Thailand Plans to Boost Northeastern Economy The article mentions border trade with Laos and government spending. The problem as I see it. Everyone is growing rice, rubber and sugar. When demand is there, so is the economy. A downturn in market demand for these products and everybody is in the poor house. Diversified agriculture is essential to avoid such downturns. Government spending needs some redirecting. It smells somewhat of vote buying. Water management and storage should be of higher priority than fast trains. TAT promotions of the area are lacking. Events calendars for Sakon Nakhon list the wax castle festival and the christmas star parade. Not much beyond that. There's more than that happening around here. Event advertisement is generally a week before it happens. Not helpful to tourists who plan their trips months in advance. |
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No Idea how a couple of tiles cracked in the pool: KIDS. Filter lasted ten years. could have jury rigged it and made it last another year, but decided to replace it. New one should arrive Monday, as promised. I won't hold my breath   The pool is only a meter deep, enough to keep me cool on a hot day and not deep enough to have to worry when the neighborhood kids come for a splash. That's almost every day |
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| Concert Schedule: January 29 through February 7 click images below for larger view
Daytime admission free Nothing much has changed over the years since I first attended the Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Fair  Since those days alcohol is no longer allowed.       Also not seen in many years are the bumper cars. Was my favorite attraction at the fair. Used to buy books of tickets and give them away. That always attracted an increased audience. A table and chairs were set near the ride where I could relax between rides and'wet my whistle.'   Of course the plastic ball fishing tank is a regular at the Red Cross Fair  |
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Sakon Nakhon Getting ready to apply for another year long retirement visa. Asked what documents I'd be needing to see if there are any changes from last year. I was shown the requirements posted on the wall. In past years a letter from my bank, copy of house papers and ID card of house owner were required. Don't see these items on the list. But then there is that sentence "Immigration officials reserve the right to request additional documents." Guess I'll go in a day before with the listed documents and have them tell me what else they want to see. The obvious change seems to be that every document has to be in duplicate  |
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 | Just returned from a visit to the Red Cross Fair where I purchased a few of my favorite puddings. Still warm, it's great with a rum spiced hot chocolate. The fair starts Friday, most stands are busy setting up, other stands are ready for business. Admittance is free during daytime hours. Admittance fees after 5 pm |
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