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Saturday, January 27, 2018
Sakon Nakhon Chinese New Year celebrations (udated)
A couple days after Valentines day. An evening trip into the center of town is a must. A special bonus is of course if you get an invite to the temple dinner celebration. This collection of pictures and videos from the past fifteen years is a project in the making. Plenty of stories to tell
สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
Friday, January 26, 2018
One day in Bangkok
Thursday I had a Bangkok appointment and did a round trip in one day. 5:30 am to 9 pm. Return flight from Bangkok my mental headcount, counted over half a dozen, possibly ten westerners arriving in Sakon Nakhon on that flight. The numbers of westerners visiting the area for short and extended visits are way up from what they used to be. Most noticeably to me, the morning flight to Bangkok via AirAsia there were no services unless you paid extra for them. Not even a bottle of water. Nok Air did offer a miniature bottle of water. Pictured is a Nok air complimentary water bottle next to a 5 baht bottle. I had an inflight meal on the way home, and spotted other passengers being served Singha. Keep in mind these amnimineties have to be paid for at time of booking. Had not noticed it as much on my morning Airasia flight, Nok Air no legroom. My knee was pressed against the seat in front of me. Behind me a mother flying with a presumably one year old infant. Lets just say it was a one hour non stop kicking and bouncing trip. Somewhere in Bangkok I received a two Euro coin (valued at 78 baht or US$2.48) instead of Thai ten Baht. These coins are identical in size and appearance  Spent a couple hours in a Bangkok restaurant enjoyed a blt with chicken and egg. "Keep your whiskey out of sight, no problem." |
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Michael Kemp Funeral 24 January 2018
I had met Mick at a few public expat events. Not close friends, just friendly acquaintances.
For me the motorcycle drive to Nawa was physically exhausting, but I wanted to pay my respect to the family and make some photo memories.
Got to say hello to friends and acquaintances, and meet new ones.
For me the motorcycle drive to Nawa was physically exhausting, but I wanted to pay my respect to the family and make some photo memories.
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Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Mick Kemp's funeral today งานศพ ในวันนี้
Receiving mourners at the residence noon and before. Temple Appointment 1 pm |
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Awaiting further information (driving directions). Think the town is NAWA, also the home of Bruno's bar. Trying to decide if I want to do this trip by motorcycle or hire a car. |
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
From China to Europe by train, next stop Thailand
Still consider the high speed rail system 'under construction' in Thailand will be more beneficial to Chinese businesses than Thailand. China will use Thailand as a thoroughfare. At high speeds it won't be much of a sightseeing trip.
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Morning ritual
 A morning ritual, chasing the mosquitos away. |
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 Expat Michael Kemp, who resided in Ban Na Wa, Nakhon Phanom, passed away Friday, January 19, as a result of a vehicular accident. |
Accused of questioning the accuracy of proclaimed Thai history
That's a huge POTHOLE
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Saturday, January 20, 2018
To avoid a repeat of the worst football experience I'm gathering data
The worst thing that can happen is that you drive four or five hours to attend a football game only to be told the playing venue has been changed, but noone you asked knew where.
There's still some data to be updated as it becomes available
| distance to Sakon Nakhon | team | Stadium |
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314 km | Buriram | |
312 km | Khong Chee Mool Surin | Surin |
310 km | Loei City F.C. | |
208 km | Mahasarakham F.C. | Mahasarakham Stadium |
334 km | Chaiyaphum United F.C. | Chaiyaphum Stadium |
310 km | Muang Loei United F.C. | Wang Saphung Stadium |
391 km | Huai Thalaeng United F.C. | Surapala Keetha Sathan Stadium |
214 km | Nongbua Pitchaya F.C. | Nong Bua Lamphu Province Stadium 17°07′48″N 102°25′25″E |
284 km | Sisaket United F.C. | Sri Nakhon Lamduan Stadium 15°06′02″N 104°20′27″E |
312 km | Surin City F.C. | Sri Narong Stadium 14°52′30″N 103°29′48″E |
283 km | Ubon UMT United F.C. | UMT STadium 15.263592°N 104.842982°E |
180 km | Yasothon F.C | Suan Phayathan Stadium 15°46′58″N 104°09′05″E |
สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
Friday, January 19, 2018
Fair ends Sunday
The red Cross fair ends this Sunday. Last day is a good time to barter down the costs of goods. Merchants would rather sell their merchandise than having to pack it up. I purchased curtains the morning after the fair while merchants were packing up. Bought them at 50% off.       |
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Thursday, January 18, 2018
Don't lite up just yet
Recent Sakon Nakhon Red Cross Concert
Don't lite up just yet Army uses 5,000 rai in Sakon Nakhon area for marijuana research - thairath.co.th |
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Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Hodgepodge
 Forecasters seem to be in disagreement especially regarding high feels like temperatures. They are agreeing on somewhat warmer temperatures till next weekend followed by some more chilly days. Warming to Hot season begins March. |
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Another disagreement I've spotted on the net is Songkran Holidays. Two of the three days fall on a weekend. Songkran is celebrated on April 13-14-15. Some calendars add April 16 as a substitution day, others add April 16 and 17. I suspect it will be a five day holiday |
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Camouflage fashion If you have any questions about Thai politics; ask this guy |
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Tuesday, January 16, 2018
Went to the fair
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Sleeveless sweater to keep my chest warm (suffering from chest infection) I ventured out grocery shopping and a quick visit to the fair. Went there to buy a new speaker for my motorcycle  Replaced my year old P53, 500 Baht speaker for a newer P58, 450 Baht speaker. Of course music on my motorcycle is an attention getter. Especially helpful when other drivers are not fully paying attention to their driving. Do get plenty of smiles and thumbs up. |
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สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon
Monday, January 15, 2018
2018 Thai League 4 Northeastern Region
No schedules have been posted to date. Listed in alphabetical order are 13 teams (with last year's standing) which make up the 2018 league. Missing from this year's lineup are Mukdahan Chaiyuenyong, Roi Et United,Huai Thalaeng United
| 6 | Buriram United B |  |
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| Khong Chee Mool - Surin |  | |
| 11 | Loei City |  |
| 7 | Mahasarakham |  |
| 2 | Mashare Chaiyaphum |  |
| 3 | Muang Loei United |  |
| 8 | Nakhon Ratchasima Huai Thalaeng United |  |
| Nongbua Pitchaya B Nongbua Lamphu |  | |
| 5 | Sakon Nakhon Muang Thai |  |
| 1 | Sisaket United |  |
| 4 | Surin City |  |
| Ubon UMT United B |  | |
| 9 | Yasothon |  |
Added to Sidebar Calendar
Sunday, Monday, 21, 22 January Hideaway Blues Pub Sakon Nakhon City  |
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Sunday, January 14, 2018
Now watching (6:30 am) NFC Divisional Playoff: Atlanta Falcons at Philadelphia Eagles
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  Coldest day in Sakon City this season was December 19, 2017. Last night's low was 12 slight warming trend
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