Friday, July 30, 2010
China Flooding: Prepare Downstream
It's something to keep an eye on in regards to water levels in the Mekong.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
I dare you to prove me wrong on this one !
Recently received correspondence from a Swedish gentleman inquiring about crane service in Sakon Nakhon.
He purchased a container to ship his household goods and use as storage while his house is being constructed.
The question was: "Is there a local crane company which can unload a 5 ton container."
My answer: "Don't think so, but I'll check around.
The only cranes I have seen in this part of the country, are the ones used in building construction. They can lift a number of prefab cement slabs intended to be used as flooring. Their weight capability will take a few days of research.
Ideally the delivering agent should be told that they are to place the container on the ground, as demonstrated in this video.
This alternative seems a bit extreme: Unload - Drop - Reload
Parking a container on either soi 3 or 3.5 seems even more of an impossibility to me.
I'd like to witness that magic act !!
There is a crane company in town taking part in the construction of the new municipal building.
Might be worth asking them. If it's possible, they probably have to bring equipment from elsewhere.
Bet that wont be cheap.
Alternatively I would suggest renting one of the many newly constructed shophouses and use it for storage.
Most shophouses on I.T.U. rent for an average of 3,000 baht per month.
Shipping containers tend to get extremely hot and humid in this area and are not suited for extended use beyond shipping purposes, unless insulated.
He purchased a container to ship his household goods and use as storage while his house is being constructed.
The question was: "Is there a local crane company which can unload a 5 ton container."
My answer: "Don't think so, but I'll check around.
The only cranes I have seen in this part of the country, are the ones used in building construction. They can lift a number of prefab cement slabs intended to be used as flooring. Their weight capability will take a few days of research.
Ideally the delivering agent should be told that they are to place the container on the ground, as demonstrated in this video.
This alternative seems a bit extreme: Unload - Drop - Reload
I'd like to witness that magic act !!
There is a crane company in town taking part in the construction of the new municipal building.
Might be worth asking them. If it's possible, they probably have to bring equipment from elsewhere.
Bet that wont be cheap.
Alternatively I would suggest renting one of the many newly constructed shophouses and use it for storage.
Most shophouses on I.T.U. rent for an average of 3,000 baht per month.
Shipping containers tend to get extremely hot and humid in this area and are not suited for extended use beyond shipping purposes, unless insulated.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Asalha Puja day parade staging area
First time I have seen a Tourist Police vehicle here in town
More than usual street security
After I took the photo below, a policeman approached me and told me "NO PHOTO"
Thought that a bit strange, especially when the girl in the picture is using a camera
I walked around the corner, where a policeman asked me the usual "where are you from?"
I knew it was safe to take pictures.
More than usual street security
After I took the photo below, a policeman approached me and told me "NO PHOTO"
Thought that a bit strange, especially when the girl in the picture is using a camera
I walked around the corner, where a policeman asked me the usual "where are you from?"
I knew it was safe to take pictures.
Local business directory underway
The makings of a SakonNakhon Business Directory 'In English' is underway at Thailand Pan Pages.With 80 listings, it seems a good start, and worthy of keeping an eye on.
The list includes hotels and a wide range of products and services such as rice drying, artificial leather, frozen shrimp, restaurants, clinics, metal products,etc.
The Sakon FC team arrived in Loei on Saturday in preparation for the Sunday afternoon match.
A Sakon Fish Story
Kasetsart University Natural Resources and Agro Industry (Promotional Video)
Don't try this at home
Weather Alert
The remnants of CHANTHU are now making their way southeast from China,
creating an increase in local rain especially for the next four days.
Real feel temperatures are expected to climb at the beginning of the week, indicating high humidity at times.
The Meteorological Department warns of possible Isolated heavy rains and flash floods in some areas
Friday, July 23, 2010
SakonNakhon Auto Show 2010 and more
A slight almost unnoticeable drizzle, this morning, as local car dealers set up for the first SakonNakhon Auto Show.
The show runs through July 30 in the BIG-C Plaza
Illegal logging
in Phu Phan mountains
details at 76.nationchannel read at Google Translate
Original Thai version 76.nationchannel
Other recent SakonNakhon news at at 76.nationchannel
Sakon FC heads to Loei for a match on Sunday
Sakon FC ranks sixth in the league of 16
The show runs through July 30 in the BIG-C Plaza
Illegal logging
in Phu Phan mountains
details at 76.nationchannel read at Google Translate
Original Thai version 76.nationchannel
Other recent SakonNakhon news at at 76.nationchannel
June 30: 477 dengue fever cases reported during first six months of 2010 read at Google Translate
Sakon FC heads to Loei for a match on Sunday
Sakon FC ranks sixth in the league of 16
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Tropical storm CHANTHU
Five day tracking forecast at wunderground
The center of the storm is moving into southern China from the South China Sea, in a northwesterly direction.
The storm seems to have a face and a big smile.
Southern China has not yet recovered from recent heavy flooding caused by two previous storms.
Local weather appears to be coming from a north westerly direction
The center of the storm is moving into southern China from the South China Sea, in a northwesterly direction.
The storm seems to have a face and a big smile.
Southern China has not yet recovered from recent heavy flooding caused by two previous storms.
Local weather appears to be coming from a north westerly direction
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
An honorable mention for SakonNakhon Produce
SakonNakhon won runner (up) in a recent study of pesticide free produce according to AlmostTheBEST2010
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