Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
It wasn't all that long ago when headlines read...
- THAILAND: Worst Mekong river flooding in 100 years irinnews 18 Aug 2008
- 2008 South China floods wikipedia
- 2010 China floods wikipedia
This year, after experiencing the worst drought in 50 years, southern China is again experiencing heavy downpours and floods.
All that water has got to go somewhere. I suspect a rise in water levels on the Mekon river and am surprised that I have not seen any warnings of impending risks.
At least we have not seen the heavy continuous rains locally, as we did in 2008, but then the rainy season has just barely started.
I'm not saying it's going to happen, but it could!
Flooding in China may well be a precursor!
downtown Muang Sakon Aug 2008 overflowing canal at north end of I.T.U.
Sunday, June 19, 2011
I ain't swallowing this crap
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This story really has a bad smell to it.
I ain't eating no poop burger!
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This story really has a bad smell to it.
I ain't eating no poop burger!
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Sakon Nakhon FC Division Schedule translated
Date Home Games (yellow) Sunday,.June.26...........17:00. Roi Et Saturday, July 2 17:00 Nong Bua Lamphu Sunday, July 10 17:00 Yasothon.United......... Saturday, July 16 18:00 Surin
Sunday, July 24 17:00 Chaiyaphum United Sunday, July 31 16:00 Nong Khai Saturday,August 6 17:00 Loei City Sunday, August 14 18:00 Ubon Tiger Sunday, August 21 17:00 Amnat Charoen Town Sunday, August 28 18:00 Mahasarakham City Sunday, September 4 17:00 Nakhon Phanom Saturday, September 10 16:00 Mukdahan Sunday, September 18 17:00 Nakhon Ratchasima Saturday, September 24 16:00 Udon Thani Saturday, October 1 17:00 Kalasin
Doing Saturday Night in Sakon Nakhon
They roll up the streets quite early in Sakon Nakhon.
The lights are turned off at 9 pm at most restaurants.
Traffic lights are in flashing mode.
8:30 pm at the 'Welcome Bar,' staff were still occupying the tables.
Only a few tables with customers.
It was a different story an hour later. The place was hopping. Local nightlife starts at 10 pm.
Next stop ONE SABAI (happy, relaxed, feel good, comfortable)
It's at the north end of I.T.U.
You can't miss it. It's the only loud place in the area.
The live band was really good. I definitely enjoyed the music.
Most patrons seemed what I call university age.
Pleasant atmosphere, attentive service. I had a really swell time.
They were still serving food after 10:30. I'll have to go back and see what's on their menu.
Upstairs offers accommodation for large parties.
Only downer: The place has only one toilet. M/F.
Don't wait till you desperately have to go. There's usually two or three people waiting in line.
I was home before midnight. For me the 'party animal years,' coming home at dawn, are fond memories.
The lights are turned off at 9 pm at most restaurants.
Traffic lights are in flashing mode.
8:30 pm at the 'Welcome Bar,' staff were still occupying the tables.
Only a few tables with customers.
It was a different story an hour later. The place was hopping. Local nightlife starts at 10 pm.
Next stop ONE SABAI (happy, relaxed, feel good, comfortable)
It's at the north end of I.T.U.
You can't miss it. It's the only loud place in the area.
The live band was really good. I definitely enjoyed the music.
Most patrons seemed what I call university age.
Pleasant atmosphere, attentive service. I had a really swell time.
They were still serving food after 10:30. I'll have to go back and see what's on their menu.
Upstairs offers accommodation for large parties.
Only downer: The place has only one toilet. M/F.
Don't wait till you desperately have to go. There's usually two or three people waiting in line.
I was home before midnight. For me the 'party animal years,' coming home at dawn, are fond memories.
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Stock up on beverages beforehand
July 3 is election Day. Stock up on beverages beforehand.
Bars will be closed, restaurants can not sell alcoholic beverages.
Even though some will serve such beverages in coffee cups or camouflaged containers. We all know that.
"Extended stay visitors" to Thailand should register with their home country embassy.
Many embassies offer e-mail alerts whenever deemed appropriate.
Here's hoping it wont happen, but post election activity (July 3) is very uncertain for Thailand, with political unrest possible.
Bars will be closed, restaurants can not sell alcoholic beverages.
Even though some will serve such beverages in coffee cups or camouflaged containers. We all know that.
"Extended stay visitors" to Thailand should register with their home country embassy.
Many embassies offer e-mail alerts whenever deemed appropriate.
Here's hoping it wont happen, but post election activity (July 3) is very uncertain for Thailand, with political unrest possible.
Weather ahead:
... Isolated heavy rain mainly in the (NE) eastern portion during 18-20 Jun ....
Thai Meteorological Department
Troubled (political) waters ahead:
Pheu Thai unveils 'justice panel'
Bangkok Post
... plan to bring deposed prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra back to Thailand later this year if ....
Thai military exerts political influence
The Wall Street Journal
Foreign Investment
Caterpillar Facility Thailand
Friday, June 17, 2011
Selective wind damage?
Thailand is in high gear preparing for elections. You can't miss it.
Destruction of highway advertising posters has been on the news throughout many provinces.
Vandals are getting some help from mother nature.
Or are vandals just making it look like it was the wind?
The poster with a hole, where a face used to be is obvious vandalism.
Destruction of highway advertising posters has been on the news throughout many provinces.
Vandals are getting some help from mother nature.
Or are vandals just making it look like it was the wind?
The poster with a hole, where a face used to be is obvious vandalism.
Liverpool Buriram
Sometimes it's a bit difficult to understand Samat.
He asked me if I was going to Buriram to see Liverpool.
Took me a few days, and a bit of surfing to discover that Buriram has a new stadium.
They had invited the team from Genoa to play at the new stadium. That team was not available.
Second choice, Liverpool had a cancellation and is apparently scheduled to play in Buriram on July 27.
No plans here to travel. Being such an important event for Thailand, I would think it will be broadcast nationwide.
Meanwhile, Sakon Nakhon FC will undoubtedly receive another spanking July 26, when they host Roi Et.
Roi Et is number one in the division, While Sakon Nakhon FC is number 8.
I'm just hoping the spanking wont be as bad as last time, 9-1.
He asked me if I was going to Buriram to see Liverpool.
Took me a few days, and a bit of surfing to discover that Buriram has a new stadium.
They had invited the team from Genoa to play at the new stadium. That team was not available.
Second choice, Liverpool had a cancellation and is apparently scheduled to play in Buriram on July 27.
No plans here to travel. Being such an important event for Thailand, I would think it will be broadcast nationwide.
Meanwhile, Sakon Nakhon FC will undoubtedly receive another spanking July 26, when they host Roi Et.
Roi Et is number one in the division, While Sakon Nakhon FC is number 8.
I'm just hoping the spanking wont be as bad as last time, 9-1.
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