Chance of local earthquake minimal, but...

... a large number of dams in China and Laos could have local devastating effects if struck by an earthquake With the recent major earthquakes in Italy and Myanmar, it's time to review local concerns. The majority of fault lines are in Northern Thailand.    I had previously seen maps indicating a minor fault line in the Mekong river basin northeast of us. Unfortunately I am unable to find them at this time.    EarthQuakes In Thailand | Living Thai  Bangkok's tall buildings sitting on soft, shaky ground - The Nation May 21, 2014  Big earthquake shakes Thailand's north | Bangkok Post: learning 6 May 2014  Likelihood of Earthquakes in Thailand  LAOS - THAILANDIA Thai geologists warn Xayaburi dam is an earthquake risk

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Use ATM at your own risk

Banking an article at Thai PBS mentions "There are about 10,000 ATMs in service in Thailand.. "  conclusion: all ATMs in Thailand are susceptible. You may not be insured for losses.
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Secure your load Thai Style

US Consular outreach will no longer accept cash payment for services effective October 1

As the exchange rates fluctuate, it is recommended that you visit the US Embassy Consular Outreach Schedule website to determine the amount to be paid by bank draft for a particular date click on image for larger view 2016 remaining Outreach schedule Friday, August 26, 2016, Phuket Friday, October 28, 2016, Pattaya Friday, November 4, 2016, Udon Thani Friday, November 18, 2016, Phuket The change is reportedly to combat fraud   Persons who are registered with the embassy should be receiving a notice in their e-mail in the near future.    At this time there is no information regarding this change available at the embassy website

Noticed a recent local trend

... increased for sale signs, hotels, apartment buildings, homes, land.
Wonder if it's related to predictions related to the new property tax laws going into effect soon (2017) http://blog.thaiestatenetwork.com/thailand-property-tax-20…/

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Strong Baht means less spending at my house

Further baht gains may hurt recovery, Bank of Thailand says BANGKOK, Aug 22 — Thailand’s central bank is concerned further appreciation of the baht will hurt exporters and damage the nation’s economic recovery. The… THEMALAYMAILONLINE.COM

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Sakon FC 1 - Kalasin FC 0

Sakon Nakhon FC regained 7th place in the league of 14 and will most likely remain there after sunday's games.    Games to be played today (Sunday) Nakhon Phanom (14th) - Surin (12th) Amnat Poli United (5th) - Khon Kaen (4th) Udon Thani (1st) - Ubon Ratchathani (2nd) Sisaket United (10th) - Nong Khai (9th) Probably the most noticeable moment was a red card ejection of a Kalasin player who was mad at a Sakon Player who held the football under his arm, delaying the restart of the game. The Kalasin player tried to release the ball by kicking it out of the Sakon player's arm.  Sakon Nakhon suffered many injuries, most of them real, but a times it seemed players were feigning it. There was also a chest pounding confrontation, but a fight was avoided.    Three games remaining in the season should be Sakon FC wins and make this Sakon FC's best season.  It would be nice to see some high scoring wins to raise the team from a -6 goal deficit. Aug 24, 4 pm Aug 28, 4 pm Sept 4, 4 pm. at Yasothon (11th) host Nakhon Phanom (14th) host Sisaket (10th)

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2016 Tao Ngoi Barge Festival Sept 10-16

It's a Sakon Nakhon province event I highly recommend.  If you wish to attend the afternoon parade or evening barge procession, come early to find a good seating area

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