Wednesday, September 16, 2015

Right around the corner ? Where ? Phone ?

It's cute, well done production, but it leaves some unanswered questions.   
On the flip side: I consider public speaking in front of a camera: 'learning enhancement.'
Sakon Nakhon

Fruit Expo

"Sakon Expo fruits help Thailand Thailand Thailand. Sakon year 2558 brought Wollongong Tanyongmat from Narathiwat to distribute eight tons per day between 15-17 September."

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Nothing to do in Sakon Nakhon

Sakon Calendar

In the process of building a new events calendar.  Previously used the google calendar, but it was too difficult to add information, links, pictures and videos.
Google docs seems better suited for this purpose.  Just started on the calendar today, improvements are inevitable.
Contributions to the calendar greatly appreciated.

Sakon Nakhon

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    



Hans-Jürgen Lenz

 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                                     
Sakon Nakhon

Monday, September 14, 2015

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.

Hans-Jürgen Lenz

The center of the storm  is well south of us.   
Rains probably four days, with the worst on Thursday
Sakon Nakhon

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
Sakon Nakhon

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*

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




Sakon Nakhon