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How old is your gf?

Your question clearly shows who's boss in your house, definately not you.

We can't all be alpha-males, we need followers like you too in this world.

I can't stand Thai drama's. My girlfriend occasionaly watches Thai drama, All i hear is shouting and screaming, i got so fed up with those annoying drama bitches i bought my girlfriend a wireless headphone. She has to wear the dramaphones every time she wants to look a Thai drama show, otherwise no TV!

I found the ethanol and distilled water at a big pharmacy opposite to the hospital at victory monument.

Unfortunately i can't find the pH strips or pH testing paper anywhere. Everywhere i get the same response "no have" or just a dumb clueless look not knowing what pH is.

I will try the chemical supply shop at national stadium and democracy monument.

There is a large chemical supply shop near Democracy Monument on Radjadamnoen that would probably have most of these items.

I forget the name but it has been mentioned before in this forum. It's within site of the monument but to the east of it.

If you don't get pH strips there and if what you want to test is urine, try the pharmacies on Ratchawithi Road near Victory Monument across from the hospital. (May have to get a combi stix that tests for pH plus other things)

If you need to test the pH of something else, try the various pool supply stores.

Thank you Sheryl, i will try to find the shop you mentioned.

Hey, give me time to answer, I just saw this question a few seconds ago (joke).

But actually, at least in Bangkok, there is usually a pharmacy very close to any reasonable sixe public hospital or clinic.

You may need someone who speaks Thai to help you, but because those particular pharmacies stock supplies for that nearby hospital, they often have medical supplies that other pharmacies don't carry.

First however, you will have to convince someone with some authority that you legitimately want to purchase those supplies for your own use. Usally that can only be done by someone who speaks Thai.

If you get a prescription from a hospital, SOMETIMES they will be willing to tell what pharmacy they use to supply them.

Then that Thai speaker can go to the pharmacy, get permission to buy, and purchase what you need directly from that pharmacy.

It doesn't always work...but it's worth a try.

Thanks, i will try that. What's the biggest government hospital in Bangkok?

It's kinda strange that regular pharmacies don't even know what ethanol or distilled water is.... But give advice to people who can't afford to see a doctor... very dangerous.

No one? I guess i'll have to import it then.

I need a few bottles of ethanol, distilled water, optiphen (preservative) and PH testing strips. The regular pharmacies don't sell it. Where can i find the things i'm looking for in BKK?

Air Berlin SUCKS. It doesn't offer any entertainment on long haul flights and you have to pay for extra drinks. The flight attendants are cranky and unattentive, they don't answer any personal requests.

Stay far far away from air berlin!

Not to insult anyone here but i think air berlin's long haul flights are for people who want to impress other people by going on holiday to an exotic country but can't really afford it. I flew with air berlin once because i had to take the first available direct flight. My flight was full of British chavs who usually go to Mallorca.

"Nordine Amrani" ....... Yeah.. a traditional Belgian name.

What does that mean? Define a traditional and non -traditional name from your country.

Condolences to all that suffered from this tragic event.

You know exactly what i mean mr. Politically correct.

"Nordine Amrani" ....... Yeah.. a traditional Belgian name.

I'd like to hear some recommendations as well, but pref. kid-unfriendly, i don't want any of those noisemakers running around my table.

1st, I am not working for any organization.

2nd The profits all into their pockets, do you have any proofs?

3rd How you know they did not use the money to do any charities, for the poor, for the orphans, for the aged...........

4th Farangs pay for it, meaning Farangs are all foolish?

5th No supply no demand, so who supply in the first place and lastly................

Mind your words too, your mouth stinks!

1. Good for you

2/3. How much more proof do you want.

- It shows the "foundation" is only linked to the festival

- The website is like an upsell for their "7-day-meditation blabla course"

- Foundations who DO use the money for the good clearly mention that in their program, on the website or it's mentioned by other websites/sources. This foundation doesn't mention anything nor can i find anything about it on the internet

- They spammed people with their 7-day meditation holiday at the free event.

