Looks like some folks I know

more at http://sites.google.com/site/sakonnakhonlive/video-library/humor

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No highway casualties in Sakon Nakhon over the seven day holiday, which ended Jan 4. Bangkok Post
Possibly the increased highway checkpoints this year made the difference.
Heard fireworks being fired as late as yesterday (Jan 5) 5 a.m.

Cool weekend ahead Thai Meteorological Department
The mid month weekend may see some of the cold air from the north coming our way. accuweather.com
China has seen the heaviest snowfall in over half a century.
Should be an interesting spring when all that snow and ice turns to water

Thailand's inflation accelerates



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S-BAC Christmas Party 25 December 2003

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Telecommunications

Demand for cabled telephone service is declining in big numbers.Mobile phones are all the rage. 

To stay profitable telephone providers are focusing on expanding their DSL customer base in a hurry.

Obviously growth of the DSL customer base is far beyond equipment capabilities.

Frequent disconnects and periods of unavailable service are increasing.

On January 2 TOT was put on notice to improve service within three months "in Bangkok."
THE NATION
We'll have to wait and see how these Bangkok improvements will affect the rest of the country.
I read somewhere that Bangkok and nearby provinces account for 60% of Thailand's tax base.




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Nakhon Phanom lluminated Barge Procession 10 October 2003

Sakon Nakhon Sunday

Around noon I headed to the





On the way there was a police vehicle check, I slowed down, but no one seemed to be interested in dealing with the foreigner

 
They were jack-hammering 
the dangerous step to the entrance at the Welcome Bar


Noisy and dusty


With supervision

The Welcome Bar Sunday luncheon was superb.
That's the kind of meal I'd like to have TAKE-OUT and stuff my freezer with.

Knowing Sunday afternoons are busy at my house, I did not linger too long after lunch and headed home.

My driveway was an indicator
of the number of visitors
who had already arrived

You can tell they didn't wait for me to get the party started



They sang in unison 'I want to work.'  
What they really meant: 
"do you have a quick and easy job that pays real well!"

I had my shower walls and floor scrubbed, the pool cleaned, and the garden watered
300 Baht (plus refreshments)

Sakon Nakhon Comunity Experience

It's an unwritten rule among the 'better off' to share with others on a regular basis.

During my first week in Sakon Nakhon I was invited by the extended family at Sabanja Restaurant to join them.

With truckloads of food we headed out to a 'very poor village' school.

You could tell that the kids were grateful, they came back for seconds and thirds.

Later when the ice cream was served, some returned even more frequently.

This tradition of sharing is of course exalted in Buddhist life.

Happy New Year 2010

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Welcome Bar Sunday Lunch
January 3, 2010 - noon to 2 p.m.

Indian Curry

Rice

Nam Bread 

100 Baht

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Photos of the Sakonnakhon Beauty Pageant

The pageant was part of the Sakon Nakhon Starlight Mak Mao and Beef Feast.

You can find pictures of local beauties at thailandbeauties.com Don't miss

Attention all Beer drinkers:

Let's have another round: 

Chemical In Beer May Prevent Prostate Cancer SKY News

On the subject of Alcohol

Showing pictures of graphic accident victims to teenagers is touted to cut teen alcohol consumption by a third Sky News. Doubt it would be effective in this country. Going back in memory a few years: Gory videos used to be a popular item to watch around here. They were available at most video stands.

Local Home builders Alert

Two accidental electrocutions in Phuket in less than a week are a stark warning to prospective home builders.  When installing electrical wiring in your new home, insist on a ground wire installation.

Student dies of electrocution in Phuket THAIVISA forum

Israeli electrocuted to death in Thailand THAIVISA forum

Enjoy your FULL MOON New Years celebrations, be safe, use common sense.  

Lets enjoy 2010 together

Did I mention: THAIS LOVE A PARADE!

I'd found out later in the day that another local school had a parade yesterday.

Today it's sport day at a local school near my house. I did get advance notice of this one.

There are performances and competitions generally at the school. Fun entertainment.
Visitors always seem most welcome.

T.i.T. Bits

New form of malaria threatens Thai-Cambodia border Associated Press

American shrimp processors unhappy over proposed settlement Wisconsin AG Connection