I would like to add another thing ...I have also spent some time and (money) at Index Living Mall this year ...and they seem to have much better stuff than they used to also. Mostly the difference is in the upstairs stuff ...the higher end things I think.

And I would even say that I think Homepro has a bit more good stuff too! I always love Homepro for certain things, but I think they and Index seem to have what I would consider more "normal" styles of things. Like there was time, that I could not find a curtain to save my life, but now, when I go to Homepro, they seem to have many decent styles that are okay for the money especially.

I've been wondering if there has been a general upgrading of certain things, due to growth in CM, and a change in sophistication, or if I have had a general downgrading of my taste ...due to living here too long?? Or I just have bad taste due to age, infirmity, staying in my cave too long?

Anyway, I hope I am not sounding offensive to anyone, but there are more choices than shiny, pink, satin-ish, puffy curtains now. And much better cupboards to go with your sink in the bathroom, etc. Possibly better mirrors for the bathroom, all sorts of things like this!

i think Homepro is one of the better names in Thailand. It seems their buyers pick good quality merchandise. I can't say I've ever ended up with junk when I've been shopping there. even the Chinese stuff seems to be well picked, tested, etc. they have a liberal, no hassle return policy. i don't care too much for Index. I'd like to because i like the concept - sort of copied from IKEA - but the merchandise is pretty much all Chinese junk. i've never been happy with a purchase there and stopped going. everything falls apart in no time.

Tend to use Big C/Homepro at Hang Dong a lot but now find that its easier to pick up the "vittals"at the "Prom" and although the Coffee in BC HD is only 10Bt a throw the ambience at Chi Chang (more peng)makes up for it.

Its got free wi fi and nice to sit back with the newspaper that we don't talk about and relax.

Decided last week that we needed a new fridge so Khun wifee negotiated (we don't bargain)a discount of about 4 K on a big Samsung which was delivered the next day.

Now can make my own ice and loads of room for the beer.

Regarding parking ..if you stop /park at the back near the motorbike compound you can access the building via the fire escape exit which brings you into the basement Thai Kitchens service area where the staff eat which is cheaper than upstairs.

Rimpling also does a Bt.69 Breakfast which looks interesting but only up till 11-00 am ..too early for me.

Yesterday bought some fromage...Monteray Jack,toms and onions plus a load of Forcaccia and wholemeal which worked out cheaper that Tesco/Bc and ...very good.

Also find that you can use most of the banks without having to Q and the guard opens for you with a smart salute...bit over the top but MPR

Agree with comments that the setup is not quite right yet but with the new boomtown /moo banns of the 1317...only time will tell.

I don't get it. You didn't have a cheese muffin, nor did you have a raisin muffin. So you didn't really have a muffin at all, even though you say you are not exaggerating and bought a muffin without tasting it?

Off course, whenever I go to a bakery, I ask to tas te the cake before buying. It amazes me how they put the cake back on display after I've taken a bite. This morning, I tasted 8 cakes and then walked away. When the shopkeeper was asked why there were bite holes in the cake, she pointed to the cheesecake and said "I made that one with Gruyere".

Tend to use Big C/Homepro at Hang Dong a lot but now find that its easier to pick up the "vittals"at the "Prom" and although the Coffee in BC HD is only 10Bt a throw the ambience at Chi Chang (more peng)makes up for it.

Its got free wi fi and nice to sit back with the newspaper that we don't talk about and relax.

Decided last week that we needed a new fridge so Khun wifee negotiated (we don't bargain)a discount of about 4 K on a big Samsung which was delivered the next day.

Now can make my own ice and loads of room for the beer.

Regarding parking ..if you stop /park at the back near the motorbike compound you can access the building via the fire escape exit which brings you into the basement Thai Kitchens service area where the staff eat which is cheaper than upstairs.

Rimpling also does a Bt.69 Breakfast which looks interesting but only up till 11-00 am ..too early for me.

Yesterday bought some fromage...Monteray Jack,toms and onions plus a load of Forcaccia and wholemeal which worked out cheaper that Tesco/Bc and ...very good.

