Really lost in translation!!
The website "sakoncity" has an article about a recent readiness and preparedness drill.
Thai Script ... English Translation
The police porn shop translation was worth a chuckle, so I did a bit of further investigation.
By translating the word (อปพร.) I discovered that there are alternate meanings.
One of those translations is 'together.'
Chuckle subsided now it actually makes sense: 'combined offices' of city and highway police.
Adds a whole new meaning to 'lets get porn,' lets get together!
You still wonder why I'm not even trying to learn the language beyond some basics???
Tinglish: the imperfect form of English produced by native Thai speakers due to language interference from the first wikipedia
Friday, April 8, 2011
Sakon weather not unusual
Recently added a new source to my daily weather reads.
According to meoweather the weather is actually not that unusual for this time of year.
The website compares the weather with the three past years.
High temperatures this year are actually the highest in four years listed.
The difference we are feeling this year is a 25% drop in humidity from past years.
Today: Rain around noon, then clearing trend
Thursday, April 7, 2011
I wasn't asked, I was told, they are coming...
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A Thai friend of mine has decided to coach a local little league of sort.
It's the pint size version of Sakon Football Club.
I wasn't asked, I was told, they are coming to use the pool .
Twenty-some kids, fully charged energy, and voices loud enough to wake the dead. Running in every direction.
I tried using sign language to tell them to keep the noise down.
Guess that signal was mistranslated, they all sat down.
The kids using the ping pong table must have mistaken it for some sort of destruction game.
The game ended when there where no balls left, just scattered bits of plastic.
As they were ready to leave I had to give a sign language lecture of what to do with wet swim wear and wet towels.
The sign language consisted mostly of me picking up all towels and swim wear and hanging it all up to dry.
I guess at home they have a maid picking up after them.
The following day, I had just cleaned the ring around my over-sized bathtub when they returned. Again fully charged. Kids that age seem to have an unlimited supply of energy.
That day I told the coach, group visit limit once a week!!
Climate Change Blamed for Thai Floods as UN Climate Talks Open
Environment News Service
A Thai friend of mine has decided to coach a local little league of sort.
It's the pint size version of Sakon Football Club.
I wasn't asked, I was told, they are coming to use the pool .
Twenty-some kids, fully charged energy, and voices loud enough to wake the dead. Running in every direction.I tried using sign language to tell them to keep the noise down.
Guess that signal was mistranslated, they all sat down.
The kids using the ping pong table must have mistaken it for some sort of destruction game.
The game ended when there where no balls left, just scattered bits of plastic.
As they were ready to leave I had to give a sign language lecture of what to do with wet swim wear and wet towels.
The sign language consisted mostly of me picking up all towels and swim wear and hanging it all up to dry.
I guess at home they have a maid picking up after them.
The following day, I had just cleaned the ring around my over-sized bathtub when they returned. Again fully charged. Kids that age seem to have an unlimited supply of energy.
That day I told the coach, group visit limit once a week!!
Climate Change Blamed for Thai Floods as UN Climate Talks Open
Environment News Service
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Climate change may be the cause for extreme rain to extreme drought conditions, but I would suggest the the flood problem is exasperated by the denuding of forests and poor planning.
It's obvious that flooding conditions in this area (S.E. Asia) are common.
Don't think the previous occupants of this land put their houses on stilts simply because they preferred to live upstairs.
We need a new government publication here: "Flood Control for dummies?"
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
NOK Air doubles Sakon Nakhon flights
Nok Air to operate two flights per day to Sakon Nakhon
If you read the article you will note Boeing 737-400 are planned for this route.
"These flights operates with Boeing 737-40"
Health department advisory
The onset of hot weather coincides with an increase of diarrhea and other food borne diseases.
During this time food tends to spoil quicker when not properly stored.
Additionally it is advised that persons should always wash their hands before handling food.
Sakon Nakhon Donation Center for Thailand's Flood Victims
Donations will be accepted until April 30 at the Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation offices.
Donations of cash and supplies totaling 150,000 baht where collected on the first day, April 30.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Wireless USB internet
Mobile Internet Alternative
Bought my laptop early one morning.
Did some initial exploration back in my hotel room. Quickly got bored.
