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Shocked to hear this. 
Lived a large life did Warnie, taken far too early. 

Covid last year, will be an interesting autopsy. 
RIP Shane. 

14 minutes ago, KanchanaburiGuy said:

Lol

 

CP Group owns Makro

 

CP Group Owns Lotus's

 

CP Group owns 7-11

 

CP Group wholesales to most or all of their competitors: Tops (Central), Big C (Charoen), CJ Express, TMK, et cetera. 

 

When my wife asks me who has the best prices, my answer is always the same: It depends on what you want to buy, and when.

 

Different stores have different promotions at different times. And each store has their own policy about when they feel they can make a little more on something, and when they have to settle for a little less. 

 

Across the board---when all the high profit and low profit things are added together---all the majors probably make about the same profit percentage. What we see as consumers can vary quite a bit only because of the choices WE make. 

 

Think about it: If CP Group were making a lower profit percentage overall at Makro stores than at Lotus's, why wouldn't they replace the Makro stores with Lotus's? 

 

CP Group doesn't have three different kinds of stores (7-11, Makro, Lotus's) because they make more profit percentage at one, and less at another.  They have three different kinds of stores because they appeal to different kinds of customers. But if one truly started to pull away on its profitability, CP Group would shift more and more in that direction! 

 

But the bottom line is, the *ahem* "best place to shop" has everything to do with what YOU want: What you want to buy, and when you want to buy it!

 

Because I guarantee you, if you want to waste a bunch of time (and money on petrol), you can do better shopping at ALL the stores, instead of fousing on just one! 

 

But who wants to go to Lotus's to check the prices, then go to Big C to compare them, and then to Makro to compare theirs to the other two? And then who wants to buy a few things while you're still at Makro, then go BACK to Big C and Lotus's for those things with the price advantages! (That's FIVE STOPS altogether, to save...... how much? [Probably not as much as you spent in petrol, at today's roughly 3km=10baht, to drive a car!] 

 

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And my wife and me? We have settled on doing about 80% of our "Supermarket" shopping at Big C. It is the closest major to us (14km), and fairly regularly has good promos we can take advantage of:

 

* Spend 299 baht and can buy certain other things at better-than-sale prices.

 

* Spend 700 baht, get 60 baht discount / spend 1,300 baht, get 120 baht discount. 

 

* Use card and get points. Use points to pay part of the bill. 

 

* Shop in the early evening and take advantage of "Yellow Tag" clearances. Bakery products usually 25% off (the crispy pizza for 38 baht is pretty darn good! 555); in-house prepared foods for a quick microwave snack later at 25% off; near expiration fresh milk at half price (which my stepson will guzzle down in a day, anyway!), etc. 

 

* And we watch for sales: Buy 2, get 1; buy 1 get 1. Discounts on rarely discounted items. Not shy about stocking up a little on something we'll use anyway!

 

(Me: Jack 'n Jill Chocolate cookies, with chocolate center! [The milk chocolate colored ones, not the dark, like Oreos! 555] Sometimes 44 baht for 1 pound multipack. Sufficiently satisfies my chocolate craving, and much cheaper than buying "real" expensive-in-Thailand chocolate! 555 I'll buy 6 to 8 multipack when they're on sale! 555)

 

We'll only go to Lotus's or Makro if we're in the neighborhood already, or there's something we really want/need and only they have. ("American" Peanut Butter---JIF/Skippy---in 1kg jar. Much cheaper this way than half-sized containers at Big C or Lotus's! Best Foods "Real Mayonnaise" in a 1kg squeeze bag, [which I've since found in Lotus's "bulk" area, also! 555 Love that stuff!]) 

 

Fresh fruits and veggies come almost exclusively from the open market, but not meat. Never meat! (Hey, if fly poop/eggs had a nice crunch to it....... 555)

 

Honestly, for what we buy, for ourselves and for our hotel, I haven't really seen much of a change. Mostly I've seen the seasonal changes we see every year: Price for oranges goes up, price for oranges goes down! Nicer oranges are a little more expensive, not as nice oranges are a little cheaper! But come on! 30-35 baht for a kilogram? That's CHEAP! 555

 

Cheers!

 

 

Agree - shop around and there's money to be saved. 

All the supermarkets have buy one get one promotions - even Villa Market!

https://shop.villamarket.com/catalog/Special Offer/Buy 1 Get 1 Free/All

On 7/21/2020 at 7:56 PM, Oxx said:

 

(1) Can you find anywhere a detailed description of what it contains?

