Summer starts in late February according to TMD . . .

. . . and is expected to be two degrees C hotter than last year.

The present cold spell in Sakon Nakhon will end. 

By the first of February we should see feels like temperatures in the lower 40's C.

Not to worry, another cold spell is expected in February.

Keeping cool and the related cost is high priority on my agenda.

  

My Dec-Jan electric bill was slightly above 900 baht (US$25). I cook with electricity and run a pool pump, other than lights, fridge and wash mashine. 

While some past April electric bills went as high as 5,000 baht (US$142)is an indication that keeping cool is a major expense.

I have reduced my electric bill somewhat by keeping the aircon at 28 and 29 C and running fans  
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The recent Miss Grand Sakon Nakhon Competition

The winner competes in Miss Grand Thailand later this year สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

BUSH PLANE CAMPING SAKON NAKHON

The two day event had been promoted on facebook a week prior.

It will be interesting to see if further such events will materialize

   

Back in 2013 -14 -15 Birds of Paradise Extreme Resort seemed quite active. 

Their facebook page during those years promoted various sky diving activities

Monday, January 22, 2024

Birds of Paradise gathering

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Promoting 'Cultural Tourism' to Tham Pha Daen Temple

The V.I.P attended gathering was to promote tourism to the temple. Worldwide cultural tourism accounts for 40% of all tourism.

Click on image to read Pattaya Mail article
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MISS GRAND SAKON NAKHON 2024 - FINAL SHOW

Show was streamed live on January 20. 

Each province selects their own 'Miss Grand' for a 

'Miss Grand Thailand' extravaganza planned for April 6 in Bangkok.

The Miss Grand Thailand winner will represent Thailand in 

the 'Miss Grand International' contest scheduled on October 25  

Saturday, January 20, 2024

Saturday morning parade on I.T.U.

I'm guessing not a school parade, rather a provicial parade of sorts as there were plenty adult participants. Could hear activities at the stadium for most of the morning

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Recent Huai Rai Elina Festival claimed to be the largest music festival in Sakon Nakhon

Held 13-14 January, at Ban Huai Rai, Wanon Niwat District. 

There were some complaints over a late anouncement that smoking was not allowed at the event Matichon 

Cool spell headed our way

Day highs and overnight lows

Things should warm up in time for next weekendสกลนคร Sakon Nakhon