UV Index Extreme

Forecast varies from partly cloudy (Thai MD), to heavy rainshower at 4 pm (BBC).  Indications are that any rain would be scattered. We could be getting wet, or just see the rain in the distance.    Feels like 39
Appears That Google has recently updated their imaging of the local area. Recent stadium construction appears in the image  Images below linked to webpages

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Stay Cool on a really hot day

Yesterday driving my motorcycle in the morning I began to feel quite dizzy.  I immediately pulled over in the shade, drank some water, poured some over my head and sat down till the dizziness passed. I'm pretty sure it was heat related.    If you participated in the recent waterfest, then you know, the best way to keep cool on a hot day, get wet and stand in front of a fan (or drive a motorcycle while you are wet).    During these hot days my pool gets daily use  Pool water is starting to warm.  When it feels like a hot tub I'll be adding ice, probably later this month.  It's an at least once a year event Misting fans bring some relief from the heat. If misting fans aren't in your future, hang a damp cloth over your fan.  Avoid dripping water on the motor housing.     Air conditioners can keep you cool of course, but they also take a bite out of your wallet.    Of course drink plenty of water.  Add electrolyte to your drinking habit.  If you drink alcohol or coffee, drink extra water.  Alcohol and coffee tend to dehydrate.    If you tend to faint easily, monitor your blood pressure

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What's cancelled, what's not,Sakon Nakhon 2017 ?

Tourists want to know Should we come, or not There is a one year moratorium on many public events due to HRH's death on 13 October 2016, lasting until late October.  Royal funerals usually last seven days Some events had been cancelled, others 'subdued.'  Most religious and sport functions are allowed.   January 2017 Temple Fair                                               Sakon FC at  Wat Phra That Choeng Chum What happens  in October in Sakon Nakhon???  The Royal Longboat Races and the Wax Castle Festival generally happen  days before the October full Moon.  This year that's October 5th. The Royal Longboat Races are a sport activity. The Wax Castle Festival has mostly religious significance At this time I am in search of information and hope to have some answers soon

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Sakon Nakhon RC Airshow April 18

RC radio controlled Model Airplane Competition   Across the street from Bus Station #2 Stay a while: bring your own conveniences. Recommend: folding chair, refreshments, shade.  Been awhile since the last competition I had heard of in the area 2010

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Could be splish splash Football, might clear just in time for football MAYBE

Thunderstorms likely Wednesday. Light in the morning, heavy in the afternoon 90%

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I can do that in one trip

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Looks like the hot season may be an extended one

Tropical Cyclone moving through Myanmar to China. May have some impact on extreme northern Thailand.   Local Weather this week: Hot and humid.   Feels like 40 - 42. Slight chance of scattered shower (10%)

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Longboat capsized on Nong Han (lake), divers have recovered two bodies, one person missing

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