Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Mosquito population in Thailand on the increase this year

Heard that distinctive sound announcing the arrival of the motorized fogger

I pointed to a tip (฿) I placed on the ping pong table and ran into the house having all windows sealed and doors closed.

The fog was thick, but I noticed some mosquitoes just flew around in the fog. Made me wonder if this fogging is really that effective, or was it just an aggravation for those flying disease distributors. 
It's mosquito season, they seem to be on the increase at the end of the rainy season, especially so this year.
 Blood donations urged as dengue cases TRIPLE in Thailand
 I have found the homemade mosquito trap made with plastic soft drink bottles quite effective.
 How to Make a Plastic Bottle Mosquito Trap (with Pictures)
  • In making this trap I use paper clips rather than tape, making it easier to reuse the traps
  • When adding yeast, the water should be warm, not boiling hot 
Sakon Nakhon

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Blanket season approaches

Cool Temperatures through Tuesday, noticeable warming midweek. 
Weekend highs 33-34, lows 20.   
By mid-month have your comforters and blankets on standby
Sakon Nakhon

Friday, December 4, 2015

Sakon Nakhon Nightshift 2004


Many of my friends participated in the festival that year, which gave me the opportunity to visit all night as preparations were made for the parade in the morning
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My Favorite Sakon Nakhon Chinese Festival Dec 11 through 16

2015


Previous Experiences
From 2004 Face painting


   
2007

2008

2009

2012

2014
2011
2010

Caution be aware of your surroundings

2012
Parade departs the temple at approximately 7 to 7:30 am, lasts most of the morning, as the dragons and lions enter Chinese businesses to insure prosperity .
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Some races televised ? Livefeed ?



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Thursday, December 3, 2015

Cooling temperatures for the weekend

Highs 29 - 30 (84 - 86F),
lows 16 - 19 (61 - 66F)
Starting Saturday
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It's fat and it's red, but I guess 'fat' may be insulting

 
The restaurant was to be named the Fat Pig.  Something definitely got lost in translation by the time the sign painter was done.  Guess the pig (right picture) is a bit red.   



Even though pig would refer to pork on the menu, my favorite  a chef's speciality, drunk chicken.







Almost mistook the creature on the menu cover for another animal










Daily specials are posted on a chalkboard









How to get there 

Sakon Nakhon