Boksida

The shortest and quickest way I have found is Chiangmai-Lampang-Denchai-Uttaradit (all on Highway 11).

Heading south from Uttaradit, there is an intersection with traffic lights with a right turn to Tron and left to Thong Saen Khan. Turn left and follow the signs to Chatrakarn and the Nakhon Thai. Turn left at Nakhon Thai and head towards Dan Sai. There is another intersection there where you head towards Phu Rua. If you can read Thai, there is a turnoff to the right after Phu Rua which takes you to Wang Saphung. If you miss it, go to Loei and turn right on Highway 201 to Wang Saphung. Follow the signs at Wang Saphung (left turn if coming from Loei) and go to Nong Bua Lamphu and then Udorn.

I've done it in 7 hours from Chiangmai but was young and silly and driving a car with a 4 litre engine.

Did it give you an Anal Probe?

Did you moon any farangs on Huay Kaew Road last night?

A cruel trick.

Aus & NZ frozen lamb at Makro for about 290 baht/kg. Check the NZ lamb for love bites before buying.

Just as a matter of interest, what is the difference in moderating policy between this thread and this one

from about a week ago?

that's a wrong assumption (except for the time i spent in the Middle East). under Sharia law it would be a punishable crime because

1) i am married

2) i am not married to the goat i am lusting for

3) having sex with an animal is a punishable crime

4) Sharia law (unlike Hindu practice) does not allow humans to marry animals

now no more sidesteps please! i am asking for advice. what are my options? does Thai law permit that i take that goat as mia noi? if yes, what is the proper procedure? to whom am i supposed to pay dowry?

There are a lot of ramifications to be considered here and the whole issue should be handled with kid gloves. It is quite an acceptable practice for Englishmen to be spanked by a nanny though if that is of any interest.

I am afraid to admit it but I actually live in Kamphaeng Phet and all the previous comments are, unfortunately, very true--I have been coming here, on and off, for 8 years and had the misfortune to make it my home for the last 2 or more, in all that time I have yet to find anything to do or anywhere interesting to go--apart from a visit to the wonderful Historical Park on the outskirts of the new town which, once you've walked around for about 2 or 3 hours does not warrant a return, plus there is the usual price discrimination against farang; to reinforce the lack of ammenities whenever I need to buy anything, other than local fruit and veg, I am forced to drive more than an hour to either Pitsanulok or Nakhon Sawan--both teeming metropoli by comparison. Summary, it sucks.

Surely you must have missed Wednesday's Ballroom Dancing Night at the Phet Hotel?

Any idea about the exact location of "Pappa's" ?

There is a ring road running from opposite Big C that intersects with the road going out to Rajabhat University (the intersection has traffic lights and is near BB restaurant). Pappa's is in the cluster of shops near the intersection.

Does the term "บริษัทกิจการร่วมค้า" mean "joint venture" or "consortium"? Or, something else?

My understanding would be the same as your translation. Maybe somebody with a Thai MBA could come up with something better.

The Swedish style pizza at Pauline and Mr. Chan's is well worth trying too. Go for the one with sauce bearnaise.

Yes, it sounds like sacrilege. But it tastes great.

For those of you who travel, the children (or at least one of them) have recently opened a restaurant in Lampang clled "Pappa's" with the same menu. It's starting to get very popular.

My experience there has been that is worse than your standard Thai provincial capital. No redeeming features whatsoever although I have been able to avoid overnighting there since 2001 and things may have improved.

The province is the home of Beer Chang brewery if that is any recommendation.

thanks for the replies guys ,,, l am north of Sakon Nakhon ,,,,so BK bars are out ,,, and there are no bars where l live (probably s good thing) ,,,the dream box might be the answer ,,,what exactly is it ??

cheers

Have a look at jsat.tv website. The Australia-India and RSA-WI matches are both being shown live.

Here's a link that might help:

http://forums.makezine.com/comments.php?DiscussionID=451

If you get a Dreambox set top box to go with your system you can watch it. There are quite a few other threads on this device and all the major cricket matches are shown.

