Fireworks High Season approaches...

... and with that the hazards.

Sales of fireworks at some Ma&Pa shops should commence any day now.

• Have a SAFE and fun celebration

• Be ALERT.

• Make sure pets have a place to to hide close by and are unable to flee from home.

Temperatures rising 34C, and dropping 10C

Local 

Wednesday Highs and Lows

Thai  Meteorological	Weather  Underground	accuweather Feels Like	Meo  Weather	Weather Channel
29/15	28/17	34/16	27/17	29/16

Sunday  Highs and Lows

Thai  Meteorological	Weather  Underground	accuweather Feels Like	Meo  Weather	Weather Channel
24/12	22/10	27/11	21/10	26/11

• Tropical storm Washi  to weaken before reaching  Malasia  
  Bangkok Post



• Tropical storm Washi recently created havoc over the Philippines

Beautiful World Sakon City

Devo - Beautiful World



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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.

My view of Khon Kean

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

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.

  

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

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