lotus eater Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 I'm looking to buy a middle range safe - something that I could screw down or not.Is there a specialist shop with a wide range and competitive prices in Chiang Mai? Would appreciate suggestions - preferably with rough directions to the shop or a tel no. Thanks a lot. (Tried Central and Home Pro so far - neither has safes.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Chiang Moi Road has may be a dozen or more safe shops, go do a bit of window shopping. I bought mine there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
p1p Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The best guy to advise on safes runs a key shop (มิกกุญแจ) on Chang Puak. His shop is only about 100 metres up from the moat on the right hand side. He is able to source and will arrange their delivery and fitting etc. He is also safe to use and will not pass on copy keys and combi details to less savoury visitors. It is far from unheard of for people to receive a visit and have valuables cleaned out within a short period of having safes delivered. The delivery/fitting engineers feed info to and receive a commission from the eventual thieves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 The best guy to advise on safes runs a key shop (มิกกุญแจ) on Chang Puak. His shop is only about 100 metres up from the moat on the right hand side. He is able to source and will arrange their delivery and fitting etc.He is also safe to use and will not pass on copy keys and combi details to less savoury visitors. It is far from unheard of for people to receive a visit and have valuables cleaned out within a short period of having safes delivered. The delivery/fitting engineers feed info to and receive a commission from the eventual thieves. Yes he is very professional. I had him master my locks for me. Both him and his wife are great people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'm looking to buy a middle range safe - something that I could screw down or not.Is there a specialist shop with a wide range and competitive prices in Chiang Mai? Would appreciate suggestions - preferably with rough directions to the shop or a tel no. Thanks a lot.(Tried Central and Home Pro so far - neither has safes.) Carrefour stock a range of four - from about 1,200 to 6,000 baht, as best as I remember. They're the type that you see in hotel rooms - you key in your choice of code number (4 digits, I think). From what I could see, there are 4 holes through which you can screw or bolt the unit to a solid surface. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Look for a floor safe and concrete it in, the sound of the thieves jack hammering it out should wake the neighbours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oswaldcassidy Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 I'm looking to buy a middle range safe - something that I could screw down or not.Is there a specialist shop with a wide range and competitive prices in Chiang Mai? Would appreciate suggestions - preferably with rough directions to the shop or a tel no. Thanks a lot.(Tried Central and Home Pro so far - neither has safes.) I was in home pro koh samui 10 days ago and they were selling home safes upwards of 7000 baht to 40,000 baht go back and ask them if any of there other stores have them good luck in your search Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austhaied Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Index Living Mall on the Super Highway has a decent range in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxexile Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 make sure to put some dehumidifying crystals or a 'farcent" brand dehumidifier pack in the safe if you are keeping cameras or paperwork in the safe and to replace them regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus eater Posted March 1, 2007 Author Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks to everyone for the very helpful and much appreciated replies. I will consult the man in Chang Puak and I will also look at the ones in Index and Carrefour. Need to make a careful decision, as I'm presently in accomodation that I know I'll move from in 6 months, so need something that's solid and bolted down now yet can be moved and rebolted down in the next house. Chiang Moi Road has may be a dozen or more safe shops, go do a bit of window shopping. I bought mine there. Where is Chiang Moi Road? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maejo Man Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Where is Chiang Moi Road? The main road off Chaiyaphum nearly opposite Sompet market that goes down to Warorot market and the river. Turn left at Mike's Burgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted March 1, 2007 Share Posted March 1, 2007 Thanks to everyone for the very helpful and much appreciated replies. I will consult the man in Chang Puak and I will also look at the ones in Index and Carrefour. Need to make a careful decision, as I'm presently in accomodation that I know I'll move from in 6 months, so need something that's solid and bolted down now yet can be moved and rebolted down in the next house.Chiang Moi Road has may be a dozen or more safe shops, go do a bit of window shopping. I bought mine there. Where is Chiang Moi Road? The road that runs the same way as Thapae road and has the original Mike's Burgers and the newest Gecko Books at the mouth of it and Wai Row market at the opposite end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotus eater Posted May 9, 2007 Author Share Posted May 9, 2007 The best guy to advise on safes runs a key shop (????????) on Chang Puak. His shop is only about 100 metres up from the moat on the right hand side. He is able to source and will arrange their delivery and fitting etc.He is also safe to use and will not pass on copy keys and combi details to less savoury visitors. It is far from unheard of for people to receive a visit and have valuables cleaned out within a short period of having safes delivered. The delivery/fitting engineers feed info to and receive a commission from the eventual thieves. Yes he is very professional. I had him master my locks for me. Both him and his wife are great people. This shop has moved to bigger premises.......sort of ....much further up the road, turn right...and near the stadium. When inquiring around where it was originally (opposite the school) another shopkeeper told me of the move. Thought I'd mention this since some of you seemed top rely on him for keys' issues etc. Having located him, first his english was non-existent and he wasn't therefore much help to me. But I hasten to add they were ever smilling, polite, charming etc... I'm only now getting to actually buying the safe. Has anyone actually bought a model from those at Carrefour or Index or any of the safe shops, and would recommend (or caution) based on experience? I have in mind for example the long term comparative reliability of these electronic safes vs. the mechanical ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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