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2 hours ago, limbos said:

Koh Samui? 55555555

That's right. Note also that The Sun's headline refers to Samui as "Sex Isle"

3 hours ago, songhklasid said:

pattaya is my choice, I know a reputable pharmacy on second road, 1400 a box of 50, kamagra, you buy 5 boxes ,5000,cnx expensive 

cheers SS

By comparison, I was prescribed Cialis for BPH at Bumrungrad and I recall the cost was something like 8000/pack of 30 (one per day) for the 5 mg tablets.

They didn't do a whole lot for my BPH symptoms, but...

Powered with electricity generated from a particulate emitting power plant burning high-sulphur coal.

Sorry, Lampang.

1 hour ago, sqwakvfr said:

On a different note, Chiang Mai Airport(CNX) reports the Weather is VFR(Visual Flight Rules) and visibility is 4KM???  CNX has a major obstruction to the Northwest(a big mountain) and if an aircraft has an emergency after takeoff then the only option is to return to CNX.  I cannot imagined making an emergency landing under these conditions.  

I am not sure where you are getting that. Here are the official METARs for the last several hours:

https://www.aviationweather.gov/adds/metars/index?submit=1&station_ids=VTCC&chk_metars=on&hoursStr=2&chk_tafs=on&std_trans=translated

Visibility is currently 1600' (1.59 km) and IFR and it has been since morning. 

On 3/27/2019 at 2:12 PM, Greenside said:

You tried changing the server location to Mainland China?

Really appreciate the tip, greenside! I changed the region to China on my iOS app, reset and re-paired the 2s and yes, the app now works. Funny thing is that my userid, which was my phone number, got changed to a different number that looks like a phone number in Queensland, Australia. 

I am wondering why Xiaomi makes this so complicated.

Since we are on the topic of the app, and it appears that it is indeed working for some. Sorry for reposting this from another thread, but:

I just installed a new 2s yesterday and it is working well, at least according to the display on the unit. AQI outside from a nearby station (Chiang Mai) shows 234 at the moment and the 2s unit in the bedroom is showing 12.

But here is my problem: I cannot get the Mi Home iOS app to work. It is properly installed and connected to the 2s; however, when I access the 2s, I get "failed to initialize device (7)". Having searched this issue, I found many others have the same problem and some workarounds were suggested, but none of those have resolved my issue.

Has anyone else seen this problem and found a solution?

Would anybody like to be an extra in the film? Here's the casting call:

Spike Lee, renowned film director and actor famous for dealing with controversial issues like racism, politics and urban violence in his films. Known for his candid portrayal of taboo topics, is bring is production company to Chiang Mai to shoot his new film.

American movie shoot in Chiangmai, looking for cast & extras
Shooting period : March – May , 2019

https://www.facebook.com/401248506596539/posts/casting-callspike-lee-renowned-film-director-and-actor-famous-for-dealing-with-c/2037185153002858/

I just installed a new 2s yesterday and it is working well, at least according to the display on the unit. AQI outside from a nearby station (Chiang Mai) shows 234 at the moment and the 2s unit in the bedroom is showing 12.

But here is my problem: I cannot get the Mi Home iOS app to work. It is properly installed and connected to the 2s; however, when I access the 2s, I get "failed to initialize device (7)". Having searched this issue, I found many others have the same problem and some workarounds were suggested, but none of those have resolved my issue.

Has anyone else seen this problem and found a solution?

2 hours ago, PhotoJohn said:

Here's something that might help Chaing Mai.

https://www.scmp.com/news/china/society/article/2128355/china-builds-worlds-biggest-air-purifier-and-it-seems-be-working

From the article:

 It was entirely powered by electricity, most of which is generated by coal-fired power plants in China.

Brilliant. So they removed some particulate and then generated more particulate plus CO2, NOx and SOx by burning soft coal.

Current NASA satellite imaging fire hotspot map. 

https://firms.modaps.eosdis.nasa.gov/map/#z:7;c:99.7,18.9;t:adv-points;d:2019-03-15..2019-03-16;l:street,countries,firms_viirs,firms_modis_a,firms_modis_t

If you are just visiting, remember that you can get the 7% VAT refund for tourists.

Sort of a sad looking sun rising through the haze this morning.

Question for those who have a PM2.5 instrument at home:

Does PM2.5 improve when you close up the windows and switch on the aircon?

42,800 baht at Lazada. 

