Friday, February 8, 2013

Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair 2013

Opening day and many booths were just getting started

BKK is there a problem ?

Thai Rice Subsidy Program Short of Money   NYTimes.com

....do something very quickly.... Otherwise there could be a major problem...

Real Close Encounters

Earth's Close Encounter February 15, 2013

Best viewed in Australia






Increase of Sun flare activity expected mid February.  Communications disruptions possible 



NASA Analysis: Global temperatures 1884 to 2012





Science fiction becomes Science Fact

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Blazing Sunshine HOT, Sunscreen Advised

Thai Meteorological Department, who's forecasts are generally conservative, predict highs of 35 and 36 this week. 
Accu weather predicts highs will reach 38.
Any way you look at it, HOT, HOTTER, or maybe even the HOTTEST February temperatures. 
Currently the hot weather is approaching predominantly from the south



Looking at the Wunderground  tropical map: 
Ocean surface temperatures seem to be heating up.


Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair AHEAD

February 8-17

In all previous years (10) admittance to the Red Cross Fair during the afternoon hours has been free until late afternoon. Great time to do some browsing and shopping.  Plenty of evening entertainment and dining.

Pictured are some past experiences.  

Noticeable changes:  No Alcohol allowed, no bumper cars in past four years

2012




2010



2009





2008



2007



2006





2004





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Chinese New Year Celebrations AHEAD



Colors Greet Sakon Nakhon Visitors     video bySakol Mittare