Except for 2008 I've attended at least one or two matches of the Phu Phan Cup since 2005. The games generally take place in November with the exception of 2016 when the trophy match Phu Phan Cup game was held December 29. Rivals in the games are from provinces in the isaan region of Thailand. Rumors have it there's a friendly wager amongst governors. Think one year it was a bottle of ... ?  My favorite cup moments are the opening ceremony, the final halftime show, and the closing ceremonies.  |
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Tuesday, November 14, 2017
สกลนคร B stands for Sawang Daen Ding
Monday, November 13, 2017
Wedding
I divided the day attending a wedding celebration at three different times in order not to exert myself.   Traffic had been diverted the previous day. I attended the monks ceremonies in the morning, till my body told me I needed some rest.   A shorter visit midafternoon as the heat got me me quite quickly.  By evening the main road had been reduced to one lane, a complete kitchen on site       |
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Sunday, November 12, 2017
Drive careful revelers ahead
 Sidebar weather: Warm till the weekend, overnight temperatures plummet from 25 to 19 (77 to 66f) New Oven at Apples, big enough to cook four christmas Turkeys (facebook link) Next weekend Mukdahan casino raided OK that's taken care of |
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Saturday, November 11, 2017
US Veterans day 11 November 2017
Originally designated as Armistice Day at the end of WW1, celebrated on the 11th day, on the 11 month, with a two minute silence at the 11th hour.
In the US Congress amended a bill on June 1, 1954, replacing "Armistice" with "Veterans Day."
In the UK two separate events are celebrated on that day. Remembrance Day is a memorial to all fallen soldiers, while Armistice day celebrates the end of WW1.
Friday, November 10, 2017
Some Interesting News Highlights
National shopping Campaign (Thai citizens) November 11 through Dec 3, up to 15,000 baht tax deductible, does not include alcohol, tobacco, cars, motorcycles, oil gasoline. Travel and hotel expenses allowed. Proof of purchase required TESCO reopens |
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In response to US accusations
Defense and Security Thailand 2017 exhibition Bangkok Nov 6-9
A bit of history U.S. Build-Up in Thailand (1962) |
Thursday, November 9, 2017
Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Monday, November 6, 2017
Hobby อดิเรก
       Next  I plan to cut the back wall at the red line. Install a plyboard wall (yellow line). In the 5 cm x 244 cm space I want to install three dimensional scenery similar to Hollywood movie scenery. Interspersed with trees. |
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Sunday, November 5, 2017
History 101
| (King Rama 4 - King Rama 5) 1910-1930 1900-1960 1951 Sakon Nakhon  |
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Saturday, November 4, 2017
Next stop main station
Substation one is complete, needs a slight trim on the corners. Can't ask for anything better. Perfect as far as I am concerned.    |
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Tourists from nearby countries tend to spend less than tourist from far away countries
What is the most visited country in the world?The answer to that question by the above linked trivia website is France. The article brings out a point (this article's headline) which is true in all tourism. My Own Experience Crossed into Mexico from San Diego for a day trip, ate at a wallmart. Did a bit of tourist area window shopping and returned to the US, having spent little. Frequently visited Vancouver, Canada from Washington State on four day weekends. Spent quite a bit more on lodging, drinking and dining, entertainment. Frequent trips to Thailand last decade 1990's to 2002. Always at least a month long. Budgeted a minimum of $150 per day.
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It's that time of the year
Everyone is trying to keep warm. In this region that means firing up a BBQ ow a bonfire early morning and evening
Friday, November 3, 2017
It's that time of the year again
Kritters of all kinds, pets, farm animals ... are warming themselves in the warm sun on cement pavement. Cement absorbs the heat from the sun. Dogs in the streets is quite common anywhere in Thailand. These days they are lying on the warm pavement, expecting drivers to 'go around.' Animals in the streets become a traffic problem mostly in rural areas. Not always.  |
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Southern Thailand Severe weather warnings
Sakon Nakhon scattered light rain likely through the weekend  Weather Warning "Severe Rain and Strong Winds in South" No. 15 Time Issued : November 3, 2017 |
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