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Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can buy Royal Dansk Danish Butter Cookies (https://www.royal-dansk.com/) here in Thailand? I’m looking for the classic ones in the blue tin — ideally somewhere in Chiang Mai, but Bangkok or online options are fine too. I’ve checked a few local supermarkets but no luck so far. Would appreciate any tips on which stores usually stock them or any reliable Thai online shops that deliver. Failing that — has anyone tried making a DIY version at home that comes close? Would love to hear if it’s worth the effort or just a disaster. Thanks in advance!

Hi all, I’m looking to buy a 2TB external hard drive, preferably an SSD, to use with my MacBook for Time Machine backups. Any suggestions on where to buy one—online or in-store in Thailand—would be really appreciated. Looking for something reliable at a decent price. Thanks in advance!

What's a good place to buy a 1-2 TB external HDD (preferably SSD) for MacBook backups? Looking for something reliable and decently priced. Recommendations for stores or online options ?. Thanks 🙂

Replaced all my Otto stuff with Tefal ages ago—still going strong, unlike the Ottos I had to chuck out constantly. Thinking of giving this a shot, thanks a lot.

Hi everyone, I’ve been stuck in a draining, dysfunctional relationship for almost 13 years, and I don’t know how to get out without feeling guilty—mainly because of the 14 dogs we live with. The truth is, I’m the only one who actually cares for them. I cook for them, clean up after them, prep their food daily, and do all the real work. She just lives in the same space. This partner of mine is lazy, uneducated, irresponsible with money, and emotionally checked out. I’ve sponsored multiple things over the years—guesthouses, her spending, daily expenses—and she’s managed to run everything into the ground. She hoards clothes, handbags, and dogs while expecting me to keep everything afloat. The place is filthy, rat-infested, chaotic—and I’ve tolerated it far too long. While I’m at home scrubbing floors and feeding dogs, she’s out with her friends 8 to 10 hours a day—BBQs, parties, hikes, shopping—then comes home late. When she is home, she’s glued to her phone, scrolling YouTube and Facebook while the TV blasts Thai soap operas in the background. It’s mind-numbing. She contributes nothing meaningful and expects everything. There’s no real communication. When I’m sick, she doesn’t even notice—no help, no care, nothing. But if *she* needs something? I’m expected to drop everything and pay, fix, or sort it. I know I sound like a real mug—and that’s probably because I am. I’ve been holding this mess together out of guilt and attachment to the dogs. Now that I’ve finally refused to sponsor her anymore, she’s suddenly “looking for jobs”—or at least pretending to. The reality is, she’s extremely unlikely to get anything. She doesn’t even have the most basic qualifications, and even a waitress job is a long shot. And even if she does land something, it’s not going to sustain her lifestyle of parties, outings, and hoarding. I know this is a self-created trap. I could walk away and have a more peaceful life elsewhere, but the dogs keep me rooted here. Has anyone else gone through something similar? How do you leave a situation like this without abandoning the animals? How do you stop being the caretaker for someone who offers nothing in return? Any insights or hard-earned advice would really help. Thanks in advance.

Thanks, I might try this. I'm not too keen on Otto—they don’t seem to last long. Have you used this one or something similar that’s better?

What would someone typically do for these durations? Where would they stay? I'm genuinely seeking ideas. Vietnam for 45 days followed by Malaysia for 90 days. For context, I find Malaysia (KL) less interesting and struggle to stay beyond 2 weeks, Penang is manageable for about 2 weeks. In Vietnam, places like Da Nang are good for up to 2 weeks. Similarly, Bali is fine for about 2 weeks before I get itchy feet, although I can handle up to 2 months there if i push it.

Thank you very much indeed!

Screenshots attached — these are the actual rates I got when I tested: Yolla call rates from Thailand to UK (tested): * 0330 numbers: 5p/min * Landlines (e.g. 01254): 9p/min * 0845 numbers: 28p/min Unless the *"from"* price shown in the app is misleading, these are the real charges I was billed. Why don’t you just punch in a few numbers yourself — 0330, 01254, 0845 — since you already have the app installed? It’ll show you the current rates instantly.

I tested with DTAC (Thai SIM) and it was a lot more expensive than Yolla — especially for UK landlines and 0330 numbers. I don’t have the exact figures, but it definitely wasn’t anywhere near 5p or 9p per minute. Can you share the Thai SIM rates and which network you’re using? Would be useful to compare.

Tested Yolla as a quick replacement. Works fine — not perfect, but decent. Pros: * Clear call quality * 0330 numbers: 5p/min * UK landlines (e.g. 01254): 9p/min ** I was able to add my UK mobile number in the Yolla settings, so it shows up as the caller ID when I make calls. That’s really useful for things like contacting banks or services that recognise your number. * Easy to top up and use * Top up $4 and get $3 extra with a referral link Cons: * More expensive than Skype overall * 0845 numbers: 28p/min — much higher than what Skype charged I didn’t use the referral myself, but happy to share mine if anyone wants it I’m guessing we’re not allowed to post referral links here, but happy to DM it if anyone wants.

Thanks a lot—just to confirm, this is for a safe entry into Bangkok (BKK/DMK), right? Are they the same as tvc_co_th online? Appreciate it again.

Hello everyone, I’m looking for a tall cooking pot that works on an induction cooker—something suitable for making big batches of soup, rice, etc., for 13 dogs. Nothing too fancy, just a decent, reasonably priced one as this is more of a test run. Idea is to start cooking some healthy, balanced meals for the pups at home (carbs, protein, fat, bit of fibre). Any suggestions on where I might buy one online or around Chiang Mai? Cheers in advance!

Rob’s completely right. Even with 20K THB, onward flight, and hotel booking, people still get denied—I saw it myself at Sadao. The process was dodgy but easy to "fix." There was this guy—not an immigration officer—just casually walking in and out of the Thai-Malay border post, offering to “help” people who got rejected. Looked like he was familiar with the officers too—they were joking around with him.