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Brilliant post. But no thanks. I have a 2011 Hilux. In 13 years I had one major repair, one of the indicator bulbs had to be replaced.

Hi Brian, From the bridge over the canal to the bottom of the doi is dirt. So I think you were on the right way when you turned back. It's about one km of dirt, easily to be done with your car. Then the concrete starts. Sometimes at the top there are many soi dogs. They make a lot of noise but are OK especially if you bring some snacks. Just warn your dog that he will have company. My Monkey made it up alright. R'tje

Hi Basso, You can drive up there. Road is hand pored concrete. I've seen sedans up there but I would only do it with a 4x4 since the last part is steep. I've been up a couple of times with my scooter and dirt bike. Nice ride and beautiful views. I've also hiked the doi. There are at least 5 ways to reach it by foot. If you want to make pictures go by foot! Google will not guide you to the top but if you put 18.6703708, 99.1838176 in your GPS you will be at the start of the road that leads to the doi. PM me if you need more info. R'tje

Who would be interested in a motor ride once or twice weekly. This would be for smaller bikes/scooters. Purpose is to ride around Chiang Mai, see the sites, have a meal etc. Mostly paved roads, if needed some dirt roads but no hardcore enduro. And yes, we can do the Samoeng loop but maybe once in a while we can do something more off the beaten track and/or original. During the rides we will try to assess new members. What speed are they comfortable with etc. As a rule of thumb the slowest rider will set the pace until everybody else is fed up, races ahead and leaves him somewhere in a national park. Let me know if you want to come along and go where many went before. Everyone is welcome (regardless of gender). Cheers R’tje PS. I know there are many facebook groups for organizing rides but either they are focused on other places, off road riding, bigger bikes, or overrun with advertisements (btw I have plant pots for sale). This post is dedicated to Captain Slash, the most prolific rider of them all. I still enjoy some of the trails he posted and still re-read his posts.

Many thanks. This was the info I was hoping for. I don't want my wife or me f ing on a 8 meter high roof. I'd rather have a professional crew with right equipment do that.

My apology. I noticed my original post was not clear. They nest underneath the Thai style roof. So even removing the gutters will not stop them from doing that.

I thought this was the Chiang Mai forum?

I have pictures somewhere of your plastic spike strips being used as the foundation of their nests ????

Thanks for your input. If you have nothing to say pls do it somewhere else.

We tried our best to put netting to make the shaded areas not accessible but the job is too dangerous for my wife and myself. Leave one opening and they will enjoy our reluctant hospitality. Hence my request for a professional company.

The local and not so local pigeons love to live and die on our rooftop. We have regularly enough nests, manure, carcasses etc in our gutters to start a composting business. Looking for a company or team that can help put netting at these places were the birds gather to chill out. And yes, we already tried lasers, fake snakes, fireworks, mother in law etc. Nothing scare these pets away because it is such a nice roof. If you can point me to any company that has experience with fixing netting to roofs I would really appreciate it. Cheers R'tje

Hi Clokwise, Starvisa wanted THB 13,000 to apply for the visa so I flew to BKK and went to the embassy myself. They allowed me to apply on my wife's behalf. They said it will take 4 weeks. I brought: Visa request form with pic. travel itinerary flight details wife's passport + 2 copies of detail page copy of my passport bankbook + copy Marriage certificate (Thai and English translation) There is no website to help you, I was just lucky to bring the right docs. Let's see..

Thanks Dante, According to their website they do. Will contact them.

Planning a holiday for my wife and myself. I can get an e-visa but Thai need to apply at the embassy in BKK. Is there a service company that can do this for us in Chiang Mai? Thanks R'tje

Hi Stament, Just did mine yesterday in CM. Attached pic shows the requirements. You need a copy of all the requested docs. We did just that and were sent back because now they also need pink house address card. Which was not mentioned on their requirement sheet. LOL. So you will need all the required paperwork PLUS pink house address card. From next week onwards you need to pre-book an appointment. No clue how that works. Have fun. I took me 4 trips to the driving centre. Another officer and the rules change. Cheers R'tje PS. Pink card can be obtained for free at local amphor office. Bring passport and yellow book.

Thanks Dr. I did a search but nothing came up.

Anyone knows where I can buy an electrical fence? I know Lazada sells them but I'd rather check before I buy. Thanks in advance R'tje

Saturday and Sunday the 2nd and 3rd of July there will be a rocket festival about 35km from Chiang Mai at Huai Lan reservoir 18.692361, 99.206250 If you have never seen one, it’s definitively worth to come to see this typical Thai spectacle. If you come by car it can get difficult to find a parking place and if you find one it might be difficult to leave. Better park a bit away and walk the distance along the reservoir. Baanpong lodge has a parking lot and you can order some food, snacks or drinks after the visit so you don’t look like a cheap Charlie. Enjoy R'tje

I have different experiences. Most of the shops I have tried have problems meeting the requirements, that's why I asked. Thanks R'tje

Anyone knows a shop that can make passport pictures according to EU requirements. I'm applying for for a new Schengen visa for wife. Thanks in advance R'tje

I need to make some concrete forms. Anyone knows where I can buy melamine board. Thanks R'tje

Hi Canopus, Thanks, appreciate your input. Maybe I'm just looking for alternatives? Hi Pond Life, Will check them out. Many thanks. Cheers R'tje

Need a compressor for sandblasting with the following specs: Pressure >= 7 bar Volume >= 500l/min Can anyone recommend a compressor from personal experience? Brand, type, where to purchase. Thanks in advance R'tje PS the blaster I'm looking at is the IBIX 9 H2O. Italian machine, dealer can supply from BKK.

Not too bad If you can't remember a conversation you had 10 years ago. I can't remember what my wife said this morning. It's weird that the Buddhist monuments have to be grander, longer and higher. Close to my place is Doi Ngum. There was a nice dirt track up the mountain which is now made of concrete. Bridges over the canal have been double in size to handle the traffic. No traffic to be seen. Road up the mountain scares the <deleted> out of me let alone the social media crowd in their Toyota Altis'. This was always a local affair. Low key and intimate. Now another ruin to be.

Thanks, will visit next time in that area. Cheers R'tje