Sunday, May 21, 2017

Intermission: Waiting for the second half to start

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Not the best day to be wearing white on the football field


That "We gonna win today" LOOK  ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)  
before the game

Fast moving action from the moment the whistle blew. This was 'professional football,' no amateur hour. We needed that win and some extra goals to climb the league ladder.  For the moment the team is in sixth place, with games played today, there may be a step down, maybee?  Next game at Sisaket is going to be a tough nut to crack. Sisaket hasn't lost a game all season.
Earlier this season  
Sakon Nakhon   0Sisaket United   1
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Sakon Lodgings

Had an inquiry regarding a 30 day stay accommodations. The videos below are recent youtube uploads, which might be an alternative.
It's all a matter of what you want to spend and where you want to be. Most hotels offer long stay discounts.  Then of course the are apartments starting at around 2,000 baht / month, plus utilities. Most likely you'll be eating out regularly in that case.


Bangchak Phuphan Resort




Baan Phra Chan
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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Beer and popcorn kind of day

Feels like 40 to 43 



PosTeamPldWonDrawLostGFGAGDPts
7Sakon Nakhon144461214−216
8Buriram United B144461417−316
9Huai Thalaeng United144461522−716


7 PM Televised on Thai TV 7  
Asian Futsal Championship AFC U-20 FUTSAL CHAMPIONSHIP THAILAND 2017 / Thailand - Iraq
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Friday, May 19, 2017

Of interest to advertisers: Scrutiny on the net is increasing CYA


"Alcoholic beverages may not be advertised in a manner which directly or indirectly claims benefits or promotes its consumption..."

In advertisements instead use terms such as "tall one," "cold one, tall bottle," "drinks," "tap," etc.


If you use graphics make sure they are "free to use."  Many graphics are free to use for non commercial use (advertisement).



You can promote TV shows in your business if they are "free to air," or public live streaming, as is often the case on facebook and you tube.  If it's a pay service, you must have proper licenses and permits.
If you play music in a public establishment, chances are it's copyrighted and you are required to have a license. Latest I read that license is 600 baht per year.
There's a term widely used for people who give advice and don't know all the facts.  The graphic may be a hint. If I got some facts twisted or not up to date, or missed some important facts, feel free to comment.  Please do. 
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Early morning, before it gets too warm is a great time to do a motorcycle roadtrip

It rained fairly heavy overnight. According to my measure 3 inches.

By 8 am the sun was shining.  

With no rain clouds in the sky and cool temperatures I decided on a road trip.



Nearby grazing fields were flooded


Decided to check out nearby villages and the small rivers.  Rivers were rapid, yet only at 50% level

Yellow and red indicates my route.  Remember the red, I'll mention it again
Obviously fields were flooded and farmers where getting ready to prepare the fields for planting


The trip was pleasant until I came to the red zone, then it got downright treacherous


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AFC U-20 Futsal hosted by Thailand

The tournament has been under way for a few days at the Bangkok Arena.  Attendance at foreign teams has been meager, Thai games seem to draw larger crowds. Thailand has two games left in the group phase of the tournament. Both games are televised on Thai TV7, a free to air station.*
19 May 7 PM Thailand vs Afghanistan
20 May Thailand vs Iraq

Games can also be viewed on Youtube

The knockout stage is  on 22 May
Semi finals are on 24 May
Finals 26 May 
*  can be viewed in public establishments without requiring entertainment licenses 
additional details 
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As seen on facebook