earlofwindermere

I recently purchased suits at Neramit and was very happy. He does do alterations.

I also know that a place in Chiang Mai Land called "Lawan" does a lot of great work.

I work for a university in Canada and am currently in the process of setting up an exchange program with Payap. I've had similar conversations where I have asked the same questions. Based on the department that I have been working with, it appears to be similar to any other "nonreligious" university: faith-based questions are not typically introduced in class material (however, I also got the sense that it was not necessarily forbidden).

I was told by the university that its history is founded in the Christian faith, that they do have an optional weekly chapel for students and that there is a seminary on campus (as well as some missionaries working in various departments). However, my sense is that the typical type of program does not normally incorporate religion or prayer into the lectures.

Based on my experience, each faculty can vary considerably so I suggest you contact the specific faculty that you're interested in.

Thanks for those who provided suggestions. I forgot about Miguel's and was not familiar with Wild Board. Will check it out.

Thanks again.

I know that this is a random question but I'm bringing a group of undergraduate business students from Canada to Chiang Mai in May. The students are very interested to meet up with expats (primarily Canadians) who are working in businesses in the area (not teaching gigs but more business-focused).

I know some of the firms like Aware and Doi Chaang Coffee but I'd love to hear of any newer firms that are owned/managed by Canadians.

Thanks!

Further research has brought up 2 for bangkok worth looking into..

Tailor on Ten

http://www.tailoronten.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TailorOnTen

DGRIE

https://www.facebook.com/dgrie

https://www.instagram.com/dgrie/

Looks like good materials range with tailor on ten, canadian so likely to believe their fabric brands.. GDRIE seems to have some decent cut to them also.

Not seen anything similar up her.

Thanks for this. In the past, I have only used Neramit in Chiang Mai. I'll have to try one of these Bangkok options for comparison.

Krit Suktakchan is great. He used to be at Lanna Associates / Sunbelt but is now on his own. I used several lawyers when I ran organizations in Chiang Mai and he was by far the best. His new company is called AD Legal on Huey Kaew Road.

This sound like an ad to me.

If you're unfamiliar with Neramit then please take a refresher course on 'Chiang Mai' first.

Thank you.

Are you offering courses and how often do you update them. Seems like so many places going out of business and a new one replacing them you would almost have to do it daily.

Quite why WinnieThe Kwai feels that I, or anyone else discussing a tailor, should "take a refresher course on 'Chiang Mai". is beyond me.

My Forum name is Khundon, not bloody TripAdvisor!

I know all I need to know, about Chiang Mai. It's enveloped in smoke for many days of the year and gets cold in the family R&R house in the hills outside the city. So we come to Chiang Mai less and less each year.

Oh and there are a few mediocre tailors in the city.

I think the point is that you were commenting on a topic that you appeared not to have any knowledge about.

Not an ad at all. I lived in CM for 6 years and this is where I had my clothes made. I've been away for 5 years now and want to make sure that it is still a decent place to go as I'm returning in May for a short trip and want to get a few things made.

It's been a few years since I've left Chiang Mai. When I was there, Neramit was by far the most popular tailor for quality custom-made men's clothing (based on expats living in the city). Is this still the case?

I've noticed that the thread on Sunday buffets is a bit old. I'm looking for an update on western-style buffets on Sunday (the ones with all of the fixings). When I was living there, the competition was between the Holiday Inn, Shangrila and the Dara Devi. Prices were around 500 baht which I know is high for some on here. I'm familiar with the more Asian-style places like the Empress but am looking particularly for the higher end western-style Sunday buffets. What are the top choices nowadays.

Thanks

Hi All

It's been about 5 years since we left Chiang Mai and we're preparing for a short return in the new year. I'm curious to know what the gluten-free options are like in the city now. We have several celiac kids so we're looking for options. When we left, a few specialized bakers were starting to pop up but not in any restaurants. Has anyone seen gluten-free items being advertised on any restaurant menus?

Thanks,

Ryan

Hi All

It's been a few years since I've left Thailand and I'm hoping that someone can update me on where I can buy soccer/football jerseys in bulk.

Since returning to Canada, I've become the soccer coordinator for our neighbourhood and we have about 150 kids play each year. I thought that it would be cool to order a bunch of the Barcelona/Chelsea/Real Madrid jerseys from Thailand and outfit our kids in these for the next season. Can anyone recommend a store where I can buy soccer jerseys at a good price? I'm not looking for the night bazaar as their prices are inflated and it's too difficult to order from them when I'm abroad. If you have any suggestions and/or contact info, it would be appreciated.

Thanks

I'm outside of Thailand at the moment but need to get the contact details for a massage shop just outside of the gates of Moobaan Tanawan on Mae Jo Road. I think that it is called Ban Burapha (and it is owned by the same owners as the one in Airport Plaza). I know that there are many people in Tanawan on this forum. If any of you wouldn't mind looking at their window and posting their phone number and/or email. It would be very much appreciated.

Thanks

I have used Sunbelt Chiang Mai for the past 6 years for our organization. Khun Big is the accountant and I have been very impressed with his services and prices.

I second Praties. It's good food and the owners are really nice. (I believe an Aussie/Thai couple).