The soldiers in the US Armed Forces don't try coups because they know they would be shot or hanged if they tried. It's a different game here in Thailand. Often, soldiers who attempt coups become PM.

General Chalard Hiranyasiri would probably disagree with you on this. He was executed after leading an unsuccessful coup in 1977.

I'm actually not a really nasty prick all the time.

Who are you kidding?

And even that evil little bastard Boksida and his gorgeous wife the Commodore are more than welcome if they can spare the time prior to setting sail across the mighty seas of Lampang.

We were thinking of coming before your polite invitation but then noticed the stringent entry qualifications. We may not be eligible.

You both fit into the eligible category, well the Commodore does at least and you are usually seen in her company ..................see ewes there.

You up for Boxing Day go-karts?

And even that evil little bastard Boksida and his gorgeous wife the Commodore are more than welcome if they can spare the time prior to setting sail across the mighty seas of Lampang.

We were thinking of coming before your polite invitation but then noticed the stringent entry qualifications. We may not be eligible.

no stop needed, choice of daytime bus or overnite.

This very same subject has been chewed out here till the very last detail. you do NOT need the name of some comp, which you canot pronounce anyway, you need to know WHICH busstation in Udorn you need to use. But in CM its dead simple: Arcade. lve around 19.30/20.00. be there by 18.30 or so. ask aorund and buy the ticket

23 hours Chiangmai-Udon? That must be via Bangkok. There is also a bus taking a more direct route.

Probably need a source for thermal underwear as well, any ideas?

Marks & Spencer at Central Chidlom used to have thermals. You have no chance of getting the proper boots here. The options are to get them at your destination or mail order from Canada. A popular brand is Baffin.

Anyone remember the song " Lucy's Tiger Den"? Back in the seventies I used to visit there on Suriwongs road.

Tiger was an American vet of the war in Vietnam. Nice guy wheelchair bound when I met him.

I used to go there when Tiger was still mobile. My memory is that he was a contruction worker (rigger) rather than a Vietnam vet (too old). Lucy's eventually moved over to a shop house on Silom but Tiger was out of the picture then and it wasn't very good and closed. The girls were good at some entertaining parlour games though.

I moved to Thailand in 1970. As with anywhere else, there has obviously been change but, to me, mostly positive.

I used to hang out in Patpong with my favourite place being the Napoleon. It really became a go-go area after the Grand Prix opened. I moved to Soi Cowboy when that started up although it was till feasible to drive, and park, at Patpong. Moved on to Soi 33 when that started up but never really spent much time at Nana. I don't think the prices have changed that much when adjusted for inflation. Prices for social activities seemed to depend more on the size of the largest bank note in circulation. Bangkok prices jumped from 200 baht to 500 baht and then a thousand when the notes were introduced. I hope for the sake of the young guys that a 5000 baht note is still along way off.

Have worked in most provinces and am really grateful for the continued improvements in roads and accommodation. The original development was mostly centred around wherever there were US military interests but is now it is everywhere. Surely that is a good thing.

The secret to pleasant living here, if you have the opportunity, is to move every ten years or so to somewhere that has a good lifestyle without too much traffic. There are still plenty of places like that and with the improvements in communication, it is still possible to keep in business. And don't live anywhere near your in-laws.

Still a pretty good place I reckon.

Whenever the bird misbehaves, get a frozen chicken out of the fridge and put it in their cage for a few minutes. Some birds are quite intelligent and can make the connection between action and consequence.

When opium dens were banned in Thailand, most of the same establishments were instantly converted to "Tea Houses" (Rong nam cha). They were pretty seedy and there are not many around anymore, but you could get a cup of chinese tea with a happy ending.

I used to stay at the Montri in the early 70s and it had a grotty closed in place where the coffee shop now is with folk singing. I can't remember any other bars on Moon Muang at that time. I hung out at The Pub when Mike Tinker owned it, I think that would have been mid 70s.

Chiangmai improves with time.

I lived in Bangkok for around 20 years and still have a house there that I visit regularly. I also lived in Chiangmai for 11 years and still visit there on an almost weekly basis. I haven't got around to retiring yet but I think one of the greatest things to recommend Chiangmai is that Tyke lives in Bangkok.