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Thank you for the replies - I was unaware these were illegal over here so mods this topic can be closed if required

Anyone know where to buy this? Preferably the non-nicotine version

Cheers

Firstly, the police are not going to give any feedbacks as to their strategy regarding the Loi Kroh Road and surrounding areas. I can tell you to expect many more random police checks in the future and that the whole area is under scrutiny. These directive are coming from the top.

Unfortunately the situation is not going to improve and I can foresee the eventual closing down of most of the adult entertainment venues in Chiang Mai. Even as far afield as Chiang Mai Land has not escaped the clampdowns. The police are now looking for any excuses to close down these establishments, it`s just a matter of time, so the word is; abide by the rules as much as possible, don`t get caught out, otherwise they`ll close you down without hesitation.

It had better improve when the Cricket Sixes arrive or that tournament (or the teams) will probably move elsewhere next year.

That argument is as predictable as the 'it will kill tourism' argument that surfaces every time there is a crackdown. Being able to drink till midnight is probably the norm in most countries and is not a factor as to whether somebody visits a place or not. If it were true then nobody would ever go to Laos, right? I'm surprised that the golden goose hasn't been mentioned yet.

I will see your "golden goose" and raise you "another nail in the coffin".

We're all doooomed (said in best Scottish accent )

I think he drinks at one of the bars on LK - boom, tish- I'll get my coat

A cheaper way might be those plastic ring binder sleeves; probably have them and the binders in the Stationery Alladin's cave next to the UN Irish. Although they may not have the stiffness you require....

Maybe run a sheet of thin cardboard in between two sheets of sheet music?

If you decide to purchase a new UPS it may be worth looking for one the comes with an RS232 to USB connector

These typically have an app the you can install on your computer which can shut it down normally when the UPS kicks in

In theory this will protect your computer as it gets to shut down normally instead of just powering off when the UPS battery runs out of power

It should also protect your UPS battery as it will only need to provide power to your computer for as long as it takes your computer to shut down

Again others probably have more expertise in these matters than me

Not an expert in these things but maybe the UPS battery is no longer charging / holding a charge

There are also a number of cars on the road with Chinese number plates (even the occasional motorcycle!) that would indicate that some independent travellers are happy to drive to Chiang Mai via Myanmar / Laos

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I guess emotions run high when it comes to British breakfasts and baked beans!

I remember the great bean war of '06 - not pretty

The flavour of the tomato sauce for the beans and spaghetti is very specific - not at all like the flavour of any tomato sauce I've ever made (or wanted to make, I should add). Once or twice a year I get the fancy for beans, chips and egg but not much more than that. Mr K really enjoys them so we have them at least once a month.

The English recipe ones are quite popular in Australia, I don't even know if you can get them elsewhere.

" > Once or twice a year I get the fancy for beans, chips and egg "

At this point I must check that you're familiar with http://russelldavies.typepad.com/eggbaconchipsandbeans/ ..... It's hilariously poetic in the way it describes drab (to the less observant) English cafes. Plus it virtually guarantees that the first time this year you get the Eggs Bacon Chips & Beans craving will be today.

Anyway, got the Heinz Beans. They were insanely expensive, but, youknow, FOR SCIENCE! Chiang Mai Food Science. That's the best kind of science.

And I have a Weekend Project. Which shall also include creating HP Brown Sauce, re-imagined for Chiang Mai with easily obtainable ingredients.

Just use the sauce that comes with khow mun gai

San Siri are building a condo in the santhitam area of Chang puak - maybe that is what you can see

My Apple Mac "died" without warning and I need to replace it urgently. Any suggestions fro the best place to purchase an Apple Mac in Chiang Mai?

How dead is dead - there is an apple service centre in airport plaza now

IMO, any water in a restaurant that is not FREE is overpriced, unless one requires an individual bottle. The big bottles, that supply dozens of glasses, cost almost nothing.

No no - don't start the 'Free Water' war again

Saha Phanich is another place to try - like Nimmo Phanich it should have several branches

Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode, very well respected movie critics

I wouldn't call Simon Mayo a "well respected movie critic" - he's a jumped up DJ.

And Kermode is prone to knock anything that's successful, like most critics.

Taken 3 is Hollywood action fayre and doesn't pretend to be anything else.

I'm surprised anyone is bothering to critique it when it already has its audience. Probably just that it's an easy target for the pretentious, even though the movie itself isn't.

No surprise that two of his top ten movies of 2014 were "Interstellar" and "Under the Skin", both of which were sleep-inducing nonsense.

Having said that, I can't imagine a Thai crowd cheering and clapping it.

Other opinions are available

Last Fridays BBC Radio 5 movie review programme wih Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode, very well respected movie critics, gave "Taken 3" with Liam Neeson a terrible review. They said the movie has been widely criticised for being, well, crap, all around the world.

Then in came a text or tweet from a listener who had seen the movie the previous day in Chiang Mai. He said the movie was awful and he agreed with the review, but he said that in the cinema in Chiang Mai, the audience cheered and clapped and gave a standing ovation to the movie at the end.

Need I say more about local taste, understanding and sophistication towards movies?!

Sounds like there are at least 3 wittertainees in Chiang Mai

You got me! I thought I was the only wittertainee in Chiang Mai !! ( theres a whole bunch of people now wondering what the hell is a wittertainee !!!!!!!!!!) So, for clarification, a wittertainee is a made up word for a fan of the BBC Radio 5 weekly movie review programme which is available every week as a podcast and is excellent !!!

Hope this year's cruise will stop in Chiang Mai

That is a very clear, concise explanation - thank you for sharing

Last Fridays BBC Radio 5 movie review programme wih Simon Mayo and Mark Kermode, very well respected movie critics, gave "Taken 3" with Liam Neeson a terrible review. They said the movie has been widely criticised for being, well, crap, all around the world.

Then in came a text or tweet from a listener who had seen the movie the previous day in Chiang Mai. He said the movie was awful and he agreed with the review, but he said that in the cinema in Chiang Mai, the audience cheered and clapped and gave a standing ovation to the movie at the end.

Need I say more about local taste, understanding and sophistication towards movies?!

Sounds like there are at least 3 wittertainees in Chiang Mai

Thanks for the suggestions folks - I look forward to trying them out

Thanks JulieM - I'll keep a look out for that Undian next time I'm in the mood for a korma and in the area

Tsunami is further on down Huay Gaew (never sure of the spelling ) just past the Canal Road junction

My favourites at the moment are:

Mexican - Salsa Kitchen

Sushi - either of the Tengoku restaurants or Tsunami on Huey Guaw

Western - Dukes, The Brotherhood, Kelly's, The Organic Coffee Bus

Looking for recommendations for good Indian restaurants

Chiang Mai - hub of RTAs

I'm not looking to defend Bangmai but I work with a fair few lesbians and I have a few lesbian friends so from personal experience I would say there is a standard "Tom" look in Thai circles - but this may not be everyone's experience

How about we call a cease fire for New Year's Eve?

Apparently not

How about we call a cease fire for New Year's Eve?