If I'd have to take a bus, it would have to be a day tripI do prefer to do the trip in an hour at almost double that price

= 0.0501% of the population Starts today A facebook events calendar invite had no responses

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Almost half of all road deaths involve motorcycles

Even though the article's picture is Bangkok, that city is listed among 10 lesser death tolls Recent local hit and run Facebook post

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สกลนคร B stands for Sawang Daen Ding

Except for 2008 I've attended at least one or two matches of the Phu Phan Cup since 2005. The games generally take place in November with the exception of 2016 when the trophy match Phu Phan Cup game was held December 29. Rivals in the games are from provinces in the isaan region of Thailand.  Rumors have it there's a friendly wager amongst governors.  Think one year it was a bottle of ... ? My favorite cup moments are the opening ceremony, the final halftime show, and the closing ceremonies.

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Wedding

I divided the day attending a wedding celebration at three different times in order not to exert myself.   Traffic had been diverted the previous day. I attended the monks ceremonies in the morning, till my body told me I needed some rest. A shorter visit midafternoon as the heat got me me quite quickly. By evening the main road had been reduced to one lane, a complete kitchen on site

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Drive careful revelers ahead

Sidebar weather: Warm till the weekend, overnight temperatures plummet from 25 to 19 (77 to 66f)  New Oven at Apples, big enough to cook four christmas Turkeys (facebook link) Next weekend Mukdahan casino raided OK that's taken care of

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US Veterans day 11 November 2017

Originally designated as Armistice Day at the end of WW1, celebrated on the 11th day, on the 11 month, with a two minute silence at the 11th hour.

In the US Congress amended a bill on June 1, 1954, replacing "Armistice" with "Veterans Day."

In the UK two separate events are celebrated on that day. Remembrance Day is a memorial to all fallen soldiers, while Armistice day celebrates the end of WW1.

Some Interesting News Highlights

National shopping Campaign (Thai citizens) November 11 through Dec 3, up to 15,000 baht tax deductible, does not include alcohol, tobacco, cars, motorcycles, oil gasoline.  Travel and hotel expenses allowed.  Proof of purchase required TESCO reopens
In response to US accusations Defense and Security Thailand 2017 exhibition Bangkok Nov 6-9 A bit of history U.S. Build-Up in Thailand (1962)

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This tune is very depressing

Thai Baht continues gains

Pat on the back

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