History I learned in School and some I experienced

Buy airline tickets 3 months in advance

Some of the advice is based on US domestic flights.

Kalmaegi Who?

Heavy rains and weather warnings had been forecast for our area. The satellite image seems to confirm that prediction.  In reality we had a short shower overnight and most likely we may have a shower or two tonight.

It's been slightly overcast for most of the day with an occasional glimpse of sunshine.
At the time of the picture I heard a plane overhead, but it was hidden by the clouds.

I'm a novice in such matters, but I think this is the 'Fat Boy Deluxe' I saw next door to Apple's restaurant. 

The owner said it's for sale for 1 million Baht.  Almost double the Stateside price of around $17,000

Island On Lockdown After Gruesome Murder of British Tourists

Police suspect foreign workers in murder of two British tourists - Thai PBS English News

Kalmaegi update

Google Earth                                                                 NOAA MTSAT

Thai Meteorological Department Warning News:

especially heavy to very heavy rain much of the North, the Northeast 

140916 Sakon Nakhon Taxi

Pictures  by Daeng sent to me by Tom Isaan



The poster below was posted August 26 

Post by Sakonnakhon/update.

Sakon Nakhon

 Royal Longboat Races and Wax Castle Festival 

Event Brochure

For larger view click on image

   

Blue route: Boat races trophy delivery parade. Takes place before the waterfront boat parade

Orange route: Wax castle parade

Green Circles: Judging Bleachers (recommend viewing bleachers near those points)

   
Translation of schedule of activities pending.

Apple's Brussels sprouts (Cabbage Gas)

Post by Adrian G Schat.