madyakka

Does anyone have any advice or recommendations of the best way to ship a 5.4 m long sea kayak to Nakhonsawan from Phuket?

http://www.mountainbiketoursthailand.com/

Kao i-to, Prachinburi. There is ample camping right next to the reservoir with toilet facilities.

‘Soi 13’

-devils disguised in plaid suits and Gucci ties-

As shame tainted darkness

descends upon the dank, deceptive

alley in downtown nowhere.

A river of depravity slowly forms.

Parasitic human waste arrives

masquerading as good guys.

Innocence so young, so alone,

the first time far from home,

curls in a ball,…terrified.

-apathy-

With blood, shit & broken glass

infused fortitude, she holds her head high.

8 years of captive abuse,

stolen from home when she was 5.

She smiles though feels nothing,

her tears that ran incessantly,

have dried.

‘Soi 13’

The rape of innocence

evil’s putrid smell

a pedophile conveyor belt

a parents living hel_l.

-fear-

Haven't heard anything yet. That would be great for the town.

Anyone live in the city and know where these places are?

Cheers.

Whenever we go to Nakhon Sawan we go to the NSC sports hotel for a swim. Really nice Olympic size pool which is open to the public. It's at the north side of town at - 135 Gp 10 Jakrawal.

Its mentioned on this old thread.

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Nakhon-Sawan....html&st=15

Hope this helps.

The NSC complex is now closed. There is a swimming pool on Matuli rd not far from Nakhon Sawan school and on the same side heading towards the river,

regards

Madyakka

Hey madyakka,i see you lurking around here,what is that bike on your profile page?It looks nice,got me curious now.

Tis a 4oo intruder and it will be for sale as soon as I pick up my nice new Er6-n

regards

Madyakka

Thanks G54

We will go there today.

I know Daowadung Rd since visiting Dave at the English book shop last July.

Xerostar, I would recomend Paknampo hospital accross from Big C on the same side as the park, I have been to both and would not go back to the one in Daowadung rd,

regards

Madyakka

Bold, Boisterous, Bound-to-get-into-trouble.

That has been happening on and off now for the past two weeks but I have yet to see it myself and I intend to keep me and my family well clear of all protest areas.

Sometimes I dont know where this dusty roads gonna go,

sometimes I dont even know the reason why,

so I guess I'll keep on gamblin', a lot of booze and a lot of ramblin,

It's easier than just waitin' round to die.

Townes Van Zant Waitin around to die

Which immigration office You are using while staying in Nakhon Sawan? Which is nearest?

Was just wondering when somebody will respond to this question...

I am on a retirement visa and presumed the only choice for 90 day reporting was Maesot??

There is one in Ayutaya although I haven't been there personaly,

regards

Madyakka

Madyakka... came to Nakhon Sawan yesterday to visit the bookshop. As i have said before i don't know it that well yet. Spent hours walking around but just could not find your place. Managed to open the google earth map [eventually] but to be honest it could be a plate of spaghetti... where for example is Big C? which is the only place i know!

any chance you can post or email me directions from big c? i asked a few taxi drivers for the ECC building but i might as well have been talking chinese.... HELP! i need books!

Hi John,

It can be a bit of a headache finding your way around town in the begining, not to mention trying to find a paticular place or shop.

When you want to come to the shop give me a call and I can either give you directions or pick you up if you're not too far away,

look forward to your visit,

regards

Dave 083212 7123

I just discovered this site, I have been living in the Nakohn Sawan area for about two years now, Ban Phot Pisai, to be exact. I have just browsed the thread and am wondering if anything has been set up for a farang gathering in N.S. I would like to get to know a few english speaking people in this area, also9 would be interested in some golf.

Most of the farang I know here tend to drink at Yellow bar which is on Daowadung rd about 4-500m from fairyland heading towards my shop on the left hand side,accross the road from the shop with large motorcycles outside.There is normaly farang there on a daily basis in the evening.The food is very good as is the live music.Also every day there will be farang at "Kup Kups" which is just a little hole in the wall place but is something of an institution in the teaching circle here.Its in a small soi directly opposite vittitaep,not the entrance that is close to fairyland but the otherside.Teachers have been drinking there for over 20 years.

regards

Madyakka

I'm not sure on the exact times of buses leaving for Chiang Mai but they leave frequently,probably every 1 or 2 hours,you could always take the overnight train which would be more comfortable.

regards

Madyakka

Hi all, just hope you all out there can help. Have trvelled up to Uthai Thani with TGF to meet parents. Both very nice and papa is top banana there so can only help things. Now TGF wants to open shop there but having ridden and walked round town cant say I have seen many farang. That in itself isnt a problem but its nice to go talk english now and again. Are there many expats in the area? Nakon Sawan isnt far, any there? What is the nearest visa run option? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Cheers all Dunc

Hi H2oDunc,

there are quite a few farang in Nakhonsawan and I know of a couple in Uthai Thani but they come up here

on a regular basis,If you are up this way PM me or pop into the shop and I can maybe introduce you to a couple of people or at least have a couple of beers and a chat,

regards

Madyakka

Where to go and What to do

Eating, drinking and dancing on an evening.

