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Hi,

Best place I've found and used for 20 years is near - just south and west of - the Phra Sing Post Office. It's near the intersection of SamLan Road (the road the post office sits on) and Ratchamanka Road. It's about 50 meters west on Ratchamanka Road at this intersection.

PHRA SING PO; intersection just to the south; Takieng Lamp just west at intersection:

https://www.google.ca/maps/place/Phra+Sing+Post+Office/@18.786467,98.982334,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x30da3a9c86fc6d4d:0xb9ddede2c31422da?hl=en

Hatari and Mitsu fans are excellent. Have had both for over 14 years now running almost continuously, without problems. A few squirts of Singer Sewing machine oil on the rotor axle every few months (tilt it back on newspapers on the floor to allow the oil to seep into the bearings), and dusting of the motor mount without its casing, is all the long-term maintenance that's required, with washing of the dismounted fan blades as needed. Those complaining of little air movement should ensure they buy an 18" vs a 16' blade version.

3.0L Diesel. No competition.

Well well!

Just by happen-chance this topic was raised and I wanted to check it out. Not only does your comment but others, confirm what I know to be true. Diesel wins.

But to my surprise this is the first time, IMHO, that I note you have returned after so long.

Welcome back!

Someone just noted today that it's about 60,000B [ #20 http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/804233-cost-of-private-nurse-if-bed-ridden/] at Care Resort Chiang Mai for '5-star' care for a bed-ridden stroke patient.

Care Resort Chiang Mai offers some of the same yet other services you may find appealing as DOK KAEW GARDENS. Inquire as to costs here. CMai is not that far from wherever you are in Thailand.

http://careresortchiangmai.com/

You may wish to inquire of the care services available at DOK KAEW GARDENS McKean Rehabilitation Center:

Their care service reportedly at 33K-45K ( watch for rising costs like everything else) does not include any medical costs:

http://www.thaivisa....dens-at-mckean/

http://www.mckean.or...pats-and-thais/

https://www.facebook.com/mckeanhosp

You may wish to inquire of the care services available at DOK KAEW GARDENS McKean Rehabilitation Center:

Their care service reportedly at 33K-45K ( watch for rising costs like everything else) does not include any medical costs:

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/767980-assisted-living-at-dok-kaew-gardens-at-mckean/

http://www.mckean.or.th/en/testimonial/chiang-mais-first-retirement-home-for-expats-and-thais/

https://www.facebook.com/mckeanhosp

Also a competing retirement-care center, Care Resort Chiang Mai, offers some of the same yet other services you may find appealing: Inquire as to costs;

http://careresortchiangmai.com/

^ 'breakaway cat collars' are important as a safety feature; so much underbrush and fencing to snag a pet.

My cat never returned home one day; she always did, bearing her latest trophy to show/share. I have since regretted placing a collar on her, as even the plastic snap such as one finds on back packs possibly failed to open under stress.

I would go to a place a less populated and dry like my home in the California desert.

The Issues Thailand has are many. High population density, primitive sanitation, ineffective government and it's somewhat inflexible minded inhabitants.

My worst fear would be for a country like Korea or Taiwan not allowing connecting flights from Thailand.

RE: I would go to a place a less populated and dry like my home in the California desert.

You may well have a point regarding dryness and deserts, and less populated.

I was thinking that is probably why ebola has not gained a foothold in Syria or the ISIS dunes. Having worked in Africa, I am aware of mostly water-borne diseases and malaria, having suffered three bouts of malaria over the years there with the UN: despite the heat I never ever went swimming. Even to this day I stay well clear of swimming pools and swimming holes.

My biggest worry here are the degraded state of air-conditioning filters in hotels and probably planes, buses and trains. These harbour a great many disgusting bacteria, and may well prove a spawning ground for ebola given the variety of travellers / passengers.

Staying put as much as one can, purchasing masks and stocking up on food, water, filters and 3M-n95 filter masks starting now are probably wise precautions. A full-body condom may also help, sorta...

Am I interpreting this correctly -you removed the bumper of the car to assure a GPS signal? Or is there a 'bumper' surround on the iPhone?

Went into a MacDonald's last week, having not been to one in about five years. I was astounded at the high prices; won't be going back soon - no, just won't be going back. This accounts for my visiting this site to see what hamburger haunts exist. Thanks for the updates. Cheers

Excellent Rob; just what's needed for our home. Great Photo! U Da Man!

BTW, What's the name of the small tree to the left with the shiny leaves; had one at a place we'd rented, it grew fast and full. Always wanted a few. Cheers

To the OP' three questions: As a rule - no, no, and no; except apparently for Honda Civics.

I've also owned Hondas and other brands here in Thailand. In my experience wheels were seldom ever rotated despite the maint schedule and their 'confirmation'. I always mark my tires and my oil filters, to check.

I worked for a spell in Africa with the UN which had a western maintenance crew hired to properly maintain their vehicle fleet: the crew seldom ever rotated wheels or changed oil filters, which is why I eventually started marking them, then sat by for some time while they properly redid the maintenance tasks. Our lives were on the line were the vehicle to break down in the desert, not to mention their scamming the UN.

