Thursday, December 22, 2016

Chinese New Year 2017, 28 through 30 January

Schedule of events not yet available

In past years there were parades. 
Too early to tell if there will be one this year

120123 Chinese New Years Parade
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 If you are lucky enough to get an invitation

090207 Chinese New Years Dinner
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Sakon Nakhon

Now if they only had some "Drive Thought," on sale in Thailand

thought = คิด : : through = ทะลุ

The trouble with Thailand: Tourism

Getting the word out in a timely fashion
Youtube query=สกลนคร   is a great source of events I missed

Had I known I would have spent some tourism baht
There's a few videos from Phang Khon.  Looks like some fun I missed.  Would be nice to find a source where all events within a province are coordinated and publicised in a timely fashion.
tourismthailand.org lists two upcoming events
The links on that page get you a larger view of the picture and nothing else.  
Locals and Expats can help.  If you see a poster advertising an event, especially if they include future dates.  Take a picture and post it, let everybody know
File Photo: year 2013
Sakon Nakhon

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Expat establishments celebrate the holidays

Apples Saturday December 24
BRING THE KIDS.
Not the usual Xmas dinner cause no imported full breasted Butterball Turkey's in Thailand again this year.
( Tried locally grown last year )
Could not get in the mood to make a traditional Xmas dinner without a turkey.

Instead..... we will serve, buffet style, kids ( big and small ) food ,Thai food, and desert , and ............I will bake and serve a large pizza every 8 minutes.
Apple's treat, ....it is our way of saying "Merry Xmas."
It all begins at 15:00 this coming Saturday
RSVP by Thursday 12:00 a must.
PS. Beverages will require your financial support.
Chilly Bar & Restaurant  December 25

Lil' Pimp Saturday December 31

Sakon Nakhon

You Android phone has pre installed spyware

Phu Phan Cup 35 :: Sakon Nakhon A vs Nong Khai



It was the second game of the day. I had watched Khon Kaen devastate Amnat Charoen with a 5-1 upset.  Sitting on cement for an hour I was tempted to leave, my butt was sore.  But then It was the local team playing and someone brought some pain medicine (Leo).  It was quite an exciting game. Plus I met plenty of friends.
There are games at the Airport road field every day.  My interest will be Sakon games and of course the finals of the Phu Phan cup.  Closing ceremony on Dec 29 is worth a go see 

Sakon Nakhon

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)
Sakon Nakhon

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