DaamNaam

There is no water park going in at Kad Farang. The one on the cards is opposite RimPing Mee Chock.

The other coffee shop going in is Tom Tom, the Korean franchise.

Play bot, robotics for kids, a muay thai gym, A Daiso (everything 60 baht Japanese) shop. It's due to open in December but they said last April and nothing is happening there at present, work has all stopped.

A huge bilingual school has opened up behind Kad Farang too. Impressive facilities.

It will never be a hive of activity but at least it offers the option for us southerners rather than going into town, and hence avoid the worsening traffic.

There goes the neighbourhood! "Jonny, g3a, time to go home", plus all the other school announcements at full volume

Nothing like that at this school. The announcements i heard were at a volume inline with the schools i went to.

Sorry, what did you say?

It rained last night, might rain today, strong chance of rain tomorrow. It is rain season.

The bamboo must be pre treated anyway.

You could try CLC as they treat bamboo by the truck loads out there.

DaamNaam -- you left out the part about the aircon; nice clean, sturdy, smooth furniture that didn't snag your Mum's clothing and was comfortable for your manly body; and clean, modern toilet facilities -- all something you wouldn't have had at some of the places that are considered the "best" places to watch sports in Chiang Mai.

True Nancy. And plenty of car parking which some of the other places lack.

I guess u think its still Thailand 1980 before they taxed imported beer. Also do u know the thai govt. put a 14% sin tax on alcohol last yr???

14% Sin tax?

Now you're just taking the piss...

Went through the drinks menu during quarter and half time breaks today. The prices have come into line with most other places in town. The manager even said in line with UN Irish and The Pub prices. So they have been listening.

A pint of Guinness was 220, thats roughly what i pay elsewhere.

They do seem to be trying to make an effort for it to succeed. Good luck to them i say.

Had a pleasant morning / early afternoon at The Game watching AFL. Great big screen with good sound, attentive staff, food was good, and the manager was telling folks there all prices have been slashed as of last week.

We spent around 3 hours there had a big breakfast and a some light snacks, a coffee, 2 orange juices and my mum had about 7 cups of tea. All came too around 630 baht. Not too bad at all.

The place seemed to have a good flow of punters as well.

630 (no tip) for breakfast for two without drinks........a real success story. I can't wait for Mrs. Lincoln's review of the play at Ford's Theater.

For the knobber, a breakdown.

Steak and eggs breakfast X1, imported steak, very good.

3 egg omellete, toast, potato breakfast X 1.

Fried Calamari rings with tartare (western style) X 1.

Coffee (fresh brewed Arabica) nice X 1.

Fresh orange juice, good quality (not Malee or Tipco) X 2

6 Cups of tea and fresh milk each time.

And the venue for AFL, biggest screen in there for us two (first in best dressed).

Very good and friendly service.

Both my mum and myself enjoyed our morning and she even commented after the bill (630 baht, is that all).

And you and your smartarse manner are saying thats a rip off? What are you saying? Or just trolling for a response?

Send Cory an email. She grows it. You will have to go and get it though, she's out on the road to Ob Khan Gorge. 2kms from Canal Rd.

http://www.asianhealingartscenter.com/jiaogulan.htm

I live in Chaiyaphum may be 800 or 1.000 km far away

Contact her then. I just passed on the message to you.

Boots stock it or did last time I saw it.If you specifically want that brand Boots do sell on line as well but not cheap.

All brands of sunscreen are very expensive here ,probably import tax.

I get a mate to bring me 1 litre containers of "Triple Guard" from Oz,he's here 3 times a year .On special at supermarkets they are a fraction of the price,based on volume, and a good product.

They are the same price here as they are in Australia. Banana boat and the like i mean, not the bucket load stuff that you can't get here anyway.

Rimping had Banana Boat last time i looked.

Never said the "bucket load" stuff as you describe it was available here but its the 1 litre size that most Australian beach goers buy for obvious economic reasons.1 litre you can buy for as low as 400 baht. Ingredients are basically the same for all brands..

