Thursday, November 26, 2015

The Battle of Sakon Nakhon (part one -pregame)


                                           sound on
Sakon Nakhon

Wednesday, November 25, 2015

No matter what, Sakon Nakhon will win



Guess I'll have to put my ambitions to take pictures of the Loi Krathong festivities on hold till next year.   
Tonight it's the Phu Phan Cup for me Sakon Nakhon A (muang) vs Sakon Nakhon B (Sawang Daeng Din), 5 pm, airport field. 
It's the type of game I like: No matter what,
Sakon Nakhon will win
Sakon Nakhon

Prparing for the Loi Krathong parade


Begins at sunset this evening
Sakon Nakhon

Looks like fun, but is it safe ??




The lake has a reputation of being infested with liver flukes, which can cause a nasty infection known as opisthorchiasis

Sakon Nakhon

You can't say there was no advance notice


ธันวาคม December Pronounced than waa khohm
Sakon Nakhon

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Late arrivals

 
Recent video posts of October events in Sakon Nakhon and Nakhon Phanom



Sakon Nakhon

One dead after inflated tire explodes

by NERAMIT OFFICIAL
17:45 23 Nov accident Tractor tire exploded while inflation in the Car Care department downtown has died at 1 a known name associated with Mr. Gill Athletic Kailash age of 38 years at No. 15. m. one house these terms Ma Kikwete. Dong ethnic district of Sakon Nakhon and scene of repeated panic when the hose lines explode again. While waiting for the doctor on duty to perform the autopsy. Fortunately the staff Unmolested
(translation by Google)

Notice 18 seconds into the video, the release handle seems to be installed in reverse, which would make any gauge inoperable
Advice: Carry a tire gauge
Even on my motorcycle, whenever tires are repaired or tubes replaced, no one has a tire gauge.  Tires are generally overinflated, which can lead to dangerous driving conditions and require more frequent replacement.  To date I have not seen a tire gouge in use at any motorcycle shop I have been to.

Monday, November 23, 2015

Loi Krathong Tuesday


Wherever you are in Thailand during the Loi Krathong holidays, the events take place near rivers, creeks and lakes. 

Here in Sakon City, the place to celebrate is Saphanthong Park, at the city's waterfront.
Things begin to happen in the late afternoon. Inside the park, near the reviewing stands, officials, security, media and general public begin to assemble.  Around sunset a parade enters the park, bringing with them royal and other dignitaries krathongs.

You can purchase your own 'floating basket' at stalls througout the city


Sakon Nakhon

Sunday, November 22, 2015

Phu Phan Cup Today

 
Next Sakon Nakhon game is  this evening after 5, pm., at the airport stadium

They won their game Friday against Udon.  
Sakon Nakhon