- It's a business disguised as a foundation that uses buddhism as credibility factor. Exactly the same as all those "christian" foundations and Indian guru's that make money.

4. Hey if you want to pay money to a business that disguises itself as a foundation, go ahead. It's covered up quite good though and naive people like you fall for it.

5. Cheers mate

Is this a question or an answer? Why you bother what are the monks going to do with those money?? What a question!!!!

Because it would be right if they donated that money to the flood victims or any other charity instead of shoving it into their pockets.

Do you work for the organization? Non-profit my ass. It's a marketing stunt to upsell their 7-days meditation course to farangs who like to dress up in traditional lana clothing.

They look like those indian "guru's" who preach all should be equal but in the meanwhile live in castles and have hundreds underpaid staff.

Edit:

Also, it's organized by a "non-profit" organization so yes, i can ask what they are going to do with the money. If you donate 100 USD to a charity or non-profit foundation you assume the money ends up with the people that need it the most and not in the director's pockets.

People also light and release lanterns on the plaza in front of Thapae Gate all evening during Loi Krathong. Not quite as dramatic as watching everyone release lanterns at the same time, but the price is right (free except for the cost of a lantern) and you can still get some great photos, especially close-ups of people lighting and holding down the lanterns until they're ready to fly.

Thanks NancyL, i'll def. check that out. Although i hoped the big event where everybody releases their lanterns at the same time would be the highlight of my trip - which i just missed, i'm sure i will have a great time.

Thanks for the info!

"located on grass ground floor with 1 piece of ground lantern to light during the ceremony , 1 piece of floating lantern and one mat "

But what the hell? A 100 USD fee to let up a hot air balloon?

That's 100.000 USD they make in 1 night, what are the monks going to do with all that money?

Edit:

The festival seems to be organized by the "Duangtawan Santiparp Foundation". A google search shows the "foundation" is only linked to the festival so the money will be flowing to the organizers pockets. I was hoping the money would go to the flood victims or any other charity so i will have to pass on this event, it just doesn't feel right.

I'll just have to wait for the real free event next year on october 29th...

Looking at the website just a little bit more, the event just sounds like an attempt to upsell their "7-day special meditation retreat in chiang mai" priced at 9.300THB.

This event has nothing to do with buddhism, it's just a marketing trick to get more money from the farang.

Yee Peng Lanna International (Lantern Release) Nov. 9, 2011 / 17.00-20.30

Limited participant only 1,000 people. Registeration Fee 100 USD at website yeepenglanna.net (100 USD included trasportation, dinner, lantern and souvenir)

Yee Peng Muang Chiang Mai

Nov. 8-11, 2011 - Nov. 8, 2011

Lantern Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Chang Klan Rd.-

Nov. 9-10, 2011

Miss Yee Peng Beauty Contest & Kiddy Contest-

Nov. 10, 2011

Floating Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda)-

Nov. 11, 2011

Big Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda)

Call +66 (0) 5324 5032

Long Sa Pao Chao Wieng La Kon, (Loi Krathong in Lampang)

Nov. 9-11, 2011 at the bank of Wang River, Lampang City-

Nov. 9, 2011

Arch Decorating Contest (Festivity Beleive)-

Nov. 10, 2011

Floating Sa Pao Parade from Behind Van San Wood Hospital to Yang Dam-

Nov. 11, 2011

Big Sa Pao Parade from Kao Jao T Junction to Nakorn Gate

Call +66 (0) 5423 7237

Loy Krathong Festival in Lamphun

Nov. 9-11, 2011at Tha Kham Bridge, Muang lamphun-

Nov. 9, 2011 Small Krathong Parade from Inthayongyos Rd. till city moat-

Nov. 10, 2011 Opening Ceremony & Local Market-

Nov. 11, 2011 Big Krathong Parade, Kiddy Contest, Fire work at Inthayongyos Rd., Chang Sri Gate, Rob Mung Rd. and Tha Kham Bridge

Call +66 (0) 5353 0683

Thanks for the info!

