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Where did you have this done? Sounds like a good place to head to.

David

I got the service on Hang Dong Road. Heading north from Hang Dong back towards Chiang Mai, it is roughly 300 meters before Kad Farang, but on the opposite side of the road.

The approximate Google Map coordinates are 18.699593, 98.929312 give or take 100 meters.

I bought my Honda Wave new and it just reached 32K km so I thought it was time for a thorough service. The Honda has been really fantastic as I haven't had any problems with it apart from the usual tire (tyre - please let's not go there!) punctures.

Replaced the front and back brake shoes, a new chain with new front and back sprockets, 2 headlight globes (bulbs - ditto from above) and an oil change.

It took about an hour with two mechanics working on it - one on the front and one on the back. All up, it only cost me 960 Baht, I was very impressed with the service and when I think about what the service would involve in Australia I am doubly impressed.

Not all service in Thailand is bad.

There are several shops on Chang Moi Rd. One shop does fittings for making bags and also has leather scraps whereas the other is a material and sewing place. Both are on the right with the second shop being on the first intersection at Wararot market.

I found the shop that has materials for making bags today. Bought a long zipper which can be cut into two shorter zippers. So I found exactly what I needed for only 10 Baht.

I have a sore back and getting two small cloth bags made that I will fill with rice and use as a hot pack heated by the microwave. My soreness responds to applied heat very well.

I need to buy 2 zippers of length approximately 20 cm (8 in). I can't recall ever seeing a shop that sells zippers.

You can get a two hour full package for around 30 baht to try it out, for payment just get a True top up card no need for banks, also found they reply very quickly key by email to any problem you may have.

I have looked for a link for sending an email or the email address but couldn't find it.

did you pay 6 month or 1 month ?

because here 3bb they say for foreing need to pay 6 month , only for thai people month by month

I haven't paid anything yet but sent me a PDF document which charged me for 1 month and 4 days so it looks like I don't have to pay 6 months up front.

I have used 3BB for a long time and have never been asked to pay 6 months in advance. Possibly it depends on whether you are renting or live in your own premises.

the office I know of is in Central Festival on 3rd floor. They are promoting fibre optic there

Thanks. Went to Central Festival 3rd Floor and registered for fiber optic 30/10 Mbps. Signing up process much more professional than 3BB. Let's hope it continues along the same vein.

I am thinking of getting the iLikeHD UK service? Is the server for this service in Thailand? What speed internet connection do I need?

I have read on various threads that support for iLikeHD is great. I can't find any way of communicating with iLikeHD other than the bank to make a payment. What am I missing?

I noticed workers rolling out cable in my mooban this morning so I stopped to ask what it was.

Apparently it is AIS Fiber. Does anybody have an experience using this? I am thinking of getting 30Mbps/10Mbps for 1190 Baht if it is stable and reaches the speeds advertised.

They also offer AIS Playbox included in the monthly price which is an IPTV service offering both live and recorded TV. Has anybody used this? What live TV is included.

Where is the office in Chiang Mai?

Any suggestions of the best way to arrange for a taxi or song tao to pick me up in my moo bahn near Kad Farang and take me to the airport. The phone number of a taxi driver who can understand English would be very helpful.

Various designs of corn kernel/ corn cob stoves have been sold in American for many years ... This research was likely a Google search

I have been building TLUD stoves out of recycled metal 20 Liter tins for the past 3 months. I haven't tested them with corn stalks yet because I don't have access to any. My "invention" is based on the estufa finca biochar stove.

The fuel must be dried thoroughly before burning. The dried fuel burns with a very hot flame producing very little smoke. When the burning stops biochar is left. The biochar must be kept in a air tight container while it cools so that the char does not continue to combust.

It is much healthier for the persons doing the cooking and reduces air pollution considerably. The biochar is used as a soil amendment and is believed to remain stable in the soil for more than a thousand years. A highly fertile soil is produced and carbon which would normally end up in the atmosphere as CO2 is sequestered in the soil.

I just did it today. I have an account with the SCB bank.

I took my passport, bank book and my electricity bill to the bank. They photocopied my passport and filled out a form for me to take to PEA. The main PEA office is on the old Lamphun Road almost opposite Gymkhana Golf Club. Took the form to Desk #7 with no waiting.

Next months bill will be automatically withdrawn from my bank account. Very handy if you plan to do any overseas travel because the company is rather ruthless in cutting off your electricity if you are late in paying.

Expected to open by the end of the month.

