Friday, January 26, 2018

Michael Kemp Funeral 24 January 2018

I had met Mick at a few public expat events. Not close friends, just friendly acquaintances.  

For me the motorcycle drive to Nawa was physically exhausting, but I wanted to pay my respect to the family and make some photo memories.


Got to say hello to friends and acquaintances, and meet new ones.


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Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Mick Kemp's funeral today งานศพ ในวันนี้



Receiving mourners at the residence noon and before

Temple Appointment 1 pm


 Awaiting further information (driving directions).  
Think the town is NAWA, also the home of Bruno's bar. 
Trying to decide if I want to do this trip by motorcycle or hire a car. 
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Tuesday, January 23, 2018

In South East Asia, low levels of influenza activity were reported. WHO

If you have the flu, don't travel

World Health Organization updated 8 January summary of Influenza around the world


Why the Deadly 2018 Flu Season Could Get Even Worse | Fortune



The Trouble with This Year's Flu Season





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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