Morning ritual

A morning ritual, chasing the mosquitos away.
Expat Michael Kemp, who resided in Ban Na Wa, Nakhon Phanom, passed away Friday, January 19, as a result of a vehicular accident.
Accused of questioning the accuracy of proclaimed Thai history That's a huge POTHOLE

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To avoid a repeat of the worst football experience I'm gathering data

The worst thing that can happen is that you drive four or five hours to attend a football game only to be told the playing venue has been changed, but noone you asked knew where.

distance to Sakon Nakhon	team	Stadium
314 km	Buriram
312 km	Khong Chee Mool Surin	Surin
310 km	Loei  City F.C.
208 km	Mahasarakham F.C.	Mahasarakham Stadium
334 km	Chaiyaphum United F.C.	Chaiyaphum Stadium
310 km	Muang Loei United F.C.	Wang Saphung Stadium
391 km	Huai Thalaeng United F.C.	Surapala Keetha Sathan Stadium
214 km	Nongbua Pitchaya F.C.	Nong Bua Lamphu Province Stadium 17°07′48″N 102°25′25″E
284 km	Sisaket United F.C.	Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium 15°06′02″N 104°20′27″E
312 km	Surin City F.C.	Sri Narong Stadium 14°52′30″N 103°29′48″E
283 km	Ubon UMT United F.C.	UMT STadium 15.263592°N 104.842982°E
180 km	Yasothon F.C	Suan Phayathan Stadium 15°46′58″N 104°09′05″E

There's still some data to be updated as it becomes available

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Squashed Dreams

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Fair ends Sunday

The red Cross fair ends this Sunday. Last day is a good time to barter down the costs of goods. Merchants would rather sell their merchandise than having to pack it up.  I purchased curtains the morning after the fair while merchants were packing up.  Bought them at 50% off.

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Don't lite up just yet

Recent Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Concert Don't lite up just yet Army uses 5,000 rai in Sakon Nakhon area for marijuana research - thairath.co.th

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New in Sakon Nakhon

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Hodgepodge

Forecasters seem to be in disagreement especially regarding high feels like temperatures. They are agreeing on somewhat warmer temperatures till next weekend followed by  some more chilly days. Warming to Hot season begins March.
Another disagreement I've spotted on the net is Songkran Holidays. Two of the three days fall on a weekend. Songkran is celebrated on April 13-14-15.  Some calendars add April 16 as a substitution day, others add April 16 and 17.  I suspect it will be a five day holiday
Local football, Sakon Nakhon Muang Thai FC generally starts mid February. No schedule has been made public by the 'men in suits' to date. Some teams are already having pre season friendlies.  I'm waiting for an official announcement  for a possible local friendly  on 10 or 11 February.
Camouflage fashion If you have any questions about Thai politics; ask this guy
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Went to the fair

Sleeveless sweater to keep my chest warm (suffering from chest infection) I ventured out grocery shopping and a quick visit to the fair. Went there to buy a new speaker for my motorcycle Replaced my year old P53, 500 Baht speaker for a newer P58, 450 Baht speaker.  Of course music on my motorcycle is an attention getter.  Especially helpful when other drivers are not fully paying attention to their driving. Do get plenty of smiles and thumbs up.
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