190418 Movie Theater turned Fertilizer Warehouse fire under investigation

It was the last of the original movie theaters in Sakon Nakhon, most likely built in the 1960's according to a 2009 blog entry by  "The Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project."   The theater had not been used to show movies in at least the past two decades.

It had recently been used as a fertilizer warehouse

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190418 Compared to other parts of the City damage in my neighborhood seems to be minimal

Across the street  at my house potted tree was easy pickings for high winds

elsewhere is was more hazardous

Cows struck by lightning


Police box on the move





Some injuries have been reported.

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Recent Bang Fai at Phang Khon

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Live music tends to start later in the evening

Plenty of recent videos of activities around Sakon Nakhon. 
You get best results if you search for สกลนคร videos

The other day someone asked me why the live music bar is listed as closed. Think it was around 6 pm at the time.  Live music tends to start later in the evening: eight, nine, or most likely ten post meridiem



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I have given up on soft drinks ...

... with the exception of an occasional root beer.  
Make my own.  I reuse empty water bottles.  Rinse them and let them dry. My favorite drink is hibiscus flavored with honey or ginger or cinnamon and other flavorings. No sugar.

I make enough to last for a week or more 


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Expect mother nature to participate in festivities on Monday

As long as I can remember, there has always been at least one rainy Songkran day here in the city of cities: Sakon Nakhon. Mostly just light and short lived.







Songkran storm warning for upper Thailand from 13th to 16th April | UDON THANI INFO


Thai Meteorological Department - Weather Warning "Summer Storm in upper Thailand" No. 3 Time Issued : April 13, 2019

TMD forecasts 30% precip through Monday
Accuweather indicates 43% precip on Monday with a noticeable cooling
Wunderground forecasts 76% precip
BBC forecasts thundery showers most of Monday morning

Most forecasters indicate rain Monday morning to early afternoon rain. with more rain later in the week
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Lake water level down, yet normal for this time of the year

Pictured below water level August 3, 2018


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190408 Things are looking up at Sakon FC, even though the referee seems to be loosing his sight

Arrived at the Mahasarakham stadium with three minutes to spare before the opening ceremony began.  Sakon Nakhon players obviously had one of their better days. The Sakon goalkeeper  was kept busy and prevented the opponents from scoring quite a few times.
Mahasarakham if now in seventh place, while Sakon Nakhon is in eleventh place. 

The placing may not be accurate as some teams have played seven games while other teams have only played six games.

The referee should consider getting a seeing eye dog. My opinion seems to be shared by other Sakon fans. There should have been a few more cards given to the opposition. One should have been red.



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Thailand loves a parade

Because they can dress up and make believe
As for this particular music, if Isan had an anthem, this would be it

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