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    Cheap Charlie Farangs that expect service but do not want to pay

    in Chiang Mai

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    Perhaps there are tourists (Farangs AND others) who try to "negotiate" themselves out of previously quoted prices for services and who take part in low-level thefts as described by the OP. But surely if, as you (or your Thai friends) claim, these events were taking place on the scale you indicated (i.e. "this is happening on a much larger scale than we get to hear about"), why the deafening silence? If this was true would we not already have heard and been made aware of what's happening by the Thai "victims" shouting and screaming from the rooftops? After all, they're not usually slow in blaming farangs and tourists for everything else.

     

    BUT really, there's no context here. How does what you say compare with, for instance, farangs who are daily subject to the iniquitous, discriminatory 2-tier pricing system which operates almost everywhere and farangs who have dealt with unscrupulous Thais providing services who frequently attempt to renegotiate previously quoted prices in the middle of a job and then blackmail their clients by threatening to leave if there's no additional money (not forgetting that they will already have had a reasonable deposit, whilst at the same time charging for top class materials and buying cheap inferior products).

     

    I suggest that the above examples are at least comparable with the unreported stories your friends and business owners told you.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

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    Video: Sickening carnage as another ten wheeler suffers "brake failure"

    in Central Thailand

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    typo

    ....And it's not only brakes that are the problem. One of these overloaded, top-heavy monsters pulled up next to me at an intersection in Chiang Mai. I noticed that ALL the tyres I could see had either no tread or next-to-no tread and that 2 of the tyres (front passenger side and the tyre behind it) had deep rips and gashes in the sidewall exposing the inner mesh. I was planning to tell him but he roared off, turning right (before the lights had changed) in a cloud of black smoke and fumes (and with no evidence of an exhaust or muffler). When I told my wife later on, she urged me NEVER to get out of the car and confront the driver as I'll only put myself in danger.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

     

     

     

     

     

    Concert/Tenor Ukulele

    in Chiang Mai

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    Typo's

    This advert is on the Chiang Mai Music Gear and Second Hand Chiang Mai websites

    Risa Solid Body Ukulele
    ฿9,000
    Doi Saket, Chiang Mai, Thailand

    Risa “Les Paul” High-end Solid Body Tenor Electric Ukulele

    Details:
     Scale length: Tenor 432 mm
     Finish: Cherry Sunburst gloss
     Body: solid mahogany with archtop
     Neck: solid mahogany with block inlays
     Bindings: cream binding around body and neck
     Pickups: 2 handmade RISA humbuckers
     Electronics: 3-way-switch for pickup selection (neck, bridge & both)
     2 tone and 2 volume knobs to control the pickups individually
     Standard ukulele tuning: (Low) G - C - E – A
     Adjustable bridge / saddle
     Comes with fitted hard case

    Originally bought from Southern Ukulele in the UK - This instrument is 5 years old and has been well maintained and cared for and is in excellent condition.

    Can be viewed and played (recommended).

    Image may contain: people playing musical instruments and guitar

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    Joe
     
     
     
     
     
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    61 people killed EVERY DAY: More damning stats reveal the carnage on Thailand’s roads

    in Thailand News

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    And it's not only Thai drivers / riders who are the culprits.

     

    I see many middle-aged (and older) farangs struggling to cope with the large motorbike they've felt compelled to buy to try and recature their youth (take a trip to Pai and you'll see what I mean). Then there are the farang riders of smaller motorbikes with no crash helmet, driving "Thai style" on the wrong side of the road.

     

    The groups of cyclists who believe that they have the right to cycle 2 and 3 abreast along the road (not forgetting the vegan lunatic(s) recently cycling thoughtlessly on the wrong side of the road from Doi Suthep temple!)

     

    Chinese (and other) tourists who treat a road as though it's a footpath, stopping to read maps etc and putting themselves and others in danger.

     

    Finally and not withstanding all of that, there the farang car drivers who (either wittingly or unwittingly) get involved in dangerous, confrontational situations because they just have to prove a point, rather than encouraging a poorly driven car to get as far away as possible.

     

    And yes, I probably drive too quickly (that's what my wife says) but for the most part and like many others, I try to have some thought and consideration for other road users.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

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    Over 86,000 Homes Damaged or Destroyed by Floods in Chiang Mai This Year

    in Chiang Mai News

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    14 hours ago, Ruffian Dick said:

    Define damage.

