Southern violence, Bangkok Street food, sex on the beach, and more

Two explosions in the south Bangkok street food making organized comeback Sex on the beach You already know the ending Bike transport

Something going on

It's the day before the holiday, some businesses are already closed.  If you want to drink beer tomorrow, better go buy it today.    Driving around town I spotted what looks like they are setting up for a fair. Someone said two day market.  I spotted some clothing dummies being unloaded They seem to be setting up on the outside perimeter of a larger field, just two blocks south of the government hospital

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Hot, Humid, UV very high,feels like pool weather Know where your umbrella is

Weather from the north and west is moving east.  Some clear skies, some cloudy moments. Rain likely scattered.  Feels like mid forties C, triple one F

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Apartment available beginning end of May

Located on Thanon Borannasathan (ITU road), the spacious  1 ½ room apartment has a balcony.  The living area is fully airconed and includes a kitchen with fridge and microwave with some furniture and a 42" LED TV with Expat TV Box. The monthly rent is 4450 on a 1 year contract, this includes Fiber Internet and Water. Electricity is charged at 5 thb per unit.  For further information contact   Thomas Persson per e-mail tomasalsjo@gmail.com Approximately 2 blocks north of  Lil' Pimp Bar and Restaurant. A three minute drive to Big-C

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Reworking Sidebar

External links seem to be a distraction to blog readers. Time spent reading articles from this blog increases drastically when there are no external links displayed.  With external links displayed, readers tend to get sidetracked and wander off. Links are still accessible on a separate page. That page needs a bit of reorganization. Besides the daily posts, I'll be creating more pages. Some touristy stuff and expat and local information.   The pages displayed are all in the 'under construction' stage, shouldn't take too long. Page design will keep in mind that many readers do not like facebook, some don't like trip advisor, ETC Just information, no comments, no gossip  Lil' Pimp page is nearly done check it out

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Cloudy morning, Sunny afternoon UV9

Minimal possibility of scattered showers We are at the edge of a a convergence zone ... where two prevailing flows meet and interact  anything is possible don't expect temperatures to cool down much before 9 pm

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It's gonna be a nailbiter Wednesday

As anticipated, today's game was broadcast live on a facebook feed. There were a few feed interruptions which required a quick page reload It was a fourth win for Sakon Nakhon FC this season, propelling the team past the halfway standings in the league. Sakon Nakhon FC has a real challenge ahead this wednesday when they travel to Yasothon. Yasothon is second in the league, so it may be "a tough nut to crack." It's possible though.  If you look at the first two games of the season.  RoiEt beat Sakon FC at home and got defeated in front of their home fans today.  It could happen again. The next home game is Saturday, May 13, when Sakon FC hosts Surin City.  The game was live on facebook

Today 4 pm Sakon Nakhon FC at RoiEt United

With a number of games played Saturday, Sakon FC has sunk from 6th to 8th place. RoiEt has achieved the bottom, even though they won their last game 5 - 2.    Let's not forget Sakon FC has performed well during the last 5 games. Three wins, two draws. Two of the wins were away games. Of course I'm hoping to see some live streaming pop up on the net.  If not I'll keep an eye on   for live updates

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Welcome to my garden and Sakon Nakhon - Live

Collect beans a couple times a week.  Unfortunately they seldom wind up in the pot, since I love em raw or with a bit of apple cider vinegar and a dab of honey.  Thinking of expanding the bean fence. If the world gives you limes ... ... pick em up and make juice I should have plenty mangos late in the year, over 20 trees started a month ago A few pineapples bananas and other eatables, some not pictured Thailand gained internet access in 1995 wikipedia Facebook website was launched on February 4, 2004 wikipedia Sakon Nakhon - Live website  began in December, 2005 Christmas Dinner Party at Colin's restaurant  On 19 January 2009 I quit the pay website and began blogging

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Anything Alphabet Inc. (Google) was not available for many webb surfers in Thailand on Saturday

The official line was "A glitch." I'm always skeptical of such excuses.  Could have been a well planned test At first I thought I had a computer virus.  When My second and third computer encountered the same problem, I realized it was a server problem.  Switching on my VPN I was able to check Google mail and check some news clips on YouTube.

