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Sakon Nakhon Illuminated Barge Festival

Lai Rua Fai Festival                                      at Tao Ngoi, Sakon Province                                                                                       Sept 29-30 Source: Hack Smith on Facebook Illuminated Barge Festival   Pictures: 2002 Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Barges This festival is similar to the Nakhon Phanom Illuminated Barge Festival held in October  Tao Ngoi is 20 km south of Sakon City

Anyone driving from Sakon Nakhon to Mukdahan? Tony is looking for a ride to Mukdahan any time before Sept 22, call 0898627102

Worrisome?

Note:  This is a U.S. news report, no mention is made where the rice originated.

The U.S. imports rice  mostly from Thailand.  Lesser rice imports are from Pakistan and India

Low doses affect the immune system, causing increased susceptibility to infection

Bon appetite

Egg Yolks: As Bad as Smoking ? That's the headline picked up by worldwide media recently.  There's an interesting read by Jonny Bowden, PhD, C.N.S., at the Huffington Post   Egg Yolks: As Bad as Smoking? About That Study... The author gives an insight into the how these studies are conducted and their shortcomings

Plastic Chemical BPA Linked to Childhood Obesity      .    Bisphenol A was discovered in 1891 by Russian chemist Aleksandr Dianin Used as an artificial estrogen First used to enhance the growth of cattle and poultry Used since the 1950s to harden polycarbonate plastics and make epoxy resin   used in the lining of food and beverage containers. USA TODAY CNN  Scientific American

So Good, Yes it is !!

The road which heads south from Big C, it's fairly new, not on any maps yet.  Head south to the next traffic light. Cross that intersection and another block or two, you'll see it.    So Good Restaurant.  Open from 11am to 11pm      The owner, a Thai lady who speaks English, prefers to listen to English music, seventies mostly. At my age and shape of things, I am always enthused when hosts provide cushioned seating Cost:   So Good!!

The Price is Right

Ten Dollar a Day speed    Sept 13: Observed tree pruning  Aftermath: Invisible sidewalk

Sept 17:  Clean up crew on standby

Loading Begins      Sweepers are standing by      Next Block pending

US Embassy to close for anticipated demonstration

The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand has been informed by the Royal Thai Police that a demonstration involving several hundred people is planned on Wireless Road in front of the Embassy beginning between 1 PM and 2 PM on Tuesday, September 18.   Demonstrators will assemble at Lumpini Park and march to the Embassy. The large number of demonstrators is expected to disrupt traffic in the area. Consequently, the Embassy will be closing to the public at noon on September 18 and non-essential personnel will be released. Visa and citizen services appointments scheduled for the afternoon of September 18 are being cancelled and rescheduled for later dates.     The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is not aware at this time of any specific threat to U.S. citizens in Thailand.  As a general precaution, the U.S. Embassy advises you to exercise caution and to be aware of your surroundings, particularly around large crowds or gatherings. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and possibly escalate into violence with little or no warning.   You should avoid areas that may be targeted for demonstrations and exercise caution if within the vicinity of any demonstrations or large gatherings. You should monitor local media to keep updated with the latest information about demonstrations and areas to avoid.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call the U.S. Embassy at (66-2) 205-4000 or visit the U.S. Citizens Service website at http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/.  We will post the most updated information on the website.