wjmark

I ate at one last year - pretty good.

Just across Huay Keow rd. from Central - up the outdoor stairs. (To the right of Buddy internet, I think).

Lots of different side dishes which they continually refill

Just drove past, and actually it is above and behind Buddy. You enter up the steps to the left of buddy. I think it is just behind the MK restaurant...

I ate at one last year - pretty good.

Just across Huay Keow rd. from Central - up the outdoor stairs. (To the right of Buddy internet, I think).

Lots of different side dishes which they continually refill

I want to have a new window installed in my condo. I was quoted 4500bt by the building's installer. Is that a fair price? Sounds high to me...

I want a normal two-sliding-door tinted window assembly. They are made with aluminium frames. The standard thai window in condos.

The size is just over a meter square - 1.1 x 1.15.

There is already a window there, and therefore it is a simple job - no cutting concrete, or anything.

4500 ok? Any recommendations for window companies?

thanks, Mark

I would say that price is fine. I just installed 2 large sliding glass doors for my terrace, aluminum frame, dark tint, and it was 11K. A buddy who does a lot of renos says the norm is about 10K for a sliding door 200cm X 200CM. So, given that your area is about half that, it seems on par.

Actually, it is under 1/3 the area! 200x200=40,000 110x115=12650

And no screens.

They won't have to remove the original window, so they will have to work around it - i am putting in a second one outside of it - cooler, and quieter...

I want to have a new window installed in my condo. I was quoted 4500bt by the building's installer. Is that a fair price? Sounds high to me...

I want a normal two-sliding-door tinted window assembly. They are made with aluminium frames. The standard thai window in condos.

The size is just over a meter square - 1.1 x 1.15.

There is already a window there, and therefore it is a simple job - no cutting concrete, or anything.

4500 ok? Any recommendations for window companies?

thanks, Mark

I use a 'remote desktop' program (realVNC) to control my computer in Canada. The computer has a TV card - hooked up to my mum's cable, and the computer itself is hooked up to my mum's dsl.

I can set it to record anything on my mum's cable system. Then I have the computer compress the file, and after, I use a ftp program to download it to LOS...

Not streaming video, but easy easy. Been using it for 2 years now. Hardest thing was setting up the 'port-forwarding' on the router...

One still needs equipment back home, but at least one can control what they need.

Also I upload stuff and use that computer to backup and store files from here in Thailand

Sounds like past the small hospital and on the way to Chiang Mai Gate Hotel ?

Not so far - actually is probably 20 meters from the moat rd

South (outside) of Chiang Mai gate. With the gate behind you, cross the moat and turn right. And where the walking street veers to the left, turn a sharper left - about 50 meters up on the left

errr ok, so it is located in the old city north of Chiang Mai gate on Propaklao Rd?

No - it is outside the city (South) - 50 meters up on Suriwong rd, on the left

South (outside) of Chiang Mai gate. With the gate behind you, cross the moat and turn right. And where the walking street veers to the left, turn a sharper left - about 50 meters up on the left

I use uTorrent on TOT and regularly get full bandwidth downloads - 103k/sec (1 meg dsl line).

Only ate at Royal once (in Dec.), and had a meat Thali.

Quite good, but the two meat curries were viscously over-salted (and I don't mind salty food).

Good ingredients, though.

I enjoy the Bombay - especially the sag paneer. The dosas are weak there.

Tried Curry Pot in Central last week. Had five dishes - nice flavours - definitely a touch of Thai, but still connected with the 'need-for-curry button'. So much authentic oil on top, I couldn't tell if the dishes were authentic Indian or authentic Thai!

Yes - good thread - and just today I bought a second-hand gourmet Fusion-Japanese-French vegetarian cookbook (100bt!).

Another vegie restaurant - cheap and very light touch to the cooking - is in the Mae-Cho Rimping parking lot.

It is a small shop - at the right of that long row behind the main building.

Big and varied menu - cheap cheap.

I first saw it a month ago - I visit Mea-Cho twice a week and eat there every time.

I did see a couple at the small shop just north of Ratchadamnoen rd on Phra Pokklao rd on the west side.

That was a couple of weeks ago....

Good luck!

I haven't seen what they have here, but i do know the Pataks line. they are great

In glass jars you get chutneys, curry cooking pastes (which you use only a tsp or so), pickles, and other dense products.

I believe what they sell in tins are pre-made gravies - one can is good for one or two dishes. I have never tried them, but i am sure they are delicious - but pretty expensive if 180 bt is just the gravy...

So if you are looking for the thick cooking pastes, then they are probably not what Yorkshire Lass got...

I brought back three jars from Canada over x-mas - two mild curry pastes, and one tikka marinating paste

At the new airport, there is a 24-hour post office on the top floor - far back corner.

I usually come into Thailand with a good 40-50 kilos.

I always prepare by having one big heavy box as part of my luggage, and upon arrival, go straight to the post-office.

I mail the box to

'my name',

POSTE RESTANTE,

PRA-SINGH POST-OFFICE,

CHIANG MAI, 50205

I think that 20kg is about 250 bt.

I assume that you can mail it to any post-office, or any address, but I am not sure. I use Pra-Singh P.O. as it is convenient.

Takes about 3-4 working days - and don't forget to bring 3 bt for the release stamp!

If you are arriving without a box, the P.O. can supply a box and pack it for you - about 200bt for that.

It's great - within 15 minutes of clearing customs, all my big stuff is on it's way to CM - don't have to lug it anywhere...

