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Since my office is nearby I went in and asked if they add 17% as I didn't remember them doing it on my previous visits. They DO NOT add any charges for VAT or service. perhaps they do in the BKK branch but not Chiang Mai.

PS- Also just noticed they are closed on Mondays.

I haven't posted for a year as I had nothing much to contribute but I felt the need to announce this new restaurant that I think is fantastic. They were in business for over 10 years in Bangkok and when the lease was up they decided to give Chiang Mai a shot. The walls are covered with awards and IMHO they are well deserved. The menu is great with a choice of tapas or traditional starters and main courses. The prices are fair and the atmosphere and service are very good. Lots of the dishes are seafood based with delicious garlic roasted mussels, seafood paella, seafood pasta as well as spanish meatballs, tortillas, Iberian ham, grilled paquio peppers and many others. I hope people give it a try since they chose to open right at the start of low season. I think they will need the locals to keep them afloat. I would hate to see them go. The place is on Kotchasarn Road at Thapae Gate just down from McDonalds.

I second that...

Ritchie at Ritchco on Wualai Road.

There is a huge second hand store on the Nong Hoi Road on the left just before the super highway if you are heading south. They carry everything under the sun including furniture.

I flew Air Asia to Surathani...one hour bus to ferry...one hour ferry to Samui.

I needed to open this up again as the school has suffered some problems this rainy season. There was a landslide that closed the road for 2 weeks and they had no phone signal to call for help. The food came very close to running out completely. There is some building damage also. I am prepared to go up anytime with any interested people. I urge the CMTR and others to considr Mhae Mha School as their recipient for any fundraising events. Thanks and please pm me if you need details or have questions.

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You realize that the restaurants involved would then need to stay open until 12:30 as most of us stop offering Meals on Wheels orders about 30 minutes before closing to avoid problems. There simply is not business enough to justify staying open that late.....wish there was!

You can order your cooked turkey and trimmings from Rimping Mee Chok or Bake & Bite.

Apparently I got the GPS coordinates correct....did you see them?

I received this information from the headmaster at the orphanage........

Mae-Mhae Orphanage School 1. Established in 1959 (Government School)2. Transform to be Orphanage School in 2002 – Drugs Fighting at Burmese Frontier 3. Jong started to support this Orphanage School in May 2006. About School:-1. Teacher from Government 7 people.2. Teacher Assistant 2 people.. (1 Man, 1 Women)- Salary for them is @ 6,000 Baht/ month (Now is running out budget to pay for them)- A teacher assistand have to stay with children for 24 hrs. at the orphanage school. .3. Education System:- Government System4. School areas is 3 Rai 3 Ngan 9 Sqw. (Belong to government and forest department)5. Now the government pay for children s 10 Baht per person per day. But only 200 days each year.6. Average ages of the orphans is between 3 - 17 years old. The Orphans:-1. Boys 52 2. Girls 67 Total 119 They are from family status:-1. No parents (Homeless) 262. Mum or Dad divorced/ passaway 383. Poor families 55 All orphans are:-1. Lisu Tribe 822. Lahu Tribe 123. Burmese, Palong and Hmong 25 Where are they live?1. Paksam Village, A.Wianghang (Burmese frontier) about 230 kms. from school. Take 10 hrs by car to the village.2. Lawu Village about 180 kms. from school. Take 8 hrs. by car to the village.3. San Pa Kia Village about 80 kms. from school.4. Doi Sam Muen, T.Muangkong about 94 kms. from school.5. Muser – Mae Ao Nai Village about 28 kms. from school. Take 2 hrs. by car to the village.6. Muser – Baan Pa Lo about 27 kms. from school. Take 2 hrs. to the village.7. Pang Dang Village about 31 kms. from school. About Identity Cards:-1. Green Cards – Hilltribes (Legal) 42 2. No Cards (Illegal) 77

I had an amazing time at last years toy ride and I can't wait for the next one!

GREAT NEWS!!! Marco will make his triumphant return to Chez Marco this Saturday!! Please stop by and see him. Apparently you really can't keep a good man down!

