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Quick update: I have run the water for about an hour, and the cloudiness is gone. So I imagine it was air bubbles that got into the system. Much ado about nothing, I guess. 🙏

In my hotel, post earthquake, they had to shut the water off for about 24 hours on the top floors of my hotel. Water was turned on the next day. Today I noticed if I pour some tap into a glass, there is a cloudy sediment (?) which clears up in a few seconds. The hotel said to run the water for a time and see if that helps. Just curious if anyone has insight into this? I just shower with the water and use a Brita for tap water for cleaning and steaming vegetables. The rest of the time I use bottled water. I did read about aeration bubbles, which seem to be the case as the sediment rises and clears.

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.

Wondering if anyone has recently had a sleep study done here in Chiang Mai. I’m also curious if you, upon sleep study results, purchased a CPAP machine here in CM. Thank you in advance. 🙏

Thank you Folk G., they sell the product in CM stores. I will give it a try. Can I ask what dosage you use?

I may be heading towards a first time root canal and would be interested in a specialist in that area, someone you actually went to for the procedure here in Chiang Mai. Thank you in advance. 🙏

One question: It’s my understanding you first receive a temporary DL, and that you have to wait for one or two years before it can become permanent. However, if I went back to the US with a temporary DL, do you think that would work with car rentals?

Did you get the license in Chiang Mai? And if so, where did you go? Thanks in advance.

Still closed. I’m sure ghosts have moved in.

Three small incisions in my case, about 1/2 inch in length. It was explained to me as a trimming of the meniscus tissue. Maybe my situation wasn’t complex. But yes, the laser does cause immediate tissue burning which allows healing to begin. I got lucky with the technology, as previous operations required the meniscus taken out. Terrible option as this would allow bone on bone.