Bargains In Chiang Rai

[sceadugenga]

Being a natural romantic I bought this huge flower arrangement for the Mrs yesterday... alright, alright, it was her birthday and I hadn't bought a present, but the cost was a skinflint's dream.

300 baht, now you would have been lucky to have got a single rose for that in Australia.

Round at what I call the bus station market, they sell a bit of good quality fruit there as well.

I like the lunch restaurants around town as well. I filled up four Thais and myself for less than 200 baht, and this consisted of about ten different dishes, plus rice and bottled water. Red and green curries, fish cakes, stir fry vegetables. Aroi mak.

[Paul888]

Great idea for a topic....let's save all our money for Central !

[sceadugenga]

Speaking of supermarkets why does Big C and Top always have Coke and Coke Zero on special and not Coke Lite?

Now there's a mystery for the forums great minds to ponder.

[dindong]

Speaking of supermarkets why does Big C and Top always have Coke and Coke Zero on special and not Coke Lite?

Now there's a mystery for the forums great minds to ponder.

Speaking of bargains, I recently saw a Sanyo TV in Big C for 2,700 baht but waited a couple of days to make the purchase.

Two days later there was a big sale on in Big C, the Sanyo TV had a sticker, special sale price 3,000 odd baht.

I asked the guy, how come the price has gone up for the sale:annoyed:.

I don't know he replied and ran off.

[CP3]

hey..It'll be much appreciated if you happen to go to supermarket, pls help me a take look at whether there is any portable aircon and the price if there is. Thanks

[sceadugenga]

There's been a couple of threads by people here about buying aircon in Chiang Rai and the vicinity, one of them quite recent. If you want to take a cruise back through the topics.

[jubby]

There's been a couple of threads by people here about buying aircon in Chiang Rai and the vicinity, one of them quite recent. If you want to take a cruise back through the topics.

I think its been established that 'Portable Aircon' Real portable Aircon is not a 'bargain' on other threads elsewhere on the Forum. I doubt BIG C would stock it any anyway. Your probably best looking in one of the specialist Aircon shops of which there seems to be many. I do suspect the price will be atleast double the price of the non portable variety.

I'd be interested in the price myself.

Its on my 'to do' list; unfortunately, at the bottom . below Beers, Bars, balls, Buttocks & Bedlam

[sceadugenga]

I thought the Bedlam sub-forum would appeal to you but you don't seem to go there much.

I know it's a bit cliquey but everyone settles in eventually.

[jubby]

I thought the Bedlam sub-forum would appeal to you but you don't seem to go there much.

I know it's a bit cliquey but everyone settles in eventually.

I tried another Forum for a while. More an everything goes sort of forum. I was completely out of my depth. Had to go in with guns Blazing. It was nasty. Lots of Bipolars in there me thinks.

So I guess I'm sensitive ;-)

No , I like our Chiang Rai forum, a chat; bit of banter; subtle put down, but nothing in the big scheme of things.

I do take a look at that 'Is prostitution right or wrong' thread on General sub-forum occasionaly but I'm sort of Lost for words. Its like ' Hello' This is Thailand . I have opinions but they are not strong opinions and I'll usually see the other Guys opinion too. So I end up sitting on that fence again.

Its nice to see the Great General Ulyssess taking a bit of time out to Visit us though. I suspect you both go back a long way ;-)

[sceadugenga]

Longer than I care to remember sometimes.

Back on topic, made a good saving today.

Mrs has been moaning with toothache for weeks and finally requested a trip to the dentist.

Tooth pulled in less than ten minutes, 260B.

I asked her if he couldn't drill/fill/repair it.

I DON'T WANT!

Jeez, some people.

[halfhead]

Longer than I care to remember sometimes.

Back on topic, made a good saving today.

Mrs has been moaning with toothache for weeks and finally requested a trip to the dentist.

Tooth pulled in less than ten minutes, 260B.

I asked her if he couldn't drill/fill/repair it.

I DON'T WANT!

Jeez, some people.

So which Dentist did you go to?

[sceadugenga]

It's near the main market, west of the southern side.

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[sceadugenga]

Now isn't that pretty?

[jubby]

I saw two portable Aircon units today in Makro. AJ brand. I didn't have a real good look but they were definately real Aircon units. One was 9500 and the other 11500. Good prices I believe. I always wondered in the past why they weren't more popular.

[sceadugenga]

Makro can have some surprises. Their TVs are worth a look when on special as well.

[CP3]

hey jub..i m looking for that brand..help me take note of price for both when u go there pls.

[Garry]

Longer than I care to remember sometimes.

Back on topic, made a good saving today.

Mrs has been moaning with toothache for weeks and finally requested a trip to the dentist.

Tooth pulled in less than ten minutes, 260B.

I asked her if he couldn't drill/fill/repair it.

I DON'T WANT!

Jeez, some people.

