Tuesday, December 20, 2016

I'll have to remember to wear my helmet cam

Was stopped on my road trip to Tha Rae this morning. Had never been stopped in that area before.  Think the cop just wanted to impress me with his new helmet cam.  A quick license check, a polite 'thank you' from him, a polite 'thank you' in return.  Hope his battery was fully charged
Sakon Nakhon

Benefits of the cool season, less electricity used

The pool pump runs once a week, the air conditioner has been off for two months, just using fans.  My meter is read every 20th of the month
1724 Baht = US$    47.99 (Dec  exchange rate)
5574 Baht = US$  156.90 (May exchange rate)
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2003 vs 2007

Google Earth is promoting an interesting feature: Time Lapse
For this area a 2003 and 2007 view, unfortunately nothing more recent 
the big white area is Big C


Sakon Nakhon / สกลนคร

UV 8 VERY HIGH


Real Feel high 34 - 35, overnight 20 - 22
(20C = 68F 35C = 95F)
some cloudiness from the southwest moving mainly north of the city
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Tourism up and down


Airlines with China routes are feeling the pinch most, and probably a few hotels too



Tropical Phuket attracts Thailand’s 31 millionth visitor of 2016

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Censorship is happening all over the world



Here in Thailand, posting false news will become a crime. 
My view:  Hackers already have all of your information, the government is playing catchup


Meanwhile in England


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Monday, December 19, 2016

The Phu Phan cup Sakon City first two days :: Correction ::


The Phu Phan cup games are staged in Sawang Daen Din and the city of Sakon Nakhon.   
Here in Sakon City Airport Stadium is where scheduled games take place.   
Monday, Dec 19 
  • 3pm Surin vs Loei
  • 5pm Udon vs Ubon
Tuesday, Dec 20
  • 3pm Khon Kaen vs Amnat Charoen 
  • 5pm Sakon A  vs Nong Kai

Of personal interest to me are Sakon A games, the semi finals and finals
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Saturday, December 17, 2016

Someone woke up just in time

Invitation Festival Stars 2016  
Schedule of activities at  
Ban Tha Rae  Festival of Stars 22-24 December
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