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Hot Temperatures Heavy Rain
The Thai Meteorological Department predicts increased temperatures and rain in many regions of Thailand, including the Northeast, caused by a southeastern monsoon
Expect temperatures of 36 to 37 through Sunday. Feels like temperature from 43 to 45.
Expect temperatures of 36 to 37 through Sunday. Feels like temperature from 43 to 45.
Monday, April 29, 2013
130429 Ruam Chit Chai where are you?
Former Army personnel stationed at Camp Ruam Chit Chai have attempted to find it on Google earth.
No Success so far.
The camp was in Sakon Nakhon province, 50 km from Nakhon Phanom. Distance incorrect read comments why
Apparently the camp was only in existence from 1966 to 1971.
The occupants were the 809th Engineer Battalion. The battalion was deactivated February 3, 1971
In 1968 the authorized strength was 905.
The battalion had done extensive construction projects throughout Thailand, including the capital.
A few interesting headlines about the company
Military com exerb: .
Few pictures seem to indicate it was typical barracks of the day, wooden huts most likely dismantled by locals for the lumber.
No Success so far.
The camp was in Sakon Nakhon province, 50 km from Nakhon Phanom. Distance incorrect read comments why
Apparently the camp was only in existence from 1966 to 1971.
The occupants were the 809th Engineer Battalion. The battalion was deactivated February 3, 1971
In 1968 the authorized strength was 905.
The battalion had done extensive construction projects throughout Thailand, including the capital.
A few interesting headlines about the company
- Thai son looking for American father
- Soldier claims Agent Orange sprayed on the camp caused permanent dissabilities
Military com exerb: .
"In August(1966), the main portion of Company C was moved to Sakhon Nakhon where it built a troop cantonment area, a Special Forces camp, and a POL tank farm at Nakhom Phanom (NKP)"
Few pictures seem to indicate it was typical barracks of the day, wooden huts most likely dismantled by locals for the lumber.
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| Typical Army barracks during the Vietnam War era |
Nakhon Phanom b/4 Football
Hoping to make the trip a double header event, we left early.
The first destination a German restaurant we had wanted to visit was closed.
From the look of things had been closed for a while.
Nakhon Phanom water front on a Sunday was like a dead zone, no crowds.
We found a place to eat where the Sakon FC team and staff had gathered
The view from the upstairs restaurant was fantastic
I did not heed the warning, filthy windows to the restaurant warned me
I was hungry, I ate, and regretted it the rest of the afternoon
We did find the Ice-Land restaurant featuring ice creams and bakery sweets
Their clock brought back memories from long ago.
Obviously it was running on Thai time.
Obviously it was running on Thai time.
My watch said 2:30 pm
Too much foreplay football
| We arrived early |
| Spectators were slowly settling in |
| No Smoking, no container trowing, no screaming, nothing stronger than beer |
No shouting at a football game: Try and stop that.
Beer was a plenty. I declined numerous freebies.
Caught my eye, never did figure out the gender, cute in my view.
The game started slow. When you attend a football game and take time to admire the clouds, obviously the action on the field wasn't riveting.
You could see the Phanom goals coming before they happened. They were Sakon FC giveaways
A Sakon FC goal seemed to be a game changer.
As if both teams agreed that foreplay was over.
The action got hot and heavy during the last ten minutes
| We stayed behind after the game to avoid the rush of traffic |
Thailand in the 60's
A half hour news reel by American Broadcasting (ABC)
Extensive coverage of Communist insurgency in the NE
Extensive coverage of Communist insurgency in the NE
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
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