Here you are being a considerate husband. The audacity of a loved one to knock back some cost savings. I'm sure you would have worn a knee pad, to stop chest bruising as well. :jap:

[Paul888]

I think the Rimkok Resort's 140 baht lunch buffet (which I have now tried) should be in this topic.

I don't think I have seen a better buffet for the price anywhere.

[jubby]

I think the Rimkok Resort's 140 baht lunch buffet (which I have now tried) should be in this topic.

I don't think I have seen a better buffet for the price anywhere.

I was informed yesterday that there's an even better buffet at the Hotel just down past Rimkok. I'll have to check it out.

[jubby]

hey jub..i m looking for that brand..help me take note of price for both when u go there pls.

just under 10,000 for the 9000 btu model, and just under 12,000 baht for the 12000 btu model.

Got to be the best deal around for Aircon. You'd struggle to get fixed Aircon for that price, I don't know how many they stock, not many I feel but as the hottest time of year is behind us, maybe they won't sell like Hotcakes.

[sceadugenga]

I think the Rimkok Resort's 140 baht lunch buffet (which I have now tried) should be in this topic.

I don't think I have seen a better buffet for the price anywhere.

I was informed yesterday that there's an even better buffet at the Hotel just down past Rimkok. I'll have to check it out.

Just discussed it with neighbour, an exercise in photo-journalism will be carried out next week.

Watch this space.

[jubby]

I think the Rimkok Resort's 140 baht lunch buffet (which I have now tried) should be in this topic.

I don't think I have seen a better buffet for the price anywhere.

I was informed yesterday that there's an even better buffet at the Hotel just down past Rimkok. I'll have to check it out.

Just discussed it with neighbour, an exercise in photo-journalism will be carried out next week.

Watch this space.

What would we do without you

[CP3]

Thanks Jub

[woralak]

I think the Rimkok Resort's 140 baht lunch buffet (which I have now tried) should be in this topic.

I don't think I have seen a better buffet for the price anywhere.

I was informed yesterday that there's an even better buffet at the Hotel just down past Rimkok. I'll have to check it out.

Just discussed it with neighbour, an exercise in photo-journalism will be carried out next week.

Watch this space.

Hey Scea,any tips on what program to use for photos,just remember im a bit pat n mick when it comes to cameras and computers so please keep any info in laymans terms,anything that will help me re-size pics and transfering photos/albums would be helpful.

Cheers M8.

[sceadugenga]

I've just discovered a program called Picasa.

PhotoShop and PhotoBucket have gone out the door, this is the easiest most user friendly photo editing/storage program I've ever used.

OK, PS and PB are great if you're clever but I'm not, and Picasa is made for dumb bastids like me.

Just type Picasa into your search box and the free download will come up upon the menu.

After you've had a play with your photos, like I've been for the last two days, start uploading the ones you want to share onto the Picasa website. Once they're there, just take the image location, and wee Geordie's yer uncle.

Mountain village near Waa Wii

[woralak]

I've just discovered a program called Picasa.

PhotoShop and PhotoBucket have gone out the door, this is the easiest most user friendly photo editing/storage program I've ever used.

OK, PS and PB are great if you're clever but I'm not, and Picasa is made for dumb bastids like me.

Just type Picasa into your search box and the free download will come up upon the menu.

After you've had a play with your photos, like I've been for the last two days, start uploading the ones you want to share onto the Picasa website. Once they're there, just take the image location, and wee Geordie's yer uncle.

Mountain village near Waa Wii

Good on ya Scea.ill give it a whirl.

[lannaman]

I think the Rimkok Resort's 140 baht lunch buffet (which I have now tried) should be in this topic.

I don't think I have seen a better buffet for the price anywhere.

I was informed yesterday that there's an even better buffet at the Hotel just down past Rimkok. I'll have to check it out.

Phuadol Resort Buffet, 149 bt -- definately superior to Rimkok, only thing is no view of the river but one can go and view the MaeKok from lots of locations any time.

Phuadol is owned and run by the family of Ta-wa-siwakit Supermarkets, and the boss (a jovial elder Chinese) is often there to personally welcome customers.

[lannaman]

Bacon ---- Saw today good looking bacon in BigC, TGM brand and looks like back bacon. Rather thinly sliced though. 107 Bt a pack.

Don't buy it all chaps, leave some for Lman! Might actually whip in and buy up some more in the morning if I enjoy it for breakfast. It's located quite near the ice-cream freezers.

[sceadugenga]

I spotted it last week, it's marked TGM Canadian bacon and is good stuff although cut rather thin.

I note your promotion of the Phuadol Resort Buffet. At an extra 9 baht I'd expect it to be better.

I may redirect my attention to it but will only have time for one as I'm a away to the land of the long weekend in a week.

[svenivan]

If I am in town around lunchtime (very selfdom) and I want to treat myself and my better half with something extra (even more seldom), we go to Wiang Inn hotel. I have never been disappointed, many diferent dishes, good sallad, some japanese stuff, fruits and icecream. I think it is still 140 baht. But try to be there before 12 because often they have conferances and lots of people come around 12.