Only 18,000 bt

Say a good Doner is 120 bt retail, but costs 20bt to make, then if you make and eat 180 Doners it will pay for itself!

http://classifieds.thaivisa.com/miscellane...-sale-2755.html

Invite me over, and I will immediately save you 360 bt (I can eat three in a flash!!! - Lots of garlic please...)

I did the CM - Mae Sai run a couple of times on my Wave 125 a few years ago - 520k return same day - always under 4 hours one way - once 3 hrs 20 min - cruised full out all the way - 70k up hills, 115 flat, and hit 130 down a couple of times. Great bike - I wish they made a 200 or a 250!

As for the CBR I can ride downbars just fine - and love the feeling, sure. It's a great bike.

Just don't like sitting like that all the time...

Thanks PB,

No, I'm 5'6", and after doing another 60k just now on the bike, I still don't want it - sigh.

My GF also did not enjoy her riding position...

The bike is a rental (the shop assured me it was a 5-speed!!!), but in pretty good shape.

Did 130 easily, and when I put my head down (and closed my eyes), crept to 141 - no more. LIES! I don't believe the 141 was 141... but fast enough anyways.

I would love a Honda 250 twin, and saw one yesterday for 50k with a plate. Only problem? It was a 1960...

Don't worry, I am ready for the abuse!

As some of you on the TV-CNX, I have been looking for a bike. Originally thought I wanted a Tiger Boxer 200, but none available. And also no parts available if you need them.

People have been suggesting (strongly!) CBR 150. I didn't want to ride 'cafe' postion, but thought I should try the CBR (great manufacturer. great reviews, great price, ok displacement, legal, etc)

Rented one today and zipped up to Doi Suthep and beyond.

The CBR turned out to be EXACTLY what I expected. A perfect bike. But I don't want it...

I want to sit upright.

NOW FOR MY QUESTION - can I modify a CBR to sit upright?

Can I turn a CBR150 into a "CB" style? Normal upright riding position, etc

I see that the gear shift might be easy - just remove the linkage and move the pedal right onto the shift shaft - add a foot pedal bracket. The rear brake are hydraulic, so a custom bracket for that...

Bars? I dunno. I do see that Thailand has a lot of modified big bikes with 'up-bars' where there used to be 'down-bars'

And more comfortable seats (different padding).

Ready for any suggestions (maybe not ANY suggestions, but most of them...)

AND, if I showed up at a CBR meet with that monstrosity, could I come along?

Cheers, WJ

p.s. - I am not an assh.le

p.p.s. - Oh wait a minute - maybe I am!

http://www.chiangmainews.com/classifieds_j...iew.php?id=8581

I know she has classes, and sometimes brings in guest teachers...

I'll take two

SIGH!

I dropped in again on the Tiger dealership, and they have a Boxer 200 there! Smashed up in the front end...

Owned by an out-of-town cop, it is waiting for the bits it needs to be repaired (headlight, speedo, etc).

Nice looking bike - SMALL, but feels good. Nice and low - probably handles great. Comfy seat - nice riding position.

The mechanic started it up for me - electric start couldn't cut it, but after 2-3 kicks, vroom vroom. A little tinny sounding, but not bad.

I have been asking guys at the bike shops here, and one said that they were "pretty good", with the engine using interchangeable parts with the Phantom. Another told me that all the parts are made in China (I have read Malaysia on a few web-sites).

I asked the Tiger shop mechanic what was good about the Boxer, and he told me the engine. I asked what was bad, and he said the clutch and the non-availability of parts. The bike they had waiting for repair has been waiting for quite a while. Apparently, Tiger makes bikes but not spare parts for them. SIGH! Also, the mechanic said that Phantom parts are not interchangable...

And, of course, there are none available in CM. And, sigh (again and again), none available in Bangkok!

Other than the mechanic's comment on the clutch, it is probably a pretty good bike. But like the parts for it, no bikes are available anyways.

Did I say 'sigh' yet?

Anybody got a CB400 SF with plate for sale?

p.s. - I mentioned that Kawasaki is supposed to release a 250 road bike in a few months. And I read on the net somewhere, that all four Jap brands are doing the same by April! Made-in-Thailand 250's - licensable, cheap (I assume), and supported by real companies!

Just saw a sign on Super_Highway at a TukTuk dealership saying that ELECTRIC TukTuks are coming soon!

Most chargers don't use double insulated transformers. They use switching technology - no transformers - that is why they are so light nowadays.

But still pretty safe, I reckon

Not as short as i thought I was!

Went to that shop that has the FTR 223's (It is just north of Ratchadamnoen rd on Phra Pokklao rd on the west side).

Yes I can flat-foot them, but it was the other thing about them that I don't like (same for the Yamaha TW)'s - I don't like the big fat front tire. A clumsy soft heavy feeling - not great at any real speed. But will certainly take on any stray animals in the way!!!

He has two there right now. Also a Yamaha Sereow (sp?) which might suit you too.

There is a place on Faham that has some nice trail/road bikes - Took a Honda CRX 250 for test there a while ago.Such a nice handling bike that I didn't care that my toes could barely touch the ground! But 130,000bt no plate...

I will post an updated map in a bit

(Searched the Tricker - amazing looking bike - but really tiny. Really tiny...)

Another good place I found today is a (big) bike shop on Assadat Road (off north-eastern section of the moat road, it's not marked on wjmans map for some reason though).

I forgot!

It is close to where it says 'Consulate' on the legend of the map I posted...

I think it was the owners son I talked to - young guy - great english

Told me a lot about legit and 'grey' bikes.

wjmark