SamSanuk

Good points. I have some time so I will then wait to see if our impeccable government will shut down.

Very helpful. You probably saved me some trips to the Post Office. 😊🙏 Two questions: *The 100 baht fee covers the postage on the courier pass back envelope? *Thailand Post Online sends the envelope to Bangkok?

I will be renewing my US Passport shortly and I understand that this process requires mailing my passport to Bangkok. I was curious if there is any services in Chiang Mai that help you complete the process. If not, it does seem rather straightforward BUT I did get confused by the Courier Pass Back envelope. Can I go to my local Thai Post and get this envelope? Also, a passport CARD is offered. Any reason to get this? Any suggestions or advice is appreciated. 🙏

In other Pai News, 3 “Bagels N’ Lox” have opened in the small rural city.

When you run an AC and Air Purifier, the air can get quite dry overnight. A humidifier gently adds moisture to the air without raising temperatures.

I have a fairly inexpensive Xiaomi Humidifier but it’s causing havoc with my air purifier. Was wondering if anyone bought a better model humidifier THAT FILTERS out minerals/particulates, given that I’m currently using tap water. Also, on the subject of proper water, would bottled water make a difference? Or do you use distilled water? And if so, are there delivery services for distilled?

Truly incredible and sad. But makes a whole lot of sense.

Thank you. Given I’m an American in CM, and many a time see foreigners acting like idiots on motorcycles, I was curious if this fellow was high or drunk, speeding, reckless, etc. I guess I may never know.

Well, it’s been one month, and not one update. Kinda frustrating since I was curious how this situation resolved itself. Prison? Fine? Both? Neither?

The Lotus Hotel behind Kad Suen Kaew Shopping is closed. Today I went to the hotel and bumped into one of the partners. Here’s what I learned. The closing of the hotel has been in the works for about a year. It officially closed a few days after 1 January 2025. If I heard correctly, roughly 250 employees were employed at the time. The rather gorgeous Olympic size outdoor pool on the seventh floor is also closed and now drained . I swam there last December sadly not realizing it would be the last time. I think at one time it was the largest pool in Chiang Mai. ฿100 for entry was a great deal, including a towel. The gentleman I spoke with said that both properties, hotel and KSK, would be sold together because they share electrical and mechanical systems . He seemed to suggest it would be a good spot for a casino, but obviously the buyer would have to have deep pockets for renovation. Plus I have no idea of the politics involved.

Lot of truth to this. With this in mind, the owner of Dental World , I think, is an implant specialist. Also Dental 4 U is owned by an implant specialist, I think. My suggestion is make an appointment with such a doctor, feel them out for how your questions are answered, look the shop over, etc. An initial appointment is so cheap.

Just in case anyone is interested, stopped in one tailor near Thapae Gate and had a nice discussion. Tailor recommended a linen, silk and wool weave (after saying pure linen wrinkles too much) and quoted me 5800 baht for entire process.

Little more specific? Not coming up on Google Maps. Thanks.

Just a sports coat, looking for a recommended tailor in CM. Specifically a very light material, something that would look nice with jeans. Have no idea on price I should expect, for fitting, materials and out the door. If you have a favorite tailor, any ideas on material (Linen? Silk blend?) and a rough approximation on price, I thank you in advance. 🙏

Curious to see the menu and prices.