Friday, August 31, 2018

Flood danger continues










Seka



Relaxing atmosphere at the Sakon Nakhon Waterfront

 

Stopped off to check out the lake water level. It's down quite a bit compared to early August

It's quiet at the waterfront park, some boat maintenance
and some "Frühschoppen."

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Thursday, August 30, 2018

8 Nov - 15 Dec ⚽ AFF Suzuki Cup 2018

Thailand Group B
  1.   9 Nov, 9 pm, vs Timor-Leste
  2. 17 Nov, 7 pm,  vs Indonesia at Rajamangala Stadium
  3. 21 Nov, 5 pm, vs Philippines at  Panaad Stadium, Bacolod
  4. 25 Nov,  7 pm, vs Singapore
Semi finals 56+ 6 Dec
Finals 11 + 15 Dec




Weather patterns are changing

July, August is usually the worst of the rainy season, things should be easing off a bit.  It used to be you could anticipate the weather patterns, not anymore. 


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Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Bus - tractor collision at the Kalasin side of Phu Phan Mountain

Thai text web page, use your browser translator
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Please don't push the "2017 REPLAY" button











This Nakhon Phanom road is closed but there's always one in the crowd

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Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Baht gaining strenght





Sakon FC Football survives another year



Regional division football season is over. I correctly predicted  a 5 goal loss.  
Arrived at Khon Kaen nearly two hours early. The press pass gave us admission to restricted stadium parking. We had time for coffee before the game.
 
 Stadium coffee shop decorations


With the press pass I was able to walk freely around the stadium. Enjoyed the privilege. It became obvious that glass bottles and cans were not allowed in the stands.  Beer was sold in plastic cups. Security spotted our beer cans, but made no comment or complaint. Appreciated that too.  

 Fife times five times two times 12 bottles per case.  Beer was sold at 65 baht for a large plastic cup.
 Electric scoreboard included game clock.  
The official Thai League website lists Sakon Nakhon as 12th in the league of 14. Wikipedia lists Sakon Nakhon as 11th. A good argument could be made for either scenario.
Sakon Nakhon FC has only once (2017) made it past the half way point in the standings
2005Div 1nr
2006Div 1?/13
2007Div 110/12
2008DIV 2 Group A 11/11 
2009DIV 2 North-East9/11
2010DIV 2 North-East 8/16 
2011DIV 2 North-East10/15
2012DIV 2 North-East14/16
2013DIV 2 North-East12/16
2014DIV 2 North-East13/14
2015DIV 2 North-East16/18
2016DIV 2 North-East7/14
2017T4 North-East 5/12 
2018T4 North-East12/14
180826 Sakon FC 0 at Khon Kaen 5
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