foolforlove Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I expected to be able to find this common(?) household cleaner easily.... hmmm... but I have checked several supermarkets with no luck. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliaminBKK Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 I also would love to know where to find Borax, I mix it with sugar for ants and it does the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob4you Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 It must be available under a Thai Name, anyone know what the Thai name is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliaminBKK Posted February 4, 2011 Share Posted February 4, 2011 The chemical name is Sodium Borate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foolforlove Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 The Thai name hasn't/wasn't helpful in locating this either. You have two choices: * บอแรกซ์ which phonetically says in Thai letters "bor-raek" OR * น้ำประสานทอง which says "naam bpra-saan tong" (and means something like "water with gold"???) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantheembalmer Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 I used borax as a flux when soldering precious metals. I bought it in Ban Mo, from one of the many jewellery accessory shops. I think it is the same stuff that you are looking for. If it is not, Ban Mo is certainly a district worth looking around. Just get off the Express Boat at Memorial Bridge. Good luck Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samuijimmy Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 I saw Borax (Boron) once at a farm supply shop here on Samui, it's pronounced the same in Thai (as I think most chemicals are) ... I wished I had brought some at the time, as when I went back to get some as an ant killer they ....."no have"!.. must admit that might have been a year ago, so now may have? Therefore, it is available in Thailand, if you can find a "farm supply" outlet in BKK or your area for others reading. I know a local Hydroponic operation that brings in their chemicals from BKK, so there are suppliers/ places around.... perhaps I'll stop in and ask if they can give me an address & try & post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliaminBKK Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 It works so well to get rid ants, if you look at most ant traps they are 5% Borax and 95% either sugar or peanut butter. Ants are either attracted to sugar or oil, so a simple mixture does the trick. I am on the hunt as well and will post if I can find something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elshaheen Posted February 6, 2011 Share Posted February 6, 2011 It works so well to get rid ants, if you look at most ant traps they are 5% Borax and 95% either sugar or peanut butter. Ants are either attracted to sugar or oil, so a simple mixture does the trick. I am on the hunt as well and will post if I can find something. My Grandmother used to use Borax as a substitute for Fabric softner when she did the laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMan Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 The new online health food store stocks it. http://www.goodkarmathailand.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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