Sakon Nakhon

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Depends who is doing the talking

Is Thailand tourism rebounding, or dropping?Thai news releases are painting a rosy picture,

Thai and global tourism authorities: Thailand remains welcoming tourist destination - ...

But on the flipside the headlines are not as convincing

Bomb takes toll on Thai tourism; government predicts swift rebound - The Globe and Mail

Tourists avoid Thailand after Bangkok bombing - Channel NewsAsia

What is for sure, there is a strong increase of security and everyone seems to be a bit more on the alert. Mob tourism will probably resume shortly. Tourism competition from neighboring countries is increasing

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Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Nakhon Phanom Lighted BargeFestival October 20-28

Note of interest: the final day is with ceremonies at the temple. No barge displays

if it's Thursday, Tha Rae is the place to be

from Larry Nelson

For my friends,

This Thursday, August 27th,

the Road House will proudly feature the return of the

thick cut Thai French strip loins.

These beauties will be accompanied by Bob's Killer Potato Salad, roll and veggie. The pool table will be open and the beer is ice cold.

Come to Tharae and join on the fun. Last weeks pork tenderloins was an outstanding success and perhaps the best group of people that I have seen together since I have been in Thailand. Very mellow and happy group.

Sakon Nakhon

Will there be a boycott?

reduced volume, reduced alcohol content, but no price reduction. Will other Thai breweries follow suit?

Expat Boozers Not Happy With The New Weaker Chang Classic

Thailand’s beer connoisseurs have taken to social media and expat forums this week to thrash ThaiBev, the country’s biggest brewer, for tampering with their beloved Chang...

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Happy Anniversary I.T.U.

I celebrated the occasion privately 10 years ago, August 24, 2005 was the official dedication of the completion of Thanon Borannasathan Thadum 1, easier known as I.T.U.

Prior to this the road had been a paved two lane road. The two unpaved lanes were mostly used as local access. Idealy suited for parties 041101Birthdayparty Oct 31, 2004 photos: 200