U19 Sakon Nakhon FC hosted Mahasarakham

It was an exciting game for sure with some unexpected events.  Game start was delayed possibly because someone may have forgotten to call the ambulance service.
Game got underway thirty minutes late.

Sakon FC made the first score just one minute into the start of the game. A second score a dozen minutes later



Mahasarakham was able to get in one score a few minutes later

The game was lively with the occasional scuffle with other players stepping in to avoid a boxing match

The game was stopped temporarily due to heavy winds, heavy rain and thunder and lightening.

Immediately after the rain a referee had to be rushed to the hospital due to a head injury which appeared to have occurred during the heavy downpour

Sakon FC inflicted a final goal  for a 3-1 win

One of the attending suits had to assume the duties of the injured referee.  Even though he tried his best it was obvious it was not part of his normal duties.  He noticed he had the wrong exiting number and corrected it with a chuckle

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Rehearsals for longboat Races and Parade

It was quite busy at the waterfront as teams settled in and did some practice laps.

I was there just shortly before the rehearsal and left as rehearsal participants arrived

Not publicized was a parade dress rehearsal in town



Will not be attending the boat opening ceremonies,  I'll check out the boat races on Monday.  Today I'll be headed to a local football game this afternoon
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Sakon Nakhon Longboat Races and Wax Castle Festival Schedule Translated (originally posted October 18)

 translated by Methee Upanisagorn

Sunday 21 October 2018 Grand Opening Ceremony "Royal Cup" at the marina near Nong Han.

08.00 - At the sculpture area of Sakon Nakhon province, the procession moves from the sculpture to the Mosaicai Road, straight to Srinakarin Park. 

11.00 - Grand Opening Ceremony "Championship Cup" - Guppy dance contest - The Long Cheer Boats Contest - Long boat race "Royal Cup" (qualifying round) 

18.00 - One Tambon One Store One product (OTOP) with amusement park in the city. - Bee blooms - Castle Bee Exhibition - Food Safety Festival - The color of sound and culture of Sakon Nakhon.

Monday 22 October 2018 Phanai Contest and the closing ceremony of the long boat race. "Championship Cup"

08.00 - The contest is made at Phan Rang Stadium. 

09.00 - Long boat race "Grand Prize Cup" Semifinals of all types and finals of all types at the Nah Rua14.00 - Closing Ceremony of Long Boat Race "Championship Cup" - Awarded the Long Boat Race "Champion Cup" of all types. 

18.00 - Temple of the bee and the ancient bee castle show at the city. - One Tambon One Store One product (OTOP) with amusement park in the city. - Bee blooms - Castle Bee Exhibition - Food Safety Festival - The color of sound and culture of Sakon Nakhon.

Tuesday 23 October 2018 Opening ceremony of Bee Castle "Champion Cup" for the year 2018.

15.00 - Bring the bee-shaped palace procession and the ancient bee castle. Every set of performances at the set point. 

15.30 - Folk music and folk arts17.00 - Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn cup. The statue at the statue. 

17.30 - Opening ceremony of Bee Castle "Champion Cup" for the year 2018. - Move the bee-shaped castle along the light path to Wat Phra That Choom Chum. 

18.00 - Temple of the bee and the ancient bee castle show at the city. - One Tambon One Store One product (OTOP) with amusement park in the city. - Bee blooms - Castle Bee Exhibition - Food Safety Festival - Temple of the bee and the ancient bee castle to set up a show at the municipality of Sakon Nakhon. - The color of sound and culture of Sakon Nakhon.

Wednesday 24 October 2018 Merit making ceremony

06.00 - The public servants of the people together at Wat Phra That Choom Chum. 

07.00 - The merit-making ceremony around the relics.

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"It's the economy, stupid"

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Final preparations for the longboat races

Keep in mind most covered areas are for the big-shots only. Wide brimmed hats recommended

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75 years ago Thai Burma Railway construction completed

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Opening day Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat Races and Wax castle festival

It all starts with a short land parade when the race trophies are delivered Sunday Morning 8 am

There's a bit of pomp involved and most likely a speech

You'll want to be looking for a good seat along the waterfront to see the boat parade and the peacock feather dance competition 11am

The rest of the day it's racing competition.  

Check out the main temple during the afternoon for various activities and exhibits.

Early evening check out the action at the Municipal grounds (across the street from the Sakon  Nakhon Police headquarters and Immigration offices). There's a food fair, entertainment, and all wax castle float entries are on display

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Death by Coffee

Had a snail invasion like I've never seen before.  As fields are drying out, snails are looking for moist areas.  Home gardens which get watered as needed are ideal. Just walking around the yard I frequently hear the crunch under my feet of crushed snails.

They are vegetarians and ate a crop of one inch green bean plants overnight. Also ate through fresh cactus

 

Coffee grounds are recommended on the net.  I tried instant coffee and caused instant death.  If coffee is watered down destruction is not so instant. Snails seem to cluster together.  I moved this group near the banana trees.  Coffee contains acid banana plants prefer acidic soil 

Sakon Nakhon Royal Longboat races from the past

2008

2006

2013 

2010

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