Happy Australia Day

Thailand 1948

When Muay Thai was known as Siamese Boxing

T.i.T. Bits

Denmark retains Kings Cup

Almost a no brainer from the start, but  still very intense.  The Thai team seems to be improving.  Maybe next year.

Had to add extra chairs to the living room to accommodate the large crowd who gathered at my house.  One guy actually brought his own beer.  One out of ten over 20 year olds.

Possibly some troubled times ahead  

I recommend that you read the headlines in the sidebar.  Later part  of February things may get a bit 'hairy.'

Sky diving in Sakon Nakhon

Bird's Paradise Extreme Resort

Sawang Daen Din, Sakon Nakhon

Recently added to Picasa Albums: 040625 S-BAC

Humid days, chilly nights ahead

District 7 Sakon fire training

Sakon Aakasamnwi children

Video by namosatu Uploaded January 17,

Today's noticeable headlines 

http://pattaya-times.com/a4833-police-crackdown-on-foreign-operated-sex-bars

          http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/166207/uk-woman-told-to-stop-noisy-sex

February 2004 One year in Thailand Bash at S-BAC

Almost that time again.

Religious view of Haiti Sickening

There's a nasty rumor emanating.

According to this rumor the Sakon Nakhon Tax office has been discussing a tax on money expats are bringing into the country
I have no idea if there is any validity to this rumor.
It would be a good enough reason for me to pack my bags

Last day of the Fair

When are we going to the fair?

I've been avoiding answering that question for one obvious reason.  I'm expected to finance the venture.

The fair has lost a lot of luster for me over the years.  My primary reason to go to the fair was to ride the 'bum car' (bumper cars). They haven't been part of the fair for a number of years.
I'd easily spend thousands giving away tickets, and I'd nurse bruises and aches for weeks after the fair was gone.

This year they've also removed alcohol from the fair.  Open air bars and entertainment has been moved across the street, away from the fair.
Past years I'd sit in a car dealers booth, sip on a beer and watch people go by.  Gone are the karaoke bars

A good time to make purchases is early in the morning the day after the fair, when they load up all their unsold products


Local Straw Burning Ban Campaign Underway

A program is under way to educate farmers in more ecological methods to clear land for replanting, other than burning.    Burning rice and corn stubble is most commonly used in clearing farmland for replanting. www.banmuang.co.th

Soggy and Humid Weather ahead

Rain is headed this way. Day temperatures are getting warmer. Night time temperatures remain cool.
Forecast high humidity will raise the 'Feels Like" temperatures considerably.

I'm ready. Got the pool filling hose ready.




There's a reason why you need fences and gates around your yard:  Free range (and city) cattle

Well Done Video

You Tube Video by Ton1976St posted January 18, 2010

Kudos

Sunday T i T 's

At the Welcome Bar, the regulars seemed to be mostly absent, there was a small crowd of seasonal visitors filling in.

Walked to the fair:
Met a Thai friend and his wife.
He asked why I was at the fair alone.
"It's cheaper that way," or so I thought.


Along came this five year old with his mom.
I've known the family since before he was born.
First there was a big smile "pleasure meeting you.."
That quickly changed to the sad puppy look;
Also known as the "I have no money" sadness.
I had no change is my wallet, only 1thousands.
Let's just say "big smiles" made a comeback.

Someone suggested that Motor Dump Cycle at the fair would be ideally suited to take your mother-in-law for a ride. When she starts to get on your nerve that dump lever can be quite handy.

The Sunday crowds at my house are quite small these days.  Too cold to go swimming.
The amount of refreshments required has not decreased though.

Kings Cup Footbal on the big screen
Always enjoy the pre-game show.
Thailand 1, Singapore 0
Thailand turned a penalty kick into a score
It was quite an intense game.  At one  point both teams were a heartbeat away from a fight.
Cool heads prevailed,
Some questionable calls by the referee, including one red card, only added to the intensity of the game.
Thailand needs improvement in their passing skills.
Related article at Bangkok Post

This weeks King Cup Schedule
     20 JAN.16:00 SINGAPORE VS DENMARK
                  18:30 THAILAND VS POLAND

     23 JAN.16:00 POLAND VS SINGAPORE
                  18:30 THAILAND VS DENMARK




The mean streets of late-nite television