Sakon Nakhon

Thursday, August 28, 2014

Thai exports surprisingly fall in July, clouding growth outlook

  Thailand’s motor vehicle output down 28.5% in January-July

  Thailand Trade Backslides to Deficit in July

  Baht shrugs off falling Thai exports

  Thailand junta woos foreign investors with ‘open economy’ plans

Speed Cameras on the way to Kalasin

Drivers travelling through the Phu Phan mountains to Khon Kean should be aware of speed cameras shortly after Yang Talat on highway 209.
Highway speed limits are 90 km unless otherwise posted.

Speeding tickets are generally mailed to the registered vehicle owner

Motorcycle driving in Thailand is hazardous

Driving at night is extremely hazardous, as evidenced by this hit and run

Post by สกลนคร ทีวี เน็ทเวิร์ค.

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Thunderstorms, some heavy drenching

throughout Wednesday

Thai Meteorology Department forecasts 70% precipitation through Saturday.
System in the South China Sea is moving NW

Advertisements and promotions of Happy Hour

banned in Thailand

It's not April 1, so it can't be an April fools joke. Some of the laws listed seem quite reasonable, while others just seem far fetched.
I seriously question "is this real?"
Neither the Nation nor the Bangkok Post, nor any other news service make mention of this story at this time

Link→ Junta Cracks Down on Alcohol Promotions
chiangmaicitynews

Link→ Tough new crackdown on alcohol promotions in Thailand
Thailand Forum

sales are banned to anyone under the age of 20
promotions of free ice and mixers banned
No drinking is allowed after midnight in bars or restaurants
no alcohol logos are allowed on glasses, ashtrays and other paraphernalia
no alcohol posters or logos
no beer girls

Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Link→ Thai rubber farmers feel 'betrayed' by military government | Reuters

Link→ NCPO budget cuts 'risk hurting farmers| Bangkok Post

Nakhon Phanom

Illuminated Boat Festival

October 3 through 9

Post by นครพนม.

The city of Nakhon Phanom is a little over an hours drive from Sakon Nakhon on the Mekong river.

Their most renown festival is the annual Illuminated Boat Procession.

A version of this celebration has been around since ancient times, when decorated rafts laden with offerings and candles were floated down the river.

Over time these rafts increased in size and today are large barges.

From the distance these barges look more like a neon display.

In reality they are thousands of oil lamps.

Nong Kai Fottball Club owner
deserves an honorable mention

Pascal and Markus aka Staldi were invited to attend the football game in which Nong Kai FC hosted and beat Sakon FC.
Markus is a tourist from Switzerland spending a recent vacation in Thailand Uhrlaub in Thailand

During half-time the club's owner welcomed Markus and presented him with a team t-shirt.