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Many Thanks!
Thats Grand!
Cheers for the prompt reply.
Gladiator
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Hi,
For some time now I have been looking for a second hand copy of:
'Slithering South'
By Steve Van Beek
The book concerns a boat trip down the Ping River commencing at the Bumibphol Dam. If on your travels you happen to see a copy - can you please PM me with the shop and the price.
Many thanks,
Gladiator
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'An Instance of the Fingerpost' by Iain Pears
If you enjoyed Umberto Eco's The Name of the Rose' You should enjoy this historical novel
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Many Thanks Paggamb,
Khanon Kai Hong are the ones. Simply delicious!
Sorry, I am not sure of the name, but the lady who pushes the food cart past the office in the morning also sells a plastic bag full of a type of donut, completely round, sort of dark on the outside with an interesting tasting herb within. If any one knows the name of these - I would be interested to hear. They are very different from the Patong Kho in SBK's post.
I guess you mean ขนมไข่หงส์ "khanom khai hong" khanom = dessert, khai hong = swan's egg
They are fried sugar coated flour made from sticky rice flour and sweet potatoes stuffed with salty herbs and mashed green beans.
There is another kind of Khanom that look like this, but smaller and just sweet fried bun, no stuffed inside called Khanom Khai Nok Krata ขนมไข่นกกระทา Khai Nok Krata = quail's egg
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Another couple of options for a sweet snack at breakfast:
'Kanom Krok' . I don't tend to see many of these vendors about these days but they must be around. Here in Chiang Mai, I am lucky that there is a stall just down the road a ways. On the stall is a griddle with curved indentations. A white mixture is poured in and they turn out looking like rather like half of a large hard boiled egg with the bottom a little crispy and the top white - sprinkled with some green herb, perhaps even spring onion. I suppose that the mixture's composition is coconut based.
Sorry, I am not sure of the name, but the lady who pushes the food cart past the office in the morning also sells a plastic bag full of a type of donut, completely round, sort of dark on the outside with an interesting tasting herb within. If any one knows the name of these - I would be interested to hear. They are very different from the Patong Kho in SBK's post.
patong kho is a popular breakfast dish, rarely see it past 10 am.
yum
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Perhaps buy him some inflatable arm-bands if he cannot swim, no problem otherwise, a cheap plastic blow-up boat/dingy and head out to
Huay Tong Tau lake on the canal road just past the sports stadium. I have taken my and other folks kids there and they love the swimming activity. There are also pedalos for rent.
Along the 'beach are wooden salas to have a kip in and a restaurant. In the event that your knees give out after 15 minutes of sitting cross-legged n the sala there are wooden and concrete table and chairs.
Cheers
Gladiator
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Hi Dag,
Thanks for your comment. I enjoy Rotis (either with savoury or in my case banana chocolate filling) but in Chiang Mai the Roti vendors normally appear in the evening.
My wife tells me that the crepes that I mentioned are called Khao Nom Buang, cooked on a griddle - each mixture being about 8 centremetres across. When cooked they are taken off the griddle, filling added and folded. They are quite crispy and delicious!
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Hi,
The Thai girls in my office bring in a variety of things to eat from the street vendors according to their mood and inclination.
If the are unwell or feel low - they bring in Johk - rice porridge, flavoured with either pork, chicken, or prawn.
Khao Tom is a regular item - rice soup flavoured with park or chicken with herbs and crispy garlic sprinkled on to accompanied by a hard boiled egg.
Another favorite (sorry I don't know the Thai name) is a length of pork deep fried in breadcrumbs, accompanied by a mash of green vegetables and light chilies and sticky rice.
Other fares:
Khao Neaw Mo Ping - several slices of pork skewers barbequed with sauce and served with sticky rice.
A type of crepe (again sorry - I don't know the Thai name) wafer thin cooked on a griddle. filled with either yellow or white/savoury or sweet filling that looks like coconut but isn't - then folded over like a book.
Dim Sum - little pork dumplings which have been steamed then covered with soi sauce and crispy garlic. These vendors sometimes also serve a white rice bun with assorted flavours
Khanom Pang - Waffles, different flavours. The usually buy these if they have been to a shopping mall.
I hope that you find something to enjoy.
Gladiator
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'A Box Of Alan Bennett' -The Clothes They Stood Up In
The Lady In The Van
Father! Father! Burning Bright
'Nostromo' - Joseph Conrad
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Not sure why - but I can't seem to PM you.
If you care to PM me - I may have some information. Not sure how useful but it may be worth trying.
Gladiator
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I recently (again) spent some time at RAM and was treated by Dr.Jaruwat Tossombat . Absolutely no complaints. Excellent English and extremely professional.. I am due to return tomorrow for a follow up endoscopy and a blood check-up and he sat down with me last week to determine ways that the cost maybe reduced. For me at least...i have the highest regard for him and the nursing care and facilities at RAM.. You are welcome to PM me if you need further details.
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Many thanks for your replies.
The family complex in which I live is located in a small Tambon, within the Amphur of Nam Phrae within a Thai village, west of the canal road.
We did check again with the local Tambon/Amphur office and there is no arrangement for a government provision to collect rubbish at this time. Perhaps next year but who knows. One of the employees at the office did give us a telephone number of someone who may privately be able to collect the rubbish. We called him. He was due to call back but that was a number of days ago and we still have not heard.
Regarding the neighbours - some of them burn their rubbish, other just discard it in the various ditches.
Oh well. Thanks again.
Gladiator
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I know that there have been previous topics posted concerning this subject - but you never know.... sometimes things or provisions made by the local Amphur do change.
I live at Nam Phrae, Hang Dong and we have no rubbish collection at all. I am unable to find a person to arrange private collection of the rubbish which is in tied, large, plastic bags. Similarly I am unable to find of a 'Tip', anywhere in Chiang Mai, at which I can deposit them.