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Visa Run

If you are visiting Thailand on a tourist visa (30 days) and wish to extend your visit, you can extend your tourist visa an additional 30 days at any immigration office within Thailand for a fee. If you want to visit Thailand beyond the 60 days, you must  leave the country and apply at any Thai consulate or embassy.  The nearest Thai consulate to Sakon Nakhon is in Savannakhet, Laos.   Step by step Procedures: Visa Run Savannakhet, Laos – Pinoy the Explorer  date posted 6 August, 2016 The above article was written  for ASEAN nationals.  Non ASEAN nationals are required to apply for a visa on arrival when entering Laos  Visa On Arrival - Tourist Visa for Laos issued at ports of entry, good for 30 days

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The nasty weather went thataway

For the convenience of readers articles which link you to facebook will now have a grey background
Don't complain if you avoided last night's storm
Even though rain is still in the forecast, today is going to be just another very hot day, feels like over 40C
Secure your motorcycle at night Faster than a taxi

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Thailand Cigarette Excise Tax raised today

The most expensive Thai cigarette price is now 94 Baht.  This does not include imports. Thai article here

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Mahachat Festival Boon Bang Phang district, Phang Khon

Three day fair 5-6-7 May Beauty contests, parade 2 pm 6 May, and other events At this time I am told there is and there is not a rocket festival as part of the event.  WIll try to confirm this in the morning (May 5) There is a 2010 article of a similar event at this blog  There may be a Bang Fai Festival, but may be cancelled due to weather.

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Thai internet speed improving ... slowly

We are still seeing what I like to refer to as the doughnut hole effect with feels like temperatures close to 46 for the day.  Rain may reach us sometime this evening, more definitely during the early morning hours friday. Indication are that it's going to be heavy tropical rain
The traditional holiday celebrated in past years on May 5, coronation day, has been deleted from the calendar due to HRH's death Royal Ploughing ceremony, May 12, is not a public holiday, the ceremony is broadcast live on Thai TV. The ceremony is believed to be an indicator of the harvest for the coming year

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Hotest today, no alcohol sales next wednesday

Hottest day today.  A few degrees cooler tomorrow, but not much. As the weekend approaches a bit cooler and increased chance of rain.
Today I came face to face with the person who spread false rumors about me.  I was tempted to confront him and call him an asshole.  I felt more comfortable simply turning my back at him. Just felt it was not necessary to call him an asshole, figured he knew that already
It appears USTVNow has done away with their free tv service.  I discontinued the $29 per month subscription. The only thing I watched was the evening network news. Just not worth the expense. Am investigating a number of alternatives.   True tv called asking why I discontinued their service almost a year ago.  Obviously it was cost.  I don't watch 300 or 400 channels at 2,100 baht per month. The 650 baht per month online service serves my needs.
Next Wednesday is Visakha Puja Day, a no alcohol sales day.  If you can't do without, stock up early. Of course many ma and pa shops will sell alcohol on the sly.  They need the money.

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Soldier honored, Local Photographer makes the awards, and other happenings

Pool cleaning is on my morning schedule

I mentioned before, hot weather ahead.  Feels like could go as high as 46.  Humidity rises late afternoon. Scattered showers likely, increased chance as the weekend approaches.  UV Very high  Rain or shine umbrella advised.

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Four losses, four Draws, are they ready for a fourth win ?

From the Bottom, half way up Sakon Nakhon FC is on the road again this weekend, facing Roi Et.  A victory here would not be impossible, but it would be amazing

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Two Nights in Buriram and then some shopping in Surin

It was a five hour drive and we arrived in Buriram at noon.  Lunch at the Swan was quite pleasant.  After the long trip and a great meal I took an extended afternoon nap.  I wanted to be primed for the evening action.  Bar hopping was cancelled by a decission to attend a Buriram pro league  football game.  I hadn't been to a pro league game in over a decade. It's been that long since Sakon Nakhon was in the pro league. The game was fun and exciting, but it's not something I'd do on a regular basis. The seats were narrow and so were the isles.  No drinks allowed in the stands.  Not even water. Today's afternoon Sakon Nakhon FC game is at a different stadium, I'm hoping for a more relaxed atmosphere.  I know it wont be this crowded.

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