to confront him and call him an asshole.  I felt more comfortable simply turning my back at him. Just felt it was not necessary to call him an asshole, figured he knew that already
It appears USTVNow has done away with their free tv service.  I discontinued the $29 per month subscription. The only thing I watched was the evening network news. Just not worth the expense. Am investigating a number of alternatives.   True tv called asking why I discontinued their service almost a year ago.  Obviously it was cost.  I don't watch 300 or 400 channels at 2,100 baht per month. The 650 baht per month online service serves my needs.
Next Wednesday is Visakha Puja Day, a no alcohol sales day.  If you can't do without, stock up early. Of course many ma and pa shops will sell alcohol on the sly.  They need the money.

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Saturday is Makha Bucha day

The day commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 monks to hear the Buddha preach.  Thailand enforces a no alcohol sales day.  Bars and discos should be closed.  Whenever a public holiday falls on a weekend, an alternate holiday is designated.  In this case Monday is an alternate holiday, banks and public offices are closed.

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160719 Nine Balls

They are sacred and are generally covered with gold leaf.  There's always nine of them and one is larger than the rest.  Some sort of prayer beads? See them in many temples. So what's the purpose? Tried googling  but keep getting the rules for 9 ball pool

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A couple hot days followed by a few rainy days

I'll keep my waterproof camera handy for the parade, Tuesday, just in case.  Proper attire of the day is white on Tuesday

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Sakon Nakhon Wax Candle Parade :: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Parade time is as of yet unconfirmed.  Information will be updated when available

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Two non alcohol days in July

Long weekend ahead: July 16 through 20. Includes two non alcohol days

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May 20, 2016 Wisakha Bucha Day

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Getting Ready For Friday

There's a motorcade on the way? Something big going on at the temple, beside the upcoming holiday.   By the number of chairs I'm guessing there'll be a few speeches here and there And then there is this pot which reminds me of some old cannibal movies

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ToDo

May 14, 2016

1. Sakon FC at Mahasarakham FC 4pm

1. Lil Pimp Pool Tournament

1. Birthday Party

1. Fundraising Concert

Friday, May 20, 2016 Wisakha Bucha Day Alcohol sales, public drinking prohibited. Stock up early Parade at dusk

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I'd say a few hundred buses from many provinces were parked throughout the city. The translated explanation, a senior monk was being certified. Huge crowds at the Temple There was a small parade driving through town, Not quite sure if this was part of the temple celebration or a seperate event.

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Banks closed Friday, Alcohol restriction day Tuesday

Friday,    Oct 23 is Chulalongkorn Day Banks are closed Tuesday, Oct 27 end of Buddhist Lent Day (Wan Awk Phansa) No Alcohol sales

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Temple and Street Fair

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Sakon Nakhon Buddhist Lent Candle Parade Video

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Beginning of Buddhist Lent

July 29  Wax Candle Parade July 30  Asarnha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales July 31  Khao Phansa - No Alcohol Sales ขอเชิญร่วมงานวันอาสาฬหบูชาและแห่เทียนเข้าพรรษา วันที่ 29-30 ก.ค. 58 พร้อมชมขบวนแห่เทียนเข้าพรรษา (29 ก.ค.) ตามถนนสุขเกษม #สกลนคร #SakonNakhon Posted by สกล สเตตัส on Friday, July 17, 2015

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Candlelight / Wax Candle parade July 31 ?

The Ubon candle festival seems to be the most advertised, but it's not the only celebration in Thailand.  It's celebrated in cities and villages throughout the country, recognising the start of Buddhist lent (Khao Phansa).    Have not seen any local advertisement regarding a parade later this month, but it would be unusual if no parade was planned. Will do some checking and update this post

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July remiders

July   1  Mid Year Bank Holiday  BANKS CLOSED
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July   5  Sakon FC hosts Loei FC
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July 11  Sakon FC  at  Lam Khong Mukdahan
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July 14  Liverpool vs Thailand All Stars
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July 18  Miss Universe Thailand 2015, Royal Paragon Hall, Bangkok 
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July 19  Sakon FC hosts Mahasarakham
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July 20  Arsenal vs Thai TPL
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July 30  Asanha Bucha Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED
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July 31  Khao Phansa Day - No Alcohol Sales BANKS CLOSED 

start of Buddhist lent

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

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Monday June 1, Visakha Bucha Day Banks CLosed, No ALcohol Sales, Bars Closed

Buddha's Birthday

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