Just dump it anywhere, but don't block my way

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As fast as a jet

I seen these floating lights slowly rise, 
then at a certain height, the wind pushed em as fast as a jet.

Parade starts at 6 pm 
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Unnecessary Danger

The sign at a busy intersection allows motorcycles and bicycles to pull ahead of waiting cars at traffic lights. Motorcycles have a faster start than cars, but imagine bicycles in front of dozens of cars as the light changes to green.

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Cooler nights this week, nothing drastic

Phu Phan Cup November 2550 (2007)

สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon Most likely a bit chilly in the mountain areas. a couple of 16's forecast starting this weekend

Flabbergasted two to three months advance notice of activities

Upcoming events are being announced two to three months in advance.  Unheard of in past years when many events received a few days notice, occasionally a week.
Christmas fair in Tha Rae

Colorful events

Red Cross Fair in January

December 9

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Colorful Weekend

    

Designated on the map with a P, indicating a parking lot, the area is located by the Rear gate to Wat Phra That Choeng, and across the street to the waterfront park. Over a decade ago the area was an outdoor restaurant.  I remember it because the restaurant staff brought out a fan for the table with the foreigner, me.

The latest 'Colorful' configuration was put together in mid October in time for the longboat races.

Live entertainment...

food stalls ...

... and an art exhibit

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Phu Phan Cup Opening Day, November 20, 2018

Four games are scheduled to be played on Tuesday November 20 at two locations. Sakon Nakhon is involved in two of those games

• Sakon B host Bueng Kan, 3 pm, at Sawang Daeng Din

• Sakon A hosts Mukdahan, 5 pm , at the Provincial Stadium (Airport Road)

Unconfirmed, but most likely accurate, the opening ceremony will take place at 1 pm in Sawang Daeng Din 

Pictured: Opening ceremony and opening game 2017 at Sawang Daeng Din

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The world ruled by China Phase ONE: debt-trap diplomacy

Sakon City Red Cross Fair 2562 (2019)

25 January through 3 February

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37th Phu Phan Cup 2018

Football competition comprised  of 17 Esan provinces.  

In past years Sakon Nakhon had two teams

Picture below 2015

Video: Sakon Nakhon 33d annual Royal Cup Ceremony Phu Phan Royal Palace Cup 2014

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Cooler nights coming soon

Over half of the weather forecasts indicate a nighttime temperature drop into the upper sixties (18-19 C), beginning November 21.

Air out your blankets, you'll want them for the last few days of November (15C)


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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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