Thursday, June 22, 2017

A little Thai


Thailand as the middleman collecting transmission fees


Bad loan high season


Stupid criminals, Thailand edition

Top Ten Visitors

first row: last seven days
second row: last 30 days
third row: all time since 2009
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Flag of ThailandFlag of the United StatesA flag featuring both cross and saltire in red, white and blueFlag of GermanyRed with a white cross that extends to the edges of the flag; the vertical part of the cross is shifted to the hoist sideCentered taegeuk on a white rectangle inclusive of four black trigramsA blue field with the Union Flag in the upper hoist quarter, a large white seven-pointed star in the lower hoist quarter, and constellation of five white stars in the fly – one small five-pointed star and four, larger, seven-pointed stars.Flag of the People's Republic of ChinaFlag of Ireland.svgFlag of Portugal
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I check out blog statistics moreso during the low season.
I like to know where my visitors are coming from and which posts receive the most interest.
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Wednesday, June 21, 2017

4th Charity Motorbike Ride 5 AUgust

‎by Graham Collar‎
published to facebook group Sakon Nakhon Community of expats
The 4th Charity Motorbike Ride will take place on 5th August.
PJ Motors Kawasaki Sakon Nakhon is one of the many organizers of this event 
to raise funds for school improvements e.g. floor tiles for the cement floor. 
Donations for the work can be given in advance to PJ Motors or on the day. 
The ride will leave PTT on the Udon road at 8am.
See map (in Thai) below. The orange box represents the Rajabhat University.
There will be activities arranged for the bikers at the school.
Please help if you are able. It will be a fun ride to meet new friends.

Facebook Link      
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Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Thailand Tourism Challenges Ahead

Many of the nearby countries are starting direct flights, bypassing "The Bangkok HUB."
Thailand's China tourism hasn't been what it should be.  Sure massive numbers. But they are on a discount travel plan.  Up to 50% off.  Increased wear and tear, less income.
The present government is stepping up efforts to wipe out its seedy reputation and improve it's image.  It won't all disappear, but it will be 'toned down' quite a bit.
Thailand tourism has up to now rebound from many mishaps  and miscalculations.  Up to now it's been the best in SE Asia, now the competition is heating up. There are now alternative destinations to consider.
LOVE PATTAYA link 

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Monday, June 19, 2017

End of the ping pong shows ?$$?

Thai VISA link 
Opinion Keeping such establishments grouped together enhances controls of medical and legal matters. 
Scattering such establishments to the wind can only create headaches.

2017 could the best Sakon Nakhon FC Season

With a loss by Surin Sunday, Sakon Nakhon FC firmly remains in 5th place for the moment.
It's not going to be easy to remain in 5th place.

Next is a home game when Sakon FC hosts Mahasarakham 
Mahasarakham just beat Surin yesterday and they are on a 4 game winning streak.  
Sakon FC beat Mahasarakham at Mahasarakham 2 - 0 in April of this year. 
That was Sakon Nakhon FC's first win of 2017
Mahasarakham at Sakon Nakhon, 7 Aug 2016

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Sunday, June 18, 2017

Hans's cooking

Pinto beans in red curry, coconut milk and salsa.  Of course beans tend to taste better when refried
I do most of my cooking for freezing and reheating when in the mood.
Next on the menu cauliflower in red curry


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This may only be a temporary high

747 (7 wins 4 draws 7 losses)
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With yesterday's Sakon Nakhon win, the team moved up to
5th place of 12. 

The best standing the team has seen to date.
 
Compare that to the previous best season 2010
8th of 16
BUT
some of the three games played today, might drop us back down. 

MAYBE 
The Surin vs Maha Sarakham game may change that.  A Surin win could easily take over 5th place
Yesterday's game  was available on a facebook stream. Scroll forward to 36:00 for the start of the game. It was live on this blog yesterday.

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