Another hidden gem is Reggies which is located on the first floor of an apartment building directly behind Payap University. It is similar to a simplified Subway sandwich shop. I was there last week and if I remember correctly, you get a half sub, coleslaw, french fries and a Beer Lao (not Leo), for 75 baht. If it is not 75 baht, it is 90 baht. Either way, they have some pretty good and cheap combos.

That's a fraction of the price of Subway. Are the subs good?

That sounds too god to be true. I think a small beer Lao costs about 35 baht so if that's included in the price of the meal it's a great deal. I hope there's enough profit in it for the guy to survive. Sometimes these places are too cheap so they don't make enough to pay the bills and eventually close. A friend told me about a place on the San Khamphaeng road just past the Superhighway junction, doing what he considered a very good pork or beef steak with mashed potato and veg for 39 baht! Very well presented as well as tasty, so he said. Needless to say it lasted about 6 months. If he was packing them in, maybe he could have made a small profit, but apparently he only had about 6 tables anyway. I wonder if these guys do any costing before they set the price. 

The subs at Reggies are fine. If you go in thinking that it's going to be like Subway, you'll be disappointed but overall, they are good. They have about 5-6 different types of sandwiches to choose from and about 1/3 of the topping choices as Subway. Reggies makes their own french fries (the thin type). As far as the beer, I did ask the owner about how he can charge such low prices. Apparently he has his sources where he can get it for quite cheap.

Finding the place is tough the first time. Behind Payap University is a roundabout (it may be considered part of the Carrefour land complex). If you travel East from the roundabout, there are two large student-style apartment buildings immediately on the left hand side with a parking lot out front. Reggie's is on the bottom floor of the first apartment building.

Another option is in Meechok Plaza directly beside Siam Commercial Bank on Mae Jo Road. There is a huge sign that you cannot miss for their street stall. For 39 baht, you get mashed potatoes, veggies and a steak (chicken, beef or pork). Portions are small but price and food are good.

I second Praties. It's good food and the owners are really nice. (I believe an Aussie/Thai couple).

Another hidden gem is Reggies which is located on the first floor of an apartment building directly behind Payap University. It is similar to a simplified Subway sandwich shop. I was there last week and if I remember correctly, you get a half sub, coleslaw, french fries and a Beer Lao (not Leo), for 75 baht. If it is not 75 baht, it is 90 baht. Either way, they have some pretty good and cheap combos.

Al Jazeera is not the only news agency reporting potential problems for Chiang Mai. Here are two more news articles specifically about the Red Movement in the city. One site is Thai-based:

The Globe and Mail (Canada)

Prachatai News (This site now seems to have been added to the rapidly expanding "blocked" list)

According to the The Globe and Mail article, there is going to be a large protest this Saturday.

We just booked a 5 star hotel for 1200 baht this weekend. All hotels are dirt cheap. The Amari Rincome is currently 1061 baht on latestays.com. I would certainly look around as there are many good deals - especially at the 4 and 5 star places.

I got the information on the direct bus from Chiang Mai to Nong Khai.

It is a mini-bus. 2000 baht for a return ticket. It leaves every night at 8:30 near the train station and arrives into Nong Khai around 5:30 am. I have the contact details for the agent that my friend used:

Mr Kyaw Zay Ya

28 Chaiyaphum Road (Near Amora Hotel)

Tel: 053-234177

I will try to get details tomorrow about the bus from Chiang Mai to Nong Khai. She said that it was a bus but perhaps she meant a mini-bus. She also said that pretty much everyone on the bus was farang so I assumed that others must have known about it. I'll post more details when I talk with her later this week.

Nearly all of the stores that were torn down have been relocated to other places in Meechok Plaza. The post office is a small kiosk outside of Bud's. The Vietnamese restaurant is beside Praties and the Coffee Bus is behind Rimping on the other side.

I went in there once and the guard said that farang can live there. I asked if they were for rent. He said no. The homes were for sale only. However; I've heard the same thing from many places and have found rentals inside.

If I remember correctly, I think that the sign says that it is one of the Chok Waree complexes.

I just drove up Chotana Road (Mae Rim Road) at 12:30. About 400-500 red shirts were gathering at the entrance of City Hall when I passed. They were handing out CDs to all the cars, waving flags and it looked like they were congregating to go through the entrance. Quite a few police around as well.

I doubt many people on the forum even know of the directory. I certainly didn't. After looking at it, I still think that the forum is better

I'd like to add another great find....

Green Valley has a swimming pool - huge, perfectly clean and nobody was there. They also have lounge chairs and sell food. 100 baht per adult. The pool uses the JD pools system. It keeps the water sparkly clean but for some reason, it makes my son's skin itch. If it weren't for this, it could become our new favourite family pool. (Currently, Lake View Park 2 is our place of choice).

I had two friends who did the same trip on the same day. However; apparently there is now a direct Chiang Mai - Nong Khai bus. It cost them 1000 baht rather than the 613 baht bus to Udon Thani. It probably ended up being more expensive but it saved them some time to be at the Thai embassy in Vientiane. They were back in Chiang Mai early on the 12th.