On the Sakon City Waterfront

Hadn't been at the local park in a few weeks,
decided to motor that way and catch a cool breeze on my motorbike

New replica in the park. Seems construction is incomplete 

A number of weed waker and rake operators
You'd think one guy on a lawnmower could do that

The park entrance Remodel/dismantling pending

Underused tour boat

made obvious by the garden growing around it

Where's their phone number?

I'd like to arrange for a four hour lake party cruise, food, drinks, cocktails

If you're looking to hire a van and driver

They hang out in the shade at the waterfront

Where's the pony rides?

Soon Available

Water level seems quite low for the rainy season

  Sakon City life

    Goats meandering on I.T.U.

Wax Castle Festival 26-30 October 2012

The best time to visit ANYWHERE, Thailand is when locals are throwing a party  Some of the better known Thai parties are Songkran and Loi Kratong. Consider regional events with local culture. In Sakon Nakhon it's the annual  Royal Longboat Race  and Wax Castle Festival Held each year at the end of the Buddhist lent, when the rainy season comes to an end. The dates vary slightly each year according to the lunar calendar.  Generally the four days before and the full moon day in October, Arrive early:  A few days before the festival gets under way. Many of the nearby villages and towns have their own preliminary boat races with entertainment ... plenty to see, do and experience. A visit to the local temples where artisans are preparing for the wax castle contest,  is well worth your time. Make hotel reservations early, especially if you want a room close to the action. Reservations may be tricky. Only a handful of local hotels accept online reservations. hotels2thailand    tripadvisor   agoda  My own local hotel listing has not been updated since 2009  Furnished apartments are a cost saving option to hotels. Numerous events and activities for four days.  It's important: as soon as you arrive ask for a schedule of events The map shows the parade routes and locations of special events. Unfortunately the guide may not be in your language. The guide is distributed usually a week before the action begins. I list a translation on this blog within a day or two after receiving my copy. Local expat establishments are also a great source of information I've had the good fortune to sit in the VIP viewing stands and used the oprotunity to videotape most of the 2007 parade 2011 Wax Castle Parade photos: 112 2011 Wax Castle Construction photos: 12 2008 Wax Castle Parade photos: 273 2007 Wax Castle Parade photos: 101 2006Wax Castle Display  photos: 12 2005 Waxcastle Construction photos: 15 2004 WAX CASTLE  dinner photos: 54 2003 Waxcastle Sound & Light show photos: 69

2012 Wax Castle Festival Dates Announced

Big Changes at Sakon FC New Million Baht Sponsor New and improved starting lineup A big win at home It wasn't easy pickings. Mahasarakham FC ain't no slouches*, they're number 5 in the league. *   slouch: an awkward, clumsy, or slovenly person Possibly the most fast paced action Sakon Nakhon Fans have witnessed this year. First score by Sakon FC, 13 minutes into the game. Five minutes later a  Mahasarakham player was rushed away by ambulance for medical services related to his 'sports injury.' Mahasarakham FC scored with ten minutes remaining in the game. Sakon FC sealed a win  during the 3 minute added time. video published on. Jul 15, 2012. by. POOnGPenG.

Childhood disease returns If you've had chicken pox earlier in life, chances are you can have shingles (herpes zoster) later in life, especially when your immune system begins to weaken. Treated,  chicken pox remains dormant in your body most of your life. NOTE: herpes zoster is not a sexually transmitted disease When shingles appear, it's usually painful blisters.  Treatment must begin within 24 hours of onset to be most effective. My first major outbreak, almost two years ago, was not properly diagnosed until a week after onset. I even resorted to alternative healing methods at that late period. A year later I had a single outbreak on my gums.  It had to be attended to surgically, so I could use my dentures. The most recent  eruption was on my right eyelid.  Caused nearsighted blurred vision. A doctor wrongly prescribed antibiotics.  They are not effective against shingles. Explained my dilemma to a local druggist. Now using special eye drops and anti viral drugs.  Vision seem to be slowly returning to normal.  Lesson:  Pharmacist may be more familiar about pharmaceuticals available, and their proper use.

2012 Royal Long Boat Races and Wax Castle Festival to be held     26-30 October   Source: SAKON NAKHON "City of Beautiful lake, Beautiful Mountain and Beautiful Girl

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