The escape bar will be closing its doors at the end of the month.
Final day is this Friday
Meanwhile at the other end of town Martin has announced that his Chern Chim Shop will be open for business
daily from 6 PM to 9 PM
with regular hours on Saturdays and Sundays "until further notice."
Expat restaurant-bars in Sakon Nakhon haven't fared too well and many have closed in less than a year.
The only time such bars have done well was during high season with plenty of tourists in town.
I've always been of the opinion that any such restaurant - bar must cater to the locals (Thais) with foreigners welcome.
Branch 63, the restaurant formerly known as Eddie's place, which opened in May 2008 suports my opinion.
It's primary customer base is Thais, and until Eddie's demise, it still is also a Expat hangout.
Monday, May 23, 2011
American Consular Outreach Services
The US Embassy in Bangkok has announced consular outreach services available in Khon Kean on June 9 at the Hotel Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid.
A future outreach program is scheduled in Udon Thani on September 8.
Services include passport application, notary services, and additional passport pages.
Questions regarding this service can be addressed to acsbkk@state.gov
A future outreach program is scheduled in Udon Thani on September 8.
Services include passport application, notary services, and additional passport pages.
Questions regarding this service can be addressed to acsbkk@state.gov
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Great Day for Sakon FC
The starting whistle blew and a second later the game was stopped.
Medical services had not arrived. There was a twenty minute delay before medical services arrived.
They did finally arrive in overwhelming numbers. Two ambulances and a rescue team.
That sorted out, it was discovered that one of the goals needed maintenance. A further delay.
.
For Sakon FC fans the wait was well worth it. Both Sakon and Ubon needed this win. Before game time Sakon FC was in ninth place while Ubon FC was number ten in the division.
Scoring didn't begin until the second half, Sakon FC made it's fourth goal in the final minute of the game,
Sakon FC 4 Ubon FC 1
Sakon FC is on the road to Amnat Charon for it's next game.
Amnat Charon has lost eight of eleven games played this season
Medical services had not arrived. There was a twenty minute delay before medical services arrived.
They did finally arrive in overwhelming numbers. Two ambulances and a rescue team.
That sorted out, it was discovered that one of the goals needed maintenance. A further delay.
For Sakon FC fans the wait was well worth it. Both Sakon and Ubon needed this win. Before game time Sakon FC was in ninth place while Ubon FC was number ten in the division.
Scoring didn't begin until the second half, Sakon FC made it's fourth goal in the final minute of the game,
Sakon FC 4 Ubon FC 1
Sakon FC is on the road to Amnat Charon for it's next game.
Amnat Charon has lost eight of eleven games played this season
My foreign friends
Every once in a while I get the urge to reintroduce my palate to foreigners like Smirnoff, Tequila and the like..
They and other foreigners like them are available at a local shop.
They and other foreigners like them are available at a local shop.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Sakon FC hosts Ubon FC this Saturday...
... in a regular season game at 5 PM.
Zintiara just uploaded his video of the recent Toyota League cup.
Notice the first kid in the video, that's Mack, he's redeeming my winning ticket for me.
I won I won. Well at least I got to carry it home.
It's been confiscated for exchange with an Ubon Player this Sunday.
Zintiara just uploaded his video of the recent Toyota League cup.
Notice the first kid in the video, that's Mack, he's redeeming my winning ticket for me.
I won I won. Well at least I got to carry it home.
It's been confiscated for exchange with an Ubon Player this Sunday.
eeeeeeekeeeek Really big Snake
With the recent heavy rains, and more of the same in the offing I noticed plenty of frogs and toads in the yard.
I knew what was coming.
After the scream...
I spotted the snake at my rear door.
I filled my sprayer with liquid bleach and water.
Under full pressure the sprayer can reach 18 feet away.
I wasn't about to get any closer.
After a few quick sprays the snake scurried off into the water in an adjacent empty lot.
Reminder, look before stepping out the door.
Weather alert
Heavy rains, possible flash floods through May 22
"...particularly the areas near Phu Phan mountain, should also be alert for possible storms.
Bangkok Post
"...particularly the areas near Phu Phan mountain, should also be alert for possible storms.
Bangkok Post
12:30 AM Friday 6 AM Friday
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Splish Splash Football
Imagine six guys surrounding a football.
Three guys are aiming for the goal just a few feet away.
Three other guys are trying to send the ball to the other end of the play field.
They all kick feverishly at the football, water splashes everywhere, the ball hardly moves.
Continuous light rain throughout the early hours of the day made me wonder if they would cancel the game.
The rains finally stopped an hour before game time.
I knew what sort of game to expect with the football field saturated:
Players where slipping and sliding, while the water put the brakes on the ball.
Anyone who had any business being on the field, had to tiptoe across the muddy track to avoid a fall.
The first major water puddle on the field was designated shoe washing station.
Other puddles on the field were used for hand and face washing facilities by the players throughout the game.
In between all the funny water sport on the field there was plenty of serious football action.
With a regular game ending in a 1-1 tie, it was obvious that both teams where out to win.
In overtime the action got heated. Two emotional game interruptions, but everyone retreated. The cops took two steps forward, but did not intervene. They were a bit distracted by a fan attempting to run on the field. That episode also ended without the use of force.
Hadn't expected Sakon to win the game, but it sure looked hopeful until the last five minutes.
Why was the goalie in midfield anyway?
Sakon FC 1 Korat 3
Qualifying round 2011 Toyota Thai League Cup
Definitely got my money's worth, a good football game with a touch of water comdey.
Three guys are aiming for the goal just a few feet away.
Three other guys are trying to send the ball to the other end of the play field.
They all kick feverishly at the football, water splashes everywhere, the ball hardly moves.
Continuous light rain throughout the early hours of the day made me wonder if they would cancel the game.
The rains finally stopped an hour before game time.
I knew what sort of game to expect with the football field saturated:
Players where slipping and sliding, while the water put the brakes on the ball.
Anyone who had any business being on the field, had to tiptoe across the muddy track to avoid a fall.
The first major water puddle on the field was designated shoe washing station.
Other puddles on the field were used for hand and face washing facilities by the players throughout the game.
In between all the funny water sport on the field there was plenty of serious football action.
With a regular game ending in a 1-1 tie, it was obvious that both teams where out to win.
In overtime the action got heated. Two emotional game interruptions, but everyone retreated. The cops took two steps forward, but did not intervene. They were a bit distracted by a fan attempting to run on the field. That episode also ended without the use of force.
Hadn't expected Sakon to win the game, but it sure looked hopeful until the last five minutes.
Why was the goalie in midfield anyway?
Sakon FC 1 Korat 3
Qualifying round 2011 Toyota Thai League Cup
Definitely got my money's worth, a good football game with a touch of water comdey.
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