Outdoor Futsal with an arguement

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The team's second game seemed a bit rough, plenty of pushing and shoving that referees seemed to ignore. Then it got into a fisticuff which was quickly subdued followed by a lengthy arguementive discussion.

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Sunday feels like temperatures were like driving through an oven on a motorcycle.

Recovering from some recent health issues, the extended drive into the country was a gutsy move.

The friendly welcome made it all worthwhile Album Here

A number of Futsal tournaments are coming up soon

Been sponsoring local football and futsal for a number of years

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It's not all that expensive: Ten or more jerseys with printed logos, 1,000 and up depending how much printing and how many team members.  I've averaged 3,000baht.  Depending on the circumstances water and other game refreshments. Some tournaments furnish drinking water and such.

Of course there are great social benefits, you get to meet a lot of people and get invited to other social events. Let's not forget there are victory parties

Futsal Season Begins

Teams have begun practice and are looking for sponsors

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For Thai Time, add or subtract accordingly, mostly add

Thailand National Children's Day
Chilly temperatures next weekend. Nighttime lows possibly 11 - 15. Till then: what you see is what you get
Best translation I came up with is "The Stompers." They've certainly kept their fans happy  with their first two games.  Of course the game started 'Thai Time.' Planned start time 6:30.  Actual start time 8:50.   Not a problem since the two games before were riveting.

Sakon Nakhon

Futsal season

Told it starts at 5:15, but the team I came to see was the second game of the evening.  Watched a game of girls futsal.  Was intense action. A bit of pushing and shoving that was overlooked by the referee. First half was a bit dissapointing down 0 - 2. Second half was a different story, a 4 - 2 win. Known most of the team for many years from football to family parties.

Sakon Nakhon

Sakon FC 2016 season final TODAY . . .- . . . Futsal WIN . . . Labor Day and watermelons

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Saturday Night Footsal in Nawa

"OW"  feeling of sudden pain

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2016 Season Final  Sakon Nakhon FC  hosts Sisaket United F.C. 4 pm, TODAY Stadium on Airport access Position Games played Win Draw Lose Goal + Goal -− Goal difference 9 Sisaket United 25 8 9 8 33 32 +1 33 10 Sakon Nakhon 25 9 5 11 31 39 −8 32

Rajabhat Futsal Cup January 11 - 29

We won this one

Sakon Nakhon

And another three day shopping fair...

...starts today.

Tarps from the previous fair (ended yesterday), were left in place at Ming Muang field.

Most vendors had vacated, a few decided to stay for the next event.

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Grenade blast rocks Thailand iOL News

   NOTE:Picture at iOL link is a file photo, not related to this incident

This image is from  Wikimedia 

Nadoon, Maha Sarakham is 240 km southwest 
from Sakon Nakhon

Two police officers, two bystanders killed, more than 50 injured when a grenade exploded shortly after 12 am Monday morning in Nadoon, Maha Sarakham.

Police were called to a fight at the Makha Bhucha day celebration.

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 Asked the kid if he knew what the writing on his t-shirt meant.

No idea.

He recognized the word Beer.



So what do ma and pa think of your new shirt?

Keeping cool

when it's hot

SAKONNAKHON-LIVE  team eliminated from Futsal competition.

It all started out great, four wins.  
Then some players disappeared.  The team wasn't the same with replacements.
The last game was against a Mukdahan 'PRO' team.  They were really good. 

Was a bit puzzled by the signs on their hired van

What the hell is number 6???

T.i.T. PLUS

Futsal Sakon Nakhon - Live team

is three for three, winning it's third game
  Wednesday night.
  Did not attend personally, as the start time was 11:30 pm.

I will attend tonight 8:10 PM at Ming Muang Field

Sakon Nakhon Muang Thai F.C., SNO.M.T.F.C.

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This year's line-up.

Recognize only four players remaining from the 2012 season.

Sundays game should be a 'tell all' barometer to the 2013 season.

5 pm 

Let's all sing: "If I where a rich man"

This chopper was parked on the Sakon Nakhon airport earlier this month.

Spotted it on my return from Bangkok Feb 4

Advanced Aviation is based in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket.

