Saturday, August 8, 2015

Sakon FC at Chaiyaphum

Chaiyaphum FC visited Sakon Nakhon last March and left with a 1-0 win.  Today's game can be anyones win. 
The rescheduled game against Udon Thani will be August 12, not at Nong Kai as previously announced, but here at Sakon Nakhon.
August 12 is also Mothers Day and the game most likely will conflict with the parade (starting time yet to be announced).
Sakon Nakhon

Meeting the local "BOSS"

Even though the US Charge D'Affair was the main act, 
the opening act "the security" seemed to be more impressive. 
Upon my arrival I was politely told not to park in the "ViP" zone.

I was politely guided to an authorized parking area.
At this point I experienced mechanical problems with my motorcycle.
The officer then proceeded to assist me by kick starting the vehicle and parking it for me
Motorcycle Cam
Meeting the local "BOSS" was a bit of a thrill


US Charge D'Affair visited Sakon Nakhon to attend to USAID projects pertaining to climate change
Sakon Nakhon

Further devaluation, long enough to allow for economic recovery, would probably be beneficial


Last two weeks


Compare to where it once was in 2002


Back then X-pats were spending more,
somewhat of a boon helpful or beneficial to local economies
Tourists were spending more, tourism was more vibrant. 
Sakon Nakhon

Friday, August 7, 2015

Sakon Nakhon Teaching Job

English speaking Maths teacher
Sakon Nakhon

irritate annoy

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Thunderstorms, some heavy, through next week (updated)

Northeastern provinces brace for more floods   thainews prd 
Overnight heavy rains in Sakon Nakhon have caused water from Phuphan mountain range to overflow into the Mekong River...
TMD  The monsoon trough lies across the upper North of Thailand and upper Laos, and the intense southwest monsoon prevails across the Andaman Sea, Thailand and the Gulf of Thailand. Abundant rain with isolated heavy rain is likely in North, the Northeast, the East and the South. People in risky areas should beware of possible flash flood. The provinces include Nong Khai, Bueng Kan, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Phanom, Trat, Ranong, Phang-nga and Phuket.
Meo Weather  Sakon Nakhon History

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Aug 634 °C31 °C33 °C26 °C
Aug 735 °C29 °C33 °C26 °C

Half way to the rear march.


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Thursday, August 6, 2015

Opening the door to TEA MONEY


Booze Ban to be Arbitrarily Enforced During 6-month ‘Study’ khaosodenglish

Thailand Shoots Itself In The Foot With New Alcohol Laws
In Se Asia



Arbitrarily: Subject to  individual discretion or judgment

Wet and Warm

Temperatures Have once again passed the daily average for August 5
according to meoweather
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34 °C31 °C33 °C26 °C

Expect feels like high temperature to reach 43 today
according to  accuweather
Typhoon Soudelor is expected to increase to a category 4 by early Saturday morning when it most likely creates havoc in Taiwan
according to Weather Underground
Sakon Nakhon