As for pricing there are a host of discount pharmacy chains throughout Australia such as Chemist Warehouse,as well as supermarkets that sell a whole host of products, including Banana Boat and the like, a lot cheaper than you buy here.I load up with what I need,including aspirin,hydrocortisone cream etc every time I go back.Save a bundle.You're way out of touch.

Rimping do sell it,as well as Boots...at a price.... in very small volume containers.

I'm not way out of touch at all. I buy our families in Oz as well.

The OP's question however is where to buy it here. For a few dollars more its not worth having a stroke or heart attack over.

Haha, yeah share the love I say. Too selfish a world we live in nowadays.

And i would like to apologise to dcutman, turns out there is a water slide park being built, by Santorinin of Hua Hin / Greece fame. 57 rai. About freaking time.

Given the copycat nature of Thai businesses I can see 3 or 4 water parks opening within 6 months of each other

Even better. Gives us another option rather than another "mall" visit.

If what he is saying is true and is implemented then great news for Thailand. Being diddle daddling from moron to moron for too long now. get down to business.

There is no water park going in at Kad Farang. The one on the cards is opposite RimPing Mee Chock.

The other coffee shop going in is Tom Tom, the Korean franchise.

Play bot, robotics for kids, a muay thai gym, A Daiso (everything 60 baht Japanese) shop. It's due to open in December but they said last April and nothing is happening there at present, work has all stopped.

A huge bilingual school has opened up behind Kad Farang too. Impressive facilities.

It will never be a hive of activity but at least it offers the option for us southerners rather than going into town, and hence avoid the worsening traffic.

There goes the neighbourhood! "Jonny, g3a, time to go home", plus all the other school announcements at full volume

Haha, yeah share the love I say. Too selfish a world we live in nowadays.

And i would like to apologise to dcutman, turns out there is a water slide park being built, by Santorinin of Hua Hin / Greece fame. 57 rai. About freaking time.

There is no water park going in at Kad Farang. The one on the cards is opposite RimPing Mee Chock.

The other coffee shop going in is Tom Tom, the Korean franchise.

Play bot, robotics for kids, a muay thai gym, A Daiso (everything 60 baht Japanese) shop. It's due to open in December but they said last April and nothing is happening there at present, work has all stopped.

A huge bilingual school has opened up behind Kad Farang too. Impressive facilities.

It will never be a hive of activity but at least it offers the option for us southerners rather than going into town, and hence avoid the worsening traffic.

Yeah it's raining...And??? It does that. It's rainy season in the tropics...Derrr

A thread about rain...I do miss Blinky Bill being around, he would have sorted this one out. Crikeys.

Yeah... For 24K it should come with a visa...

.....and a soapy once a week.

And a 2 bedroom condo...

Boots stock it or did last time I saw it.If you specifically want that brand Boots do sell on line as well but not cheap.

All brands of sunscreen are very expensive here ,probably import tax.

I get a mate to bring me 1 litre containers of "Triple Guard" from Oz,he's here 3 times a year .On special at supermarkets they are a fraction of the price,based on volume, and a good product.

They are the same price here as they are in Australia. Banana boat and the like i mean, not the bucket load stuff that you can't get here anyway.

Rimping had Banana Boat last time i looked.

Ear plugs will be the only solution, or a months meditation at Wat Ram Poeng.

Toto and Kansas...

The military is creating policy without regard to the impact it has on either tourism, or the ex-pat population. This is bound to take its toll. Some ex-pats will be lost. For me, I could care less whether or not I am referred to as an ex-pat, an alien, a fareng, or a freak. Means nothing to me. Just words.

If you think they might even consider thinking about the welfare of expats think again sunshine (freak).

Had the cannelloni there for lunch today. Deliziozo.

Country Road is doing 69 THB hamburgers on Friday.

Have AFL live though? lol

Ditto's.. Been there twice so far, the food, service and the ambiance all very good.. The salads, flatbread pizzas, pastas, sausages all fantastic.. Another great restaurant from David Duke.. He really knows how to do it right..

I've been getting their baguettes and Italian spicy sausages the past few weeks. Absolutely fantastic. A cut above anything anyone else is doing.

Go to Suan Dok in CM. Its as good as Lanna/Ram/McCormick. Of course there are 3 million people..............

And most of them are in the waiting area.