market trader

With the pending sale of Makro for 6 billion and an annual profit of only 124 million they will soon be begging people to shop there.

Markettrader says "a Chinese restaurant which you considered to be one of the best in Chiang Mai. Its the one near highway 118 & highway 11" and LaurenceChee says "Jia Tong Heng", both apparently referring to the same restaurant. Jia Tong Heng is of course in town not anywhere near Highways 118 or 11. Puzzling.

They have opened a new branch near 118 and the super highway. Beautiful building and guess what a rare thing for restaurants in Chiang Mai. Parking for at least 150 cars.

Sad to say, but no matter what these ladies think or want the government always wins.

Thailand is a poorer country than most farang countries- makes 100% sense that they would try to charge extra for tourists. Getting boycotted by a handful of stingy/miserly farang tourists is going to have zero impact.

Thing is if I were a tourist I could accept paying more at some of the attractions. Fact is I am a permanent resident and being asked to pay mores pisses me off.

We are pattern seeking primates who see patterns where none exist. Ever see the outline of a sheep in a cloud?

Actually yes.

I feel badly for the Chinese lady. But because the lady is from China I believe the case will be investigated more thoroughly than if it were a white farang. China is the most important source of tourism for Thailand.

really sorry to hear that you were disappointed with the Shangri La. It has been over a year since we have been there for a buffet. But the last time we were there it was very good. Another one of your posts was about a Chinese restaurant which you considered to be one of the best in Chiang Mai. Its the one near highway 118 & highway 11. Since your recommendation we have been there 3 times and consider it the BEST for Chinese in Chiang Mai.

Why all the PM's? Are surgeons now a big secret here?

Lets make one thing clear...DONT LISTEN TO THAT MAN

Don't ever say that to a Thai where I live in Chiang Mai. First is the king and second is Mr. Thaksin.

All very good points Aristide.

Skol.

Good questions. I to would like to know why the dead child was buried and not cremated. My only thought is that this was the wish of the parents.

Only thing missing from all the above information. During the 30 day extension period you will be contacted by immigration police and they will either want to visit your house and some neighbours. Or they will want you to go to their office with a Thai person who knows you and will verify that they know your wife and where you live.

seeing that he is not eligible to run again in Iran for his same position. Maybe he is in Chiang Mai to apply for a retirement visa.

He is going to get one more tattoo it will say "LOOSER" and will be across his forehead.

BTW he looks very black skinned for a farang, wonder if he's been taking yabba?

He liked to sit in the sun and count all his assets.

Just looked at my bank account and it made me feel good. I am a millionaire in Thailand. Then my wife broke my bubble by telling me that our account has gone up. She said we now have about $37,000 in our account.

HaHaHa.. Welcome to the real world . I remember when living in Canada and trying to use my frequent flyer points the airlines both Canadian and American 90% of the time came up with some reason that I could not use them for the flights I wanted.

this thread is disappointing and misleading. i was about to share the source with different varies of leaf cuts and roaches available here and even domestic leaf cuts.

want to looking for a proper cigarette, get over the chang klan as mentioned earlier for proper cigarettes with made with proper tobacco leaf cuts and not sobranie or other russian cigarettes with is still filled with tobacco sheet cuts

Where i can buy russian cigarettes in cm? should be your title, not Where i can buy proper cigarettes in cm?

Similarly, you dont ask where to buy a good beer in cm when you are looking for becks instead of changs and leos. you ask where to buy becks in cm

The Op's thread was NOT misleading or disappointing. You are just trying to be argumentative and make a big thing out of nothing.

I usually have a fairly good knowledge of what is required for various visas etc. But after reading all the comments even I have developed brain fog.

How about Ban Twai. Many shops to choose from and some nice teak pieces to choose from. For real high quality wooden furniture. On highway 1006 the old road from Chiang Mai to San Kamphang. About 1/2 km before the traffic light at Bo Sang. Very large furniture manufacturer. Very nice teak and rosewood pieces.. But you know the old story. You get what you pay for so don't expect to pay Index mall - Home Pro prices.

I was there on Thursday, 8 a.m and scored number 5053 counter 2. The guys behind the coubter seem to wander off come back have a chat wander off again come back serve a couple of people then the wheels went round.

I also noticed that a couple of thai women who had a number would present 5 or 6 passports at the one time, this held up the line as one number was servicing 6 people.

I have no problem with agents going in but please let immigration organise a separate que. Not fair that 6 people ride on one number.

If you see Thai women presenting 5 or 6 passports at one time it is most likely for visa extensions or other reasons. 90 reports only require photo copy of passport. The visa company I use only charge 1000 bahts a year to do the 90 day reports.

Dennis Rodman is our most skilled diplomat. Getting this guy sprung should be a breeze.

Isn't he. Especially when he wears his best dress.

Well, maybe tomorrow you can expect someone to offer you free lessons on how to up load photos.