According to an article in RYT9, if temperatures drop below 15C (59F) for 3 or more consecutive days, then the government can declare a natural disaster.
O.K. stop laughing I say to myself.
It's not that they call out a major aid force.
Instead what you see in the news is that agencies are passing out blankets to the poor.
I doubt that a free blanket will suffice. My opinion.
Even though we have experienced such low temperatures in recent days, temperatures in the Phu Phan mountain region and along the Mekong river have started to drop to lower teens and below.
These lower temperatures are also ideal breeding times for flu.
There's a lot of people around me lately with sore throats..
I have a feeling that winter came early this year.
These cool temperatures are generally reserved for January.
My question is "will the hot season also arrive early, or will winter linger with record lows in January?"
Cool temperatures forecast till after Christmas, a warming trend in time for the arrival of the new year 33/19
Crystal Frost Draws Tourists to Chiang Mai TAN Network
Sakon Nakhon District 18 may be pre-declared disaster area cold RYT9 (Thai)
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Remembering A Great Friend
The largest gathering of foreigners in Sakon City
A year ago. December 22Eddie is laid to rest
Found this recent YouTube upload, which seems to fit the mood
Nongharn Blues - Pong Srabua & Bert Deivert see more uploads by bdeivert
Monday, December 19, 2011
Fireworks High Season approaches...
... and with that the hazards.
Sales of fireworks at some Ma&Pa shops should commence any day now.
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
Sunday Highs and Lows
- Tropical storm Washi to weaken before reaching Malasia
Bangkok Post - Tropical storm Washi recently created havoc over the Philippines
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.
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
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