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Wishing HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej a happy Birthday and many more.

Since this is a thread about the cold-ish weather of late--I have a question, does anyone know where one could buy a reasonably decent [not sub-zero, Arctic type] sleeping bag in CNX?

My daughter went on a couple of school trips to higher altitudes last year and her thin sleeping bag didn't really do the job--I am hoping to find one before she needs it next time.

I seem to recall seeing some decent quality ones at Sports World (3rd floor Kad Suan Kaew).

16 and dense fog in Pai; my coconut oil was solid this morning...

15.5 here in CNX as the sun is rising. Coldest it's been so far this winter. I see Mae Hong Son dipped to 12.

I don't think I have seen digital ones here

Shame as I love radios too

Hi LawrenceChee. I was out looking some more and stumbled avcross a shop that has this style of radio. 350 baht. It's located inside Computer City (not Plaza), ground floor. As you enter the right side doors it's the shop on your left at the first corner inside.

Just thought I'd pass that along since you mentioned you loved radios.

My son has a cheap LG cell phone, no Bluetooth, no wifi, but it has FM radio. He paid less than 500 baht new. The redeeming feature was dual sims. You can only set 10 stations. Reception seemed fine to me. You can listen with ear buds or turn on the speakerphone.

Grin

That's not a bad idea and I may have to go that route if nothing else is found. Appreciate the tip.

Great photos and I'll forward to visiting sometime soon thanks for the topic and the photos FG

+1, very well done FG!

I don't think I have seen digital ones here

Shame as I love radios too

Appreciate the reply! They do seem to be a thing of the past around here. A small electronics shop called New Service on Ratchawong Rd. (across from Kasem's) used to carry them but now says his source in BKK no longer carries them.

I believe it was in Computer Plaza where I had mine done. Ground floor back in the left rear side. A small booth there and they do it for you while you wait.

Bump. Still searching and can add Power Buy, Ban and Beyond mall and Denchai to the list. A couple years back I ordered 25 of this (attached) style and they are starting to fail now. I don't particularly want to order them over the Internet if I can find them in CM.

Anybody seen these around? Thanks in advance for any help.

Has anyone seen the little portable "walkman" style FM radio's with a digital read-out in any shops around town? The places I've checked, unsucessfully, so far have been,

Lotus, Big C, Central, Robinsons, Makro, Amorn, Computer Plaza/City, Pantip Plaza, Kitty Electronics, Ham Electronics, Beauty Electronics, New Service, and Siam T.V. The attachment is just an example. Anything close will do.

The church I attend uses these for the Thai translation service and could use new ones. The digital read-out is easier to tune than the analog scale type which are easy to locate.

Thanks in advance for any help.

I also saw some Iridescent clouds a couple years ago just south of Doi Suthep. I only had a phone camera with me at the time so no great shots.

Well the law applies to everyone so why think westerners should not be treated like the Thai people. It is about time people driving without a license or a helmet should be made to pay for there stupidity. They should also increase the fine to make people think twice when not following the LAW

quote: " They should also increase the fine to make people think twice when not following the LAW "

I couldn't agree more but don't believe the " think twice when not following the LAW"  would change. 

You didn't specify what sort of telescope you were looking for, but if for terrestrial use, such as a high-power 'spotting scope,' the Archery Shop/range next to the golf course at Chiang Mai Star Dome sells 'Bausch & Lomb' and 'Bushnell' brands, both well known for quality products. These usually range from 40-60 power.

 

Thanks FG, never realized that they were there, right down the road too. I Googled around and found Outdoor Vision Chiang Mai branch and will now have to go check 'em out to see what they have.

http://www.outdoorvision.net/main/tidtx_rea/Entries/2010/3/17_sakha_snam_thnu_cheiynghm.html

Hi Chuang.  Since I've been in Chiang Mai I have never seen any quality 'scopes anywhere. Plenty of the lower quality refractor (department store) types but that's about it. A few years ago there was a shop in Airport Plaza that had a nice Meade compound stuffed away up on a shelf but that's been long gone. Think it was a decoration. There is an astronomy organization in Chiang Mai http://www.narit.or.th/en/ that might be worth contacting. They may be able to help. When I retired and settled here I shipped my stuff over thinking it would probably be less expensive.

Sorry, I can't answer the scope carry-on question as I haven't been keeping up with the air travel regs. 

Cheers

Here are 2 very good ones (both right near each other):

 

1. Dr. Piyapong (Mohr Aaa)
Ban Mha Ka Maew Animal Hospital
Mahidol Road
Pa Daet, Mueang
50100

 

2. Metta Animal Hospital on Chiangmai Land right near Chang Klan

All doctors at the clinic are good

I'll second Ban Mha Maew Animal Hospital. We've been using them for 8 years and never disappointed with their work. They even come to your house if you choose which makes it easier for us when our 5 dogs need shots. The two doctors we've always dealt with speak very good English, http://banmhakamaew.com/about_en.php .

map: http://www.chiangmaiplaces.com/map/871-ban-mha-ka-maew-animal-hospital

" As always there is the river watch on http://hydro-1.net/0...-06/HOURLY.html "

There's also the CCTV at Nawarat bridge http://hydro-1.net/08HYDRO/HD-06/CCTV-P1.html

It will be interesting to see how and if that new dam at PaDaed is operated when needed.

Yes, Tywais is correct. I see them occasionally down on our property in Chom Thong. Harmless.

Sorry I don't have any referrals for the OP but do have a piece of advice for electrical DIY'rs in Thailand. Be very watchful when working with Thai electrical wiring! More than once I've found the power still applied to the circuit even though the breaker is turned off (or fuse removed). I've seen where the 'hot' side was connected to the common/return side instead of the breaker/fused side of the circuit where it should be and disconnecting power doesn't break it. Just a heads up.

I've always understood that the real rains don't get going until next month and through September. http://en.climate-data.org/location/1779/

I'm using TOT as well and had an issue where several websites weren't accessible through my WiFi but could be reached on 3G. Modem and router resets didn't change anything and using the 'tracert' command indicated TOT was the problem. This went on for a day or so but noticed all back to normal again this morning (2/7).

If you're handy with a soldering iron there are electronic parts shops in CM that have the parts to make your own. I recently built a PI type. Not the prettiest but works great and a whole lot less expensive than a factory built one. Been experimenting with different coils for it as well.

OMG your amazing! My and Mr Attol spend some time on the island doing this. Friends laughed at us until after 100's of rusted nails and Chang bottle caps we found some good stuff. and have reaped a few rewards for for finding lost rings from the owners.

That is what I would like to do, get out to the beaches and do some searching. Maybe later this summer.

Looking for alternatives to the $50 U.S. notary, I asked at the C.M. Immigration if my yearly retirement visa docs could be notarized by a local Thai notary. The answer was that it would be only accepted from the U.S. Consulate notary. Just a heads up.

If you're handy with a soldering iron there are electronic parts shops in CM that have the parts to make your own. I recently built a PI type. Not the prettiest but works great and a whole lot less expensive than a factory built one. Been experimenting with different coils for it as well.

Sorry I don't have an answer for you but do have a question. I have been trying to do the same, on-line queue for a retirement extension. I keep seeing no days available for the full 100 days ahead that you can book. No days available through to September. Can you please provide a link that you used? I heard that the farang link is bad and you need to use the Thai one but no go. The one you used must be working.

Thanks.

I buy it here at Pharma Choice along with Norgesic (not for sale in the states either). Together they work wonders for muscle spasm/cramps.