Ex Pool Doctor

On 5/12/2021 at 9:23 PM, asiacurious said:

 

Logistically very feasible.  How many expats from the US do you think there are in Thailand?  No need to enter very far onto the grounds.  Set up a big tent outside of the buildings.  Safer for unvaccinated people to not congregate inside of buildings anyway.  Appointment system?  Are you kidding?  This is so easy to do.  Easy to automate confirmation emails.  Military medics can be brought in to administer vaccines if needed, but local nurses could also be hired.

Would be easy to do.  The U.S. embassy already has a pretty good appointment system in place.  They could easily collaborate with a local hospital also to administer the vaccine.  Great idea, but probably not gonna happen.  Too much responsibility for them.  

On 9/13/2020 at 6:06 PM, Jonnapat said:

The law says 2 months for first time, 3 months for following years as Nakhon Sawan Immigration pointed out to me recently. 

 

They gave me 60 day extension, 1900 baht and said come back in 2 months and pay another 1900 baht.

In Jomtien, its 2 months.  I just did it, and its now under consideration for 1 month (but once they accept the application, in all likelihood its good).  

On 7/14/2020 at 2:14 PM, SteveSarich said:

I'm growing Guarillo, New Mexico, Ancho-Poblano, and two different Jalapeno's.
I'm growing outdoors, raised garden, organic soil, 60% shade cloth and plastic cover.... 3 x 4 meters.
I love Mexican food, but also Texas style chili....and all the peppers here seemed pretty hot for that.

I have a few extra Guarillo and New Mexico starts if anyone is wants to try them here in Chiang Mai.

 

Wow that looks great!  What soil medium are you using?  How was the result?  

4 minutes ago, Peterw42 said:

Jomtien is 2 months, just did an extension one month ago

Thank you very much, appreciated.  

5 minutes ago, Pilotman said:

2 months at Jomtein 

Thank you, re-assuring.  Many thanks.  

Just now, DrJack54 said:

There are couple of offices that want 3.

Think Udon may be one. The other 70+ offices require 2 months

Which io do you deal with

Chonburi immigration in Jomtien Pattaya.  

Hi, 

I mis read some of the requirements documentation for extending my marriage visa (3rd time); I thought it said 2 months which I have, prior to the extension application.  Now I read some sites that says 3 months prior to application.  Does anybody have any clarity?  Thank you in advance.  If they reject due to only 2 months in advance, what will happen, might they give me a 30 day extension to again resubmit with 3 months deposit on file prior to again applying?  Thank you, 

Gil 

On 7/9/2020 at 8:28 AM, ELL said:

Still can buy jalapeno in Chiang Mai today, for instance in Mae Hia market ( they sell jalapeno from Doi kham ). Also if you buy in bulk can keep 2-3 months in refrigerator ( in plastic box with paper ) , also frozen.. They available here year around  with 2-3 months stop, so you can make stock when harvest. I am switch now to grow tomatoes , boring of local tasteless tomatoes. Same big problem to grow in this climate. Can update results in 3 months.  For personal use you can buy dry chili from US at very good price even with shipping, the only problem is local customs.. You need local FDA approval to import large quantity, not for personal use. 10 years ago if was no problem, now very strict..

Ok, I did some research on this.  Doi Kham Co., Ltd. is the commercial arm of the Royal Project Foundation, and Doi Kham has retail shops around the country.  They now have a wide range of products (juices, etc) and apparently have started to turn a profit.  Some stores will carry fresh jalapenos from time to time, but its not a stable supply for a restaurant.  In BKK, the Royal Project Foundation has a packing and distribution plant on the outskirts of Kasetsart University, Ngam Wong Wan rd.  I drove out there yesterday, not easy (but not too hard) to find.  ศูนย์ผลิตผลโครงการหลวง  

I spoke to the people at the distribution plant, and they gave me a ChiangMai number for commercial sales.  They (BKK) said that I can order commercial quantities from them, and have it shipped to them (BKK) for personal collection and only pay a small transport fee.  I want to try to buy 100kg or so to start, maybe more.  Let's see.  If I learn more, I will update it here.  

1 hour ago, worgeordie said:

Yes ,there's the one on Suthep road,and the one further along the road,

called The Royal Project Foundation, this one is cheaper and has a lot

more produce,bags of bigger quantities.

regards Worgeordie

 

 

Thank you very much!  

