October in Sakon Nakhon Memories

Ban Nong San in Sakon Nakhon Province named one of four newly declared sustainable tourism community projects Added to Calendar Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University  Loy Krathong Festival, 1 Nov US SS Monthly benefits increase by 2 % Down south it's wet October in Sakon Nakhon  went through my albums by month from 2003 to 2016 and picked out just a few

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Tropical Storm Khanun

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October 13 candlelight vigil in Sakon Nakhon

October 13 the new Thailand National Holiday

Word of mouth (unconfirmed) there will be a candlelight vigil Friday, 13 October. People are expected to begin assembling at 3 pm around the provincial headquarters grounds




Friday it would be appropriate anywhere in Thailand to wear black or white.
Public parties are banned for the day, and so is loud music.
There has been no barring of bars from opening, hower, many will be closed out of respect.
No public alcohol ban has been announced.

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Friday the 13th a solemn ocassion

13th October is a new yearly public holiday marking the death of King Bhumibol.
Friendly Match Oct 8, Thailand 1-0 Kenya Tourism on hold Normal Thailand Tourism returns in November

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Playtime

Still have a few more temporary plumbing pipes to replace, then I'm ready to install side railing and begin painting Four tracks are completed and I'm ready for a fourth engine an some more passenger and freight cars

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Thailand wins Friendly with Myanmar 3-1

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If you missed them...

Thai Tube Channel has a collection of videos of the Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle parade and the lighted barge parade in Nakhon Phanom

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Paid a little more for the full service cleaning

Recently had my two 14 year old air conditioners serviced.  This time it took longer than in the past. Both machines were totally in parts. I was surprised how filthy they were as I had them serviced annually.  In the past cleaning took less than two hours, this time it took slightly over three hours

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Beer vending machines not for self help

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Wet at times through the weekend

This image supplied by the Thai Meteorological Department is a good indicator that the rainy season hasn't quite ended. Expect thunderstorms in spots through the weekend

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Don't rain on my parade

Occasional rain is in the forecast sometime today. When or where is anybody's guess. Could be before and after the parade, or even ... Accuweather: TS 1pm, TS 7 pm  Wunderground: 2pm to 4 pm   BBC: heavy rain shower 13:00,  heavy rain shower 16:00     The Weather: light rain   Weather Channel: Thunderstorms 11am through 3 pm   YR: Rain chance noon to 3pm and after 10pm Keep in mind the frequently mentioned doughnut hole effect on the city  Keep an eye east and southeast for any dark clouds approaching

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Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival 2017

Something a bit different this year, mini parades accompanied the tractor pulled floats.  A few of the floats had already arrived by the time I arrived.  Obviously this sculpture was a bit heavy, it was tilted quite a bit to one side.  The boys set it on the ground a couple times. Problem was obvious, they had all the short guys on one side, the tall guys on the other.

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Festival day two

This evening is a great time to spend at the city grounds with plenty of things to see and do. Thai media will be trumpeting this visit for days.  Wonder what the impact on the trade deficit will be. I'll watch some of the ceremonies on TV

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Love the early evening rain and the cool breeze

light and scattered, occasional thunderstorm
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Headline Smogarsboard

Wax Castle Festival starts today

I'll have to seal my lips on this one Learning English the fun way I've seen a few coaches come and go, they always start out with lots of hope, then they get booted No Problem in Paradise Brainless, the most surveilled place in town.  Leaving your luggage unattended is just as brainless though Did not realize it's been 10 years, posted very little during the first three years fourth track under construction.  Those upper tracks are going to need retainer walls. I'll be looking for some laminate with a woodsy pattern

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Rain Chance Early Afternoon, More Sunday

Toned down Tourism Thailand Road Safety

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Message for U.S. Citizens: Regarding Social Security Services Overseas

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has consolidated its overseas operations into several regional offices that provide a full range of SSA services for U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States. Effective October 1, 2017, individuals residing in Thailand who require social security services or have questions about SSA benefits must contact the SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) located in the U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines, rather than the U.S. Embassy, or U.S. Consulate in Thailand. Please be advised that as of October 1, 2017, the U.S. Embassy, and U.S. Consulate in Thailand can no longer accept telephone calls, emails, or walk-in consultations regarding Social Security issues. For more information or any questions about the services provided at the FBU in the U.S. Embassy Manila, Philippines and how to contact them, please visit their webpage at: http://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen -services/social-security/ You can also reach them at (+ 63 2) 301-2000 ext. 9 , or FBU.manila@ssa.gov . For comprehensive information on SSA’s services abroad, please visit SSA’s webpage, “Service Around the World” https://www.ssa.gov/foreign/. If you are already receiving SSA benefits payments, there will be no change in the method of distribution of those payments.

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Wax Castle Parade VIP grandstand going up

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2017 Sakon Nakhon Wax Castle Festival Schedule and Parade Route

Best viewing of the parade is near one of two VIP grandstands. This is generally where paraders stop and perform.

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