Sakon Nakhon Airport (SNO) is served by PB Air, operating an Embraer 145 LR (Brazilian) Jet. The aircraft has one of the best safety records in aviation.
Daily flights between Bangkok and Sakon Nakhon last 55 minutes. and include Meals and drinks.
PB Air has anounced a reduction of fuel charges to take effect December 15. Present fuel surcharges are 850 baht. New rates announced are 750, a 100 baht savings.
The airline offers frequent flier miles through their Saen Sabai program.
Wash your hands Bird flu has been detected once again in a number of locations throughout the country. It's that time of the year again. Flu thrives in cold climates.
Flu viruses can not move about on their own, they are hitchhikers. There are some claims that up to 90% of flu transmissions in humans is by hand contact. Touch a doorknob, shake a hands, and the like, and then scratch your face, or rub your eyes, and you are sure to get it.
During the flu season frequently washing your hands should be a priority if you want to avoid the flu. Disposable hand towels containing alcohol are an ideal way of keeping your hands clean while traveling.
If your are traveling through farm country where poultry is raised free range, it's even a good idea to wash the soles of your shoes.
The Thai way of greeting, the Wai, thus becomes a very sensible alternative to shaking hands.
Wear a hat Fishing, golfing, gardening, farming,any outdoor activity: wear a hat or use an umbrella. Protect your skin. Around here, even on seemingly cloudy days there is still enough sun out there to burn and give you skin cancer.
This is the latest e-mail going around with medical cure claims
To stop nighttime coughing in a child put Vicks Vapor rub generously on the bottom of the feet at bedtime, then cover with socks. Even persistent, heavy, deep coughing will stop in about 5 minutes and stay stopped for many hours of relief. Works 100% of the time and is more effective in children than even very strong prescription cough medicines. In addition it is extremely soothing and comforting and they will sleep soundly. The Canada Research Council describes these findings on the part of their scientists when they were investigating the effectiveness and usage of prescription cough medicines in children....
The e-mail also states: Put garlic on your feet and within 20 minutes you can 'taste' it.
The internet is a great source for information and research, but you really have to weed out the truth from fiction. The National Research council of Canada denies making any such findings or claims according to snopes
Vitamins Apple Vitamin A - 73 IU Vitamin C - 09 mg Folic acid - 4 mcg Vitamin E - .66 IU
Banana Vitamin A - 95 IU Vitamin C - 11 mg Folic acid - 22.5 mcg Vitamin E - .67 IU Vitamin B6 - .7mcg Niacin - .6 mg Pantothenic Acid - .31 mg
Bananas are the first solid food for many Thais <>
Here is a list of touted benefits
Bone Mass Decay: Slows bone deterioration."
Brain Power: Improves alertness.
Constipation: Helps to restore normal bowel function.
Cosmetic: Mashed bananas are used to relieve dry skin. exfoliating masks, hair conditioner
Depression: Bananas contain tryptophan, a type of protein that the body converts into serotonin, known to make you relax, improve your mood and generally make you feel happier.
Diarrhea Contains pectin, a water-absorbing nutrient which aids in firming your stool.
Hangovers: Make a banana milkshake, sweetened with honey. The banana calms the stomach and, with the help of the honey, builds up depleted blood sugar levels, while the milk soothes and re-hydrates your system.
Heartburn: Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
High Blood Pressure: The U.S. Food and Drug Association recently allowed the banana industry to make official claims that bananas reduce the risk of blood pressure problems.
Mosquito bites: Before reaching for the insect bite cream, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Many people find it amazingly successful at reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Stress: Potassium is a vital mineral, which helps normalize the heartbeat, sends oxygen to the brain and regulates your body's water balance. When we are stressed, our metabolic rate rises, thereby reducing our potassium levels. These can be rebalanced with the help of a high-potassium banana snack.
Strokes: The New England Journal of Medicine reported that adding banana to your regular diet can cut the risk of death by stoke by as much as 40%.
Temperature control: Many other cultures see bananas as a "cooling" fruit that can lower both the physical and emotional temperature of expectant mothers. In Thailand, for example, pregnant women eat bananas to ensure their baby is born with a cool temperature.
Ulcers: Neutralizes over-acidity and reduces irritation by coating the lining of the stomach.
Warts: Those keen on natural alternatives swear that if you want to kill off a wart, take a piece of banana skin and place it on the wart, with the yellow side out. Carefully hold the skin in place with a plaster or surgical tape!
Bananas can be refrigerated. Refrigeration will cause the skin to turn black without damaging the fruit. Peeled bananas can be frozen
Apply the inside of the peel to leather (shoes, etc), then polish
