Plan Ahead if you can

The notice was posted at noon for a game at 3:30 This is what I love-hate about Thailand: Advance notice 4 hours Little time to make any plans. Lucky I had no other plans and the stadium is just a 2 minute drive from home. Public events need better advance promotion	ไปร่วมเชียร์กันเด้อพี่น้อง มื้อนี้ 15.30 น. c.r ขอบคุณเจ้าของภาพ Posted by Sakonnakhon Football Club on Tuesday, March 22, 2016

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Vigilance recommended for all travel within Europe

      The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to potential risks
of travel to and throughout Europe following several terrorist
attacks, including the March 22 attacks in Brussels claimed by
ISIL.  Terrorist groups continue to plan near-term attacks
throughout Europe, targeting sporting events, tourist sites,
restaurants, and transportation.  This Travel Alert expires on
June 20, 2016.
      U.S. citizens should exercise vigilance when in public
places or using mass transportation.  Be aware of immediate
surroundings and avoid crowded places.  Exercise particular
caution during religious holidays and at large festivals and
events.
      U. S. citizens should also:
      - Follow the instructions of local authorities, especially in an
emergency.
      - Monitor media and local information sources and factor updated
information into personal travel plans and activities.
      - Be prepared for additional security screening and unexpected
disruptions.
      - Stay in touch with your family members and ensure they know
how to reach you in the event of an emergency.
      - Register in our Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP.
      https://travel.state.gov/
      European governments continue to guard against terrorist
attacks and conduct raids to disrupt plots.  We work closely
with our allies and will continue to share information with our
European partners that will help identify and counter terrorist
threats.
      For further information:
      - Please see this website: https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/europe-travel-alert.html
      - See the State Department's travel website for the Worldwide
Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific
Information: https://travel.state.gov/
      - Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to
receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an
emergency: https://step.state.gov/step/
      - Call 1-888-407-4747 toll-free in the United States and Canada
or 1-202-501-444 4 from other countries from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S.
federal holidays).
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US citizen absentee voting

Voting laws changed in 2014. All U.S. citizens outside the United States who want to vote by absentee ballot must complete a new Federal Postcard Application (FPCA) every year if they wish to vote from abroad. You will no longer automatically receive ballots based on a previous absentee ballot request.
Source

http://www.fvap.gov/citizen-voter, Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP). FVAP is the official U.S. government website for overseas absentee voting information.

Temporary reprive

March 23, 6:45AM	Cooling trend noticeable this weekend

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Easter Sunday In Sakon Nakhon

It's a day with multiple options The Easter Parade in Tha Rae, starts generally about mid afternoon with additional activities well into the night  Sakon FC hosts Ubon FC, starts 4 pm Televised friendly THAILAND VS. KOREA REPUBLIC 7:30 PM more to add to this day "Ya'll come on back"
Thailand News Headlines	Sakon FC	Calendar	Immigration	Sakon Nakhon Community of expats

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First underwater video attempt

The water isn't green, it's the shading tarp above which creates the appearance.  It will take a bit of planning to attempts this again; Goggles for swimmer and cameraman, remove tarp

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From Curtain to Bedding

Bought this  curtain 13 years ago.    Then today, with the help of his fan, Alvin decided he had better use

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Do not wear x-ray clothing during songkran

Of course there is that Thai law making wearing underwear mandatory when leaving your home. 

White x-ray clothing refers to white cotton garments. They have a tendency to become 'see through' when wet.  Unless you are an exhibitionist, standing naked in public can be mighty embarrassing and can result in some sort of police intervention. 

With all this talk of water shortages, expect some official guidelines /  restrictions to the water throwing.
A nationwide ban is unlikely as the event is a major money maker for tax coffers.

It's also a period of increased alcohol consumption and police checkpoints

• Tax cheer for Songkran? | Bangkok Post
• The big issue: The war on Songkran | Bangkok Post: opinion

Slight cooling as we near the weekend

Most of the week ahead feels like summer

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