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I hope that Jukkrit proved helpful...
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As a result of my own very satisfactory experience, I highly recommend Mr. Jukkrit at Easycom--a small shop on the second floor of Computer City (next door to the recently-opened Power Buy) on Maninopparat Road. Modest and unassuming, this knowlegable young man has bailed me out countless numbers of times. Immediate service, reasonable prices, and awesome expertise!
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Last year, following a forgettable week at Ram Hospital, I was still in questionable shape and agreed to convalesce for another week at Dok Kaew Gardens. From my own experience, the following pros and cons:
First, on the down side…
- Far removed from town, limited avenues of escape. Transportation to and fro has to be prearranged, and it isn’t cheap.
- Meal times (especially lunch and dinner) are bizarre—basically designed to keep the kitchen staff on a single, cost-saving shift. That said, the food was good (mainly Western menu)— but room temperature by the time it reached the table.
- After dinner at five o’clock there was absolutely nothing to anticipate until bedtime—beyond TV or the book you’re reading
And the pluses…
- An American administrator who calmly, capably, and rationally coped with myriad daily crises
- A caring and respectful staff who never once during my stay exhibited a lapse of professionalism
- Attractive grounds and immaculately clean interior spaces
- Medical attention and physical therapy just around the corner at McKean
- A comfortable room—not luxurious by any means, but perfectly adequate
- Wi-fi that usually worked
- Prices unbelievably cheap—when compared to similar institutions operating in the Western world
Of course I prefer living in my own apartment in Chiang Mai, fending for myself, and structuring my own day. But if the time ever comes that I cannot manage on my own, I will have no hesitation about returning to Dok Kaew Gardens.
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I wont hear a word against those bus ladies: they are brilliant. I for one do not want to hear other passengers talking, singing, snoring, drinking, eating, or doing anything else for that matter. I just want 1.5 hours of silence.
If the Thai government sacked all the police and politicians and employed those ladies to do those jobs instead, just maybe the country would be properly run and the laws properly obeyed.
And on an airplane do you require absolute silence as well? You might consider the purchase of a noise-canceling headset...
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Has anybody had this experience? Recently a friend and I boarded a bus from the airport to Jomtien--at 2:00 in the afternoon. He and I were having a conversation when the "stewardess" jumped out of her co-pilot seat, confronted us in the third row, and said, "Shut up!" Talking not allowed!!
Says who? Or what? There is no sign within the coach requiring passengers to keep silent; neither is such a prohibition printed on our tickets. What gives--and where does she get off? Needless to say, we continued to converse quietly--but that intimidation was disconcerting, to say the least, and it spoiled our trip.
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I have lived in Thailand for 15 years, and this is the FIRST time I have read about a Thai national charged with a sex offense involving minors. According to the NGOs, the media, and most Thais, only farangs sink to such depths...
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I highly recommend Mr. Jukkrit at EASYCOM, second floor of Computer City (next door to the new Power Buy on the north moat road). He is a gem... Highly competent, reasonable prices, and speedy service. For less than Bt.3000 he installed a new hard drive and a new keyboard on one of my old laptops, guaranteeing the work for six months and one year, respectively. Friends to whom I have referred Mr. Jukkrit have been equally delighted. Let me know if you want his phone number./
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WANTED FOR SPECIAL OCCASION: A banjo player, farang or Thai. Reasonable compensation. Does anybody know of such a musician living in or near Chiang Mai?
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Another strong recommendation is Mr. Jukkrit at Easycom (second floor at Computer City on the north moat [Maninopparat] road, next door to where Power Buy is about to open). Mr. Jukkrit is a computer whiz--but more than that, he is scrupulously honest, straightforward, dependable, and such a very nice guy. He has repaired several of my laptops (various makes), and his charges are very reasonable. His English is adequate, and his phone number is <deleted> No house calls...
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The Fuji shop in the basement of Kad Suan Kaew does a beautiful job of printing color slides.
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"...guy named Jukkrit Ampai, at Easycom, located in Computer City Bldg"
Jukkrit is a gem! He replaced the hard drive and the keyboard on my old HP for under US$100, guaranteeing the hard drive for a year and the keyboard for six months. That laptop has worked like a charm ever since. Jukkrit did much the same for old computers belonging to three friends of mine, all of whom remain completely satisfied with his work. Quiet, unassuming, and utterly competent, this young man is a most reliable resource. I recommend him with confidence and without reservation...
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I have eaten dinner here twice. This restaurant is a very mixed bag--located in a backpacker area and surrounded by hostels and low-budget hotels. More cons than pros--but let's start by accentuating the positive:
PROS
- The owner is congenial. He makes an effort to meet his guests and to elaborate concerning the menu.
- The young lady and boy who work for him are charming and hospitable.
- The food is good, and servings are generous. Both meals reached the table piping hot. My steamed vegetables were perfectly cooked.
- Prices are very reasonable.
- The place, inside and out, is drab and uninviting.
- The awning across the front porch is ripped in several places. Weeds are actually descending into the dining area.
- A television set runs nonstop.
