Tao Ngoi Illuminated Barge Festival October 25 - 27

Directions:  From Sakon City drive south on highway 223. Turn right at a traffic light intersection on Highway 2325. Distance 23 KM.    At this time approximately 4 KM of highway 2325 is under construction. Reduced speed is advisable Some preparations for the three day event are underway at the waterfront park Lawn manicure services are on the job River water level is much improved since the building of a dam a few years ago, but... ... No trickery needed to walk on water If you anticipate attending the barge procession, a pillow may be advisable See all my posts regarding this festival

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At least we're getting some, others aren't getting enough

Monday Sept 14          Tue Sept 15      As anticipated, the center of the storm is far south of us.  Tropical storm Vamco is hugging the Thai Cambodia border, and is forecast to be downgraded to a tropical depression  Overnight sprinkle locally, just enough to cross off plant watering from my daily routine.  Temperatures had cooled enough to be able to sleep without a fan.  Heaviest rains still anticipated Thursday

	Tuesday

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Weather Advisory

Weather alert Thai Meteorological department:The tropical storm “VAMCO” over the central South China Sea was centered at about 250 kilometers of Da Nang, Vietnam, or latitude 15.5 degree North, longitude 110.0 degree East, with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/hr. It is moving west with a speed of 10 km/hr. It is forecast to make landfall over the central Vietnam on 15 September 2015. It is expected to have increase rainfall on Thailand during 15-18 September. All people in the Northeast, the East and the lower Central should beware heavy to very heavy rainfall in this period. The stronger wind waves are likely 2-3 meters high in the Gulf of Thailand and the upper Andaman Sea. All ship in these areas should proceed with caution. The center of the storm  is well south of us.    Rains probably four days, with the worst on Thursday

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Tharae Road House open again for business

By Larry Nelson of the Tha Rae Road House For my Friends, this Tuesday, September 15th, the Tharae Road House will be open again for business. Finished with the adventure to the very south of Cambodia and back on the bikes. 1722 miles, (2771 kilometers). That is about 10,000 miles on American roads. lol  This Thursday, September 17th, we will have the BBQ up and running, featuring the now famous French Thai, thick cut strip loins, cooked on the grill to your order. Comes with baked potato, veggie, and roll.  Pool table and music as usual. There is better and then there is the best. The best is right here at the Road House as anyone who has tried one will surely attest. Almost poetic, lol. Hope to see you here

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No official announcement as of yet *updated*

Reports: Thai-Cambo border check points closed to visa runners with immediate effect - Thailand News - Thai Visa Forum

*Update*

Thai border crossings with Cambodia shut in the wake of the Erawan shrine bombing - Samui Times

On Saturday morning Thailand border crossings with Cambodia and one with Myanmar were refusing to let anybody using the visa exempt entry method enter...

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Fire Downtown

Sunday, Sept 13 +6

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Tourists and Expats in Thailand get to spend a little more this coming tourist High Season

Make your own Chart The Best Way to Carry Money Overseas | IndependentTraveler.com  which fees will apply to your purchases,  cash withdrawal

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Sakon Nakhon FC '0' at Surin FC '5'

Day Time Host Visitor Score Sat, 14 Feb 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Nong Buea Pitchaya FC  0 - 1  Sat, 21 Feb 18:00  Ubon United Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0  Sun, 01 Mar 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Surin  2 - 1  Sun, 08 Mar  16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Amnat Poly United  0- 3  Sun, 15 Mar  18:00  Khon Kaen FC Sakon Nakhon FC  0 - 0  Wed, 18 Mar 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Roi Et United  0 - 0  Sun, 22 Mar 18:00  Khon Kaen United Sakon Nakhon FC  0 - 2  Sun, 28 Mar 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Chaiyaphum United  0 - 1  Sun, 05 Apr 18:00 Udon Thai Sakon Nakhon FC  5 - 0  Sun, 12 Apr 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Nakhon Phanom  4 - 0  Sun, 26 Apr 16:00 Maha Sarakam Sakon Nakhon FC   3 -1   Sat, 2 May 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Lam Khong Mukdahan  0 - 3  Sun, 10 May 16:00 Loei City Sakon Nakhon FC  5 - 2  Sat, 16 May 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Nong Kai Ft  3 - 2  Wed, 20 May 17:30 Kalasin FC Sakon Nakhon FC  1 - 2  Sat, 23 May 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Ubon FC  1 - 3  Sun, 31 May 18:00 Sisaket Sakon Nakhon FC   4 -1  June 7 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Sisaket United  0 - 2  June 13 18:00  Ubon Ratchathani FC Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0  June 21 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Kalasin FC  1 - 1  June 27 17:00  Nong Kai FT Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0  July 5 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Loei City  4 - 2  July 11 17:00  Lam Khong Mukdahan Sakon Nakhon FC  1 - 0  July 19 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Mahasarakham United  3 -1   Sat, July 25 16:00  Nakhon Phanom Sakon Nakhon FC  2 - 1  Sat, Aug 8 16:00 Chaiyaphum United Sakon Nakhon FC  2 -2   Wed Aug 12 16:00  Sakon Nakhon FC Udon Thani  2 - 6  Sun, Aug 16 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Khon Kaen United   1-2   Sat, Aug 22 18:00 Roi Et United Sakon Nakhon FC  4 - 2  Sun, Aug 30 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Khon Kaen FC  0 - 4  Sun, Sep 6 17:00 Amnat Poly United Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0  Sun, Sep 12 18:00 Surin City Sakon Nakhon FC  5 - 0  Sat, Sep 19 16:00 Sakon Nakhon FC Ubon UMT United  5 - 0  Sat, Sep 26 16:00 Nong Buea Pitchaya FC Sakon Nakhon FC  3 - 0

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Fifty Years Ago