Evening US TV served up for breakfast tor brunch in Thailand

Schoener Fernsehen, a live tv streaming service, which had been free for a number of years, is now a pay service.  At 10 € per year it's very reasonable. The website broadcasts mostly German programming.  Some of it's English programs can be received free or at more advantageous pay packages.  USTV NOW provides US television overseas.  A number of channels are free once you register.  Pay packages start at US$19 per month for the first three months thaiexpat  Available in Thailand, offers UK and Australian packages starting at 600 Thai ฿   ilikehd Available in Thailand, extensive English, French, German, and Indian television. Packages start at 150 Thai ฿. Free Thai channels after registration  iflix starts at 100  per month. Free introductory month  I have used or am using these services for a number of years. Undoubtedly there are many other services which I am not familiar with. Feel free to leave a comment. My more extensive list of TV streaming services

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Saturday feels like 35 to 37

Temperatures for the week very similar to today (Monday), high 32C, low lower 20C.  Weekend is going to be noticeably hotter with a possibility of light to heavy  rain, depending on location (scattered)

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So you thought you could beat the light

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The rest of the world is slowly catching on, they've even given it a name

The Bum Gun Been using them for years.  Must admit I have used it on occasion when needed for medical relief (enema).  Many public facilities furnish these sprayers instead of paper.  I never quite got used to using this method When traveling it's advisable to carry wet wipes

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There's no 'Blue Monday' in Thailand

Thailand curb markings   Red and white stripes = No parking Yellow and white stripes = No parking, temporary loading zone Black and white = Distinguish the roadway, parking may be allowed Thailand colors of the day  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
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Slept through the start of theNew Year

Fireworks this year here in Sakon Nakhon were 'almost' nonexistent. A few could be heard, almost hours apart on new year's eve day.  Heard just a few fireworks throughout the evening. Spent the early evening with friends and was asleep by 9:30 pm. Normally I would wake up at midnight because of the fireworks, not so this year.   The no fireworks rule imposed by the government was mostly observed. Personally I don't mind and neither does my dog, but it's got to be a financial pain for the fireworks industry.    Many of these restrictions will continue until the 100 day mourning period ends, around January 22.  However there is also the 1 year mourning period during which further restrictions may apply

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Entries into Thailand by land crossings limited to twice a year, flight arrivals not affected

any idea when the Red Cross Fair is? Not this year

Generally happens late January to early February. My source informs me. No Red Cross It is served in the King's death. Filling in the 100-day mourning. Until the funeral During the 100-day mourning According to my calculations the 100 day mourning period ends around January 22 . Official start of mourning period was declared on October 14. You could classify The Red Cross Fair as a domestic family tourism event  It's usually the last event of the season when chestnuts are sold at fairs

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Phra That Choeng Chum Temple Fair Jan 6 - 12 with some preview days

The regular weekend street fair happens every Saturday and Sunday. It's going to be bigger than normal this weekend.  The temple is already setting up for the fair which begins next weekend.    Many shops are already open for business.  I seriously doubt that any will shut down for a week till the fair starts.  Parking is going to be at a premium.  Highly recommend vehicles park at the rear entrance to the temple, the waterfront park

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