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/1000-i291110267-s510856329.html?spm=a2o4m.searchlistcategory.list.2.783375a6S8PNi1&search=1

I have a friend who bought one of these and he is very happy with it. I am considering one for myself just for short jaunts out rather than driving my car. Also, since there are no nearby service stations, it would be a lot easier to to up by plugging the battery into a charger than riding 5km just to to up with petrol.

7 hours ago, Kwasaki said:

I do try other drinks in 7-11 from time to time when I see a new one, Tappers is OK, don't like the rice typ3 beer drinks drinks or wine.

I like my Chang.

Chang classic is also brewed with rice.

I have used Budget several times for one-way hires. Cost was competitive with no drop charge and the cars have always been newish and in good condition.

Go to Ruamchok Market sometime and park in the basement car park. As you come up the escalator, the fresh market is directly in front of you. Turn left, walk about 50 metres and you are in Tops, where the same veggies sold in the market you just passed are sold in Tops at 3 - 5 times the price.

21 minutes ago, gamini said:

I guess the poster has never been anywhere else, and rather typical of the Thai bashers. They complain about everything ad nauseum. They put off other readers and I can't understand why Thai Visa publishes them.

 

To the contrary, I have been many places and many airports. Airport meals are almost universally overpriced; however, BKK is the first airport I have encountered that puts on a big PR event to promote "Affordable Food" with "Save" meal options such as a cup of iced tea for 50 baht or a "Value" meal option such as a tuna sandwich for 280 baht.

Reposted here, as requested.

For some reason, with all the publicity and hype about this new "Affordable Food" scheme, AOT have not publicised the link to the menus, but rather advised passengers to pick up a copy at the airport or scan the QR cade after you get there. So, that's what I did, and I saved the link.

The price categories are 'Save' at 50 baht, 'Budget' 125 baht and 'Value' 280 baht.

Let's see what kind of nothingburger you can get for 50 baht. Many vendors are offering a pot of hot tea or cup of iced tea for the bargain price of 50 baht as their 'Save' affordable meal offering. That should really fill you up. A few are offering a scoop of fried rice or noodles. Many do not offer a 50 baht option at all. 

So let's say you want a proper meal under the "Affordable Food" scheme for the "value" price of 280 baht. How about a tuna sandwich and some iced tea at only 280 baht? Noodle soup, french fries and a coke for 280 baht? Ham and cheese sandwich? Cheese pretzel, sausage pretzel and a cup of lemonade can also be had for the value price of 280 baht. Chicken fried rice and lemon juice maybe? Only 280 baht. Ciabatta ham and cheese sandwich and a cup of coffee?

Or maybe something lighter from the "budget" category of 125 baht like two donuts and a cup of coffee or three cookies and a can of coke for only 125 baht? A plate of vegetarian pad thai?

I never eat at any of those crowded and expensive places anyway, but are these prices actually less expensive than before? Looks to me like this is all just a thinly veiled PR stunt.

Here is the link to save you the effort of looking for it at the airport:

https://airportthai.co.th/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/The-Suvarnabhumi-food-guide-PDF_resize2.pdf

Most flights departing from CNX on Runway 36 (which is the usual departure runway), pass directly overhead the convention centre at about 2000' above ground level. There is considerable noise and that may bother some, but not others. I live in the area and for me, it really is annoying at just after 6am when flights begin departing. It's a little better if you close the windows in your bedroom. Yes, the views can be nice if you are facing the mountains, but if you are sensitive to noise, you should probably look elsewhere.

Have a look at https://www.flightradar24.com/18.82,98.97/13 and you can watch the tracks and altitude of departing aircraft from CNX.

25 minutes ago, orchis said:

there s a foodcourt, moan on.

No moaning intended. The point is that TOT had a big PR event announcing an "Affordable Food" scheme with 'Save' selections at 50 baht, and in many cases that is just a plastic cup of iced tea. They then went on to offer the "Affordable Food" details and menu only at the airport. Everybody knows that airport food is expensive almost everywhere, but this "Affordable Food" scheme is just dishonest hype.

Last time I visited the food court, there were three tour buses of mainland Chinese tourists who had been handed coupons for the food court and it was impossible to even squeeze my way up to any of the vendors. So there's that.

On 4/18/2018 at 10:18 AM, mtls2005 said:

I too have been impressed. Arrived yesterday (17 April) ~ 15:30. Queue was ~ 100 people, got into my taxi within ~ 13 minutes. No issues with meter usage.

Did you ever consider going upstairs to the Live 4 departures area and getting a taxi that has just discharged passengers?

Queue: 0
 

Waiting time: 0

Airport service fee: 0

Also,  you can select the car and driver.