I needed an Internet connection to entertain myself.
As dusk set in I was headed to a nearby electronics store for a wireless USB internet connector.
The device was listed at Bt1,300, but discounted to Bt1,000. Card included, with 40 hours for the first month.
The label on the case states mobile broadband, another label states 3G. Once you plug it in, you realize it will outrun a snail, but that's about it.
Try to watch a short on-line video, and you'll have to give it some time to load. I finished my second drink before a ten minute video played in full.
Your high speed gadget can only go as fast as the service provider equipment allows.
Thailand's broadband started to gain momentum in 2007. New users are added at an estimated 30% growth per year. Upgrades to the system have repeatedly been delayed due to political and legal maneuvering.
Maybe this year, maybe next.. They've been saying that for a few years!
For correspondence (text), the mobile service is great.
I was really amazed by the speed when uploading pictures. It was actually reasonable.
General surfing speed was acceptable when avoiding video files
Mobile devices are available by the hour or unlimited monthly rates.
Weather Cloudy and possible showers, Clearing in time tor the weekend
Newly discovered fault line near Nakhon Sawan poleshift
Songkran festival April 7 through April 24 at various locations khonkaen.ws
Locally more traditional dates will probably be celebrated April 12 through 15, with a parade on April 13.
Traditional Songkran celebrations consist of family reunions, a family feast and paying ones respect to Buddha and family elders.
Sakon Nakhon's other neighbor Pattaya Daily News
Nong Khai province divided to create the 77th province
Thai government requests Korean language tutors TMC
"...the tutors will teach laborers and soldiers hoping to work in Korea..."
Air France first European airline going direct to Cambodia Thai VISA
As more direct flights become available and bypass the 'Bangkok hub,' Thailand's tourism arrival numbers could experience a further drop
Bought my laptop early one morning.Did some initial exploration back in my hotel room. Quickly got bored.
I needed an Internet connection to entertain myself.
As dusk set in I was headed to a nearby electronics store for a wireless USB internet connector.
The device was listed at Bt1,300, but discounted to Bt1,000. Card included, with 40 hours for the first month.
The label on the case states mobile broadband, another label states 3G. Once you plug it in, you realize it will outrun a snail, but that's about it.
Try to watch a short on-line video, and you'll have to give it some time to load. I finished my second drink before a ten minute video played in full.
Your high speed gadget can only go as fast as the service provider equipment allows.
Thailand's broadband started to gain momentum in 2007. New users are added at an estimated 30% growth per year. Upgrades to the system have repeatedly been delayed due to political and legal maneuvering.
Maybe this year, maybe next.. They've been saying that for a few years!
For correspondence (text), the mobile service is great.
I was really amazed by the speed when uploading pictures. It was actually reasonable.
General surfing speed was acceptable when avoiding video files
Mobile devices are available by the hour or unlimited monthly rates.
Weather Cloudy and possible showers, Clearing in time tor the weekend
Newly discovered fault line near Nakhon Sawan poleshift
Songkran festival April 7 through April 24 at various locations khonkaen.ws
Locally more traditional dates will probably be celebrated April 12 through 15, with a parade on April 13.
Traditional Songkran celebrations consist of family reunions, a family feast and paying ones respect to Buddha and family elders.
Sakon Nakhon's other neighbor Pattaya Daily News
Nong Khai province divided to create the 77th province
Thai government requests Korean language tutors TMC
"...the tutors will teach laborers and soldiers hoping to work in Korea..."
Air France first European airline going direct to Cambodia Thai VISA
As more direct flights become available and bypass the 'Bangkok hub,' Thailand's tourism arrival numbers could experience a further drop
Monday, April 4, 2011
Sakon Nakhon Time Warp
The start of the game was quite impressive.Well played first ten minutes.
After that it seemed like Sakon F.C. players were exhausted.
Plenty of moans and groans from the stands.Then it happened you could tell seconds ahead that a score was imminent.
It was as if Sakon FC had slipped into a slow motion time-warp.
The goal just shouldn't have happened.
By halftime I was considering other places I could be.
Don't know what was said and done during halftime in the locker room.
Whatever it was, it did wonders.
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| Possibly the team read and understood the smoke signals during halftime. |
The teams performance during the second half was impressive.
