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The Chiang Mai University runs a coffee plantation and coffee shop on Doi Suthep, just past the camping grounds. You need a bike to get there though. Nice spot.

No Arabic?

Be grateful.

Exactly. Could be worse, could be in Russian.

Take the word professional out then you may have a little more luck. I wish I could help you but i wouldn't dare recommend anyone i know.

OP, here is an example of why I thought english was not your first language. You wrote (and this is only one example of many:)

"In recent times weve heard about non-Thais playing live music being ousted from doing so. Promoting the arts and giving entertainment not possible without a work permit. Work permit not possible. Play the music and keep people happy in their free time illegally, or dont do it."

Sounds like "google translate".

Yes, it does sound like "google translate", but femi fan is usually an intelligent, literate poster.

We all have have our off-moments.

I don't, lol

OP, here is an example of why I thought english was not your first language. You wrote (and this is only one example of many:)

"In recent times weve heard about non-Thais playing live music being ousted from doing so. Promoting the arts and giving entertainment not possible without a work permit. Work permit not possible. Play the music and keep people happy in their free time illegally, or dont do it."

Sounds like "google translate".

Soak your "pesticide drenched" strawberries (or any other fruit and veg) in a sink with a few dashes of vinegar in the water. Leave, 10-15 minutes. There is always a way.

Got a few good punnets yesterday at tops. Not bad either. 90 baht each.

Mince beef at Makro is disgusting, beware.

Tops and Rimping are the best. Northern Farms used to be good but the stench of the shop puts me off now.

My neighbour is a high court judge and this evening he was burning all his fallen leaves. Blows straight into my window. And it's him, not a gardener / maid etc. That's the mentality here I'm afraid.

What about a Donner ka-bob / Gyro / 50's dinner concept ?? The wife has a small shop across from Hang Dong market just up from the Tesco Xpress, selling Thai food. We have been there for just over a year, and I think with the amount of farang out this way, some farang style food would go over. Another thought I have had, is to serve a lunch menu with a choice of two different meats, veggies, cornbread or roll and ice tea, daily, having a different choice every day for five days each week. Any thoughts would be appertiated.

Now you are talking.

This sounds like something that would interest the locals if the quality is good and the price right.

Lots of people like to pop out for lunch and then eat at home in the evening.

I tend to think with small food places......keep it simple, do it well......and the people will come.

Indeed. Like Dee's Fish N Chips for example. Perfect with a nice fresh juice from the "juice bar".

What about a Donner ka-bob / Gyro / 50's dinner concept ?? The wife has a small shop across from Hang Dong market just up from the Tesco Xpress, selling Thai food. We have been there for just over a year, and I think with the amount of farang out this way, some farang style food would go over. Another thought I have had, is to serve a lunch menu with a choice of two different meats, veggies, cornbread or roll and ice tea, daily, having a different choice every day for five days each week. Any thoughts would be appertiated.

Now you are talking.

Hilarious. Stuck a raw nerve by the sounds of it. The Dukes does it right, all others can only dream of his prowess in the business.

why bother getting one at all? getting into National Parks cheaper seems the only advantage !

you won't get any insurance coverage without one.

I think that depends on whether you mean insurance for a car you own and drive yourself, or insurance for a car you're renting from a car rental agency.

I don't own my own car. But I've rented from most of the major Thai car rental agencies in recent years. And my rentals have always included their add-on liability and CDW insurance packages, and all were done using my U.S. driver's license, which they accepted without question.

In a Thai court of law without a Thai licence or International drivers permit you would be up poo creek I'm afraid. They will let you drive for sure, but get in a pickle and then you are toast.

I wonder if we can get a ten-page thread going on the merits of a small subsandwich shop that few of us will ever visit.

Residents of Kad Farang and nearby might appreciate a small sub sandwich shop, more than they need The Game.

A juice bar is what we (I) need. Turn the Game back into The Dukes and all will be well in the world.

Thats location has NEVER been the home to the DUKES with the exception of a sign which was there for a few Months it never opened and a juice bar would last even less

Rubbish. The Dukes would dominate the area, unlike The Game, never seen anyone in it. As for a juice bar how do you know? It may do far better than your mates Game.

why bother getting one at all? getting into National Parks cheaper seems the only advantage !

you won't get any insurance coverage without one.

Absolutely correct.

I wonder if we can get a ten-page thread going on the merits of a small subsandwich shop that few of us will ever visit.

Residents of Kad Farang and nearby might appreciate a small sub sandwich shop, more than they need The Game.

A juice bar is what we (I) need. Turn the Game back into The Dukes and all will be well in the world.

Powdered milk would put anywhere on the Do Not Visit list. Horrible in tea and unthinkable in espresso. This is rather a odd business practice if the place is hoping to get a secure a big farang clientele though isn't it?

The last business there was Wraps, they failed as well, heard they moved to Makro. The lady owner used to hate my guts. Real piece of work. That premises needs a juice bar or the likes.

no reviews on TripAdvisor.

That won't be for awhile, only been open about a week and so far I've not seen anyone in there when going past. good luck to them though. The spinning Earth globe on the roof reminds me of Tony Montana's house.

What Chiang Mai needs is another Mall, build it and

they will come

regards Worgeordie

Words fail me...

You must be a vip if you need a food taster.

Indeed. Why don't you give it a go yourself then tell us.

It's been fairly busy the last few times I've been. Getting busier anyway. It's not going anywhere. lol...zzzzzz

Yawn.

By law bars aren't meant to be open then.

It's likely a laundering operation, and they couldn't care less if they have actual customers. In fact, the fewer, the better for them.

Rubbish.