Friday, April 19, 2013

How to Party Sakon Style

You have to admit it took some elaborate planning

Songkran in Sakon Nakhon

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Pit Stop Favorites

Three lovely ladies to wet you appetite. How long has it been since your taste buds have enjoyed the unique flavours and aromas that these three have. Yours for just 55 Baht a bag
A packet loaded with the scent and taste of ginger as only Fox's can supply.
115 Baht a packet

You can have Spam, Egg and chips or Chips, Spam and Egg or Egg, Spam and Chips.
(Or you could just have Spam) 225 Baht a tin.
Pit Stop Restaurant open everyday (Not Mondays) 9:00 am to Late.
Any orders over 500 Baht gets a free tin of Baked Beans



Thai Traffic is hazardous



But not as bad as in China?



Sakon FC delayed


A one day postponement of the game in Roi Et this weekend.
Changed from Saturday to Sunday.
One explanation I received was that the game time conflicted with a fair.
Can't confirm that reason.
Somehow I am hoping it's a scheduling change to allow TV broadcast of the game.

SMM TV recently broadcast the  Sakon Nakhon  vs Mukdahan Game.

Have not found a schedule at SMM TV.
My fingers are crossed.
It would be great to watch the game. SMM TV


Sakon Nakhon has never won a game with Roi Et.

Warming trend



Increased temperatures,
feels like low forties (humidity).
Weekend rain coverage 30%



Thursday

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Summer Rain Festival 2013

Sakon Nakhon Summer Rain Town Festival 




TAT Launches two projects


TAT has launched a global digital campaign to promote Voluntourism

TAT launches “The Little Big Project” to promote tourism and save environment - Pattaya Mail



Heated argument gets hotter

Phra Viharn (Preah Vihear) is starting to make the news as arguments are heard by both countries in the Hague.
A final decision is expected around mid year. I suspect there'll be plenty of saber rattling long before the decision is final.



Cambodia, Thailand seek clarification of 1962 world court ruling on disputed temple - The Washington Post

Cambodia, Thailand take temple row to ICJ - Herald Sun

Cambodia and Thailand clash over temple at top UN court - Channel NewsAsia


Songkran Rains


It rains at least on one of the three Songkran days in Sakon Nakhon.
2013 is no different.
At least the rains held off until late night of the last day.
34 mm (1.3") according to Thai Meteorology

Expect more rain tonight, and tomorrow

Tuesday