Nov 22 Loi Krathong

Sakon City celebrations are held at the waterfront park (Suan Somdet Phrasinakarin Park)
A short parade through the park as official Krathongs are delivered

 

Before lighting airborne candles check when and where they are allowed in order to avoid air traffic mishaps

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Apple Restaurant and Bakery Christmas Party

Pictures from previous Christmas dinners

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Fitness center, turf football stadium and soon to be walking street

 

 

Located on Rat Phatthana Road.  The swimming pool has been there for decades and was recently rebuilt. I have no idea how the name was picked.  The fitness facility, pool and stadium are open for business.

In the final days of construction are shops in the alley which has the appearance of a short walking street.

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Thermometers so you can brag how hot or cold it's at your house

Available at the pharmacy across the street from MACRO. They also have digital thermometers
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Baht remains too strong

I've taken this year's April low and compared it with the January 2016 high

per $1,000 spent 30,983.9 baht vs 35,977.8 baht, a difference of 4,993.9 baht.

Per $1,000 its a $156 spending loss since last year

At $3,000 thats a hefty $468 spending loss

In January 2003 the dollar got you 43.0594 baht.

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Horst Menzer Funeral Services

Had med Horst some years ago, but not for some time as he did not mingle much with other Expats and did not reside nearby. 

No shortage of friends as noted by the attendance at his funeral service. His ashes will be scattered on the Mekong river today.

Again it's apparent to point out to all expats, single or married, to have a 'last will and testament.'

If such documents are not available a body is not released until appropriate documents have been processed.  This can involve body storage and other fees.  Of course there may also be legal arguments as to who inherits your property.

It's important for expats to have two wills (testaments): One for your home country and one for the country of your residence 
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Cow dung makes the news

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Philippines hosts Thailand AFF (televised)

 Panaad Stadium, Bacolod

21 November 2018, 18:30

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181109 Horst Menzer Funeral Services, Saturday 9 am, Cremation approx 11 am

at Wat Pha Suttawas 

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Local Footballers promote tourism and cuisine

If you've been to a local football game you'll recognize the stars of this video
Video has English subtitles TAT are you watching

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AFF Suzuki Cup 2018 Thailand hosts Timor Leste

 7 pm 
LIVE ON CHANNEL 7 HD 7pm  available online at http://www.ch7.com/live.html?ref=index
also available at https://live.bugaboo.tv/live-streaming/408969

8 PM      Singapore vs Indonesia

Yesterday's games

Cambodia 0–1 Malaysia
Laos          0–3 Vietnam
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TV Streams and Schedules Update

It's a free service with advertisement, or you can pay $22 per year to avoid the ads. Carries many countries TV.  

I've been watching US, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and a few other European TV stations broadcasting English language movies or TV series.

It's not a five star service, more likely three star.
Not able to get any New Zealand channels except a religious channel.
The UK channel 'movies 4 men' is actually a UK Arabic channel. A few occasional other glitches Fox UK is actually Fox Germany broadcast in English.

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Scoreless yet very exciting

I tend to start early for an event, just in case there's a mishap. Sunday was no exception.  I'd been told the football game is in the stadium down the street.  At least they all pointed that way. But then it turned out to be the stadium in that direction a few more miles down the road.

I arrived early, checked out a good location on the sideline with some shade to have a good camera view. No hassle, in fact a police officer brought me a chair.  I declined that offer since I do have a more comfortable folding chair.

U19 football seems to have more energy than the divisional teams.  Best way to describe the game was "fast and furious."

The goal defender was kept quite busy and I thought he was the MVP of the game

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Horst Menzer deceased

Information is still somewhat sketchy at the moment. Horst died Saturday in the hospital, age 78. 
Will update as further information becomes available

Pictured on the left with Eddy in May of 2008

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Moisturizer soap on my shopping list

US daylight savings time ends this afternoon.  It's only important to note that your favorite live TV shows will be an hour later. Change your alarm settings accordingly 
For today's international televised football schedule see SMM

Local football ⚽U19 Sakon Nakhon FC game Sunday 3 pm. The team recently won 3-0 in Mukdahan.

With the Cold Season officially underway, avoid spending that extra moment under a hot shower to avoid that itchy skin and serious skin ailments. Ditch the bar of soap and use a moisturizer.
Hot water: pores open, cold water: pores close



Still have not seen any schedule of the Phu Phan Games, did read somewhere that 21 teams are participating
The games begin with a bit of pomp when last year's winner returns the trophy (as seen in this 2014 video)

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U19 Sunday

Cool night time temperatures continue until early next week when low night time temperatures should return to the lower 20's and remain there for most of the month.  December may well be cooler than normal according to present forecasts.

⚽U19 Sakon Nakhon FC game Sunday 3 pm at PattanaSuksa School stadium. The team recently won 3-0 in Mukdahan.



Thailand to legalize 'for medical purposes' within a month

The last time I was required to get a medical certificate from a doctor it cost me 20 baht, no medical exam

That's gonna be a big omelet 

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Doing the impossible

Cooler nights ahead

cool nights till Sunday

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Tuesday morning US Football

New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills
Game time: 7:15 am (BKK time)
New Era Field, Orchard Park NY

on line sources
ESPN
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/NE/new-england-patriots/
http://www.tvonlinelive.net/Watch/ESPN-Online-3584.html
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Message for U.S. Citizens:

 

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani.

Date: 7 November 2018

Time:  12:00pm – 3:00pm  Venue: Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani


Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand>Hotel phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555

E-mail: cud@chr.co.th

No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis.

read entire notice at https://th.usembassy.gov/consular-outreach-udon-110718/
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