Sakon Nakhon FC to host Roi Et in 2017 Season Opener

In a facebook post dated January 26, Sakon Nakhon Football Club announced that team jerseys will be available as of February 1 at the team shop.  The team shop is located above the lath shop, across the street from the Raksakon Hospital.  Jerseys can also be purchased at gametime. Price 400 baht The article further elaborates that the 2017 Season opener will be held here in Sakon Nakhon at the sport center located on airport road on 11 February Sakon Nakhon hosts Roi Et United.  Game starts at 4 pm. No seasonal team schedule has been posted  publicly to date As the 11th of February is also a buddhist holiday, Makha Bucha Day, one can presume that no beer will be sold on the premises. From past practice, one can further presume that you are allowed to "bring your own."

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Royal visitor to Sakon Nakhon

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Prepare now hot season ahead

Sakon Nakhon 'Valley' is in the eye of a meeting of cooler temperatures from the north and warm temperatures from the south. Eventually, probably Friday, warmer weather will prevail. Time to prepare the pool area for the inevitable hot season ahead. I'll be spending some time with my new toy washing the walkways and exterior house walls. Most of the north walkway is tiled (non-slip). Got tired of moss growing on the exposed cement. It also serves as the pool shower area The east walkway is protected from the sun.  Some more shade plants are still needed. Much of the wind arrives from the east, the shade screen also limits the dust On the other side of the screen there's an indication it's time to make lime juice.  I always add a bit of vodka as a preservative

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Half of Thailand is doing the cooking while the other half decides where to eat next

Multiple small meals are healthier than three main meals.  Eating increases body temperature. Internal organs are working digesting your food.   Large meals can also lead to legarthic feelings.  When the temperature around you averages 100 F or above, you don't want to eat large meals during the day.   Typical Thai eating starts the day with a soup or puree. The liquid aids in a quicker digestion and should provide enough nutrition and a number of health benefits. Throughout the day small meals, more like snacks are partaken as hunger develops.  More soup, fresh fruit, a spicy salad, chicken wings, the choices are plentiful,  street vendors and shops are endless.  Prices start as low as 10 Baht for some meals. Depending on the season, fried bugs may also be available, (if you must indulge bring breath mints).   The evening meal is the main meal of the day.  Mostly a family affair and starts mostly after the sun has gone down.  Even preparation is a family affair. There's the go getters, the fire starters, food prep work and the cleanup.

additional reading: How is Body Temperature Affected by Eating?

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New mouthwatering dining choices

Chilly Bar  has expanded their menu to include Tortillas Pizza, Salami, Tacos, Seafood cocktail, Chicken, or just Cheese Chilly bar is just a short distance from Robinsons Lil' Pimp Bar & Restaurant  is also offering new dining choices Green area Is Big- C

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On the way to "One night in Bangkok"

On my way to boarding the plane I was greeted with a "hello mister Hans." I turned and returned the greeting. A former student of mine is part of the ground crew at the airport.  I do enjoy being recognized and recognizing acquaintances.  There's a lot more pale faces (farang) traveling to and from Sakon Nakhon these days. Ten years ago you could have been the only foreigner on the plane. This time I counted at least half a dozen on the flight leaving and an equal amount of farang arriving.  I prefer the Boeing B737-800 over the the Q400. Smoother ride.  The return flight on the Q400 reminded me a bit of a 'shake and bake' for the last ten minutes before landing. At lower altitude we seemed to be getting quite a bit crosswinds.  It's normal, but still makes my stomach do push ups. In Bangkok I had to find a sunny spot occasionally to stop my shivering. Why they had air conditioners running  at full speed is a mistery to me.  The outdoor temperatures were quite pleasant.

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I'm hoping this prediction comes true, it's an expat's dream

Bank transfer US$ to Thai Baht

The baht seems to be strengthening slightly.

Forecasters are predicting
weakening of the baht sometime this year,
possibly to 37 ThB to the USD 

Driving Tai Style

Double decker School Bus Branches are used as highway warning signs when nothing else is available Crazy Video Another Video worth viewing Cleaning up after a beer truck accident BBC comment on Thai roads

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One more, same same

Thai Meteorology Department was right on with the prediction and forecasts another night with same lows.  After that overnight lows may range from 16 to 17. Anticipate the hot season to begin late March and April a real scorcher

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