"The Meteorological Department predicts that temperatures will reach 44-50 degrees Celsius from the end of February"

According to a local appliance dealer  Sakon Nakhon is scorching hot.  . . . . air conditioner sales increased by almost 50%.

The article appeared on line at www.matichon.  Anticipation is that things are going to get hotter than usual. Electricity bills will climb most likely to new highs in April.

I've tried misting fans, swamp coolers and wet towels over fans with limited effect.

If you need to cool down quick, take a shower, get wet and stand in front of a fan.

I've had best results keeping the electric bills low by keeping the air con at 29 and using fans

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Kratom Sales near Grade Schools busted

The article describes  a person selling  Kratom water  for 100 baht per bottle, or 30 baht per glass.

My understanding possession for medical reasons is legal, however sales in food or drink are not.

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Football Spending

I had put out the word that I would no lonher sponsor football teams. It's not just about the money, but how it is spent. 

I was asked to help out with Sunday's participation fee. So I did. 

Threw bundles of 100 baht notes (US$3) in the air, the quickest players got the money. Also donated some lunch money. 

The team won three games, lost the final game in a shootout. 

I never believed a shootout should determine the winners, it's just plain luck.

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Thai Prime minister was in town

Three day tour of three provinces started out in Nakhon Phanom. 

He arrived in Sakon Nakhon Saturday evening.

went to the temple Sunday morning

Plenty of video of his visit available on YouTube

Feels like the start of Hot Season

Hot temperatures are in the forecast

Air quality may not be that great either. Last two days it smelled like an electrical fire was about to start. Smoldering rubber. Thought my screens were dying. Syepped outside in the morning and realized burning smell is in the air. In creased temperatures may bring on local thunderstorms สกลนคร Sakon Nakhon

VERY LATEST NEWS FROM THAILAND in English (16 February 2024) from Fabulo...

Preparations for Chinese New Year celebrations are underway

 

Public celebrations are heald at the old city plaza  (see map).

The event includes music and performances

Celebrations at the Chinese Temple require an invite and reservation. 

View previous years celebrations here

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Drunk Sakon Nakhon Policeman injures a 12-year-old boy and damages 12 vehicles in Roi Et. 🔗

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Fake kidnapping results in visit from Interpool 🔗 😅😂

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