Tuesday, January 23, 2018

From China to Europe by train, next stop Thailand




Still consider the high speed rail system 'under construction' in Thailand will be more beneficial to Chinese businesses than Thailand. China will use Thailand as a thoroughfare.  At high speeds it won't be much of a sightseeing trip.

Sunday, January 21, 2018

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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Saturday, January 20, 2018

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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Friday, January 19, 2018

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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Wednesday, January 17, 2018

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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