HansBlinkers

I hear you can only get 7 day extension on a 2 month tourist visa now? is this true?

I'm in Bangkok at the moment. if I go out to Suvarnabhumi, can I buy a ticket at the counter, and if so roughly how much will it cost? Witch airline wuld be the cheapest?

Can any one recommend a good bus company that travels from CM to BKK? I would like to go down in the early morning so that I arrive in the afternoon or evening. What would be the best time for me to do that?

Is there any other Chiang Mai forums? Not that don't like this one, It's just it can be quiet around here sometimes

What's the best and cheapest way to travel from Chiang Mai to Phnom Penh?

I'm confused. What is a western-style Chinese restaurant? And how is it different than the Chinese restaurants here? I ask because Chinese food, by its definition, is not western at all. (This is not a troll or a flame, just an honest question from a confused person.)

Chinese Restaurant/Take aways we get in the west are not authentic chinese food, it's Chinese Food made for the western palate. e.g Chicken Chow Main, Chop Sueys ect ect. The same goes for Thai restaurant in the west, if you think about it how many Thai's do you see eating Thai Green Curry?

I there any western style Chinese restaurants in town? I know there's a nice Cantonese place down Nimmanhaemin way, but it's a bit expensive.

The number you want is probably the Thai Visa insurance girl in Chiang Mai - 086 181 8383 Very good and extremely helpful

Best post to date....

Cheers

OK For those who find PM awkward. If you are based in Chiang Mai I highly recommend This Girl to take care of you insurance. Her name is Jeap her contact number 086-4319485

Yes please post the name for the benefit of all

No problem in doing that as I understand it. What you can't do of course is name and shame a BAD company. But quoting a GOOD experience is OK i believe

To be honset I only have the number for the girl that sold it to me and takes cares of anything that goes on with it. I don't want to put her number up in public domain. If you are based in Chiang Mai PM me and I give you the contact number

Got fixed up with insurace a coulple of months ago, had an Accident last week in Chiang Mai where I went over the handle bars of my motorbike. (some kid jammed on infront of me) Anyway disloced my shoulder, rang the girl I bought the insurace off and everything was taking care off. Just recommending this company/girl, if anyone is looking for a new policy or if you and yours dont have any at all, I'd get sorted out quick, because it's well worth having.

Anyone interested can PM me, and I'll get you in touch.

I would go to the fabric market. Kad Luang. There you can find many different shops and get the exact material that you want. If I remember right it is around 800 meter for cashmere for the higher thread count material. Some might be 1200, but you can pick and chose. Average price for a tailored shirt (just labor not material) is 300 baht, I know of some for 225-250. Word of caution some of the expensive shops send the work to be done at the lower priced shops. My tailor gets work from some of the big name shops and they mark up a lot. Pants are around the same. I usually pay 250 for labor. Jackets are slightly more but usually around 500 baht.

You will need less than 1.5 meters for pants, about 1.75 meters for a shirt (shirt material is usually under 100-200 baht a meter. Jackets will need around 2.5 meters. vest(waist coat) shouldn't be more than .5 meter.

I think that you could probably save about 3000 baht if you bought the material directly and found a tailor to do it for you. Just ask around at the smaller shops what they charge for labor.

That's a good Idea, but that's a lot of hassel also

Errr... Buy a shirt?

Errr.... I don't want a shirt, I want the Lights Modules.

Some people...(shakes head)

How many died in all the mess last year?

I'm getting kitted out for a wedding. I've only been to a couple of shops. Got a price at 8000 bath made from his best Cashmere wool inclueds Pants, 2 shirts, waste coat, jacket and a tie. Is this about right? If not where can I get better? How much should I be paying for this?

Could you explain a little more, Hans ? It's a t-shirt with LED's, or what ?

Here's a pic, the light module reacts to sound and are held on by velcor. There is a stall near McDonalds

Have you seen the Electronic T-shirt down at the Night Bazar? Does anyone know where I can get my hands on the Lights Modules?

I know someone that has got some nice framed posters for sale ideal for a nice bar that is into music. Posters include Johnny Cash, Sid Vicious (Sex Pistols) Public Enemy, James Brown, Ian Curtis (Joy Division ) and a few more I can't think of now. Also i think he has a few other bit's and bob's suited for a bar/restaurant. Just wondering if anyone here or know of anyone that would be interested?

Thanks for that link Lanna Reborn. I'll probably go check that out. I followed the link half out of curiosity to see if it's the meaty Pun Pun or the vegetablye-y Pun Pun, and of course it was the latter, which makes more sense. (Oh the trouble with Thai names transliterated... or are they the same '1000 Varieties' ?)

As for Smile.... I'm still up in the air. Fantuzzi's gonna be great I think. I see he's also performing at Zoe in Yellow on Friday night for a limited engagement. Might go to that instead. It's all gonna be down to my mood this evening. After having asked around town now, I do know that quite a few of my friends will be there.... hmmmm.

Well. Was it any good?

I know the Thais don't like any gold jewellery that's under 23 caret. But I'm looking to buy some 9 caret gold bracelets. Where can I get some?

If it's a big or a small party i don't know depends how many farang go, because most Thai don't like these kind of parties, especially the Chiang mai Thai, they rather hear lousy music and sit a plastic chair.

I went to the last 2, it was a nice set up but the bands were lame. The bands that were playing were the same house bands that play around town. Don't get me wrong they're all good musicians but they seem to be playing the same stuff for years now. I've been here for more than 6 years and seen all these house bands and pretty bored of them to be honest. But if your new in town or not familiar with these band I'd recommend going, but if like me, seen them all before I wouldn't bother.

P.S The Hamburgs that were there the last time were the best I ever had in Thailand

I'm sorry if this thread is done loads of times. But I'm looking for 100cc or 125cc moto. Where can I get one, and what kind of price range are we talking?

California WOW inside Airport Plaza Mall... I think will have what you are looking for.

That's where we go 3 or 4 times a week.

A lot of Heavy Lifters There.

How much is it to join California WOW? Can you pay as you go?

Often when I was traveling down south I used to see many shops selling paintings of various music artists and icons. I don't see any of them in Chiang Mai, I see a few doing drawings but I would be looking for paintings. Anyone got any info on where I could get them? I think they would be an ideal Christmas present to send home

How much does SK charge for traveler's cheque, do they have an ATM there?

What Airlines fly into Chiang Mai from Europe if any? Also who would be the cheapest Airline to fly with from Europe to BKK. I've been looking around and they all seem very expensive these days ;-(