"located on grass ground floor with 1 piece of ground lantern to light during the ceremony , 1 piece of floating lantern and one mat "

But what the hell? A 100 USD fee to let up a hot air balloon?

That's 100.000 USD they make in 1 night, what are the monks going to do with all that money?

the free version of this was last Saturday (29th Oct) and it was a great night.

I hope to enjoy it next year!

Yee Peng Lanna International (Lantern Release) Nov. 9, 2011 / 17.00-20.30

Limited participant only 1,000 people. Registeration Fee 100 USD at website yeepenglanna.net (100 USD included trasportation, dinner, lantern and souvenir)

Yee Peng Muang Chiang Mai

Nov. 8-11, 2011 - Nov. 8, 2011

Lantern Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Chang Klan Rd.-

Nov. 9-10, 2011

Miss Yee Peng Beauty Contest & Kiddy Contest-

Nov. 10, 2011

Floating Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda)-

Nov. 11, 2011

Big Krathong Parade in the evening from Thapae Gate to Prai Sa Nee Rd. till Municipality Office (white Pagoda)

Call +66 (0) 5324 5032

Long Sa Pao Chao Wieng La Kon, (Loi Krathong in Lampang)

Nov. 9-11, 2011 at the bank of Wang River, Lampang City-

Nov. 9, 2011

Arch Decorating Contest (Festivity Beleive)-

Nov. 10, 2011

Floating Sa Pao Parade from Behind Van San Wood Hospital to Yang Dam-

Nov. 11, 2011

Big Sa Pao Parade from Kao Jao T Junction to Nakorn Gate

Call +66 (0) 5423 7237

Loy Krathong Festival in Lamphun

Nov. 9-11, 2011at Tha Kham Bridge, Muang lamphun-

Nov. 9, 2011 Small Krathong Parade from Inthayongyos Rd. till city moat-

Nov. 10, 2011 Opening Ceremony & Local Market-

Nov. 11, 2011 Big Krathong Parade, Kiddy Contest, Fire work at Inthayongyos Rd., Chang Sri Gate, Rob Mung Rd. and Tha Kham Bridge

Call +66 (0) 5353 0683

Thanks for the info!

"located on grass ground floor with 1 piece of ground lantern to light during the ceremony , 1 piece of floating lantern and one mat "

But what the hell? A 100 USD fee to let up a hot air balloon?

That's 100.000 USD they make in 1 night, what are the monks going to do with all that money?

Edit:

The festival seems to be organized by the "Duangtawan Santiparp Foundation". A google search shows the "foundation" is only linked to the festival so the money will be flowing to the organizers pockets. I was hoping the money would go to the flood victims or any other charity so i will have to pass on this event, it just doesn't feel right.

I'll just have to wait for the real free event next year on october 29th...

By lanterns i mean the hot air baloons

Hi,

I would like to visit chiangmai with loy krathong this year to see the famous lantern festival.

It's a bit unclear to me when it will be held, is it on the 9th, 10th or 11th?

Thanks

I'm hungry for some juicy american spareribs. Any idea where i can get some? Does roadhouse have 'm?

"The Flood Relief Operations Center (FROC) says..."

I stopped reading after that.

It's interesting to see the poll result so far. I was expecting it to be the other way around where 80% would leave and only 20% staying.

Chok dee everybody. I'm in the sukhumvit/ekkamai area and it's still bonedry around here.

Just wondering how many TV members will be leaving BKK.

If you do leave, where do you live in BKK and has your area been flooded?

I can't access a lot of websites outside Thailand.

I can ping the domains, trace it and FTP.

How can i check if TRUE is having nameserver problems?

I was looking today to buy a new pair of k-swiss shoes but i can't find any! I went to emporium, paragon and siam center.

What happened to k-swiss in Thailand? I know 30% or more of their line was produced in Thailand.