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Pattaya Inexperienced Sex Tourists

The original article is at pattayaone.net, with photographs
   Confused Russians fight with transsexuals at South Pattaya Hotel 


The article is reprinted at THAI VISA,
The  first response is hilarious, yet so appropriate!!

Local Nightlife? let me know when you find it

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Those of you looking for Nightlife in Sakon Nakhon (uteliv), let me know when you find it.
Just kidding.  There is some, most is around 'Golden Pond.'  Another popular establishment is the bar at the north end of I.T.U. (road).  Night-time establishments are also scattered outside of town.

From my experience though, most nightlife seems to be in front of most Ma & Pa roadside establishments or neighborhood parties

Weather

Cool nights ahead 9C (48C)

Recent Rumors

• I've heard the gambling devices are back in operation.  Don't ask me where, I don't want to know.
• Locals are looking forward to some free handouts early next year.  
    Think someone mentioned election time is coming.

•  Sanyo shutters Thai shop              The Nation
•  Bangkok losing its sex appeal   news com au

The night before... the dragon festival

Many of the festival participants spend the night before the big event at the Chinese temple.
Final practice and rehearsals and getting everyone into costume is an all night job.
Meals are served to participants, and if they tire they can roll up in their bedroll until it's their turn at makeup

There's not just dragons, but also cobra's are part of the celebrations






(Photo's 2004)

 
(Slides 2006) 



A post at Thai Visa regarding Sakon Nakhon Immigration 

The individual renewing his yearly visa was confronted with a new requirement:
He had to sign a document acknowledging  that if at any time he no longer has required the  income, he may be subject to 'be asked to leave Thailand.'
Noteworthy here is the fact that there are some basic guidelines for all immigration offices.
Individual immigration offices have the authority to ask for any additional documentation they deem necessary.

Congratulations to Martin

He is celebrating the one year anniversary of  his establishment.
It's really an accomplishment, considering the number of similar establishments in the area which have failed.  Martin is offering the first drink free to visitors on Saturday.

Weird 

Disasters are occurring more frequently these days
It's not just better media reports, it's actually happening.
Look at the frequency of  Worldwide Earthquakes between Magnitudes 6 and 8 over the last century, at a chart prepared by the Horizon Project

Santa Home at the north pole is a mobile home
The Magnetic pole, which previously moved an average of 10 km per year, has picked up speed in recent years, now moving at 40 km per year.  Airport runways, which previously pointed north have had to be renumbered because of the directional change

The video below does not cover all the natural disasters which happened this year.
When this year is over, the world will probably have experienced the most natural disasters in one year.
At the moment, Los Angeles is experiencing the strongest Santa Ana winds on record.
Heavy 165 mph winds in Scotland
I'm repulsed by religious fanatics who point out to predictions in the bible that the end is near.
There's a scientific explanation.
God is a woman and her name is Mother Nature
 

Dragons and Lions: How to tell the difference

With the upcoming  dragon festival I am doing a bit of research as to the origins of the event.  First thing I realized was that I have my dragons and lions mixed up.  The dragon has a long tail and requires quite a few people under it's skin to operate.  Whereas the lion is a two man operation, one handles the head, the other handles the tail..
I don't feel too bad though, apparently its a very common mistake.

 

Dragons come out this time of the year.  They visit  Chinese businesses to bless these establishments with good luck and prosperity in the coming year.


Lions appear on the scene in time for the Chinese New Year celebrations.
The Chinese New Year in 2012 is January 23

Sleeping Lions

Who will survive?

Home Pro opens December 16 in Sakon Nakhon.
With the recent opening of the Thai Watsadu store, and pre-existing home improvement stores it's going to be interesting to see 'who will survive.'
I've visited local home improvement stores in the past. They didn't seem all that busy, in fact many had more staff than customers

• Intense competition ahead as homes repairs The Nation

Seventy years ago today

Local Coke Cup Schedule Translated

Group A	Group B	Group C
Nakhon Phanom F.C.	Nong Bua Lam Phu F.C.	Udon Thani F.C.
Loei  City F.C.	Khon Kaen F.C.	Roi Et F.C.
Nong Khai F.C.	Kalasin F.C.	Mukdahan F.C.
		Sakon Nakhon F.C.

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Game	Day	Group	Rivals	Time	Header 2
1	Dec_11	C	Udon Thani F.C. - Roi Et F.C.	14:00	Municipal_Stadium
2		C	Sakon Nakhon F.C. - Mukdahan F.C.	16:00	Municipal_Stadium
3		A	Nakhon Phanom F.C. - Loei  City F.C.	14:00	Rajabhat_University
4		B	Nong Bua Lam Phu_F.C._-_Khon_Kaen_F.C.	16:00	Rajabhat University
5	Dec 12	B	Khon Kaen F.C. - Kalasin F.C.	14:00	Municipal_Stadium
6		A	Loei  City F.C. - Nong Khai F.C.	16:00	Municipal_Stadium
7		C	Mukdahan F.C. - Udon Thani F.C.	14:00	Rajabhat University
8		C	Roi Et F.C. - Sakon Nakhon F.C.	16:00	Rajabhat University
9	Dec 13	A	Nong Khai F.C. - Nakhon Phanom F.C.	14:00	Municipal_Stadium
10		C	Sakon Nakhon F.C. - Udon Thani F.C.	16:00	Municipal_Stadium
11		B	Kalasin F.C. - Nong Bua Lam Phu F.C.	14:00	Rajabhat University
12		C	Mukdahan F.C. - Roi Et F.C.	16:00	Rajabhat University
13	Dec 14	No Games
14	Dec 15		1st Place Group A - 1st Place Group C 1st Place Group B  - 2nd Place Group C		Municipal_Stadium Municipal_Stadium
15	Dec16				Municipal_Stadium

2011 Isaan Coke Cup December 11-16

Ten teams are participating in the competition.
Sakon Nakhon FC first faces Mukdahan FC on December 11.
Mukdahan FC defeated Sakon FC 3-0 in a regular season game at Mukdahan on September 10.
In a home Game in March, Sakon FC beat Mukdahan FC 1-0
Homefield advantage seems to have been an important factor in both games

Weather

Cold temperatures we are experiencing at the moment have been the norm for the past three years, according to previous entries in this blog

• Dec   9, 2010 Chilly Nights Ahead -14C

• Dec 15, 2009 Night time temperature forecast 9-14C

• Dec 23, 2008 Night time temperature forecast 9-12C

Temperatures in the past three years have been below the 30 year average low of 16C

Alvin's Diet

His favorite seems to be orange seeds, but he pretty much eats every  fruit and vegetable put before him.

Seems to like milk, but also downs a few spoonfuls of coffee every morning.  He's a bit of a lush when it comes to beer.

Alvin's not just a vegetarian, he also enjoys grasshoppers and other bugs.

The latest addition to his diet has earned him daily extended hours outside of his cage.
He catches and eats mosquitoes.  As far as I'm concerned that's a blessing

Dragon Festival December 11 through 16

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It's one of my favorite yearly events in this city ♥
Parade starts at the Chinese Temple at 7:30 AM, Sunday December 11
Parts of the parade break off into different groups to visit and bless businesses in the area.

Around mid morning, don't miss the dragon fight in the main square (a block from the municipal complex).

Caution: Do not stand in Business Doorways where fireworks are about to be set off

Plenty of daily events at the temple.Don't miss the evening performances