37th Phu Phan Cup 2018

Football competition comprised  of 17 Esan provinces.  

In past years Sakon Nakhon had two teams

Picture below 2015

Video: Sakon Nakhon 33d annual Royal Cup Ceremony Phu Phan Royal Palace Cup 2014

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Cooler nights coming soon

Over half of the weather forecasts indicate a nighttime temperature drop into the upper sixties (18-19 C), beginning November 21.

Air out your blankets, you'll want them for the last few days of November (15C)


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Nov 22 Loi Krathong

Sakon City celebrations are held at the waterfront park (Suan Somdet Phrasinakarin Park)
A short parade through the park as official Krathongs are delivered

 

Before lighting airborne candles check when and where they are allowed in order to avoid air traffic mishaps

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Apple Restaurant and Bakery Christmas Party

Pictures from previous Christmas dinners

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Fitness center, turf football stadium and soon to be walking street

 

 

Located on Rat Phatthana Road.  The swimming pool has been there for decades and was recently rebuilt. I have no idea how the name was picked.  The fitness facility, pool and stadium are open for business.

In the final days of construction are shops in the alley which has the appearance of a short walking street.

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Thermometers so you can brag how hot or cold it's at your house

Available at the pharmacy across the street from MACRO. They also have digital thermometers
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Baht remains too strong

I've taken this year's April low and compared it with the January 2016 high

per $1,000 spent 30,983.9 baht vs 35,977.8 baht, a difference of 4,993.9 baht.

Per $1,000 its a $156 spending loss since last year

At $3,000 thats a hefty $468 spending loss

In January 2003 the dollar got you 43.0594 baht.

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Horst Menzer Funeral Services

Had med Horst some years ago, but not for some time as he did not mingle much with other Expats and did not reside nearby. 

No shortage of friends as noted by the attendance at his funeral service. His ashes will be scattered on the Mekong river today.

Again it's apparent to point out to all expats, single or married, to have a 'last will and testament.'

If such documents are not available a body is not released until appropriate documents have been processed.  This can involve body storage and other fees.  Of course there may also be legal arguments as to who inherits your property.

It's important for expats to have two wills (testaments): One for your home country and one for the country of your residence 
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Cow dung makes the news

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