I'd forgotten that the place is closed on Thursdays (I learned that the hard way myself a while back....), and I'm not happy to hear that it's now closed during "normal" breakfast hours, assuming that's correct. I have ordered breakfast in there at 7 pm however, so I hope that's still an option. The man has a gift when it comes to home fried potatoes, and his homemade sausage patties are worth travelling for!

Tuu is running the restaurant on his own. He needs time to buy food in the mornings which is why he changed the opening hours.

A couple of screen shots to show the way from Hang Dong Road heading south after passing Tesco Lotus to Tuu's Kitchen (aka My Kitchen).

Turn left at the first soi after the Shell Service Station.

About 100 m down the soi cross the small bridge so that the canal is on your left.

Stay on this soi for about 1.5 km till you see an old run down market area on your right.

Continue for another 200 m or so to the next intersection and turn right

Tuu's Kitchen is about 20 m down this street on your right

Google Map Coordinates 18.751272, 98.977908

I have just been asked for recommendations for a good place to stay for 3 Canadian women in their early 20's. I really know very little about the tourist scene in Chiang Mai. Any advice would be appreciated.

I don't have one of these boxes but I am considering buying one.

According to the specs they have a port called OTG which stands for USB on the go. This means that you can attach an external HDD but you need a special OTG cable.which should be supplied with the box.

According to YouTube you can use a wireless keyboard and mouse with the OTG port which would be very handy.

Can someone who actually owns one of these boxes confirm or otherwise?

Starting at Central airport plaza, head towards Hang Dong on the 108.

After you pass Tesco Lotus look out on your left side for a place selling bricks & tiles.

They have fire bricks, marked MOT 30, they also sell the high temp cement.

Thanks.for the very clear directions. I will stop some time this week to check it out.

I live close to Kad Farang, Hang Dong. Can anyone tell me where to buy fire bricks?

Bottom line....

Once you're sick of the Usual trappings of the old city and such you MUST get outside the city to see the REAL Thailand?

Drive scooter, enjoy. Be very careful. You can't see this in the city..

I'm on my second new Honda Wave 125 and have done around 100K km around Chiang Mai over the past 14 years.

I had 2 minor accidents within the first 2 months of getting my first Honda Wave. Once I forced myself to forget about traffic rules in my home country and learned from observing the Thais I haven't had an accident since.

I don't agree that Thais are insane on scooters. The vast majority ride scooters sensibly and predictably. Whenever I encounter an idiot weaving in and out of traffic lanes at high speeds frequently it is an over confident young farang.

SPOTTED

Central festival by bus

Tops market--ground floor--175 bt

lots of good teas there

Fantastic! I will try to find it tomorrow, Thanks a lot.

What the name of the Hospital ?

I haven't been to this restaurant yet but the hospital he is referring to is Hang Dong Hospital which is roughly 10 km south of Airport Central. Going south after passing Hang Dong Hospital on the right you pass a Blue Leaf service station on the right. The restaurant should be on a short soi on the first right turn after the service station.

The approximate Google Maps coordinates are 18.680554, 98.917801.

The directions in the original op are correct. The hospital is Hang Dong Hospital. The name of the restaurant is Garden Of ... House of Ribs.

I just went there for lunch because it is very convenient to home. I sat down and asked for a menu. They don't have a menu. I asked for a hamburger. Sorry don't have. Rather than playing guessing games I asked what she did have, Ribs, While I didn't really want ribs I ordered them.

The ribs came with french fries and a salad, very nicely presented. I also got a bowl of soup and I had to have a drink of some kind because it was a set price. I make ribs at home which rival the taste of Duke's so I am a poor judge but I would not rate the taste of these ribs highly at all. To me ribs have to be baked in a sauce so that the meat practically falls off the bone.

The price for the set meal is 200 Baht.

I will go back in a month's time or so and if the restaurant has a menu with a variety of western dishes I will try again, Right now, in my opinion, it is too early to eat at this restaurant. Get every thing organized first and then open if you want to make a good impression.

What the name of the Hospital ?

I haven't been to this restaurant yet but the hospital he is referring to is Hang Dong Hospital which is roughly 10 km south of Airport Central. Going south after passing Hang Dong Hospital on the right you pass a Blue Leaf service station on the right. The restaurant should be on a short soi on the first right turn after the service station.

The approximate Google Maps coordinates are 18.680554, 98.917801.

Can Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime Tea be bought in Chiang Mai?

I live near Kad Farang and I am wondering if I can get some feedback as to the quality of the food of the new Subworld at Kad Farang from someone who has tried the food.