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I'm looking to buy some Royal Palm trees for my house in Chiang Rai. I need about 7 medium ones for transplant, about 7 to 10m high, and than another 100 seedlings to line the driveway and property borders. I need the height to not obstruct the mountain views, yet offer some shade and style. The Foxtail Palm is similar and since it matures much earlier, is easy to find, but it is only about half the size and a darker grey color than the Royal Palm, but the height of the fronds at adult stage would block the views. Any leads for sources offered from the group would be appreciated.

The problem is likely not Thailand, but in China, and not likely to change. Unfortunately, Thailand has put all their eggs in the Chinese basket. Here's a good take on what is going on over there by Peter Zeihan:

Had something like this too. Go commando! Toss the underwear and socks for maximum ventilation and give the boys the freedom of movement they deserve. Wear one layer of oversized loose cotton shorts, change twice daily, and wash everything frequently with a bit of bleach (Haiter). Alternate the creams suggested above daily, antifungal, then next day antibacterial. Should keep it under control.

Well, I do leave it on all day, but catch far more at night, as it can be seen much more in the dark, throughout the rooms. I think the bulb lasts longer if you don't turn it on and off all the time as well. You get an extra bulb with the unit as well. The specific wavelength that works cannot come from an LED bulb, so ignore cheaper LED models. You must use this one. Remember, it attracts mosquitos, so you must put it away from you, otherwise the mossies will be drawn towards the light, then veer over to you for a meal instead. I have never seen anything so effective on mossies as this unit. I have 3 throughout the house in different locations.

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I wish. That was one day. Tossed the dried buggers out. They seem to like the bathroom , hence thats where I put the trap. Here is 3 days worth, from today:

Yes, different bulb with not the same wavelengths for mosquitoes, but good for most other bugs outside. Zappers make it hard to sleep at night. This one is quiet, and works the best on mosquitoes.

I use these mosquito traps, about 1000 baht, inside the house. Can order it online from a retailer that starts with ‘L’. Special bulb, not an LED, has a fan that sucks them into the trap where they dry out. Extremely effective.