 

(2) Can you find any references to scientific papers which demonstrate its efficacy?

 

I can't, which leads me to think it's over-priced snake oil.

Thanks for the feedback. 

I did find a couple of documents on their website which include answers to:

(1) Sugarcane stem (sugar removed), red sorghum, ascorbic acid and citric acid (acidity regulators), natural orange flavour, natural beta carotene, vegetable gum, stevia (natural sweetener).

(2) Trial completed but with a relatively small sample size.

I would love to hear from any Aussies that may have experience with the product. 

Thanks again. 

NutriKaneD_Fact-Sheet_Jul2020_Web.pdf NutriKaneD_WIW_Jul2020_Web.pdf

Thanks for the responses guys, I will definitely do some research into Chromium Picolinate.

Just wondering if anyone has experience with Nutrikane-D, a natural plant based product from Australia that claims to lower blood sugar levels?

From their website:

Quote

NutriKane D is a safe, natural, concentrated medical food provided in an easy to use scoop dose. It contains all of the types of dietary fibre (not just simple soluble fibres), resistant starch, and a wide range of essential micronutrients that have been shown to nourish the gut microbiome, reduce systemic inflammation and ultimately help control blood sugar levels.

https://nutrikane.com.au/

I am early-50's with type 2 diabetes (last measure 152) and have been recommended Nutrikane by an Aussie mate. 

Thanks in advance for any info provided. 

Villa have a few - shared this in a different topic the other day....

https://shoponline.villamarket.com/villaselectitems/selected/product/?form_key=83JevquhCzSdBj0b&k=puff+pastry

 

 

 

15 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

Can you share any details on how you resolved this? What documentation did you have to provide (lease, blue book, owner's ID)? Did you have to complete a TM-30?

Yes - my wife completed the TM-30 & given we had all documentation with us for the visa renewal she used the blue book & her ID. 

The Chaengwatthana Division 1 people were not aware of the online system mentioned by @Peterw42 as they indicated I would have to self report every time I travel - will definitely look into this so many thanks. 

Had exactly the same experience at Chaengwatthana Immigration yesterday. 

Was told that my Non-Immigrant visa renewal couldn't be processed until my address was resolved. The system had me registered at a hotel in Pattaya we stayed at last year. Spent 2 hours in a queue at counter B to fix it to be told that it was a THB 800 fine that my wife managed to talk her way out of. She was told by the nice lady at this counter that it all came about because some foreigners complained about a Wat near Rama 3 tolling its bell early in the morning and when the police investigated that matter they discovered a whole bunch of foreigners not registered at that address. 

It added another day to the visa renewal process that I didn't see coming. Apparently, there's no online service to support address notification and all foreigners who spend time away from their registered address are expected to report in person every time. Seems ludicrous so let's see how long it lasts. 

whats the name of the app that opens office docs and lets you edit... mainly done from the cloud?? Needed this last week an as usual with apple apps, the name has nothing to do with the function of the app.... Google couldn't help me even.

I think you're looking for CloudOn - brilliant App!

http://site.cloudon.com/

Villa Market import Dr. Pepper (from the UK I think) - I saw some at their Suk 33 store last week.

I walk through WS every morning on my way to my office on Sukhumvit and for those asking - all remaining bars in the square itself are now gone including The Dubliner and the Sportsman. Demolition of both establishments commenced earlier this week. The bars on the Hare & Hound side are also gone.

I'll take a few pics when I get a chance.

The redevelopment will be great for the area so bring it on.

I too am interested in doing a Super 8 conversion to disk.

OP - did you have any luck with this?

Anyone else with any suggestions for this conversion in Bangkok?

TIA,

GGG

Just got our Feb programme guide from Truevisions and they're advertising the 6 Nations on Setanta.

Will the 6 nations be televised be on true?

Yes - it's advertised in their February programme which arrived at our place today. All good!

Teamviewer +1

It also has an iOS app - including one for the iPad - which means I am connected to home & office PC's wherever I am.

Picked up a Brother DCP-J315W the other day and installed the Brother app on 2 iPad's and 2 iPhones that are in the house. Love the ability to take a pic and print it out via the wi-fi connection.

Would highly recommend Brother.

Couldn't connect to Truemove 3G on 3 devices at home this morning and then made the 15 minute trip to my office in Sathorn and still no joy.

Any other areas or providers with the same issue?

Our office ADSL is working so it's clearly just a True 3G issue.

Hopefully not a sign of things to come!

