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When my company ships something over by DHL from Europe, we have it in 3-5 days.

Would expect it's the same for you.

Lao dark is a horrible beer to get pissed on. Bad hangover, and bad residual taste in mouth. And, in any event, Guinness is so far superior there's no contest. Cheapest is Red Lion, Night Bazaar at 190bt a pint.

Really good dark beers, but more expensive are Erdinger and other German brews, even Leffe dark at some outlets like the 'beer terminals' at the bus station complex. Of course, depends if you're on a budget.

What would be a good alternative at a similar price range, but not sold here is Amstel Bock (never seen it outside Africa) or San Miguel dark (Go to Philippines).

San Miguel Dark was on a promotion 2 weeks ago at Mulligans, Suk Soi 11.

I'm fairly sure my med cert has my blood group on it and I'm also fairly sure it's also stated on my work permit.

Haven't got it handy to verify but I'd be 99% certain of it.

The blue book does not have a blood group section in it, and this I am 100% certain

Funny, because mine does!

Most of the failures of Thai have been addressed here already.

I can add another big problem: their fleet consists of way too many aircraft types. The size of THAI really doesn't justify all the different plane types. Way too expensive operating (and grounding) all these birds.

Who is making sheet or bar from ingot here?

Sorry, for sheet and bar I'm not entirely sure. Fittings, welded pipes for example are produced here in these grades.

As far as differentiating between 304 & 316:

Most sheet nowadays is marked with continuous "inkjet" type labeling showing the manufacturer, the material grade, and the heat number.

You can also buy inexpensive grade specific reagents that will change color to indicate grade.

How much and how thick?

The colour reagents are not a reliable or definitive way of identifying the grades, without subjecting a sample to a proper lab test, the only portable way which is accepted by industry is a PMI (positive material identification) which is a portable instrument which can identity the constituent elements and percentages in the alloy and based on the percentages primarily of nickel, chrome and a few others can determine the grade based on ASTM classifications of the various alloys.

This is indeed the only way which is acceptable in the industry.

Actually, all mills producing a stainless product will conduct the PMI test already, which is mentioned on the mill test certificate. You only need to use material which is really coming from that (reliable) mill.

Doing it again in Thailand is no problem, only you will be asked a minimum charge usually. Or you should find a friendly guy who will do it for you for free.

If you're testing many pieces, it's only 5 USD per tested point. (1 point per piece is sufficient )

@jikwan, @h90

I work at a multinational steel pipes and components stockist/distributor in Thailand. (we're one of the biggest players worldwide)

I can get you 316/L plates or any other grade you desire. From an entire sheet to only a small cutting. You name it.

Grades more exotic than 316/L will need to be imported though, simply as there's no availability in Thailand. (At least not of reliable quality).

If you know exactly what you want (size, quantity, grade), please send me a PM and I can assist you with an offer.

I think all stainless is imported.

Nope at least 3 or 4 mills that I know of that produce stainless in Thailand

Some of the more exotics are imported ie your duplex and super duplexes for example

The stainless steel base material is imported!

Indeed stainless and also duplex end products are produced here. Buy them monthly

@jikwan, @h90

I work at a multinational steel pipes and components stockist/distributor in Thailand. (we're one of the biggest players worldwide)

I can get you 316/L plates or any other grade you desire. From an entire sheet to only a small cutting. You name it.

Grades more exotic than 316/L will need to be imported though, simply as there's no availability in Thailand. (At least not of reliable quality).

If you know exactly what you want (size, quantity, grade), please send me a PM and I can assist you with an offer.

I think all stainless is imported.

Yes.. but obviously that's not what I meant. Some stainless materials are stocked in Thailand, some are not and will always need to be imported.

@jikwan, @h90

I work at a multinational steel pipes and components stockist/distributor in Thailand. (we're one of the biggest players worldwide)

I can get you 316/L plates or any other grade you desire. From an entire sheet to only a small cutting. You name it.

Grades more exotic than 316/L will need to be imported though, simply as there's no availability in Thailand. (At least not of reliable quality).

If you know exactly what you want (size, quantity, grade), please send me a PM and I can assist you with an offer.

I've seen a booth at Chutuchuck Market that sells nothing but shoelaces, but I've forgetten which section it was in. Also, Big C sells shoelaces on the same aisle as the shoe polish.

Thanks for this and all other suggestions!

This one at Chatuchak sounds like shoe lace heaven; pity though the place is so bloody big

Will try Robisons first. If not there, I'll go hunting at Chatuchak.

I haven't see one in Platinum mall but it is a big place. Check shibuya also while you're there. I saw shoe lace in Emporium mall in male shoes area.

Thanks! Will surely check out Emporium, easier with BTS!

I am desperately looking for shoe laces and a bit of choice as well. Need several types.

I have tried to search for a similar question on Thaivisa, but only found a very old-dated topic, which did not really help me a lot.

Is Platinum Fashion mall a good place to look for 'em?

Other suggestions greatly appreciated; thanks!