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Wine Connection at Central Festival, and probably Promenada, also have what you are looking for.

A poor effort at a troll even by TV standards

Without casting aspersions the whole thing sounds dodgy to me.

I have some knowledge with these matters and your last paragraph in particular is a worry.

Let alone that you're not in the country and the father, who must be in his 40's at least, and who also owns property, is the one requiring bail money for being busted with drugs?

I'd be keeping my wallet closed if I was you.

PS I am zillions % more free in LOS than in the over regulated, expensive, crime ridden, gang infested place I call my homeland, not to mention the excessive PC that has brainwashed the citizens.

Funny that. Remove the word "expensive" from that list and you have a pretty good description of Thailand.

My experiences are pretty much the same as the OP with Australia substituting for America.

It's certainly not anything to worry about: who wouldn't enjoy better education, health services etc.?

The West does most things better than Thailand, that is an indisputable fact.

It's best to be happy wherever you are in the world, and if something is not right, go somewhere else.

A lot of barriers people encounter in life are partly or wholly constructed by themselves.

Not sure if it's been mentioned but Ba Ba Bo Bo bar is now on a month long sabbatical as well.

I can't believe you guys who have lived for so long are getting so worked about this!

Do you not recall all of the other countless "announcements" that were made and not enforced over the years?

Do you really think such massive changes will happen?

Of course not, so sit down and relax.

And FYI, straight from a bar owners mouth, they have already paid a "fine" to the police regarding this new situation a couple of days ago.

So, as some have previously suggested, it has already turned into another tea money making opportunity.

Nothing more, nothing less, and certainly nothing new.

As usual.

Relax people, TIT.

I saw one today while out on the bike and it was indeed a head turner. Very nice looking tree when in bloom

Have to admit i've never seen them here either.

If we are open to conjecture, then i'll throw Chiang Mai Plastic and the arts place near the U.N. Irish in as suggestions.

Much more rare to find chicken satay here.

That new area in the Night Bazaar - where the climbing wall used to be - with the pop-up restaurants has it. I think they have pork too. The little shop has a cool name, but I can't remember it!

Or directly opposite, down Soi Islam as the locals call it, at one one of the restaurants down the end they do a very nice chicken satay. Only catch is it seems to be lunch hours i.e. 12-2pm approximate only.

There is a biggish open air BBQ that does an excellent moo satay on Ragang Rd, which runs between Kampamgdin Rd and Chang Klan Rd. Its about 150m on your right as you turn over a small bridge after leaving Kampangdin Rd. They make as good a satay as I've had. Condiments supplied.

Cheers. I drive past that place all the time. Your info make me think its time to stop in.

With the greatest respect, if you need to ask this question to begin with then you are in the wrong game.

Not raining on your parade, just saying.

If you really want to go forward with this idea, you will need to front a large amount of money and start going through high level intermediaries,

You would also have to be very wary of the local trait of having your idea completely taken over or stolen from you, with you having no recourse of action.

Good luck.

Wow. Right near my home and i had no idea at all. I am very familiar with that area. Thank you to all for the info.

There will be a memorial party held for Samorn this Saturday night, from 8pm, at the Crazy German Bar on Chiang Moi Road.

The party will also double as a fundraiser for her son.

There will be food, drink and music available on the night.

All are invited and welcome to attend.

For those that would like to contribute, but cannot attend on the night, there is currently a donation box available at the Crazy German Bar.

On the other side, looking at the photograph, don't they have a certain height requirement to join the Police?

The people of the North are small people. A tall Thai would stand out a mile away.

<removed> scum. Sick b'stard. Hope he gets locked up forever and gets a daily dose of the things that he seemed to desire so much.

My recent research led me to ASUS. Solid workhorse, medium price with ok specs. Also saved 1,000B by purchasing a white exterior compared to black.

Any updates here? I'm in the same area (San Sai, Doi Saket) and I need to get rid of some large items too. Is there a dump nearby? The local recycling guys don't take stuff like ancient knackered furniture...

Unfortunately my research led to nothing.

Apparently a yard sale is a good way to get rid of things, even if you think your items are worthless (or close to).

GF told me yesterday that for the month of March there will be no paying your way out of it at the time of the initial test i.e. Thaphae, and it will be off to the big house. I'm guessing she got that piece of info through official channels.

My understanding is that Bangkok police are in town and that is what has caused the strict 12:00am close, along with a number of other related incidents.

Apparently, as usual when officialdom from down South visits town, they will be going back to their home after a week, which i'm guessing will be either tonight, Saturday or Sunday.

Once the General took the steering wheel it became music off by 12:00am, bar can stay open until 1:00am or so (whenever the police pick up does its shut down lap or authority).

I'm presuming next week the situation will return to the scenario as per mentioned in the previous sentence.

I did $10 @ Tachilek a few days ago if that helps anyone.

They also refused a girl who was attempting an out - in with no visa.

I had a tourist visa so no problem.

Hi Dwight

Thank you for the prompt reply.

I understand the issue and i suggest you make this particular matter more transparent, as you have indicated you will.

I am happy to continue using Baht Smart as long as you can provide a very competitive rate.

I would suggest to other users of Baht Smart that they complete their transfers in the day time when both Australian and Thailand financial insitutions are open, to lessen their exposure to exchange rate fluxuation.

With thanks again

Hi Dwight - Baht Smart

Just thought i'd highlight something that you may, or may not, choose to look into.

I have used your service once before with no problem.

Yesterday i used it for a second time, and was advised of the amount that would be transferred in Thai Baht, along with the exchange rate.

This morning that amount has come into Thailand as a lesser amount than previously advised, and therefore obviously at a lower exchange rate.

According to your online chat today a different exchange rate was used than the one that i had previously been advised of.

This might be covered in the fine print somewhere, but i consider it poor form to adivse a customer of an exchange rate and a set amount, than to have that changed to a lesser amount when the transaction is finalised.

I'd like to support your business, but if this practice of changing the exchange rates is to be the norm than i will have to reconsider.

I await your reply, or not.

Great thanks for the info, and the additional fastening info as i would of probably started with screws first.

Also for the info re cutting and dust.

Make your own out of "smartwood", available from Home Mart. Far far cheaper and will not rot or get attacked by rodents/bugs etc. 3 metres of 10 cm wide costs 56 baht.

Went to Home-Mart near Central Festival-

Apart from doors, and a few kitchen cabinets, don't seem to sell wood. What is 'Smart wood' anyway?

It's a cement/fibre based product, as tough as cement but comes in different shapes/widths/colours etc. when it is painted you can't tell it apart from wood and some even has a wood grain on one surface hence it's ideal for patio flooring. I've used it to make trellis to fill the one metre gap under my house, glued or screwed it's very robust and easy to work with.

The SG Home Mart near me has a big display of the stuff, as I recall the Home Mart near Central Festival has also, back near the roof tiles/gutters. Also, Home Pro (Sansai) has a bunch of it also.

@chiang mai

I'm looking at doing a fence re-bulid, and today i came across what i think you are descibing above, in the hardware place on Sridonchai Road that sells large uncut timber out the back.

Pretty much as described above, in 3 metre lenghts for 50 baht, though it was definitely in its orginal state and not painted, had had a shape applied etc.

What i'm wondering is just how weather proof this stuff is?

I asked the guy in my limited Thai if it could get wet, and be outside, and he said yes.

Any thoughts on the outside durability of this product?

Much thanks.