Ancient Nagha Tradition Revived

The sighting of a floating object last month has locals identifying it as a Nāga. A serpent like creature found in Buddhism and Hinduism. Thus a annual tradition (every April 11) is re-born Unfortunately I was informed of the event as it occurred, and could not attend

Koh Don Sawan   the biggest island of more than 20 islands on Nong Hahn

Prostitution busted. Infant Corpse discovered

Sakon Nakhon   Underage Boy Prostitution Business Busted . A teacher operating an after school prostitution establishment has been nabbed. Students from nearby colleges and schools went there to 'earn money' for sexual favors. Some of the students were 16 and 17 years old. First heard of the establishment in 2008. The establishment seems to have been operating mainly for the benefit of Thais. Prostitution is illegal in Thailand.  Paradoxically, another law states prostitutes must be at least 19 years old.

Sakon Nakhon   Abandoned Baby found in Trash Bin  video by MrSmithPNS on Apr 10, 2012

Thai Tourism Video                                                                        Sakon Nakhon

Nongharn town, where present day Sakon Nakhon stands Brief historical facts about Sakon Nakhon @ vietnammotorbiketours.asia

Sakon FC reportcard: 8 zeros, 2 D's

Sakon FC tied with  Kalasin FC yesterday,   the team's second Draw.  It is the only team without at least one win and continues to face a one year suspension

Recent Flooding     Conditions    in Sakon Nakhon

Toyota Cup                April 11, Sakon FC at Udon FC        Songkran Law  High-pressure water guns outlawed  sale and use of talcum powder  not allowed  drinking alcohol while walking banned bangkokpost.com

Thailand prepares for the rainy season

Thai wage hike hitting firms   Large increase has manufacturers considering relocation   DAILY YOMIURI      Alarm as resistant malaria spreads rapidly   The Citizen

Weather Outlook Friday:     37 (Feels like 46)  Mostly sunny Saturday: 37 (Feels like 46)  Scattered light rain Sunday:   36 (Feels like 45)  Scattered Moderate or heavy rain Monday: 35 (Feels like 43)  Scattered Moderate or heavy rain

From my mail: Local Makro now selling Cumberland fat-boy sausages, large hamburgers, New Orleans chicken and chicken nuggets

Apple's in April

Opens Monday, April  9.  

BBQ Food and Bakery goods available beginning Wednesday, April 11.

Located on Thanon Sakon-Nakea,  just before the first traffic light heading out of town.

Heavy Rains cause Home & Garden Ant Invasion

Bangkok Lady Cops doing the Safe Songkran Promotion Dance

This Week Temperatures rising slightly. April 13 & 14 we might see 37C.  With humidity it should feel like lower 40's C Chance of daily scattered thunderstorms Rainfall Apr 7: 103mm (4") Rainfall Apr 4: 59mm (2.32")

Ants on the Move looking for dryer grounds to homestead Just days before the rains began I noticed a mass invasion of ants from all directions. Think their weather warning system is a lot better than the ones made up by humans. I encircled the house with talc powder.  As long as it remains in powder form, talc is a great ant inhibitor. When the humidity solidifies the powder, I use a straw broom to return it to powder form. Gardening day this morning.  Ants on the move for dry homesteads. In the garden I use a mixture of dish soap and water.  Kill's the ants and loosens the soil. Haven't had any plants die from dish soap.  Spiders and other bugs seem to 'hightail it' too. In tiled areas of the house I use spray window/tile cleaner.