Not a definitive guide.

I will state here and now that the opinions given here are personal opinions of myself and friends who frequent these places regularly. They are meant as a guide for those who might wish to visit and not to be taken as fact.

Moon Beautiful - Restaurant near Sawan Park.

English / Thai music with 2 bands playing. Not too loud & in your face. Food good. Open until 4 a.m. Usually piped music after 1 a.m. Big screen + 2 smaller tv's for sports etc. Has 1 air con room with large screen tv. Staff has large turnover but service is usually good. Sometimes food not quite what ordered. Beer reasonable prices. Same for mixers.

Brod Aird - Near Sawan Park

Seating at tables with an inside balcony upstairs. 2 bands playing. Music mainly Thai with the odd English song. Rock / Heavy / Medium. Loud!! Food Good. Beer / mixer prices fair. Some staff talk English. Efficient and friendly service. Thais more Farang friendly here too. Tables usually have enough free before 10 p.m. Can book tables for up to 8 / 10 people if you can speak Thai. (They usually remove reservation at 10 p.m. or so). Has 1 large screen visible from balcony or right side (as you enter). Good age range here. Very busy after 10-15 p.m. or so.

Clubhouse - Near Sawan Park

A nightclub. More a place for the younger ones say under 35. 1 band (sometimes 2) playing. Thai music. Loud!! Staff not so efficient. Entry fee 100 Baht. Use ticket for 1st drinks. Usually empty mid-week. Weekend can be very busy. Prices good. Food OK but not the best by far in our experience.

Pimarn Hotel :-

Collection Pub

A quieter place. Usually 2 bands play. Often 1/3 Farang Music. Somewhere comfortable for the older minded people. Music medium volume. Now Expensive compared to other places. Friendly staff. Menu in English / Thai. Some staff speak Thai. Clean and tidy. Large screen tv + smaller tv. Very good service. Can book table.

D&D

For younger people. More a nightclub. Good Thai music. Staff friendly. Expensive. Need I.D. (No I.D. = no entry). The only place so far that I have experienced any violence (that was Thai on Thai).

Ban Konwan

Generally under 35's. Good live music. Very busy - especially after 10 p.m. Often no tables available after 10-30 'ish. Service good to indifferent. (indifferent for Farang when busy in our experience). Expensive. Food often warm, not hot. Staff friendly. Thai people here also seem friendly to Farang.

Ban Suan Hotel

Food reasonable. Staff often slow. Few speak English. Prices OK. Music more Thai Folk / Country. has 2 tv's. Not a place to spend a full evening. Has 1 large air con room with large screen tv.

Bandisan - Near Soi Taitong

A Fish based restaurant. No music. A few staff speak English. Very popular with Thai people.

Mai Son (Coffee Shop) - Near Bansuan Hotel (on the corner opp new 7/11)

Small. Very cheap. Not so tidy. But friendly. Has 4 piece playing country / folk type Thai music. Not loud. Mainly Thais. We find a good place to start before moving on. Little English spoken.

Paradise Club - Near Sawan Park

Not an obvious place. Plenty of Ladies singing - often in short skirts etc. (you get the drift). Ladies will come sit at the table for a small renumeration. Very quiet midweek. have rarely been on a weekend so do not feel I can comment. Staff very friendly & efficient. Food good. Prices OK..

There are plenty of other restaurants on the river. One travels up and down the river while you eat.

Numerous other places to eat and drink that I am not familiar with or have visited once or twice so do not feel I can make a personal comment on.

I have omitted the several other places where you can drink, listen to ladies singing and have ladies entertain you. One where they dance on the tables. Another where 'further down the hall' you can go and book a lady for a short time.

You can see a series of photos at:

http://twinkeltoes.com/PDF/NewFarmHouse1.pdf

The file takes a while to load.

Let me know if you can't see it and I'll upload a different format.

Nice pics Xerostar,that looks like a nice wrap round deck to sit and have a lemonade or two as per true Aussie tradition

regards

Madyakka

Hello farangs. I am coming to visit gf family in Mae Wong on 9-8. I have to do business in NS city on 11-8 so will be staying Pimarn Hotel on Sunday night,10-8,so on Monday plan to drop by the madyakka bookstore if I can find it. Maybe can meet some of you guys while I am thyere . Will be in NS city just Sunday and Monday, but in Mae Wong until Wednesday. Just so you know,I am from US but am 1/4 Welsh, 1/4 Scottish, 1/4 German and 1/4 American Indian, so obviously I have many problems. But I am friendly Indian.

While I am writing I have 1 question maybe you guys know since I am ot alandowner here. Gf has land here but no chanote. Apparently it is too inexpensive or small for this. Is there someway to get chanote for this kind of land. I do not really understand this as we are just used to having a land title for everything. All I know is this chanote thing seems to be important. Hope to meet you soon. Cheers.