Also find that you can use most of the banks without having to Q and the guard opens for you with a smart salute...bit over the top but MPR

Agree with comments that the setup is not quite right yet but with the new boomtown /moo banns of the 1317...only time will tell.

Your wife negotiated 4k off a fridge-that's a lot of beers. Hang on to her!

What was that in percentage, and which store if I may ask please?

The prices are negotiable in virtually all stores, we got 9% off a 15k TV, 10% of a 17k fridge/freezer, Homepro and Super Rich respectively.

Tend to use Big C/Homepro at Hang Dong a lot but now find that its easier to pick up the "vittals"at the "Prom" and although the Coffee in BC HD is only 10Bt a throw the ambience at Chi Chang (more peng)makes up for it.

Its got free wi fi and nice to sit back with the newspaper that we don't talk about and relax.

Decided last week that we needed a new fridge so Khun wifee negotiated (we don't bargain)a discount of about 4 K on a big Samsung which was delivered the next day.

Now can make my own ice and loads of room for the beer.

Regarding parking ..if you stop /park at the back near the motorbike compound you can access the building via the fire escape exit which brings you into the basement Thai Kitchens service area where the staff eat which is cheaper than upstairs.

Rimpling also does a Bt.69 Breakfast which looks interesting but only up till 11-00 am ..too early for me.

Yesterday bought some fromage...Monteray Jack,toms and onions plus a load of Forcaccia and wholemeal which worked out cheaper that Tesco/Bc and ...very good.

Also find that you can use most of the banks without having to Q and the guard opens for you with a smart salute...bit over the top but MPR

Agree with comments that the setup is not quite right yet but with the new boomtown /moo banns of the 1317...only time will tell.

Your wife negotiated 4k off a fridge-that's a lot of beers. Hang on to her!

What was that in percentage, and which store if I may ask please?

i would guess Chi Chang as they are desperate for business. when we were there 2 weeks ago a salesgirl at the escalator talked us into coming to the store with her, gave us 2 free cappuccino, and offered us appliances at prices that could not be beat! we weren't in the market but but we ended up buying a vacuum cleaner for 500 Bath less than the best promotion price anywhere in town as well as an extended warranty for free. between the coffee, discount and extended warranty we figured we saved about 900 Baht.

Tend to use Big C/Homepro at Hang Dong a lot but now find that its easier to pick up the "vittals"at the "Prom" and although the Coffee in BC HD is only 10Bt a throw the ambience at Chi Chang (more peng)makes up for it.

Its got free wi fi and nice to sit back with the newspaper that we don't talk about and relax.

Decided last week that we needed a new fridge so Khun wifee negotiated (we don't bargain)a discount of about 4 K on a big Samsung which was delivered the next day.

Now can make my own ice and loads of room for the beer.

Regarding parking ..if you stop /park at the back near the motorbike compound you can access the building via the fire escape exit which brings you into the basement Thai Kitchens service area where the staff eat which is cheaper than upstairs.

Rimpling also does a Bt.69 Breakfast which looks interesting but only up till 11-00 am ..too early for me.

Yesterday bought some fromage...Monteray Jack,toms and onions plus a load of Forcaccia and wholemeal which worked out cheaper that Tesco/Bc and ...very good.

Also find that you can use most of the banks without having to Q and the guard opens for you with a smart salute...bit over the top but MPR

Agree with comments that the setup is not quite right yet but with the new boomtown /moo banns of the 1317...only time will tell.

Your wife negotiated 4k off a fridge-that's a lot of beers. Hang on to her!

What was that in percentage, and which store if I may ask please?

i would guess Chi Chang as they are desperate for business. when we were there 2 weeks ago a salesgirl at the escalator talked us into coming to the store with her, gave us 2 free cappuccino, and offered us appliances at prices that could not be beat! we weren't in the market but but we ended up buying a vacuum cleaner for 500 Bath less than the best promotion price anywhere in town as well as an extended warranty for free. between the coffee, discount and extended warranty we figured we saved about 900 Baht.

Correct...Chi Chang...also they have a 9 Day Sale on at the moment till 31st Jan...might be worth a look-see.