FarmerJoe

Been together for 6 years with my better half with nary a bad word between us. My friends tell me I hit the lottery. Always kind and helpful to anyone, works like hel_l and treats me like a king. And I treat her the same. And her family and I get along great. We both help each other out in different ways. You have to pry us apart.

There is an already pre made package of Nam Tok spices made by LOBO. You can find it in many Asian supermarkets here in the states. I have tried it twice. Not the same, but maybe you can fix it up with Craig's recipe. I'm lucky enough to have a Thai place near me and the owners are from Chiangmai. I have to eat there every week to get my dose of Isan food. I'd eat it every day if my stomach would let me.

40 more days and I'll be back in Chiangmai at my favorite Isan restaurant behind the Montri Hotel.:jap:

Oh yes, Israelis are the cheapest. I owned a guesthouse in Chiangmai and the Israelis from the Israeli guesthouse down the soi would come to my place to eat. They haggled for every Baht, be it water, tea and always yelling at the top of their lungs like we were their personal slaves. I finally had to put up a sign saying no Israelis allowed. I got s**t for it, but explained why and stood my ground. I assume even the owners of the other guesthouse wouldn't even serve his own kind.

I wonder where the person was from when they first told Thai's that they serve hot dogs for breakfast in America. I've tried to set them straight, but they'll have none of it. Hot dogs are cheaper they say.

I might have a go at that. I manufacture and sell Japanese boyfriend pillows in Chiangmai and they sell very well.

hel_l, I can't even get a visa for my Thai wife so we can visit the states for a vacation. Why do we need an American Consulate or Embassy for the public if they won't provide any service? On another note. If anyone needs free health care, go to the U.S. You'll get that, a monthly check, free housing and education. You just can't be American though. You have to be an illegal immigrant.

Go figure.

Are they live crawfish or frozen tail meat? I'm looking for a supplier of frozen tail meat. Don't know about Bangkok, but I can use them up north.

Closed! Wow. Last time I spoke with him he had a waiting list. Although he could of told me that to rush me to rent a space. I think it was from lack of advertising. He said he was just going by word of mouth when I asked where he places his ads. Too bad. I always see about people writing to TV asking about storage places to rent. I don't know about renting an apartment, as the management knows your going to be gone for awhile and might use the opportunity to take a look inside, take something and blame it on a "Third Hand". They will of course assume no responsibility.

There is one company in Hang Dong that just opened this year. Run by a Brit. I just threw away the number a few days ago so I dug through my trash bin and found it. The number is 08-01219891. He said they go for 1,000 Baht a month.

Hope you find something.

I'm also looking to start up a crawfish farm. On the other hand. Has anyone looked into being able to import frozen crawfish meat from china? Any hoops to jump through?

Hi Matt, there is also a German fellow, Rheinhard Heckel who makes them. He is hard to find though as he is always on the go on his motorbike. He had a falling out with his mentor from Elephant Lightfoot years ago and struck out on his own. If you cannot find him, I have 3 Saxophones left as of today. I import them to the U.S. for sale and am currently getting rid of my import stock to come to Chiangmai permanently. Below are photos of the Saxophone and the carrying case. It also comes with an adjustable reed, instructions for the reed and a complete history of the making of the instrument as well as backround information on Rheinhard. If you cannot find anything there I may be able to help you.

Up here in Chiangmai I opened two accounts on a tourist visa with a 100 Baht at Bangkok Bank and Krueng Thai on Thapae road . Got my card a week later. Very easy to open an account at any bank up here.

Try a friend of mine in Chiangmai. asianbiketour.com. He's American and been doing tours for years in Asia. Very easy going.

There are 2 right in the city that I know of. One is on the south end of Kotchasarn Road just past D.K. bookstore and the shops just after that. You'll have to look closely and drive slow or you will pass the entrance. Nice people and they will cut the wood for you.

Also, go over the Nawarat Bridge (Thapae Road) out of the city and there is one on the left side a few blocks down. (Charoen Maung Road) A Bigger one. Once again, drive slow or you will pass it, as I did.

Yet another is down the Doi Saket Kao Road. Go over the Rama IX Bridge out toward the superhighway. When you come to the end. (You'll see a temple in front of you) Turn left and bear to the right till you come to a Y. I' am pretty sure you make a right and it is right around the corner on the left.

If anyone can give more specific directions, please do.

Hope this helps.

Yep, you are being taken. I have a small 6 room guesthouse and the tenants keep the aircon on most of the time even when I tell them not too. Still with that and running the guesthouse, my bill is around 6,000 a month.

Yep, Voipdiscount.com/freecall.com is great. Been using it for years. 10 euros lasts longer than you think

Last I saw, which was last month when I traveled on EVA, I was in Elite/Economy deluxe class. Is there yet a newer class of service?

Anyone know of a factory anywhere in Thailand that can manufacture stuffed toys to my design? Any help would be much appreciated.

I just tried to book a flight with EVA Airways from L.A. to Bangkok in the middle of July and the price was up 30%. You also have to use 12,000 air miles to get the "Special" deal. I just flew a few months ago during high season and the price was way less. I see this trend all the time with EVA. Expensive during low season and cheapest during high season. You would think that with whats going on in Thailand and it is entering the hot season soon and the Baht as strong as it is, all airlines would be lowering fares to Thailand. I checked other airlines as well. Same thing. What gives?

Check out www.ehow.com There is a ton of info on how to do it, without a lot of reading. A great site for finding out how to do things.

Anyone know of any other two cities in the world that have more crime against tourists than Pattaya or Phuket?

I have also used it with no problems for many years for my on-line business and for shopping on ebay and other stores. They also have a resolution center if any problems arise.

Eva air has also raised their prices by a couple hundred dollars from L.A. to Bangkok. It's hot, the Baht is strong, no one wants to come anymore and theirs violence in the streets. Lets raise prices across the boa rd.

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