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The location is the Night Bazaar Condotel and I have a hunch I wouldlike to be near facilities that I have enjoyed to date such as the Blues Bar and British Pub etc and want a place that is fairly cost effective

I would suggest you think longer term. I lived in this place when I first moved to Chiang Mai. For three months I loved it; a total blast, out partying every night, just like being on holiday. But, after that I totally burned out on the whole scene and the losers who hang around that part of town. I also discovered that the rest of Chiang Mai has so much more to offer, and much nicer people who don't see every passing farang as a trick or meal ticket.

You may well find your perceptions of this area change very rapidly once you start living there, especially if you already have a Thai wife. These days I pretty much have to be dragged screaming to go anywhere near the Night Bazaar and Loi Kroh area.

New hangout for the E and meth heads, like others glad its snowhere near me. Does seem a big project with serious money behind it so should be free of the BIB.

The location is where the old Playhouse/Simon Cabaret used to be. As there is already another late night club in that area can't imagine the noise will get any worse. Since it's right next to Chiang Mai's most dodgy "entertainment" area you can bet the BIB will be heavily involved.

Apparently it's the people from the old Martini bar that are behind the project. Given how that story went down I wouldn't hold out big hopes for this...... And the location doesn't exactly have a track record of success.

Perfect timing for tonight's Shan new year celebrations - don't get them confused with the fireworks

Anyone know if we can still mail them to Bangkok? The thought of going to C.M. Immigration regularly makes me sick.

I've always sent mine to Bangkok no problems at all, until the last one which came back with an attached note saying in future they would only accept them from people residing in Bangkok and to send the next one to the Chiang Mai office.

Sorry mate but i have had a company here for over 5 years and i do know whats what salary wise.Sorry if you paid to much for your glasses ?

Sorry mate but if you "know whats what salary wise" you'd know the minimum wage in Chiang Mai province since 1 April 2555 is 251 Bt per day, and not "around 270 Baht" as you stated above. It must be true, it says it on the Employment Department's website: http://www.doe.go.th...ervice/wage.php, new pair of glasses maybe?

I believe that equates to 6526 Bt monthly for daily paid staff working six days per week, and 7530 Bt for monthly paid staff.

For "simple table, nothing fancy" try the furniture area in Thanin Market (Off Chang Puek Road). It's a bit hidden off in the South West Corner see streetview pic:

https://maps.google.com/?ll=18.803758,98.984416&spn=0.001701,0.002798&t=h&z=19&layer=c&cbll=18.804013,98.984276&panoid=KXD9R4BgUcoT5uGXePT0BQ&cbp=12,187.18,,0,4.69

Don't be fooled by the cheap stuff piled up outside. The guy in the right hand corner shop has made several things to measure for us at very good prices. Sure you can find better quality in Ban Tawai but for basic things his stuff is fine. Better if you can speak Thai though.

It is the largest, by far, university in the city

Maybe in physical size, my guess (based on the numbers I see around town) would be it's a close call as to whether CMU or Rajabhat has the most students.

Why single out CMU? Doesn't this apply to any educational establishment, employer, government office etc in Chiang Mai and indeed all of Northern Thailand.

Unless the collective willpower is there to tackle the issue, and Police start enforcing it for the RIGHT reasons expect no change.

Does a multi-meter test the electric current and display in volts or amps?

It can measure both - but don't select one went you want to measure the other - it will likely emit smoke!

How is it used in the home?

It can also measure resistance: connect it across your partners nipples to see what mood they are in today [N.B. don't try this if they have a pacemaker....]

What about a "spot-meter" - a gizmo that can read how much current is being used by a particular appliance (refrigerator, air conditioner, steam iron, vacuum cleaner, etc.) 220--240V, of course.

You can do this with a multimeter, but you have to interrupt one of the supply wires to measure the current - not recommended if you don't know what you are doing?

A clamp meter can be used non invasively to measure current, but again you need to separate out a supply wire. Easier used on distribution boards etc than individual appliances.

A portable Appliance Tester (PAT) is the easiest solution for checking home appliances, it will test safety as well as current consumption. But they are more expensive and not a home user type tool.

