Mahseer

Many thanks for the reply. I initially posted in Chiang Mai forum then here after no luck but eventually found a restorer at a hotel in Chiang Mai. appreciate the input.

Mac Cafe Santitham normally has most of what you list.

Simon, your $ conversion rate is odd. Official rate is around 2000/$ and black market in Rangoon 4400/$ and although no doubt slightly lower in Mandalay yours works out at 3200/$.

Chin State. Only visited twice and likely will never get the opportunity to visit again but I live in hope. Can be tricky to get there once the rains arrive but so worth the effort.

Wouldn't call it proof but there's certainly indications such as: Does Cambodia tax worldwide income? An individual is deemed to be a Cambodian resident if he is domiciled in or has a principal place of abode in Cambodia or is present in Cambodia for more than 182 days during the calendar year. Cambodian residents are taxed on their worldwide salary income. Vietnamese citizens and foreigners (non-Vietnamese citizens) who are deemed tax residents of Vietnam are subject to personal income tax on their worldwide income at the progressive tax rate from 5 percent to 35 percent. The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnam Dong (VND).

Check if Cambodia & Vietnam are considering going the same tax route as here pretty sure they are. Philippines aren't at least for the time being. India allows 180 days a year for many nationalities and has so much to offer just need to ignore all the negativity and jump the occasional turd.

Was in Taunggyi last November for the Tazaungdaing Festival which involves sending up hot air balloons some with fireworks attached the largest of which had to be 10mts tall with a gondola packed with enough fireworks to last fully 10 minutes. Incredible for first timers unless they have any association with health & safety. Taunggyi still considered safe to visit last month. C0220.mov

For anyone tempted to visit Burma aside from Mandalay Rangoon is perfectly safe with just the odd barbed wire barricade outside a building or two. Have visited 3 times in the past year and will visit again next month if I can get permission to travel to Keng Tung. Other tourist cities which are presently open includes Bagan, Kalaw & Nyaung Shwe (Inle Lake) along with the beach areas to the west of Rangoon but don't expect to see more than the occasional tourist in any of them. Direct flights to Rangoon from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Be safe folks.

"Could you possibly provide more order detail?" Yes I could and did then "Customs requested change duty rate 30%". Delightful and needless to say no link/instruction given how to pay. Oh well. Maybe tomorrow.

Sin$260. I received a mail from them checking if a low value had been declared. Sent them proof of payment for Sin$260 and nothing back yet. I have yet to forward passport copy. Stay tuned folks.

That simple? I'll give it a go, thanks.

Hi folks, against my instruction a Singapore shipper used FedEx to send a package here and now see the below. Anyone ran into this and know how to clear? Package is in Samut Prakarn.

If anyone is interested there is a lady at the Journal Hotel who carries out book restoration. Hotel is in the Changpueak area.

I've used the above MacCafe. My iMac was 8 years old at the time and would no longer load the operating system and they fixed that and returned in 2 days. Give them a go and be specific as to your requirements and doubt you'll be disappointed.

Thanks I'll pay a visit.

Hi folks, can anyone recommend someone who is skilled at restoring older books. There are several in various conditions that badly need the attention of a skilled restorer. Thank you

Hi folks, can anyone recommend someone who is skilled at restoring older books. There are several in various conditions that badly need the attention of a skilled restorer. Thank you

Bake&Bite moved couple of months back to Nong Hoi Google maps have the correct location. 13 Koaklang Rd, Nong Hoi Sub-district, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50000

I recently used Pattrara Prepress as recommended two posts above and results were fine. I paid 500baht each for 4 posters 75x60cm.

Suggest a bit of homework first to see which on these are not taking the same approach to tax as Thailand.

Couldn't handle Caipirinha but caipiroska was a fabulous alternative that needed to be treated with respect.

I know the owner who I believe is Austrian if it makes any difference and his dogs of which numbered 5 when I was last in Bang Saphan 3 of which are full size Thai ridgebacks and the others are Bangkaew. He walks them every morning at 6 on the beach (he lives 100 yards back) and never are the dogs on a lead. He's had the police called on him more than once before but each time 'settlements are arranged' but this is the first time I've heard of his dogs attacking anyone.

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Had lunch today at Norden the Swedish restaurant which has been smartened up since my last visit. One standout item on the menu for this bloke is the halibut which never disappoints. Top spot.

Huen Phen / Dukes / Chippy / Gecko / Billy's. Enough said?