Sakon Nakhon

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Sakon vs Khon Kaen Coke Cup Final, Friday

Sakon faces Khon Kan in the final match of this year's coke cup.
3 PM Friday, municipal field.

This Saturday, proceed with caution

Red Rally in Sakon Nakhon

That according to an article in today's THE NATION
I'll be keeping a great distance from any public gatherings Saturday, and recommend foreigners do the same.
Most likely security forces will be out in full force for the occasion throughout the city.

I'm shopping in Khon Kean

Many hotels in in Khon Kean had no vacancy.
Possibly due to the silk festival.

Thanks to Tom of Isaan-life I found the Grand Lion.
Not a fancy hotel, but suited me just fine. Located just a short distance from a shopping center and the place I had to go.

Been quite a pleasant trip so far, and I've been offered a free ride home.

So is there some other purpose for schools?
What amazed me even more was the wiring system.
I'd hate to be the lineman looking for your phone connection.

You really have to step carefully.
These critters are everywhere. Just glad they are cement, not the real thing.

After taking care of my affairs I had a rum breakfast nearby.
Met this guy who'd been thinking he's been drinking Thai Whiskey for the past ten years. He was a bit shocked that Sangsom is a rum

My free ride home has been delayed by a day, after a bit more local shopping, we are off to Udon

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Traveling for an annual Income Statement

I'm on the way for an overnight stay in Khon Kaen.
Had strongly considered doing the trip on my motorbike. Done that before, a couple of times.
That's a chilly trip through the Phu Phan Mountains this time of the year.
I do not have proper attire.

Did consider 'briefly' traveling by bus. My spine said "don't you dare!"

In the end I opted to hire a car (Bt3,700). Pricey I know, but my spine appreciates it.
At least this way I can have a few cocktails along the way.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

A Sakon Nakhon Fish Story

You may wish to fast forward thru some of the video, but dont miss the last few minutes

News that caught my eye

aircraft tire shortage may occur as of February or March 2012.
Tyre Press

Seagate to open new Thai disk plant
Channel Register UK

World’s Biggest Rubber Growers
May Back Physical Market in Benchmark Drive
Bloomberg

Scientists discover more than 200 new Mekong species
BBC
Bulk Sugar Price may drop 35%
Bloomberg

New Zealand commits $80 million for new border security computer system
stuff

Monday, December 12, 2011

Cool Temperatures Continue

Clouds approaching from the south
Local patchy clouds (midweek). No rain in the forecast

	Tues	Wed	Thur	Fri	Sat	Sun
Thai Meteorological	26/15	28/17	28/18	26/17	28/18	28/18
Weather Underground	26/14	28/17	29/18	26/15	27/15	27/15
Accu Weather	29/14	30/16	31/16	29/16	29/16	31/16
Meo Weather	24/14	26/17	26/18	25/15	26/15	26/15
Weather Channel	27/14	28/17	29/17	28/16	29/15	29/16

Health watch urged for several areas as mercury drops
THE NATION

Seems A bit premature forecasting

Thailand could face drought next year
Middle East North Africa Financial Network

Marathon somewhere in Sakon Nakhon.
Don't recognize the location. Apparently it took place Sunday

A MERRY CHRISTMAS Card"

This Day in Sakon History
December 13, 2009

Sakon Nakhon Dragon Festival 2011

Not too many dragons came out of hiding this year. it seemed like a a very downsized celebration.
No participant cobra performers, no painted faces.
Female participants were in their daily garb, no fancy dressed ladies.

Even the starting times had been changed. I was almost two hours early when I arrived at the temple. The police detail responsible for the safety of the event hadn't yet arrived.

You gotta admire and respect those Sakon Nakhon guys in brown.

They did a fine job insuring that the day ended without accident or injury marring the celebrations.
Juggling uninterrupted traffic and a parade. On top of it all frequent deafening firecrackers.