    And so...

     

    5 hours ago, Thailand said:
    dam·age
    ˈdamij/
    noun
    1. 1.
      physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
      synonyms: harm, destruction, vandalism; More
       
    2. 2. a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury.
      "she was awarded $284,000 in damages"
      synonyms: compensation, recompense, restitution, redress, reparation(s); More
    Verb;
    1. 1.
      inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
      "the car was badly damaged in the accident"
      synonyms: harm, deface, mutilate, mangle, impair, injure, disfigure, vandalize; More
       
       
       
       

    Ya gotta give kudos to Thailand...that is damn funny hahaha

    How to deal with an antagonistic guy in my

    in Chiang Mai

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    1 hour ago, taotoo said:

    Throw his bike in the pool.

     

    Next story please.

    How rude (and you are an advanced member)? Your "solution"; your obvious lack of empathy and obnoxious response only further highlights the challenges the OP is already facing.

     

    Anyway, I understand it's difficult if you (the OP) are being intimated by someone and I understand your reluctance to get physically involved with this bully. Not everyone can (or wants to) a confrontation. As you have already made it clear that this (his) behaviour is unacceptable then I would urge you to follow the advice from Richard Smith and Binjalin which is sound. Inform the moo baan manager and if you don't receive a satisfactor response within a week, then please go to the police and make a report (it might also be a good idea to see if there are other residents who are willing to support you) . There's no reason why you should only enjoy the benefits of living at your moo baan at the discretion of another.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

    Long term car storage?

    in Chiang Mai

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    You might be better off looking for a friend to help you. I wouldn't trust a storage faciltiy, who knows what they would do? At least an understanding friend could make sure it's kept secure and turn the engine over regularly, as well as keeping the battery charged. A quick run through a car wash before you come home and everything's ready for you. All you need to do is work out a mutually acceptable fee.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

    music venues in chiang mai

    in Chiang Mai

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    Here's some information - Boy's Blues Bar is still going strong (up the stairs at Kalahre Night Bazaar) and I believe the Euro Bar in Anusarn Night Market music has live music. Then there's Papa Rock (Hang Dong) on the other side of the road to Big C with the "Sunday Sesh" jam . Yummy Pizza ( Hang Dong) still have an enthusiastic jam night (with pro musicians) on Wednesday nights. Then there's a blues duo at Street Pizza (Changklan Road) on Sunday nights. There's also the relatively new Hard Rock cafe in Loi Kroh Road (Near Burger King and McDonalds). I think they have live music 3 or 4 nights each week. The 80's bar has live music every night and stll very popular is CU Corner (Moon Muang, Soi 1), with live music every nights (except Sunday). Then there's the Jazz Cafe in Changklan Road with music almost every night. On Saturday mornings a Thai guy plays nice acoustic guitar at the Chiang Mai Breakfast Bar (formerly the German Beer Garden) , that's on Moon Muang Soi 2. There's usually live music beiing played somewhere at Zoe in Yellow but it's mainly for the backpacking crowd and not forgetting of course, Northgate and Northgate Jazz.

     

    Finally there's often some great shows and live music at the amphitheatre outside the Promenada shopping mall on some Saturday nights (check out their website for upcoming events and informationhttp://www.promenadachiangmai.com/ ).

     

    Most of the venues I've mentioned have FB pages and directions how to get there.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

     

    Pizza Plus Doi Saket

    in Chiang Mai

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    Been there a few times but gave up on this place when they imposed a cover charge of 250 baht per person including children(!) on a Saturday night because there was live music (a string trio). Daylight (Night time) robbery.

     

    Oh and the food (including the pizza), was average but no more than that and quite expensive.

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

     

    Craft beer in shops (not bars), where to find?

    in Chiang Mai

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    2 hours ago, heybruce said:

    "A microbrewery or craft brewery is a brewery that produces small amounts of beer (or sometimes root beer), typically much smaller than large-scale corporate breweries, and is independently owned. Such breweries are generally characterized by their emphasis on quality, flavour and brewing technique."  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microbrewery

    Thank you for the explanation...

     

    Regards,

     

    Joe

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