Friday, May 2, 2014

BangFai Season starts in Sakon Nakhon


Horwich man makes his fortune running

English teaching firm in Thailand (The Bolton News)

My May Day 2014

When Thais are cremated, the ashes scattered or enshrined, the deceased is not forgotten.
A commemorative gathering is held 100 days after the death called "THAM BUN 100 WAN".

Eight years later there is another commemoration.  We were invited to such a celebration yesterday, celebrating the father and husband of the Sakon Nakhon FC team owners.

The event was held at the Sakon Nakhon FC training camp. Friendly football games were held all afternoon.  We arrived during the final two matches.






Just before sunset tables where brought out onto the field and a celebration with free food, drink, and entertainment began.


   

It was one of those pleasant evenings with friends which I'll file under 
"Happy Moments In Thailand."

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Funeral of a Young Friend

Sakon Nakhon Afternoon Shower

weather moving from north-northwest 

Rosewood logs seized in Sakon Nakhon

A frequent local headline

Sakon Pool & Garden





Tea Advertisement Thai Style

If you have the winning bottle cap, this this cool 1 million (US$30,000) is for you 



Cost Of Living Rising


Thai inflation ↑

Thai Laborers' Rising Debt Impacts Economy

Thai Factory Output Falls For 12th Month...

Thai workers concerned over future...

...can Thailand escape recession

Thailand's industrial sentiment...lowest in 57 months