Chiang Mai Plastic at Wararot Market.

Best guess= 19`19'17.23N 98`53'02.25E Elev 2511 Ft.

I wanted to take a minute to explain a couple things about the Mha Ma School and to thank everyone who has shown interest in helping them. I moved here 11 years ago with the intention of retiring. I didn't work for the first two years I lived here and I needed something to do. I visited many orphanages and started or joined small programs with a couple. These included Viengping, Chiang Mai Home for Boys and Wat Don Chan. I think any group or individual who is trying to help the kids here is great but I also took the time to look into the amount they receive both from the government and the public. I also looked into their warehouse facilities to see what they had and I tried to guess what they spent in overhead for staff and furnishings. Due mostly to their proximity to the city I can tell you that some of them get alot. I can also share that in my humble opinion some of them are sorely mismanaged. I got bored not working and got back in the grind but I wanted to continue working with a needy charity when I could. I was introduced to Mha Ma School by a friend a few years ago and I have been trying to help since. The main problem for them is that they are located on top of a mountain in Chang Dao at the end of a windy, single lane dirt road with no guard rails. It is best to go up with a 4 wheel drive vehicle and not advisable in the rainy season. There are about 140 kids most of whom have never been down the mountain. As I mentioned they eat mostly cabbage and rice. They get 10 baht per day per child from the government but only during the school year. When I started going there they had too many kids for the beds so many lived in the base underneath with vermin. That has changed since we built bunk beds and closed the gaps in the roof. We also painted the dorms and built new toilets. They need alot more. The Lions Club was kind enough to donate sleeping pads and pillows and Horeca regularly donates sausages. I gave them my chest freezer so they can store some for the rainy season. They have 1 male and 1 female teacher counselor that they must pay to stay with the kids 24 hours. Other than that there are 3 teachers and a headmaster. I can't even explain really how to get there since there are no signs to tell you when to turn off the main road. There is an unaffiliated homestay on the mountain and it's nice to spend the night. The kids love a big bonfire and BBQ. I am happy to lead a group up as soon as it's a bit drier. These kids are TRULY needy and I hope thay can get some help from you guys...Thanks!

I have spent considerable time at Mhae Ma School in Chang Dao. I have been involved in building new toilet facilities, building bunk beds and painting rooms. I also donated my chest freezer as they had no refrigeration. They exist mainly on broken rice and cabbage. The problem is it is hard to find and there is no signage. I would be happy to lead a group up there on a Sunday. Let me know if there is real interest.

The Mhae Ma School and orphanage in Chang Dao has approximately 147 children mostly of Lisu origin. They receive very little (10 baht per day per child) from the Thai government. I have visited many times. The facility is located on top of a mountain and is difficult to access. I am sympathetic to all such facilities but in truth Viengping and Wat Don Chan receive huge numbers of donations and government funds mostly due to their proximity to the city. I am happy to send you more info if you are interested. I have gone to all three places mentioned many, many times in the past 10 years and I have looked into each location quite extensively to determone their needs.

The shop is called Senior Soft and it's located on the first floor right inthe center of the plaza.

Butter is Better-Chang Klan is fully stocked with a new batch of fresh hot CONEY ISLAND CHILI!!

I will make it up to you...give me a call before you come next time! Thanks

You can order the meatloaf or any other item from the breakfast, lunch or dinner menu anytime from 8 am opening to 9 pm closing time. Free WIFI and free parking too!

Butter is Better on Chang Klan is now open for dinner Monday through Saturday. Some of the new offerings are:

Fresh Shrimp Cocktail

Caesar Salad

Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, veggies and tomato gravy

Pork Chop with applesauce and rosamary finger potatoes

Hungarian Goulash on egg noodles

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Stuffed Cabbage.......etc!

Also serving beer and wine!

Can't blame a guy for trying!

If you are in Hang Dong area there is a shop called Chiang Mai Stand. They are very reasonable. PM me if you are interested and I will try my best to direct you.