190508 The Golden Shower Tree

Thai media calls it "Yellow Star," yellow represents the Chakri Dynasty.    Yellow also represents Mondays an Monday birthdays.

The tree is also known as ratchaphruek and the golden shower tree.

The scientific name is Cassia fistula. 
None of the plant is edible as it may cause temporary diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pains.  




By Suniltg at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, Link

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190506 Two ladies stocking lightbulb shelves claim "Don't have"

It's a very typical answer for various reasons.
I did a pantomime act of motion sensor and was directed to day-night sensors. Motion sensors were a shelf above.
 

They are great for those nighttime adventures to the refrigerator and even the toilet.  No switches to search for.

Daylight detectors operate during the day and in darkness. Others only function in darkness.

You will need to look at the side panel. Different brand names have different specifications. I prefer the 90 second delay.  Some sensors detect motion through the top of the bulb, while other sense through the sides.

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190506 Another Hot Monday

Weather Feels like may reach 43 - 44 C Actual temperature 35 - 36 Scattered thunderstorm 40%. Some forecasts indicate afternoon and evening, most forecast indicate also overnight
Sakon Nakhon "100 men were ordained at Phra That Choeng Chum Worawihan temple"

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190504 No mention of Sakon Nakhon in Weather Warning But ...

Saturday had been prophesied to be the wettest day in the CITY and surroundings. Rain chance increases afternoon through evening. Heavy rains already in the city,

The weather system seems to be almost stationary and simply expanding. 

Weather Warning issued  4 May by TMD made no mention of Sakon Nakhon. Warnings are generally updated before noon when needed

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190503 Don't wash your meat

The headline appears on an almost yearly basis. It's making a return visit to the evening news and social media.

2019

2013

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190503 Today's Royal Ceremony Live Broadcast on HD7

LIVE 7HD วันนี้

09:40 hrs.	Tr.Thor. Live Broadcasting Ceremony Inviting Phra Suphan Brawit The royal crown of the royal seal
10:30 hrs.	Commemoration and Documentary
15:40	Tr.Thor. Live Broadcasting Ceremony

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190502 Secure all items which may grow wings

Weather warning announcement issued by T.M.D. "...  hot to very hot over upper Thailand. Outbreaks of summer thunderstorm: thunderstorm, strike of lightning with gusty winds and hails are forecast for the first in the Northeast (3 May 2019) ..."

TODAY: 38 C Hot and Humid: Real Feel today 43-44 Scattered thunderstorms likely afternoon, late evening and overnight
Storm in the Indian Ocean continues to grow.  For the moment it's of no concern to us, but something to keep an eye on

Expect a visit from census takers 

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190501Phang Khon Rocket Festival added to Events Ahead

TODAY High 36-38, Real Feel 43, UV extreme
Scattered rain and thunderstorms increase as we approach the weekend

Phang Khon District Rocket festival
May 10-12, 2019 Maha Maha and Bangfai Festival

Sunday 28 Apr at the U19 game :: had an ice pack under the hat listening to 60's ROCK

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190430 time to replace the plastic with something more durable

It was about 2008 when I raised the front wall and put up a plastic roof over the front porch.
It was a privacy issue since they had built a 16 unit apartment building across the street in the previous year.  

Late last year the roof sprung a few minor leaks.
It was time to replace the plastic with something more durable




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190429 Hot and humid continues

Scattered (isolated)Rain storms continue. 
Wettest day this week should be Saturday
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190429 Storm damage seems to be worse than 'usual' (whatever usual is)

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190429 Toward the end of the game temperatures dropped scores rose quickly

Temperatures felt like over 45 C (Over 113 F). I was feeling quite uncomfortable and questioned myself why I am out here for a football game in this heat.  

Players had a 'heat time out' once in the first and again in the second half. 
One time out was needed for the referee who needed a few moments to regain his composure.

Sakon players started off aggressive and a few players received yellow cards. After a Sakon player received a second yellow and subsequently a red card Udon had the upper hand and added three scores in rapid succession. Fourth goal at 3:03, fifth goal at 3:05, sixth goal at 3:08.

The most impressive performance of the day was by Udon player number nine

190428 U19 Sakon 1 - Udon 6 Album

Midway though the second half dark clouds in the distance quickly dropped the thermometer down to quite cool temperatures

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Kham Hom Waterfall : Phu Phan National Park

The waterfalls frequently run dry during drought seasons especially. On weekdays and holidays it's an inexpensive place for family day trips. There are a few food vendors. I had jumbo shrimp with my Chang.

Parking was being directed by gentlemen in uniform

Trash receptacles are available in areas where food and drink are allowed.

Most of the pools are shallow, ideal for smaller children

A more serene atmosphere during school and work weeks. Flip flops are not ideally suited if you decide to walk the waterfall trail

190427 Sakon Nakhon FC hosts Huai Thalaeng United

4 pm start time Sakon Nakhon Provincial Stadium  

 hosts 

Huai Thalaeng United is presently second in the league: 4 wins, 2 draws, 1 loss

Previous history
On August 1, 2018 Sakon FC won 3 - 1 against Huaitalang in  NakornRatchasrima
On April 22, 2018 Sakon FC tied with Huaitalang 1 -  1 in Sakon Nakhon
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190427 Is Baht loosing steam? time will tell

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190427 Rain will stop by game time

Temperatures reached 43.3 C yesterday, but not as hot on the previous day.
No rain near my house, dark clouds and thunder nearby brought temperatures to a pleasant 27 C by late afternoon

Friday, Apr 26                                   Thursday, Apr 25     

High temperature today my reach 35 to 37 C, add to that the feels like factors will put it over 40 C.
Scattered Thunderstorms are in the forecast through the morning and early afternoon. Forecasters seem to be unanimous in declaring that the rain will stop by game time.
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190427 Social Media Behavior

link takes you to cheatsheet.com

190426 Another hot day in the forecast ...

... with temperatures at 38 to 39. 

Feels like may reach 43.

An expected thunderstorm may bring relief to some areas (scattered) early noon to early afternoon.

Scattered evening thundershowers late afternoon through early evening.

Weather Warning "Summer Thunderstorm "  No. 7 Time Issued : April 26, 2019

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190425 Precursor Rainy Season Starts Friday

The updated forecast have me believe it's starting early. 

Thundery showers according to BBC start early friday afternoon.  

TMD ups the precip coverage to 40% for friday and saturday.

RP5 predicts heavy rain sunday morning.

Wunderground 10 day forecast looks like this.

wunderground

Google Translation: 

Prepare to cope! The Department of Public Health announced the warning of the upper Thailand encountering a tropical storm on April 26-28.

Facebook link⇩⇩ 

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190424 Slight cooling trend locally; Scattered thundershowers, high winds, hail likely

Add a 2 to 4 degrees celsius  for feels like temperatures

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