32 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Next time I go to their headquarters where they bring the vegetables

in to sell, if I see quantities of Jalapenos I will send you a PM.

One time when I went last year,cannot remember when they had a lot,

Kilo bags,they were 50 Baht if I remember correctly.

regards worgeordie

 

Thank you!  I will go to the BKK HQ tomorrow to inquire also.  Thanks again.  

8 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

Next time I go to their headquarters where they bring the vegetables

in to sell, if I see quantities of Jalapenos I will send you a PM.

One time when I went last year,cannot remember when they had a lot,

Kilo bags,they were 50 Baht if I remember correctly.

regards worgeordie

 

Thank you!  Is that the locaion on Suthep road?  

7 minutes ago, Ex Pool Doctor said:

Thanks, maybe she understood only commercial quantities.  I am trying to find an online link somewhere to order....100kg or something like that.  

Did you buy from a regular supermarket or a branch of the Royal Project shops?  

2 minutes ago, worgeordie said:

I bought a packet in local supermarket last week, 24 Bhat ,200 Gram,

they have been available for few weeks,don't know why they should

say Only in August.

regards worgeordie

Thanks, maybe she understood only commercial quantities.  I am trying to find an online link somewhere to order....100kg or something like that.  

6 hours ago, ELL said:

In Chiang Mai we have Doi Kham Royal project, what grow jalapeno commercially . Can buy in bulk enough for restaurant for affordable price. I see no reason to  grow commercial as except jalapeno pepper . other pepper rarely use here for Mexican cooking , except some dry peppers  for spices, what can be ordered from US. Climate in Thailand not suitable for most tomatoes, peppers what growing good in US and Mexico, also a lot of soil born decease and insects..  High risk operation and low demand.. Feel free to contact me for any questions. Can share my experience with soil and deceases.

Thank you, I spoke with Doi Kham, they only have product (jalapenos) coming in August (taking pre-orders).  With the number of Mexican restaurants here in Thailand now, surely there is some good demand?  You might be right though, spices can also be imported (but not sure how easily or if expensive).  

If I came up to Chiang Mai, might I see your operation for a couple of hours?  I am happy to pay a small fee!  ???? 

Thank you, 

Gil 

On 7/5/2020 at 10:42 AM, worgeordie said:

The Kings Project in Chiang Mai grow Jalapenos ,if you go

to their premises you can buy a big bag cheap,in Supermarkets

the sell 200 gram for 24 Baht, don't find them hot or have much

taste really.They also sometimes have them from Australia,at insane

prices, look no different from local grown ones.

 

regards Worgeordie

 

 

 

 

Thanks, I spoke to the King's Project, they don't have product now (only in Aug).  Are they still in supermarkets, and is the price much different?  Can they be ordered online for shipment domestically?  

On 7/4/2020 at 7:42 PM, ELL said:

Hello, I grow in Chiang Mai Just my experience after several years experience. Not easy, but possible. Last solution - grow in green house ( protect against rain and bugs, white fly etc.. ) and not use soil . Hydroponic or mix of coco coir, rice husk or hydroponic media and little soil. Seeds i ordered from rareseeds in US. Come fast, no tax.. Same year - 90% germination, next year not.. may be need to keep seed in refrigerator. Good luck !

Wow, looks like a great (and complicated) operation, is it worthwhile do you think on a commercial basis?  We have a Mexican restaurant here, and its so hard to find Mexican peppers....

Do you think the cooler temps in ChiangMai are helping, or could it be done say in Chonburi?  

Thanks again!  Will be in touch with questions if Ok?  

I'm looking for friends, guidance, experience from anybody growing their own Mexican peppers in Thailand.  I would be keen to hear your experiences, and befriend your guidance a bit, some compensation is certainly also on offer.  

Looking at growing jalapenos, habaneros, reapers, etc, just about anything I can grow.  Based in Pattaya, but can travel.  

Thank you, 

Gil 

Bit confused on the requirements for PR - according to some websites, you can apply for a PR book under "humanity" reasons category (e.g., married, supporting wife and kids, etc).  In that case, is a work permit still required?  

Thank you, 

Gil