I have a friend coming to Pattaya for a balloon festival. He wants to know where he can buy helium, preferably in a small party size bottle, or he can bring his own bottle if necessary. Maybe a welding supplier or kids store. Anyone know anywhere in Pattaya? Thanks.

I'm sure the party shop or whatever it's called will be on here promoting there buisness to you in due time.

I'm sure the party shop or whatever it's called will be on here promoting there buisness to you in due time.

yep, seems like they would be the place, thanks

Edited November 15, 200916 yr by rafval

Yes, we can supply this.

One thing we have found is that helium is very expensive in Thailand - not sure why.

It is also very difficult to purchase a one-off cyclinder from the suppliers as they require (1) a very big cash deposit on the cyclinder (2) a rental fee on the cyclinder (3) Delivery Fee (4) and you must order a minimum amount for them to consider you.

As we use a lot of helium, and carry it in stock all the time - you can contact us and we will certainly be able to assist you 0850841626.

JUST A WORD OF WARNING - Because helium is so expensive in Thailand, a lot of places that sell floating balloons - including places like markets etc - actually use Hydrogen - because its cheap - but it is very dangerous and highly flammable and can explode into a mini fireball next to your face simply by the balloon brushing past a hot light globe - especially at markets where they have unprotected lights everywhere to light up their displays.

So if you have children, please be careful if you purchase a balloon, or go to a party that has floating balloons that have been filled with hydrogen.

Sorry to go off topic a bit, but we believe this information to be very important and hopefully prevent an injury.

Edited November 15, 200916 yr by THEPARTYSHOP

Our Kid likes balloons and we always buy some when there is a fair in town. Never thought much about the gas they use, still used to EU standards even after all this time

Are the cylinders color coded so we can tell what gas they are using? The ones I've seen are tall brown looking cylinders like you see in a wedding shop, but can't recall the color round the top.

So this thread isn't about hot air ballooning, right?

Are the cylinders color coded so we can tell what gas they are using? The ones I've seen are tall brown looking cylinders like you see in a wedding shop, but can't recall the color round the top.

* Acetylene cylinders are maroon.

* Argon cylinders have a dark green shoulder.

* Carbon dioxide cylinders have a grey shoulder.

* Chlorine cylinders have a yellow shoulder.

* Helium cylinders have a brown shoulder.

* Hydrogen cylinders have a red shoulder.

* Nitrous oxide cylinders have a blue shoulder.

* Nitrogen cylinders have a black shoulder. (Previously grey, in the United Kingdom).

* Oxygen cylinders have a white shoulder. (Previously black, in the United Kingdom).

Source: Wiki

However note the below:

Gas cylinders are often color coded, but the codes are not standard across different jurisdictions, and sometimes are not regulated. Cylinder color should not be used for positive product identification: cylinders have labels which identify the gas they contain and the label alone should be used for positive identification. When the identification provided by the label is dubious, it should be marked "Contents Unknown" and the manufacturer or distributor should be contacted to assist in identifying the cylinder contents.

Are the cylinders color coded so we can tell what gas they are using? The ones I've seen are tall brown looking cylinders like you see in a wedding shop, but can't recall the color round the top.

* Acetylene cylinders are maroon.

* Argon cylinders have a dark green shoulder.

* Carbon dioxide cylinders have a grey shoulder.

* Chlorine cylinders have a yellow shoulder.

* Helium cylinders have a brown shoulder.

* Hydrogen cylinders have a red shoulder.

* Nitrous oxide cylinders have a blue shoulder.

* Nitrogen cylinders have a black shoulder. (Previously grey, in the United Kingdom).

* Oxygen cylinders have a white shoulder. (Previously black, in the United Kingdom).

Source: Wiki

However note the below:

Gas cylinders are often color coded, but the codes are not standard across different jurisdictions, and sometimes are not regulated. Cylinder color should not be used for positive product identification: cylinders have labels which identify the gas they contain and the label alone should be used for positive identification. When the identification provided by the label is dubious, it should be marked "Contents Unknown" and the manufacturer or distributor should be contacted to assist in identifying the cylinder contents.

This info I think relates maybe to the EU - in Thailand, Helium is supplied in one size only - an exceptionally large cyclinder that takes about 3 people to lift - and is pink all over and marked in english with the words "Balloon".

With regards to some of the Hydrogen cyclinders here in thailand, most are not regulated in terms of type, size, color and age of cyclinder.

In fact, some balloon sellers use the small fat cyclinder that is normally used at service stations to fill up tyres with air - they use these because they are cheap to buy and easy to move and usually get them refilled at some local hardware etc.

I just had a vision of you sitting behind your computer with you face painted like a clown with a blue wig on

A Thai company showing color coding here > http://www.ans-group.com/gas/index.htm

Are the cylinders color coded so we can tell what gas they are using? The ones I've seen are tall brown looking cylinders like you see in a wedding shop, but can't recall the color round the top.

* Acetylene cylinders are maroon.

* Argon cylinders have a dark green shoulder.

* Carbon dioxide cylinders have a grey shoulder.

* Chlorine cylinders have a yellow shoulder.

* Helium cylinders have a brown shoulder.

* Hydrogen cylinders have a red shoulder.

* Nitrous oxide cylinders have a blue shoulder.

* Nitrogen cylinders have a black shoulder. (Previously grey, in the United Kingdom).

* Oxygen cylinders have a white shoulder. (Previously black, in the United Kingdom).

No matter what colour their shoulders are, any tall, brown looking cylinders you may find in a wedding shop just aren't girls

Not on topic - but I couldn't resist

"Nitrous oxide cylinders have a blue shoulder."

where can one obtain one of these (or any variation) in pattaya or bangkok???

inquiring minds want to know

and they want to know now!!!