As far as I am aware the local council issues a chanote to a piece of land which has never had any title only when that area is expanding and will be developed for either housing or business.In saying that I have only seen It happen once and this was In Nakhon Sawan city,further out in the province one could only guess if they will ever issue a chanote for the land you are talking about.

regards

Madyakka

Hello farangs. I am coming to visit gf family in Mae Wong on 9-8. I have to do business in NS city on 11-8 so will be staying Pimarn Hotel on Sunday night,10-8,so on Monday plan to drop by the madyakka bookstore if I can find it. Maybe can meet some of you guys while I am thyere . Will be in NS city just Sunday and Monday, but in Mae Wong until Wednesday. Just so you know,I am from US but am 1/4 Welsh, 1/4 Scottish, 1/4 German and 1/4 American Indian, so obviously I have many problems. But I am friendly Indian.

While I am writing I have 1 question maybe you guys know since I am ot alandowner here. Gf has land here but no chanote. Apparently it is too inexpensive or small for this. Is there someway to get chanote for this kind of land. I do not really understand this as we are just used to having a land title for everything. All I know is this chanote thing seems to be important. Hope to meet you soon. Cheers.

Hi tomahawk if you cant find the shop give me a call 056 313 136

regards

Dave Coyle

This weekend the teller did the 10.000 km and still drive with a big smile on my Platinum motorbike.

Since a few weeks Platinum do road shows by big companies and (semi) government and the sells are in the lift. Beside the road shows also the petrol price is a good stimulus for people to leave the Fortuner home and take the motorbike.

About my Platinum I can't say anything else that that I am happy with it. The oil check shows that the engine is in good condition and no serious scrapings of metal are found in t.

The repairs done under warranty, petrol meter and battery change, are done trough the dealer with a smile and with good mechanic skills.

The petrol usage is still 1 liter 91 for 25 kilometer and this in a mixed commuter trips.

With regards

What cc is it? I get 25km per litre on my 750 suzuki

regards

Madyakka

Hi all im in the uk now trying to sell a house at the wrong time,still i can't wait till i come to live in NS for good (uk is the pit's)it would be great to meet up with some of you guy's for a beer or 3,i'm going to build some shops to rent out as my girlfriend owns some land.ok i will look out for any farang's next time at big c and say hello.

bye for now

bluejagy

Hope to see you when you get here bluejagy,best of luck selling the house,

regards

Madyakka

I normaly see farangs sitting there before 2pm on a regular basis and I do on the odd occasion have a beer there myself but generaly like to have 1 or 10 closer to home. Most of the farang I know drink in town close to the market area.

regards

Madyakka

I have been here for 4 years but before that lived in Issan for 8 years ..with a previous wife..The farangs seem different here..much less willing to strike up a friendly conversation ....

Bloody hel_l Bullfrog NOW look what you have started!!

Mr Ikea or may I call you Hungl?( Is that Welsh or Swedish?), I am also ex Army ... 16 bloody years in the Sigs...I can assure you Flight is always my preference so it wasn't me you bumped into..hahaha..I am also half Welsh ( The good half)..so I get to support two shitty Rugby teams ...but thats not as unlucky as being a Jock of course..

Hope to see you all at Xmas!!!

Its only unlucky to be a jock if you still have to live there!

regards

Madyakka

It's usually best for the Brits to keep away from each other otherwise you tend to get the "football" syndrome when a group occurs. I met a Welsh prat in Bic C bar once who (as an ex welsh army asshol_e) said he would take me out in 2 minutes for some inane (drunken Welsh) reason. I asked why he would take so long? He backed off as everyone was laughing at him and his Thai wife had gone through loss of face. Sad.

There are lots of reasons why people live here and the uninformed should therefore treat others with respect and not enter into a conflict. Jai dee.

Fair comment, I have experienced this in a number of occasions and not just in this country, I normaly just laugh it off, but being from the UK myself I dont like the image pratts like that give us and its good to see them get what they deserve. However! Even the hostile skirt wearing clans north of the border such as myself dont all display "football syndrome" when in company,drunk or otherwise.

regards

madyakka

Does anyone know?

Is the Mae Ping River navigeable (for larger vessels, say at least 20 meters long) all the way down to Bangkok or would certain "obstacles" make it impossible?

Thx for input. Cheers.

If you glance at a map, you'll see that the nation's largest dam, named after His Majesty the King, provides an impenetrable barrier to boating this river.

Prior to its construction, and of useable roads, small boats were the main traffic into Chiang Mai from the south. The 'docks' were just to the north of the location of the current Nawarat Bridge, on the west bank. Amusingly, about where the Traffic Police HQ is now.

Nice idea, just a little late.

But you can still pull a small craft out and portage round the dam?

It's doable you just need the lifting gear and transporter etc.

If you've got the money then anythings possible mate

1 kayak 25kgs approx and a small kayak trolly for transportation very inexpensive and a lot of fun,Steve van Beek currently uses inflatable kayaks to run tours all over SE Asia.