160719 Nine Balls

They are sacred and are generally covered with gold leaf.  There's always nine of them and one is larger than the rest.  Some sort of prayer beads? See them in many temples. So what's the purpose? Tried googling  but keep getting the rules for 9 ball pool

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Legalize and supervise

Although sex tourism is outlawed in many countries, it continues to grow. "Over a billion served per year"  Totally outlawing prostitution seems impractical.  You simply create more criminals and unemployed Registered, licensed and overseen, it's possible to control drugs, diseases and  wipe out child sex prostitution.  Of course it requires better oversight, that's why there is a registration fee. As of 2014 Thailand was still considered #1 in the industry

Sakon Nakhon 7 3 7 win draw loose

Sakon Fc's best season was 2010 with a end of season standing in 8th place of 16 teams For the moment Sakon FC (SKFC) is in 8th place of 14 teams, with nine games remaining in the season.    There is a good chance that the team advances above the upper half of 14. The weak point is away games and "# of goals for," during each game.   Hashtag generation note: The grandfather of #hashtag is #number

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A couple hot days followed by a few rainy days

I'll keep my waterproof camera handy for the parade, Tuesday, just in case.  Proper attire of the day is white on Tuesday

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Sakon FC at Surin FC 1 - 1

No one seemed sure of the outcome.  Odds were listed at 3/3 win/draw/lose.  Hearing that the team arrived in Surin the day before the game, I was sure a loss was unlikely. Next Sakon Nakhon hosts Roi Et. Sakon FC beat them 3 -1 on their own turf April 30.  Sakon FC also beat Roi Et on February 7, but the season was suspended and restarted, so that game is not on any scoreboard  Roi Et will be looking for revenge.  Both teams are fairly equally matched Of the eight Sakon Nakhon home games there were six wins, one draw and one loss.  The other six losses were all away games

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Chances are It might rain on our parade

Increased chance of heavy rain Tuesday-Wednesday Sakon Nakhon Wax Candle Parade :: Tuesday, July 19, 2016, 6 pm Wunderground -rain 3-5 pm   BBC rain 4 pm rp5 rain 4-7 pm

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We were great friends

Thai tradition commands that each house must be feng shui. No bed near a window,  don’t let a mirror face your bed, the toilet must not face the toilet door. I used to go to Colin's restaurant early, before the crowds arrived.  That way I had him all for myself.  Quite frequently I got to taste test a new drink that he was concocting. This particular day he was fuming mad when I arrived.  He wanted a toilet installed in a tiny room for the upstairs guests.  Well, the Thais did it according to feng shui. The door opened just wide enough for a skinny person to squeeze through sideways. No chance that Colin could ever use that toilet. The door  hit against the toilet.  Toilets are not bolted down, they are cemented in place. The only way to take the toilet out was to demolish the toilet and cement.  Of course you have to buy a new toilet and cement.  I told him then, and a few other occasions,: "don't get so excited, it's not good for your health, get used to the Thai way."    Colin had years of cooking experience, his skills were superb.  He also had people skills.     Each time Colin came to town, he always stopped by my house with a gift, be it licorice, seeds or a small appliance. Without fail.    Over the years I had a few of my birthday parties at his restaurant. When I borrowed something from him, he delivered and picked it up.  He was a bit of a dreamer, some of his plans for the future seemed unlikely.  Thanks for the great memories.

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Sakon Nakhon FC at Surin, Saturday, July 16, 6 pm,

A win is possible.    Much depends on the rest time after a 5 to 7 hour trip.  Update: Players left Sakon Nakhon on friday morning allowing for an overnight rest before the game Surin is 12th in a league of 14, While sakon Nakhon is 8th    Next home game is Saturday, July 30 when Sakon Nakhon hosts Mukdahan.    This may be somewhat of a revenge game. Mukdahan previously won  1-0 over Sakon Nakhon, at Mukdahan Locally: Rain should be tapering off a bit after this system has moved on.  Ocean temperatures in circled areas are hotter, most likely some high feels like temperatures, mid 40's C

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What I learned in school today

Thai education system seems to be geared to supply the tourism industry.  Nothing wrong with that unless too much classroom time is used. These classes generally culminate in what's been explained to me as 'sport day.' I do enjoy sport days.  Usually start with a parade with a variety of sport and entertainment competition

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