Thai Time: a stomach churner

Today is the last day of the Sakon Nakhon Black Magic Fair
The Christmas festivities continue in Tha Rae.
The Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade is on the evening of the 25th.
Parade route map

I must apologize to some friends.  I had been told the Tha Rae parade was to commence at 6:15.
When my ride arrived half an hour late a I was beginning to panic.  My stomach was churning and telling me to relax.  It's a bad habit of mine "trying to be punctual and on time."

I had forgotten to add Thai time.  The parade started around 7:30

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Tha Rae Christmas

Went with friends to see a friend who lives in Tha Rae. The Christmas parade passes right by his house.

The parade was a bit different this year. Divided it into two parades.

A float parade on December 23, and a pedestrian parade the following day.

Poor decision, the parade was done with in twenty minutes or so.  It was really a driveby.
Each float, with stars which have gotten quite larger over the years, has a manger on the rear.  Trying to get pictures of some of the mangers was tricky.  You had to be careful not to get run over by the following float.

  

There seemed to be a lot more to see and do this year. Lots more vendors and street entertainment.

 

Pictures of my friends who was with and met  the evening are Here
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Holiday Greetings

Police kick off helmet campaign
Bangkok Post

Driver without helmet pays 500 Baht
Passenger without helmet, driver pays 1,000 Baht
Two persons without helmet, driver pays 1,500 Baht 

Not addressed:

• More than one passenger without helmet 

Tickets can be redeemed for helmets 

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Celebrating Christmas Day

OAG calls urgent meet to debate case against Yingluck
Bangkok Post: news

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I'm having Flashbacks

Govt defends B7m Line sticker 'core values' push
| Bangkok Post: news

Thai Government Releases LINE ‘Twelve Values’ Stickers
| Thailand News


 


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The Sakon Nakhon Black Magic Fairthrough December 24

We're talking about Sakon Nakhon's 'Black Magic:' Beef, Pork, Poultry

Surprised to see this bull ride, but it was done at a very safe speed

Ride the can, I call that rough riding

Roped in, no chance of falling, fun for energetic kids

I'd like to take one of those balls for a walk on the lake

Kids would wear a velcro suit and get stuck to the wall at different heights. Required attendant rescue

Giddyup 

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Cotton Candy

Bugs should be sold with breathmints

Aroma food

Pork and rice

• Kilo Chestnuts:          120 Baht
• 4 steak shish kabob    150 Baht
• Bugs                             40 Baht
• Pork & Rice                 100 Baht

Night out US$13.50

Alvin stayed up late cracking Chestnuts

Fatboy had steack for dinner

 

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Nice to see You

Obviously I am in better health than earlier this year when I had artery surgery,
or recovering  from my September motorcycle accident.

It was great to be able to attend two recent expat parties.
Meeting new faces who tell me that they read my blog daily really gave me multiple mental orgasms.

Enjoyed meeting so many being in a happy, pleasurable, laidback mood.  This Monday morning my attention will concentrate on Sunday Night Football at maximum volume.
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Guess Who

EC to sue those responsible for making Feb 2 election invalid for 3 billion baht compensation - Thai PBS English News

"However, he said that the EC was still in the process

of identifying those to be held accountable."

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Sakon Nakhon Apples Christmas Dinner

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