Friday, September 20, 2013

Thai Education Revolution AHEAD ??

Much has been written and said about Thailand's failing education system.
Little has changed in the past decade.
Possibly the government fears the result of an educated Thailand??

Education minister promises "revolution"
in Thai education
Pattaya Mail

Thai Spikers advance to semi-finals

Thai spikers in confident mood Bangkok Post


Tao Ngoi Illuminated Boat Fest

Looking at weather maps I had anticipated correctly that the rains would cease in time for the evening celebrations. 
I decided not to chance the 40 km / 24 mile ride on a motorcycle at night on wet roads.

http://sakonnakhon.tumblr.com was there and has some great shots worth seeing


Looking at weather maps I had anticipated correctly that the rains would cease in time for the evening celebrations. I decided not to chance the 40 km / 24 mile ride on a motorcycle at night on wet roads. http://sakonnakhon.tumblr.com/ was there and has some great shots worth seeing

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Immigration Apple's Restaurant Pit Stop Restaurant Tippy's Restaurant

Thursday, September 19, 2013

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The heavy rains are

south of Sakon Nakhon


Weather arriving mostly from the East-Southeast

Provinces south of Sakon Nakhon have been issued flood alerts.

Even though there are no flood alerts issued for the area, expect them

Doppler Animated Weather

Tropical depression on the way  bangkokpost

Waterfront Park in Tao Ngoi






Lighted Barge procession in Tao Ngoi Tonight

Worth seeing, depending on the weather



 2012 Barge parade










2010 Tao Ngoi Festival Video by อารักษ์ วาริช

Apples restaurant is the starting point on this map


Get there early to get a good seat.  Picture taken after the show as the crowds were leaving 2012