T4 NE football season deciphered

Buriram B Chaiyaphum FC Kalasin FC Loei City FC Khon Kaen Mo Din Daeng Football Club Mahasarakham FC Nong Bua Phichay FC	Nakhon Ratchasima, Huai Thalaeng United Sakon Nakhon FC Sisaket United Surin City Surin Sukong (sugar) Khong Chi Mun FC Yasothon

Finally was able to translate the Sakon Nakhon season Schedule. Have the dates for the first half of the season listed and will try to find away stadium locations

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Gloomy outlook

Hearing from some business people that business is down.  It seems hard to believe with all this hype that tourism is doing great. Probably much related to the strong baht. Chinese New Year may not be so profitable, as most will go home to visit family.

A recent survey (Thai Visa) seems to indicate that a large part of the expat community is contemplating departure due to the new visa rules. The new rules may not be set in stone and may be subject to further 'adjustments.'  A large exodus is probably not imminent, as embassy income statements where issued until the last days of December and are valid for six months. 

New financial regulations for retirees: Nearly a third of expats may have to leave - but half on Facebook say they're off! - Thailand News - Thailand Visa Forum by Thai Visa | The Nation

Fifteen years ago, or so, a copy of the income statement was acceptable and could be reused the following year.  Think that went on for three consecutive years.

 

Been over a year since I stopped smoking.  Local cigarette prices are nearly tripling effective in October to US$3 a pack.  Apparently it's a tax increase, no mention if that tax also applies to imported cigarettes. More smokers may switch to roll your own as tobacco can be bought in ounces and kilos.

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Unfortunately a Sakon Nakhon U19 win has still not materialized.

I've been in Thailand long enough not to get upset and just go with the flow.  

I arrived at 3 pm thinking I was early. Opening ceremony had ended as I arrived. 

Very obvious staff changes for the U19 team. Most likely because the head coach and staff need to concentrate on the T4 season which starts next weekend.

It was a well played game, unfortunately a Sakon Nakhon U19 win has still not materialized. 

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Handyman available for odd jobs

Google Earth animation feature

I found the link here ... .nasa.gov/active_fire/ ... South East Asia

The animation does not indicate the size of these fires, but I seriously doubt that they include backyard BBQS. 

Hope the local air quality index will improve over the present findings.

Not much weather activity high up there according to the Google Earth weather feature. 

Next 7 days: Feels like highs 36 to 37 C, overnight lows 20 to 22 C

Mosquito problem been getting worse lately. 
Go through a stack of smoke rings every two days at the moment

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Due to lack of participation

Visa Jitters diminished

Just renewed my yearly visa and starting my 17th year in Sakon Nakhon.  The process was a bit slower than usual. All officers had to step out for a photo opportunity which lasted a "Thai five minutes." 

The greatest delay was caused by multiple clerks processing with only one set of rubber stamps.  The fact that I'm not 100% recovered from bronchitis did not help my mood.

I do the monthly income method with no difficulty.  Even though all this recent visa news does not concern me, it's still unnerving, waiting till the other shoe drops: 

The recent financial requirement announcements most likely will be further modified since they are no cure for the money lender problems they are supposed to fix. The requirement has been enacted, but a procedure has not been clarified.

One source indicates the bankbook can not be in the name of the spouse, another source indicates joint accounts are acceptable
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Fair and Football

Red Cross Fair ends Sunday
The Sakon Nakhon U19 game with Khon Kaen, originally scheduled for January 26 and suspended, has been rescheduled for Sunday afternoon

The Sakon U15 game also suspended will be played Tuesday

T4 Football schedule is out. Sakon FC is on the road in Loei on February 10. Rules indicate if the first game is away, the final game of the season will be at home

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Will it solve the problem or create more corruption?

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