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Moo Baan Montfort Villa Thasala, district In the city .Is this a good place to live? If anyone lives there can you let me know if this a good area,.Please feel free to PM me if you do not wish to post on the forum.

Many thanks Frank

Not sure if you can book through Opodo, I pre booked and paid for in advance in the Uk ,used an Opodo discount code and got a brand new Toyota Vios from Avis for 800 a day for 10 days.

Hired a vios 2 weeks ago through appodo 800 a day car was delivered to hotel and was from Avis.

Tuskers of course ,best atmosphere , best food ,best beer and last but not least best hosts. Sorry I am stuck here in blighty hope you all enjoy .

Latest officail uk update http://www.nats.co.uk/

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Saturday April 17, 2045

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 1300 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18 April.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 0300 (UK time), Sunday 18 April.

Latest Nats update http://www.nats.co.uk/

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Saturday April 17, 1445

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0700 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18 April.

There may be some airspace available within Scotland, Northern Ireland and England north of Leeds up till 1900 (UK time), which may enable some domestic flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC. We will be coordinating this closely with airlines and airports. We would repeat, it is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport. After 1900 (UK time), Met Office forecasts show the ash cloud progressively covering the whole of the UK.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 2100 (UK time) today.

BBC news "industry experts " expect this will last perhaps until Wedesday.

latest NATS statement

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Saturday April 17, 0830

The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland is moving around and changing shape. Based on the latest information from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 0100 (UK time) tomorrow, Sunday 18 April.

We are looking for opportunities when the ash cloud moves sufficiently for us to make some airspace available within Scotland and Northern Ireland, which may enable some domestic flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC; we will be coordinating this closely with airlines and airports. It is most unlikely that many flights will operate today and anyone hoping to travel should contact their airline before travelling to the airport.

We will continue to monitor Met Office information and review our arrangements in line with that. We will advise further arrangements at approximately 1500 (UK time).

Copied from NATS Website http://www.nats.co.uk/ hope tis information is of some use.

Statement on Icelandic volcanic eruption: Friday April 16, 2045

The volcanic ash cloud continues to affect UK airspace. Following the latest update from the Met Office, NATS advises that the restrictions currently in place across UK controlled airspace will remain in place until at least 1300 (UK time) on Saturday April 17.

There are currently no airspace restrictions in Scotland, Northern Ireland and in an area over the North Sea that includes the Shetlands and Orkney Isles. Manchester, Liverpool and all airports North of those may be available from 0400 (UK time) – 1000 (UK time) for departures to and arrivals from the North and West subject to individual co-ordination. However, please be advised that the situation is continuously changing. Forecasts indicate that the ash cloud is expected to return over Northern England at 1000 (UK time) and it is likely that restrictions will be reintroduced.

Please note these arrangements do not mean that all flights will operate. Anyone hoping to travel today or tomorrow should contact their airline before going to the airport.

We are looking for opportunities when the ash cloud moves sufficiently for us to enable some flights to operate under individual coordination with ATC.

We will review further Met Office information and at 0900 (UK time) on Saturday we will advise further arrangements.

We continue to work closely with airports, airlines, and the rest of Europe to understand and mitigate the implications of the volcanic eruption.

Confirmed at 1500 hrs UK time that UK airspace will remain closed until 7 am Sat morning . NATS will review the situation at 20 00hrs UK time this evening.

Two seats for Chris and I please.

Thanks for all your help we land at CNX on Thursday so looking forward to the events , when we find out when and where.

PS the Thai tourist authority need to take a leaf out of Tuskers book we know whats happening there right down to the minute.

annabell.

i dont speak or read thai but this sign tells you what is going on ... where ... over loy krathong in nov 09

ask your hotel receptionist to translate it to something you understand

hope you get sorted .... dave2

Thanks for the photo Dave2 I will try and get the words translated.

It amazes me that such an important event in Chiang Mai's calender has not had more publicity espcially given that more foreign money would boost the countries coffers.

If I wanted to go to Phayoa it's all listed time places etc.

We will be based in Chiang Mai for our whole trip with a bit of touring around after the festivities.

Hi

Can some one point me in the right direction to obtain times and dates of events during this years festival I tried TAT website with no luck plenty of information about other towns but nothing about Chiang Mai,perhaps I am looking in the wrong place,A brief timetable of events would be a great help in planning our stay.

My Wife and I will be arriving on 29 Oct. For a 2 week stay,so should have time to attend most of the festivities(our main reason for comming this time is for the festival).

Many thanks.

Try this site great bits of kit use them all the time. bought some back to the uk as I am a commercial pool engineer and always dropping phone in pools etc .

dri-dock.com

Where apart from Tuskers is the best place to take part in the Loy Krathong festivities with Night parades etc this year ? My wife and I are due out for two weeks holiday in the fair city whilst the festival is on.

How far in advance would you have to book a seat at any of the riverside restaurants for that weekend?

Would be delighted to install your water tank for travelling expenses only,fully qualified plumber. Problem I am UK based.

It might be worth you getting a few mates together and make it a job lot, or wait a few years until I retire , then we could do it for a few beers.

Best wishes to all you folk living out there you make me so jealous

Frank

Hi take care when buying abroad as you may need to buy additionl maps for Thailand ,Uk cost £150-£170 for Garmin sd card with Thailand maps

Though copies can be found on auction sites for about £20 if you are quick before they are closed down.