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Yesterday I applied online for my Cambodia 30-day tourist visa. Very easy and straightforward! All you need is your passport information and a credit card... Have a look at https://www.evisa.gov.kh/.
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Computer City is located on Maneenoporat Road (the north moat road) just east of the busy intersection at Huay Kaew and Boon Ruang Rit Road (the west moat road). There are two big computer centers located right beside each other: Computer City and Computer Plaza. Computer City is the first one on the left. Plenty of parking...
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I had always heard that a computer not purchased in Thailand could not be repaired in Thailand. Accordingly, when my HP Pavilion dm1 (purchased three years ago in Indonesia) crashed at about the same time that the keyboard gave out, I almost pitched my favorite laptop into the trash. But a friend urged me to try one of the second floor repair shops at Computer City--where I found Easycom and Mr. Jukkrit Ampai in Room B212 at the head of the stairs.In less than a minute he had completely disassembled my HP, pronounced the hard drive dead, and assured me that the keyboard was finished. The cure: replace both with spare parts he ordered from his supplier in Bangkok, the keyboard guaranteed for six months and the hard drive under warranty for two years. My laptop was returned to me in three days; it runs as good as new. An astonishing performance for US$92, including the Bt.300 charge for lightning service. Best Buy's Geek Squad pales by comparison...I highly recommend Easycom and Mr. Jukkrit (tel: 089 999 2679)--yet another reason why living in Chiang Mai can be as comfortable and convenient as it is affordable.
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For the past two years I have used a laundry service operated by Sopha Thavonr and her family. She picks up and delivers--and does a beautiful job with the ironing. Sopha also speaks English fluently, although she doesn't read or write it. Give her a call at 0817960210. She's a valuable resource on many fronts for a newcomer to Chiang Mai. Say that Monte recommended her...
Incidentally, I give her a thousand baht in advance, and she charges against that deposit. That way, she can drop off laundry without having to collect money each time--and I don't have to hang around to pay her following each delivery. Her accounting is always meticulous.
Where is this laundry located please ??
At Sopha's home. It's a family business...
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For the past two years I have used a laundry service operated by Sopha Thavonr and her family. She picks up and delivers--and does a beautiful job with the ironing. Sopha also speaks English fluently, although she doesn't read or write it. Give her a call at 0817960210. She's a valuable resource on many fronts for a newcomer to Chiang Mai. Say that Monte recommended her...
Incidentally, I give her a thousand baht in advance, and she charges against that deposit. That way, she can drop off laundry without having to collect money each time--and I don't have to hang around to pay her following each delivery. Her accounting is always meticulous.
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Grace.
I agree wholeheartedly. Grace Dental (Soi 11 Nimmanhemin) is the class act in Chiang Mai. They have a large, very competent staff--and for the complicated work they do, prices are reasonable. I have had a root canal and a crown replaced there. Careful, excellent, and pain-free work...
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I know of two places on Huay Kaew Road where you can send a fax:
- Buddy's Internet, across the street from Kad Suan Kaew shopping center
- In the basement of Kad Suan Kaew, near the food center and around the corner from Tops, is a photocopy shop that also has a fax service.
The fax machines in both establishments are ancient--but they work!
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THE CLASS ACT is Grace Dental, Nimmanhemin Soi 11 (http://www.gracedentalclinic.com/contactus-eng.html).
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...Not to mention manhattans and old fashioneds! Many thanks for the tip.
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Does anybody know where I can find?
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No problem. I have taken that flight twice--and arriving at Friendship Bridge, found the border wide open. You should be at your Vientiane hotel before eight in the evening.
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I have never dealt with the Thai consulate in Vientiane, but I've made the roundtrip (Chiangmai/Udon/Nongkhai/Vientiane/Udon) several times, and that process is exactly as roger1999 describes--easy, comfortable, convenient, and (relatively) inexpensive. Upon arrival at Udon airport, go to the Limousine Desk and book a seat on the next shuttle to Friendship Bridge.
Upon exiting Thai Immigration, you take (for a small charge) a bus that crosses the Mekong and delivers you to Lao Immigration. Here you must first go to the window that sells a Visa on Arrival. With that in hand, you proceed through Lao Immigration/Customs. Taxis are waiting to take you into Vientiane.
I like the Douang Deaune Hotel ( http://www.agoda.com/douang-deuane-hotel/reviews-page-5/vientiane-la.html) where I have stayed many times. US$25 a night. Skip the free breakfast in favor of superb coffee and croissants at Cafe Benetton just a few doors down the street. Also a great place for lunch...
Returning to Udon airport is also a breeze. Hire a taxi to take you to the border. As you exit Thai customs, you will encounter a throng of van drivers collecting passengers to Udon and to the airport for Bt.150.
ATM fees on the rise
in Chiang Mai
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My Schwab card is a great deal. Not only are ATM charges rebated but also the bank applies no foreign transaction fees (which typically amount to 1-3%). If you are American, it pays to look at the few U.S. banks that offer free plastic featuring no ATM or foreign transaction fees. My back-up card is issued by Stanford Federal Credit Union, which offers membership via a one-time $5 donation to the Palo Alto public library system. Check out https://www.sfcu.org/ and save big baht!