What is the most visited country in the world?The answer to that question by the above linked trivia website is France. The article brings out a point (this article's headline) which is true in all tourism. My Own Experience Crossed into Mexico from San Diego for a day trip, ate at a wallmart. Did a bit of tourist area window shopping and returned to the US, having spent little. Frequently visited Vancouver, Canada from Washington State on four day weekends. Spent quite a bit more on lodging, drinking and dining, entertainment. Frequent trips to Thailand last decade 1990's to 2002. Always at least a month long. Budgeted a minimum of $150 per day.
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Saturday, November 4, 2017
Tourists from nearby countries tend to spend less than tourist from far away countries
It's that time of the year
Everyone is trying to keep warm. In this region that means firing up a BBQ ow a bonfire early morning and evening
Friday, November 3, 2017
It's that time of the year again
Kritters of all kinds, pets, farm animals ... are warming themselves in the warm sun on cement pavement. Cement absorbs the heat from the sun. Dogs in the streets is quite common anywhere in Thailand. These days they are lying on the warm pavement, expecting drivers to 'go around.' Animals in the streets become a traffic problem mostly in rural areas. Not always.  |
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Southern Thailand Severe weather warnings
Sakon Nakhon scattered light rain likely through the weekend  Weather Warning "Severe Rain and Strong Winds in South" No. 15 Time Issued : November 3, 2017 |
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Thursday, November 2, 2017
Royal Longboat Races now underway
The Royal Longboat races generally held in conjunction with the Wax Castle Festival, are being held today and tomorrow Nov 2 + 3. The races had been postponed due to nationwide mourning. The trophy races will be held November 3.          The Loi Krathong celebrations begin at dusk at the lake. I have been told that the parade which customarily delivers the royal Krathongs to the lake will be held around 6 pm.  |
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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
Monday, October 30, 2017
And now the Sakon Nakhon weather report
Overnight lows down to 17 C to 20 C
63 F to 68 F
Details in the sidebar
Sunday, October 29, 2017
November in Sakon Nakhon
The main event in November of course is Loi Krathong, This year on November 3. There have been some minor changes for this festival over the years. Most obvious are flight restrictions. Sakon Nakhon has an evening departure of a flight at 21:20. Fireworks may be delayed in some areas and restricted in other areas of Thailand 
If you get caught up in this tradition and purchase a krathong, make sure there's no plastic or styrofoam holding it together. It's an environmental thing, enforced in some parts of Thailand and not in others. Loi_Krathong on WIKI In November there is usually a main event at the Phu Phan Palace. No dates announced to date this year. Traditionally the royal family donates blankets for the cold season to local villagers. It was a star studded event in 2003. After that, cameras and mobiles were no longer allowed
Last time I visited the Phu Phan Palace, foreigners could visit the palace grounds when accompanied by a Thai native. Also no date yet announced is the Phu Phan Cup. A football tournament among Esarn provincial teams. Also a lot of fanfare, the opening and closing events usually fills the stadium beyond seating capacity.  Now that the rainy season is over, there are more local parties. Everything from birthdays to weddings, funeral remembrances, to rock concerts. Oh yes, lets not forget university graduations  Nothing announced yet, generally there is some sort of Fair in November US Citizens Outreach in KHON KAEN: Wednesday, November 8, 2017  | ||||||||||||||||
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Saturday, October 28, 2017
For your television viewing, please be aware
Sunday, October 29, 2017 daylight savings time in the UK ends Sunday, November 5, 2017 daylight savings time in the US ends |
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Expat Health Issues
Sometime before 2010 I got shingles. Not knowing what it was, I let a well intentioned friend take me to a nearby healer. So for three days I visited the 'healer." On a wooden front porch, the healer chewed a leaf, added water to the mixture, then spit the liquid on my sores (mostly around my midriff . Three visits to a local hospital got me some injections and a whole lot of pills, a big sack full. As a last hope I went to a local druggist, who looked at me and told me what I had and gave me the right medication. |
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These days I am taking stop smoking medication QUOMEM and experiencing a whole bunch of side effects. Stomach cramps, plenty 'gas.' Body aches all over... all my previous injuries seem to be having a mass reunion.
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Friday, October 27, 2017
Blanket season approaches earlier than usual
Noticed similar such temperature changes in December 2015:
Most of November of that year feels like temperatures where in the low 40's
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 I noticed:
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Most of November of that year feels like temperatures where in the low 40's
Wednesday, December 21, 2011 I noticed:
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Sunning at the airport
The AIrport is mainlyserved by Alaska Airlines
Thursday, October 26, 2017
Cooler temperatures cause me aches and pains
I try to relieve most of the aches with a hot water bottle and stretch exercises.
Also keep in mind " Flu viruses are more stable and remain airborne longer in cold and dry conditions... " It's a season when I tend boost my vitamin C intake. I'm taking some medication for a different reason with side effect like insomnia, itching, stomach pains, the list goes on. The occasional beer or hard stuff does just as well as pain medication. |
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Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Expect tight security 26 October
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