Health, beef, bugs...

Sunday, October 2  ::  Mostly sunny, feels like 37
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GI status might be a precursor to higher prices
EXPATS beware the immigration department must have your current correct address, otherwise it's a fine and maybe even more Think the season is upon us: Outhouse breath
Car & Driver
school bus village bus

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Small changes in the September exchange rate

September Bank Transfer US$ to THB (read right to left)

Ban Lao Po Daeng Festival, October 5 - 9

October 5  Shops open AM October  6 Shops open AM October 7   8 AM Cockfights    7 PM Concert October 8   8 AM Opening ceremony,  Boatraces  to 5 PM 7 PM Concert  October 9   Boatraces 8 AM to ... trophy awards 7 PM Concert  Video's are samples of performances by scheduled entertainment available on You Tube

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You gonna get rained on and things may seem to cost a bit more, but then it's worse in other places

Rain: On - Off most of the day clearing mid to late afternoon. Possible isolated shower early evening.
The post is from one year ago, giving public notice of  Value added tax rises from 6.3% to 9% from 1 October 2559 (2016)
Thailand's Tak province pothole protest
Thaivisa.com News Meanwhile in Vietnam
China compilation

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Description of upcoming Sakon Nakhon events

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It's all how you look at it

It's a matter of: Who do you trust?  Anyway you look at it feels like it's hot.  And it's not gonna change much anytime soon

Tourist News for domestic audiences HINT: Subtitles would get foreigners attention (much of the world speaks English as a second language)

Is it over soon?  So I have these donkey and elephant friends. A few are a bit extreme in their views.  I'll be glad when the election is over, maybe we can change the subject.    What is of greater concern to me is the occupants of the house and senate. Can't seem to agree on hardly anything, but willing to spend spend spend.

Will try to get a pre-party visit in possibly Monday to the Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival It's always great fun see folks getting ready.  Most likely some pre race practices underway.

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Cash machine robbery attempt

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Calender project in the making (check back for updates)

Buddhist celebrations fall on different dates each year They are based on the Lunar Calendar. 2016 is  2559 years since Buddha's death. No Alcohol sales on Buddhist holidays.
October 4 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival
October 5 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival
October 6 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival             Team Thai vs UAE televised 23:00
October 7 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival
October 8 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival
October 9 Ban Lao Po Daeng Boat Festival
October 11 Team Thai vs Iraq televised 19:30
October 12
October 13 Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races 8 AM Royal trophy delivery parade after parade and ceremony Boat procession races 11 am to 5 pm evening activities at the municipal grounds (next to the police station)  Wax castles on display at the municipal grounds
October 14 Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races evening activities at the municipal grounds (next to the police station)  Wax castles on display at the municipal grounds  Trophy awards 2 pm  evening activities at the municipal grounds (next to the police station)
October 15 Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival Parde start 3 pm
October 16 Wan Awk Phansa: end of Buddhist Lent Day, end of rains retreat
November 9 Tea, Friendly Thai vs Iran televised
November 14 Loi Krathong Evening parade (after dusk), delivery of the royal Krathong at Nong Han Park BE AWARE!! Restrictions to lantern floating apply to times and places, so as to not endanger air traffic
November 15 Team Thai vs Australia televised 19:00
December  5 H.M. The King Birthday
December 10 Constitution Day  December 12 Constitution Substitution Day
December 11 Dragon Festival
December 14
December 24 Tha Rae Star Light Parade
December 25 Sakon Nakhon Star Light Parade
December 31
November ?? Phu Phan Cup

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Bangkok Food Happy Hour

My appointment ended shortly after 8 am,  time for breakfast and a quick walk through foodland. The entire menu was available as a placemat. No time wasted waiting for a menu. I arrived during Happy Hour.  Mind you using happy hour to promote alcohol sales is strictly forbidden in Thailand. Happy dining hour is a different matter.