MrBrad

Try the Old Medicine Hospital (as it's sometimes called) for knowledgeable masseurs. It's located in the south part of the city, near the airport, more specifically just around the corner from the Rim Ping supermarket at the Nim City strip mall. This link emphasizes their school for studying massage, but anyone can receive massages. The cost should be 200 baht or a bit more for an hour's treatment. https://www.oldmedicine.org/

What's with people saying that they "self insure"? Perhaps I don't understand what kind of insurance self insure is. But if it's what I think it is, it means that those people don't have insurance. Perhaps it's more comforting for them to deal with the idea of "self insure" than to simply say that they're uninsured.

I'm not clear about the directions here. This appears to be on Changpuak Road somewhere in the block between the market on the south and Photobug on the north, is that right? https://goo.gl/maps/N3J9UcvYkvCnPxVN9

I tried to get cash from my (U.S.) Visa debit card at the Bangkok Bank on Tae Pae Road, and was told that they couldn't do it. Only a Visa credit card was acceptable. I'd not tried the debit card at other banks, but this one wouldn't allow it.

Take note: the Amorn shown as being in with Tesco Lotus at Ruam Choke / Mee Choke no longer exists, even though it's still listed on their website. One would best go to their location on the north side of the moat.

There's a shop on the south side of Chang Moi Road that sell transformers of all sizes. Looking at the streetview, I'm not sure that I've captured the right store, but it's near the one on the link. I'd bought a transformer there years ago; I think this is the place. https://goo.gl/maps/cYBgPCRDPD2bA5f27

The largest and best photocopy shop that I've found is the Jarus Print Shop, immediately north of the Three Kings Monument. https://goo.gl/maps/R3QUKFezdQ9s34np6

As for the foreigner being at fault in the case of a mishap: The accident would not have happened if the foreigner had stayed in his home country, and for that reason, he's the one who is to blame.

I was just there an hour ago (at 1:00), and told to come back tomorrow. The sign at the desk clearly says mornings only, i.e., 8:30 to 12:00. Be forewarned.

Re: baked goods in Chiang Mai and most likely all of Thailand Day-old items (and as attested above, many-days-old items) are sold at full price. There's no discount for the stale stuff, unlike in the old country where I came from. I'd still choose to pay full price for the freshest. Ja, I know, if I don't like it, I can pack up and leave. Or, just not buy the old stuff if it's possible to know how long the product has been sitting on the shelf.

Maybe. Maybe not. Who cares?

And like the paint sold in gallons.

Here in San Pi Seua my cost for weekly garbage collection is ฿240 per year. Quick figuring makes that ฿20 each month. I pay it directly at the tessabahn office; my landlady is not involved, and that's fine for both of us. At ฿500 a month (or ฿6,000 annually) the landlord is seriously taking advantage of the potential farang renter. Walk away.

I'm sure that Dr. Morgan, at Health Care Medical Center on Hang Dong Road, will give you the attention you deserve. Her English is excellent, which is a plus. Her clinic is directly opposite the large Geriatric Medical Center. http://www.healthcaremedicalclinic.com/contact-us.php

They're getting better at reading maps, I think, in part thanks to Google maps and other internet sites. It used to be much worse; they often preferred to turn maps upside down or sideways to somewhat sort of orient themselves, though in reality, that didn't help much.

If this is directed to me, I speak Thai quite well, and when addressing store staff, I inquire in Thai.

I, too, don't understand the "help" that is given in a retail setting. When asking an employee where anything is, you'll usually get an extended arm pointing more-or-less in the general direction of the item in question. How about telling us the aisle number and if the item is on the right or left? And while I'm ranting, why don't shopping malls have (more) floor plans posted showing the locations of various merchants and other features? Looking for an ATM or even a toilet can involve touring the whole complex at times. At least that's the result for those of us who seldom visit particular malls. It takes a number of regular visits for the customer to learn the layout of the shopping center.

Disregard this posting. I was wondering about the requirements for renters, but now see that the question is addressed in the photo.

I had a similar, dragged-out experience in June. The tracking website is worthless, something I'd think that the U. S. government would do better. Thaipost eventually delivered my passport to my home here in Chiang Mai without anyone having to sign for it, which I found to be quite surprising and somewhat risky.

Nevermind is a good idea. A lot of your posts are like that.

What you're looking for is a traverse rod; the draperies will not function without one.

I don't believe this is true. From the attached article: Healthy eating is important across your entire life, especially as you age. Choosing nutrient-rich, lower-calorie foods may help you prevent or manage chronic health conditions. It can also help you feel stronger and energized, allowing you to enjoy the golden years of your life. https://www.healthline.com/health/healthy-eating-for-seniors#support

Why? Anyone can shop at Makro.