Just down the street, what I would describe as a mansion
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Testing the ZOOM on my NEW TOY
Saw this tile mural in front of a house just recently completed
Just down the street, what I would describe as a mansion
Just down the street, what I would describe as a mansion
Nong Hahn water levels look normal to me
With all the talk of drought and water shortages throughout Thailand, I was interested in seeing what the local lake water levels looked like.
October 26, 2004 February 10, 2010
October 4, 2006 February 10,2010
Even though water levels seem to be down somewhat, older pictures were taken in October, at the end of the rainy season. Water demand has obviously increased in the area, so the water level will be something to keep an eye on.
South of Sakon Nakhon one stream has dried up.
Pictured on the left is the road bridge after flooding had subsided in August 2008. Today you can see collapsed roadway in the dry stream bed.
October 26, 2004 February 10, 2010
October 4, 2006 February 10,2010
Even though water levels seem to be down somewhat, older pictures were taken in October, at the end of the rainy season. Water demand has obviously increased in the area, so the water level will be something to keep an eye on.
South of Sakon Nakhon one stream has dried up.
Pictured on the left is the road bridge after flooding had subsided in August 2008. Today you can see collapsed roadway in the dry stream bed.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Smokey
On a recent return trip from Udon, the most obvious occurrence was that the air smelled like one continuous fire.
Smoke from fires was noticeable in the air for most of the trip.
We passed plenty of fires along the highway. fields, yard waste and trash burning.
One fire I observed was big enough to have been a house.
I was somewhat worried about conditions around my own house.
When we left in the morning neighbors were burning trash in a dry field behind my house.
The fire had already gone out of control and neighbors were dousing the fire with a garden hose.
Luckily they contained the fires.
Smoke from fires was noticeable in the air for most of the trip.
We passed plenty of fires along the highway. fields, yard waste and trash burning.
One fire I observed was big enough to have been a house.
I was somewhat worried about conditions around my own house.
When we left in the morning neighbors were burning trash in a dry field behind my house.
The fire had already gone out of control and neighbors were dousing the fire with a garden hose.
Luckily they contained the fires.
Sakon Nakhon FC 2, Nong Kai FC 1
But we picked up another passenger at the edge of town, and another half way to Udon.
Fourteen passengers received applause as we disembarked
Nong Kai scored first, but the team spirit was upbeat, thanks to the cheering team.
Two scores by Sakon Nakhon had everyone cheering on.
At least the playing field remained still equal.
Then a goal by Nong Kai was disallowed by the referee. Things got very intense real fast.
The side refs joined in. Men in suits entered the field. Policemen entered the field.
No violence but plenty of puffed up chests.
A lengthy discussion between the men in suits and the referee.
His decision was final. The game resumed without further incident.
After the game and the handshake formalities, the referees received a police escort off the field.
Sakon Nakhon now is in fourth position of 16 teams in the 2010 Thai Division 2, League North Eastern Region
Surin is in first place and will face of with Sakon Nakhon April 3
Monday, March 8, 2010
Extended Sugar Shortage likely, or not
There are various headlines indicating sugar shortage, suggesting that an informal rationing had started.
Empty sugar shelves have been reported at stores throughout Thailand.
Noted the empty sugar shelves at the local BIG C twice last week, but there was plenty available today
Then there are those who claim NO SHORTAGE IN THAILAND, or only temporary shortage
http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news.php?id=255303060028
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-143343781.html
Interesting to note is that industries recently started purchasing sugar at lower domestic prices, rather than export prices, which they were charged previously.
The Thai government recently announced that the sugar subsidies will be cut later this year.
comment: such announcements generally instigate hording, for sale at higher prices later.
If present drought conditions persist, it may have an impact on next years harvest.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/health/167914/sugary-soft-drinks-linked-to-pancreatic-cancer
Empty sugar shelves have been reported at stores throughout Thailand.
Noted the empty sugar shelves at the local BIG C twice last week, but there was plenty available today
Then there are those who claim NO SHORTAGE IN THAILAND, or only temporary shortage
http://thainews.prd.go.th/en/news.php?id=255303060028
http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-143343781.html
Interesting to note is that industries recently started purchasing sugar at lower domestic prices, rather than export prices, which they were charged previously.
The Thai government recently announced that the sugar subsidies will be cut later this year.
comment: such announcements generally instigate hording, for sale at higher prices later.
If present drought conditions persist, it may have an impact on next years harvest.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/health/167914/sugary-soft-drinks-linked-to-pancreatic-cancer
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Batten Down the Hatches
Noticeable cooling trend on Monday, becoming obvious on Tuesday.
Change of the weather direction.
West, South-West will change to East, North-East, and East-North-East.
Increased winds up to 25 km/h possible
Change of the weather direction.
West, South-West will change to East, North-East, and East-North-East.
Increased winds up to 25 km/h possible
Thai toursim: FREE VISA includes FREE Riot Insurance
Think Thai tourism needs a headline makeover.
Not the kind of headline that would get me to pack my bags for a vacation in the Land of Smiles.
If you didn't forget to pack your common sense, then you will quickly realize, public demonstrations should not be included as tourist destination. Simply keep your distance and you wont need riot insurance.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/20-000-Monks-Tipped-Join-Red-shirt-t344878.html
Doubt there would be any near future travel disruptions, like the recent airport closure
That was a very expensive economy lesson, which just about everyone felt.
If you have plans for Thailand's New Year celebrations, Songkran,
you might need to consider this years drought conditions.
If the conditions persist, there may be some restrictions of water use in parts of Thailand.
Not the kind of headline that would get me to pack my bags for a vacation in the Land of Smiles.
If you didn't forget to pack your common sense, then you will quickly realize, public demonstrations should not be included as tourist destination. Simply keep your distance and you wont need riot insurance.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/20-000-Monks-Tipped-Join-Red-shirt-t344878.html
Doubt there would be any near future travel disruptions, like the recent airport closure
That was a very expensive economy lesson, which just about everyone felt.
If you have plans for Thailand's New Year celebrations, Songkran,
you might need to consider this years drought conditions.
If the conditions persist, there may be some restrictions of water use in parts of Thailand.
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