We recycle all plastic, glass and tins and I have no wish to burn the remaining rubbish.
If anyone has any news of a change of situation - can you please advise.
Many thanks,
Gladiator
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Not sure,
But if you listen carefully they do broadcast information about their own website. Sorry, but I have searched Google and can not find it.
As a by the way - I am a dedicated fan.
Gladiator
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Best guess is that the yeast had spoiled and was no longer active. I'd suggest trying a different yeast and sugar. I'm not sure why they use brown sugar - white should work also.
In the past I made wine (NOT in Thailand) and the fermenting process is basically the same. The mixture should start bubbling --producing carbon dioxide-- shortly after you mix the yeast into the sugar water.
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Yes SR... Like you I have made wine, also not in Thailand, and am familiar with fermenting process. I would welcome any comments as to the yeast that you used.
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Yes. Brilliant,simple and economical. But despite all of my efforts to get the yeast and sugar to ferment and produce CO2 - cno luck. If you have been more successful please share advice.
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Laura,
Please Pm me.
I know of a Monk who can advise.
Gladiator
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Sally,
Re Ukelele lessons.
There is wealth of information on internet - just Google or search engine of your choice.
Although I have had experience in playing various musical instruments over the years - these lessons were quite good.
Good Luck.
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Where to purchase large size shoes in Pattaya or even Bangkok???
Big Shoes in Pattaya - Not sure if it is still there but I used to buy big shoes in the shoe shop on the left of Pra Tumnak Road just before the junction with South Pattaya Road. Sorry I can't remember the name but it may have been 'The Shoe Factory'
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Reasons to visit Pattaya are ALWAYS a ' √ Like!'
Ah... my livelyhood and family maybe in Chiang Mai - but my heart is still by the sea! If you have not been the YVYC is a must. A little oasis of calm and tranquility. I don't sail so much these days but it is fun sitting by the pool and watching the Lasers and Colby Cats go out to Koh Lan
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Where to purchase large size shoes in Pattaya or even Bangkok???
Big Shoes in Pattaya - Not sure if it is still there but I used to buy big shoes in the shoe shop on the left of Pra Tumnak Road just before the junction with South Pattaya Road. Sorry I can't remember the name but it may have been 'The Shoe Factory'
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Oh well,
I suppose that we all have to take as we find.
As mentioned I am a big guy... maybe 6ft 1in and I had plenty of room in the seat and legroom. Both on the B777 and the Airbus.
These days, although I do not worry about DVT - I do consider it. Although the overall journey is longer, the opportunity to get off and stretch my legs for an hour, have a cup of coffee provides some relief.
The meal service BKK-AUH was a choice of scrambled eggs breakfast or Pad Thai noodles. AUH-LHR lamb biriyani or pan seared chicken with mashed potatoes and stir fried vegetables. There was a filled-roll sandwich or a danish pastry upon request.
I worked for an international airline for some 30 years and am somewhat distressed as to how Terminal Three - LHR has become so difficult to arrive and depart. Terminal 4 was quite a refreshing comparison. I am not sure as to how stands are allocated but on arrival we were placed at the gate next to Immigration. A few years ago I had the eye scan so I was processed through in minutes. Again as mentioned the baggage delivery time was unsatisfactory but perhaps due to the third party ground handler and not Ethiad. When departing again we were at a gate close to admittance to the Departure lounge.
The flight entertainment system was great with many movies to choose from including many old favourites - 'Rewind'.
The promotional fare that I manged to get was half of the price of TG. No doubt it will be more in High Season.
As a by-the-way I used the Grace Residence Hotel close to Suvanabhumi. I booked though my own company so managed to get a rate of 600 baht but their internet rate is 700 Baht, which includes collection and return to the airport. Comfortable, Aircon and satelite TV.
Gladiator
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Just for info.
Back from the UK to attend my daughter's wedding.
Managed to get a promotional fare on Ethiad.
Some comments. On-time performance spot-on.
Door-to- door about 24 hours.
Seat good. Lots of leg room and I am a big guy. In-flight entertainment - a personal screen on the seat in front of me and lots media to choose from.
Catering - no problem a choice of two entrays.
Bar service= minimal but it was Ramidan.
Had to wait for one hour for the case to appear at Terminal 4
Would I do it again? Yes. But if I had the dosh would fly Thai Airways non-stop
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Another couple of books which I have just read, Difficult to get into but the reward is astounding:
The Shadow of the Wind
by Carlos Ruiz Fafon
Transated into English language and
Imprimatur
by Monaldi and Sorti.
Translated into English language
Difficult in a short place and space of time to describe the plots. Both are 'Faction' - Is that the correct word? But if your are serious about reading then I commend them and I hope that you will enjoy.
Gladiator
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Has anyone driven from Chiang Mia to Bangkok? How long is the drive? Anything interesting along the way?
As per KRS1... about 8 hours depending how fast or slow that you drive and how many stops that you make.
A couple of things. On the whole the road is in quite good condition but stay sharp between Nakhon Sawan and Tak as the road is in poor condition, has been for a long while and not doubt will be for some time.
I tend to fuel up at PTT stations both for the use of the 7-11 and the western toilet facility. It is designated as for those who have a disability, which i genuinely do have, but I am sure that no one would mind otherwise.
Others, I am sure will indicate places of interest, but if driving north look out for Ghost Mountain = 50 KM,s north of Nakhon Sawan on the way to Kampaeng Phet. It is indeed a strange an wonderful geological sight. rising right out of the blue in the middle of what can only be called a plain.
Good luck
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Need Help From High-End Users Of The Second Hand Book Shops
in Chiang Mai
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I managed to place an order with DCO this afternoon. Allowing for Thai post it may be here by Friday.