Their website advertises a rate of 78,750 THB/flight hour (exclusive of 7%V.A.T) US$2,636.42

If the tobacco tax was created to discourage people from smoking
  Then  income tax should discourage people from working?

Lucky I have a second driveway to use over the weekend

Thursday work crew completes half the street drainage dug and laid

 

Tractor is parked overnight, covering one of three drains placed.
  Trashcan marks the second drain, tree branch marks a third drain

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Saturday night Double header

	I had known of the comedy act's one night performance in Sakon Nakhon.   I was prepared for heavy traffic on my way to watch "Sakon Nakhon - Live" futsal. Both events were taking place at opposite ends of Ming Muang Field (Municipal field west of the city police station)
	I would have loved to tie on the rubber band and see how hight I could jump. 'Mister Stomach' said: "NO WAY."  My spine agreed. I had to satify myself simply watching the fun
	Big Screen TV's were visible to non-paying bystanders.   Not everyone could afford the cover charge.
	I was promised a SakonNakhon-Live win by the coach and team captain before the start of the game
	That promise was kept

I did not attend the victory party, I had already reached my drinking and driving limit. 

Also it was past my bed time. 

I did, however finance it

I'll be staying up later than usual

That's an upcoming Futsal schedule.

 I don't read Thai either, can you see it?

Sakon Nakhon FC renamed

Sakon Nakhon FC renamed "Sakon Nakhon Muang Thai FC"

It stands to reason that the club has a new sponsor.  Muang Thai is an insurance company.
With a sponsor, the team may retain their better players and this could be the year the team excels.

Sakon Nakhon Muang Thai FC travels to Udon Thani for a preseason game there, tomorrow, January 5.
A home preseason game against Udon Thani  is scheduled for January 13, 3:30 PM (postponed from Jan 12) and the Patana field.

Team player selection will be finalized and contracts signed on January 18.

January 18 is also the day Patana school will have it's sport day, with a parade on I.T.U.

That week will be quite busy with local sport events. 

Two (independent) Futsal competitions begin January 14.

One of the Futsal competitions includes the team I am sponsoring.

When I was shown the order for the jerseys, I expected each player's name on the jersey, not my name on every shirt in huge letters.

Futsal Training Underway

It's a bit early to talk about the next Futsal competition in Sakon Nakhon.

But I can say the teams are getting ready


Jan 14-28 
Sakon Nakhon Futsal

No room for spectators at Sakon's Leo Cup

The upstairs viewing area was vacant.  Reserved for V.I.P.??

Participant parking filled the lot
I parked across the street

Participants and their Ladies occupied most of the seating

The Leo Futsal cup apparently was not intended for public spectators. 

Parking and seating was at a premium. 

Had intended to sit at a nearby restaurant and view the action.
When I asked for a beer I received a somewhat devious look, no beer. 

Later I was informed that it was the umpteenth election day. No serving of alcohol.

Leo Cup Futsal Today

Artificial Turf field west of MACRO

Very limited public seating

I'll probably sit in the restaurant at the entrance.

A friend of mine is the chef there, and they do serve beer !!

Daily harvest from my garden
Also harvested foot long green beans, coconuts and bananas

Cement Pouring this morning, extending the front porch.
The space had been unused

♥ Sakon F & F

Thailand football:  MY VIEW       Recently watched televised Japan vs Iraq game in Japan. The stadium was packed. No empty seat in sight.  Then I watched Thailand host Laos. The view across the field showed just empty seats, no people. When they did show the audience briefly, it was sparse (thinly scattered)  There is better attendance at many of the Thailand PRO League games

Picture by Joey A recent Futsal game resulted in two casualties.  Not pictured is the ball, which burst when kicked.  The second ball, pictured above, well what are the chances?

Nakhon Phanom Bound It's a little over an hour's drive, probably a bit longer by team bus. The trip should not really wear out the Sakon FC players The big question is: "Can they do it again? Sakon FC defeated Nakhon Phanom in a home game earlier this year. Now they face the team on their turf tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 15. It would be grrrrreat  if the season ended with some wins. The final game of the season is a home game Sept 22, when Sakon FC hosts  Chaiaphum