MrBrad

I don't understand where this guy's coming from. There's nothing weird about the OP's post. The reverse side of my donor card states: "The holder of this card is willing to dedicate his body to the Faculty of Medicine for education and research upon death. When the holder of this card dies, relatives or close people should contact the Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University within 24 hours Telephone 053-935-318 between 8:30 AM and 8:00 PM. Public holidays between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM." Over 500 bodies are used by the medical students at CMU every year. In December a mass cremation ceremony is held at Wat Latthiwan (Wat Kon Tan : วัดลัฎฐิวัน วัดขอนตาล) along the Ping River near Mae Rim. Combined ashes are scattered into the river. About three years ago an acquaintance of mine from Minneapolis was among those who were cremated that year.

Cinnamon rolls have been a long sought-after prize for me, too. At least those which come close to what I remember in the States. One of the best that I’ve come across is at Bake and Bite. They seem to be fresh and available only on weekends. Some are made with pecans which is a bonus. After finding that you like what they make, you can special order—even just a few-, and they will have them waiting for you on the day that you designate. They’re well worth a try. Note: they are closed on Thursdays and Fridays. Then, if you like really gooey cinnamon rolls, Bell Goose Café is the place to go. Their rolls are quite large and a bit pricier than elsewhere, but they are of good texture and flavor. The centers are a bit too gooey, too wet, for my liking. Maybe they don’t bake them quite long enough. But the stickiness of a good cinnamon roll can be found here. Someone suggested the cinnamon rolls at the Crusty Loaf Bakery which is two doors west of the Irish Pub. They’re quite good, though in my estimation, somehow coming up short. As with all baked goods in these parts, try to determine when the product was baked; fresh today is best, of course. Baked goods that are two or three days old and selling for the price of fresh doesn’t make for a happy customer. As for coconut cream pie, Love at First Bite does a good job. As an aside, their banana cream pie is to die for. Back to the coconut cream pie, I wish that they would use shredded coconut rather than larger pieces of coconut. But the flavor is there, and it’s really good. Here, too, they have cinnamon rolls as well as caramel rolls. You might want to try them as well, though I’ve not bought them here very often. Charin Pie Shop on the corner of Soi 17 in the Nimann area is worth checking for great pies. There’s always more than enough—including coconut cream—to satisfy your sweet tooth. https://goo.gl/maps/2GjjpMR1H6svg4TH9 Charin Pie Shop https://goo.gl/maps/asMZGJBNPh4WfjDL9 Bella Goose Cafe https://goo.gl/maps/YM1pBgpANw6kJ4bm6 Love at First Bite https://goo.gl/maps/jD3JrtkaXg1qN8hy6 Bake and Bite https://goo.gl/maps/RB3bdqfCLndLdiFE9 Crusty Loaf Bakery

Might this be it?

Here, in tambohn San Pi Seua, garbage pick up is every Thursday. They arrive at my place between 6:30 and 6:40 without fail. In years past, dogs would get into plastic garbage bags and spread the contents all over the road. They particularly liked sn!t-filled baby diapers. Having had enough of regularly cleaning up the mess, I had a local welder make a wire fencing cage in which all the neighbors deposit their bagged trash. It works like a charm. After the garbage has been picked up, I check to make sure that all bits and scraps are picked up. From week to week the area looks well tended. It's a bit of overkill on my part, but it's worth the effort. Now, having said all that, I had encountered a scrap-picker who would come around just minutes before the garbage truck. He would open bags and strew the contents hither and yon. That happened only once, or maybe twice. Anyway, the following week I monitored his doings, and asked him to pick up after himself. He doesn't come around anymore.

I have one question. About the proof of money in the bank, one previous post made reference to a bank statement which takes a few days to produce. Another post made reference to a letter from the bank regarding one's bank balance. I have always presented both. If I remember correctly, Bangkok Bank charged me 200 baht for the 12-month bank statement--which took almost a week to obtain, plus another 100 baht for a letter confirming my account balance to date. In your experience, at Chiang Mai Immigration, are both documents necessary? How chancy might it be to opt to provide only the letter, and then find out that they want the 12-month statement also? That would be a disastrous situation if one does not have the time required to obtain the statement.

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.