Does Amorn Electronics carry such an item?

They likely have clamp meters, don't know about PATs - the concept of electrical safety is rather alien in Thailand. Maybe not so much demand.

I bought a cheapie from amorn several years ago and it has served me well.

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The object of the exercise is to eliminate all forms of adult entertainments in Chiang Mai, including girly bar establishments, certain discos, karaoke bars and clubs, massage parlours that provide extra services and to limit the amount of drinking time within the city.

I guess you haven't been around Chang Puek recently? Your assertions are certainly not supported by facts on the ground either here or around Nimmanheminda area.

Whilst I suspect what you claim is, in part, true for the old city and Thapae cultural and tourist areas, it certainly isn't being applied to Thai venues catering for Thai customers in other parts of town.

Pinang mattress store has a very complete range of mattresses. Cheapest around 5,500 baht for a queen size. Most expensive can run around 30,000 or so. Google streetview: http://goo.gl/maps/fQX86

+1 They are good for bed linen and towels too.

Mandalay is recruiting new staff and apparently set to re-open in the next few weeks, after a bit of a re-model. Interesting to see the speculation on here as to why it closed, I thought the real reason was well known? Anyway, I guess the protagonists stopped playing hardball and agreed a new deal

Is Mandalay for gays only or is it an even mix? I'm keen to check it out.

Don't think the owners ever planned it to be gay, but on a good night maybe half the clientele were; very popular with CM's camp young things.

But, whilst Mandagay has been closed, seems like "See Man Pub" (Canal Road) stole their lunch. "See Man" is specifically gay (though you could never have guessed by the name ), a much nicer atmosphere then Mandagay, much easier to get to for the student crowd, has a fun show, cheaper drinks, easy parking and is packing them in. Also, it's close to Infinity, Tawan Deang, Warm Up, Monkey and there are plenty of other Thai style bars nearby to eat/drink earlier in the evening.

Mandagay may find it very hard to get the old clientele back.

I passed a place on the superhighway the other day between Kuangshing and Kamtieng. Many municipal trucks and guys sorting rubbish. Might be new as as I can't see it on Google maps/streetview but the location was around here: 18.811829,98.988401

Anyway, would think if you call the local Tessabhan/Municpal office they'd come and collect for a small fee. I know they do in Chang Puek.

Edit: sorry, missed the "soil and brick" thing. Would have thought there would be plenty of men with trucks who would take this away? Again, the Tessabhan probably will, I know they collect garden rubbish, whole trees etc.

I can be a bit dim sometimes.

Yep, you could easily figure out what floor and room the light was coming from, walk over and have a chat with him/them and get the issue sorted.

I can just see the resulting headline from this little "chat" - "Farang falls to his death from balcony whilst adjusting spotlight, the police investigation has concluded it was suicide".

Chang Moi Rd. 100m East from the burger joint.

Agree totally, proper safes! Not the rubbish they sell in Makro etc.

https://maps.google....148.15,,1,10.85

Have had some good experiences at this shop, not just buying safes, but office furniture too, as well as some stuff made to order.

The Wine Shoppe - Chang Puek next to the Mecure Hotel. Primarily a shop but you can also enjoy the merchandise on the premises.

www.thewineshoppe.org They have an online catalogue and will deliver too.

Pern's restaurant - Mediterranean food (which incorporates the former Darling Wine bar) has a small bar and a good wine list. On Huay Kaew Road, opposite Shell Gas Station (same block as Salsa Kitchen and lemon tree)

the bikers bar does a good wine in the market oppostite the pub

A thread complaining about the price of free Sangsom. Unbelievable at it's absolute best

2) The Glass Onion, Soi 17, " (open til "late"; gay crowd but not exclusively);

Interesting recommendation, when were you last there?

P.D.K. On Chang Puek Road. They sell a whole range of fire and safety equipment. Heading out of town on LH side about 200M before Khwangsing Intersection.

www.pdkfire.com

Which side were you on?

I thought it was always more fun to be on the losing side