Thai Baht strongest against US $ in two years

A little less spending by US expats and tourists in Thailand.

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Best way to remove black dried moss

Have tried many methods, chlorine, toilet cleaner, even powdered cement.  Best method: get it wet. When dried, the moss is hardened and solid, probably a self preservation.Soak the area in water,  keep it wet at all times for two to four days. The moss is now vulnerable to a simple garden hose.  Avoid chemicals which would damage your garden.  Dish soap is less harmful and loosens the soil Cleaned only with a garden hose

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Sakon Nakhon dams under consideration for release of water

The Bangkok Post article advises provinces below the dam to prepare for possible flooding in Khon Kaen, Maha Sarakham, Roi Et and Kalasin.  HOWEVER,  this article points out there are other dams under consideration for release of water: Nam Oon (104%) and Nam Pung (101%), both  in Sakon Nakhon.

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Get a hobby or two

Much of the woodwork is done, some painting is next. Still not convinced what railing to use.  Considering laminate. Then I'm also thinking of plastic sheeting on which I can print metal railing. Sharp curves can be mastered by leaning the track so the train leans in the opposite direction of the possible fall.

October in Sakon Nakhon Memories

Ban Nong San in Sakon Nakhon Province named one of four newly declared sustainable tourism community projects Added to Calendar Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University  Loy Krathong Festival, 1 Nov US SS Monthly benefits increase by 2 % Down south it's wet October in Sakon Nakhon  went through my albums by month from 2003 to 2016 and picked out just a few

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Tropical Storm Khanun

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October 13 candlelight vigil in Sakon Nakhon

October 13 the new Thailand National Holiday

Word of mouth (unconfirmed) there will be a candlelight vigil Friday, 13 October. People are expected to begin assembling at 3 pm around the provincial headquarters grounds




Friday it would be appropriate anywhere in Thailand to wear black or white.
Public parties are banned for the day, and so is loud music.
There has been no barring of bars from opening, hower, many will be closed out of respect.
No public alcohol ban has been announced.

Sakon Nakhon weather is now a sidebar presentation

Sakon Nakhon weather is now a sidebar presentation. →
Only extreme weather alerts will now appear as a blog entry
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