Tuesday, November 3, 2015

Bangkok get green light




A dramatic green fireball lit up the night sky over Thailand today as it streaked past and exploded.
CBC.CA

Cool Season: some warming ahead

English     Thai                                  abbrev. phonemic                            
November พฤศจิกายน  พ.ย. phreutH saL jiL gaaM yohnM

Cool enough last night to sleep without a fan. 
Another cool night ahead, noticeably warmer Wednesday night, as both day and night temperatures rise.   
As the weekend nears day temperatures 33, night temperatures 23.
Feels like day: 39 night: 26
Chance of scattered thunderstorms Friday, Saturday, Sunday 
Local cooler temperatures mid-November highs 26-27, lows 19-20
 Cool season triggers tourism in North, Northeast - Pattaya Mail 
Sakon Nakhon

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Apples Christmas




 Jom and I would like to invite you to  our 4th Annual Xmas Party to be held on Sunday  December 20, 
 at Apples Restaurant in Sakon Nakhon . 
 We are doing things a little different this year. It will  be a sit-down dinner ( for 40 guests ) serving you a  traditional Xmas dinner, Turkey, Roasted Pork Ham,  etc, and Thai food also, . 
Holiday spirits and -----OPEN BAR * for 695 Baht

Reservation / Payment in by December 6.
* Imported Bottled wines excluded.

Sakon Nakhon

Friday, October 30, 2015

News of the day

" the El Niño that is developing now is predicted to be one of the strongest, if not the strongest on record "


Fish and rice. It’s a staple dish found on every street corner across Asia and the Pacific. And now, there are deep concerns about the effects that the climatic…
EUROPA.EU
They are on the move - the water is too hot at home


Experts say a cluster of some 20 great white sharks was recently spotted by the U.S. Coast Guard off Northern California's coast.
KRON4.COM
"An attempt to rescue the wounded was hampered by the crowd of faithful who continued giving alms to monks despite the collapse of part of the structure."


MAE HONG SON: Several people giving alms to monks were injured, with two in a serious condition, when the Su Tong Pae Bridge, the country's longest bamboo bridge, collapsed Wednesday morning.
BANGKOKPOST.COM|BY POST PUBLISHING PCL.
"According to Microsoft Asia-Pacific CIO Survey, this region is the most actively targeted for cyber crime attacks. "
Thailand faces big risk from malware The Nation Asia-Pacific region most targeted for cybercrime, Microsoft says
NATIONMULTIMEDIA.COM|BY NATION MULTIMEDIA GROUP PUBLIC COMPANY LIMITED, NATIONMULTIMEDIA.COM, THAILAND

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Showing alcohol labels on social media is going to get expensive

The article hints that additional regulations will be announced in December.  Publishing any photos showing alcohol labels on the web, or on posters is illegal in Thailand
Uploading a selfie to social media and you could find yourself in very hot water with Thai authorities—if you’re holding a bottle or can of alcohol that is.
BOKEH.DIGITALREV.COM

Sakon Nakhon

Cough Couch, Choke

The only warning that the area is getting sprayed for mosquitoes is the motor from the sprayer
Had to rush to get my dog inside and close all windows and doors.
Really had not experienced many mosquitos around my house.  The lots usually filled with rain after the rainy season are all dry.  
One of the best ways to avoid mosquito bites outdoors is to sit in front of a fan.  Mosquitoes can't manuever well in windy conditions 

Sakon Nakhon

Temperatures are doing a wave...

...a few days warm, a few days slight cooling, a few days warm. 
Night time temperatures in low twenties (upper sixties F). 
By the end of November we may see night time temperature in the upper teens  (low sixties F)   
Extended dry season through January


There seems to be a lot more RED than in past years
Sakon Nakhon

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Fat Pig Bar Reopens Sunday, November 1

It also my birthday.
My budget does not allow me to invite everyone to dinner,
but you are welcome to stop by for a drink
Five cases of beer donated for the occasion.  Hope to see many of you there


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Sakon Nakhon

Aqua Boxing

Sakon Nakhon