As if they had shifted gears into Excellent.
Strange thing though. The moment Sakon made the third goal, I looked at the scoreboard.
It had already been updated and the scorekeeper was sitting comfortably.
Must have been the SakonNakhon Time-warp.
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Some local military personnel joined the cheer leading team. They got louder and noisier during the second half. They really 'got into the game.' Consuming two bottles of "W.W." seemed to have done the same thing WD40 does to a rusty nut and bold. |
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| 139 photos in album 110403 SakonFC |
Nong Khai is next on the schedule.
Shopping trip to Nong Khai under consideration.
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Living expenses up - Highways Kracked - Hot Holidays
Cost of Living Increases likely
We should be feeling the continuing flooding conditions in southern Thailand at the checkout counter shortly. 730,000 rai (28,8619 acres) of agricultural land are inundated to date
REUTERS Severe flooding to reduce Thai shrimp output
Sakon Nakhon Provincial Road Cracked
Villagers, 70some miles from the city of Sakon, have reported 20 cm wide cracks in their village road.
If you've been on some of the village roads, then you realize it's not really unusual after a rainy season or two.
The recent earthquake in Burma, and aftershocks originating on Thai fault lines may have caused these cracks. A map of Thailand's fault lines is available at Twitpic @RichardBarrow
The nearest fault line to this area is between Nong Kai and Nakhon Phanom
Thai-Asea Network Land Cracks Discovered in Sakon Nakhon
Just hot sunshine for the holidays
A weather system traveling in a NNW direction is moving into southern Vietnam.Local weather predictions forecasting rain over the upcoming holidays have been changed, omitting any chance of rain.
It's 11 AM Saturday, temperatures already feel like 34C (93F).
Think this time I can really stash my cold weather clothing and bedding.
CURSE YOU APRIL 1
Some media outlets have nothing better to do, than to carry on a centuries old tradition of fooling you.
Wasted most of my morning reading news stories, while constantly looking at the calendar April 1.
Then it happened. Power off, power on. A momentary disruption in local electric supply.
My computer gave me the finger! REBOT.- blankety-blank, Bot corrupt.
Install system, update, set passwords, recover, set preferences, repeat, repeat, repeat... then Back UP!!
I've repeated most processes half a dozen times.
Think I'll have my system back to the way I had it in a week or so. Still haven't gotten to installing the sound cards.
Lucky I have my recently acquired Mac Book to fill in the gaps.
Get's confusing, two computers, two mice, two keyboards and three screens.
Sakon FC hosts Chaiyaphun Sunday 5PM
Friday, April 1, 2011
Saturday Fair - Bar for sale - Shame - GoGo applicant
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As seen on Thai VISA .Escape Bar For Sale
Pictures taken at his graveside this past week attest to very obvious neglect
Claims of weekly visits and fresh flowers aren't in evidence
First Saturday of the month fair
tomorrow, starts at dusk, downtown Muang Sakon square.As seen on Thai VISA .Escape Bar For Sale
Shame Shame
Remember our pal Eddie who's funeral was last DecemberPictures taken at his graveside this past week attest to very obvious neglect
Claims of weekly visits and fresh flowers aren't in evidence
Thailand's Got Talent or is it a Go-Go bar applicant?
You are invited to join 'Sakon in English' on Facebook
Just started Sakon in English, a group on facebook. I am hoping that it will fill a gap in sharing information and opinions of local concern.
The one day rain did fill my water tanks, but it also made many more mosquitoes seek indoor shelter.
We were playing indoor 'mosquito splat' for hours last night.
Local temperatures are returning to a more norm for this time of the year.
Next week: Feels like temperatures low forties, with rain at times, just in time for Songkran.
Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Thai Meteorological 24/14
26/14
29/16
31/18
32/18
FEELS LIKE 37/20 39/21 35/21 35/21 34/21 36/22 39/22 AccuWeather 33/19 34/21 35/21 35/21 34/21 36/22 36/22 Wunderground 31/18 33/20 35/22 35/21 35/19
The one day rain did fill my water tanks, but it also made many more mosquitoes seek indoor shelter.We were playing indoor 'mosquito splat' for hours last night.
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