Stay dry,

GGG

Could be browser or proxy related (if applicable).

Not sure which browser OP is using but Google Chrome has known issues with logging into some account based sites when connecting through a VPN or Proxy. No such issues with IE or Firefox.

I cannot login to Facebook with Google Chrome on my work laptop in the office but can at home.

Hi,

I have a need to urgently fill a number of roles including Account Manager & Business Development Manager.

Can anyone recommend a recruitment firm that specialises in FMCG middle management roles?

I am particularly keen to hear about those with which folks have had recent postive experiences.

I've tried to use JobsDB.com but haven't been able to find the right people.

Thanks in advance guys,

GGG

I'd highly recommend Just One in Sathorn Soi 1. Nice outdoor environment with excellent food at very reasonable (value) prices. Their menu is very extensive and the seafood is always fresh.

I've been going there for 10 years and have a number of friends who have returned to visit & they always ask to go back.

You can get to it from either Sathorn Soi 1 or Rama IV (not sure which Soi) - if coming from Sathorn it's at the end of the Soi before you turn left back to Rama IV.

Bon appetite!

GGG

Villa Market in various parts of Bangkok and in Phuket, Pattaya & Hua Hin all sell a couple of different Miracle Whip varieties - including the original product.

I guess this is what the Villa Paradise reference was earlier in this thread - Villa's latest (& biggest) store is in Paradise Park (not far from Seacon Square) and it definitely has 2 different types of Miracle Whip - I was there today! Regular & Light for those whom are curious....

poorsucker - enjoying the heritage trail, and looked forward to a foot massage at the end of the second day's walking

turns out Astro Supersport is showing the rugby also, and hotel has it available, am staying near the Soho bar but last night preferred to be back at hotel and watch the Ireland-France match.

Hi genghis61 - which hotel did you stay at? Would you recommend it to others?

TIA.

GGG

There is a free clinic at Saint Louis Hospital Fridays from 6 - 8 PM.

http://www.saintloui....php?dept_id=32

I am not sure how much they offer by way of diagnostics, but it's worth a shot.

It is outpatient care only and pretty basic. if it turns out you need inpatient care or anything extensive, you may have to somehow find a way to get back to your home country, although you can discuss with the hospital. I think they have a foundation which assists with the hospital bills of indigent patients (office on 1st floor) although an application by a farang on a tourist visa is likely to raise eyebrows.

Longer term, you do need to get yourself sorted out in terms of means of support and provision for health care. even the government hospitals expect to get paid.

Thank you but I looked at the site you posted here and saw nothing on the site about free clinic on Fridays from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

When I click on that site it takes me to a page that is in French. I'm Canadian but not French Canadian. However I looked at all of the site in English and still could not find this free clinic part?

Sheryl's advise is spot on TBG - her link looks fine but like you it took me to the wrong page. Here's the info from the page:

To celebrate the visit of Pope John Paul II to Saint Louis Hospital on his pastoral trip to Thailand 25 years ago (1984-2009), John Paul II Charity Clinic has been established under the supervision of Saint Louis Hospital. The Clinic provides medical and consultation services to increase accessibillity to quality and affordable healthcare,thus,upholding Pope John II's concern for the poor and the sick with the hope that the poor with good health can bring about better living conditions.

Saint Louis Hospital, inspired by its philosophy,"Where charity is, there God is" launches John Paul II Charity Clinic as "Clinica Gratuita" with a collaboration of dedicated volunteer doctors, nurses and other medical professionals.

The Clinic provides medical care to patients, without distinction of race, social condition and religion, who cannot otherwise afford the services in these following areas :

1. Basic medical services.

2. Health promotion and health education

- Heart

- Hypertension

- Diabetes

- Breast cancer

- Colon cancer

- Cervical cancer

OBJECTIVE

1. To offer additional health care accessible to the poor.

2. To show corporate social responsibillity by giving quality medical consultation and health promotion service without business objective.

3. To commemorate Pope John Paul II Pastoral visit to Thailand.

4. To promote our staff participation in social service..

5. To promote hospital’s image and philosophy.

TARGET

General public with health concern.

Office Hrs.

Physical Examination

Friday 18.00 - 20.00

Heath Consulting & Health Promoting

Friday 18.00 - 20.00

Remark Except public holiday.

JOHN PAUL II Charity Clinic Coordinator :

Saint Louis Foundation Officer

1st Floor Surmkhun-Louisvey Building

Tel. 0-2675-5000 Ext. 40125,26

Good luck with getting yourself treated and sorting things out.