^ Coma has a point as do the Turks. Air 'power' is being used sparingly. The Aussies are pussy-footing around, and the UK female pilot two weeks ago spent all day jet-tripping to final destroy a lone 'jeep'. A complete waste.

Everyone rightly decries having to put boots on the ground but so-called air power so far is forcing that hand. Who then to blame as we bring back mortally wounded and dead western foot soldiers.

Service the target array! or get out of the skies and return home.

To those suggesting the elephant(s) be transferred to a national park for safety; there's no safety from poachers and the like in Thai so-called 'protected' areas - to wit, the recent elephant slaughters in one such park followed by more soon after in the same park, with the agency officials feigning concern.

One reads time and again of trucks transporting elephants and other animals overturning; 'pedal to the metal' mentals should not be transporting any animals, least of all the Thai national symbol, without a controlled vehicle escort.

The gods weep that such stately animals are left without oversight in the care of such heartless groups.

Ref: "Just a thought

One other thing I might add to your list is that there are many who have been here for a long time and are getting much older and less tolerable of living conditions here in Chiang Mai. They remember the conditions where they came from many years ago and do not realize that time has moved on there also and in many places the traffic and the pollution has increased there also. Here in Thailand they have no place such as a rest home for them to move to where these conditions are to a degree over come. What was tolerable at 50 is not tolerable at 70+ in many cases.

Agree with you 100% on the attempt by a tuck tuck driver to get more money from them causing them to brand the whole industry as a mafia. They forget that the tuck tuck driver is just the same as them. Trying to get the most money he can for the job he does the same as they did where they came from.

How many of them told their boss that the raise they got was to much. Look at the unions always asking more than is reasonable. It is the same over here. Only they think at their age it should be different."

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Re: "What was tolerable at 50 is not tolerable at 70+ in many cases."

Tend not to agree with above; for '70 is the new 50' for many!

There is (was?) a solar shop on the side road paralleling the Super Hwy, from Lotus Khamtieng to the Chotana intersection.

Located about one-third the way along, amidst a gaggle of newish shophouses. They were selling the vacuum-type panels along with the opaque white PEX hot-water piping etc needed to hook them into one's house. I had only once before seen the solar panels at Global House prior to its burning down - not since. Good luck...

Well, there goes the neighbourhood.

You also may want to steer a wide berth away from those fans spraying water mist to cool you down. Again do you really believe the proprietors disinfect the containers? FWIW.

As for the cloth facemasks, I'd read that they protect others from you; not necessarily you from them: for the latter you'd need to wear a 3M Particulate Respirator mask, HEPA, N100, N95, or equivalent, as was used against the bird flu.

Facemasks: "They prevent large droplets of bodily fluids that may contain viruses from escaping the nose and mouth. They also protect the wearer against splashes and sprays from others, such as those from sneezes and coughs. However, they do not prevent the inhalation of small, airborne contaminants.

Respirators: These are certified by the CDC and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Respirators, also called N95 respirator masks, are designed to protect the wearer from small particles in the air that may contain viruses. The name comes from the fact that they can filter 95 percent of airborne particles (CDC, 2012). These N95 masks are also often used when painting or handling potentially toxic materials."

Re: http://www.healthline.com/health/cold-flu/mask

 

I'm 55 years old, but lean and reasonably fit, except for my Rheumatoid Arthritis, but my meds keep that in check. Just bad luck on my behalf, but I thought I'd make some awareness that it is around and serious. It's not a doctor's cure with some pills, but hospitalisation. My irregular heart beat is still receiving treatment.

 

 

irregular heart beat

 

look into the benefits of magnesium,potassium and fish oil

 

^ agree.

BTW, what meds do you use to keep your Rheumatoid Arthritis in check? Might be helpful for the rest of us to know. Cheers...
 

Good that you made it.

 

I regularly visit Bkk and every time that I am there I get some type of infection.  I am convinced it is because the ACs are not maintained in the hotels and shopping centers.  It is a sure sign when you walk into a room and it smells a bit moldy.

Happened to me almost every Bkk visit, too. One reason could be the bus aircons, which most likely are never cleaned or adequately cleaned. Many passengers are coughing or have sore throats after a long bus ride.

The real culprits are the hotel aircons. I always take a small container of chlorine (heiter) plus one of washing detergent to use to soak the air filter in the sink for 20 minutes when I first arrive, while then taking a shower. To see why, open the front of most any aircon to view a technicolor array of matted gunge. Bring plastic gloves...it's not a pretty sight. 

CMU Pharmacy carries it on occasion.$$$

^ Yes there is a large banner stating no swimming, in both Thai and English, with accompanying symbol.

^ Yes Global charges by the kilometer. As I was some considerable distance away, I bought the same refrigerator

for Baht 10k less and free delivery from NihomPanich beside Toyota dealer on Chotana.

^ I sympathize....I'd be having nightmares for ages: Not sure what I would do were it my pet.

^ Yes that's what they recently quoted me. Probably sourced locally for less.