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No, but it's actually been suprisingly good most days considering the time of year. Mornings tend to be worst with the cold air holding the smoke down in the valley. But its getting steadily worse & this is unlikely to change until the rains come.

161 & can't see across the valley in Pai.

Maybe they should only teach Muay Thai to the Saudi women.

Look at a map of NATO & USSR in 1989. Look at another map of NATO & Russia in 2024. You will clearly see who provoked this war.

Benq, Phuket is on the other side of Thailand & should have good weather for you.

Thanks Yorkshire, Is komoot what novacova showed in his images ?

Novacova, What's the name of the App you posted map images from ? Thanks

The sadest part is that this type of thing happens regularly & nothing changes. New years carnage is just around the corner.

I don't think a booster is required, but they're still gathering date as its relatively new. This is what I found, "Shingrix provides high levels of immunity for at least 7 years after vaccination, but it is possible the vaccine may provide protection for much longer."

It seems that the Shingrix Vax is probably widely available in Thailand now. I recently visited McCormick hospital in Chiang Mai, they said they had it since Oct, 6,100 B per shot.

Folk, yes, that's what prompted me to get this done. I know 3 people who had it in the last year, even the mildest case said it was the worst thing he'd ever had. Spend the money, this vax is known to be very effective & long lasting, unlike the garbage most of us were forced to get recently.

A few months ago I enquired if Shingrix vaccine was available in Chiang Mai, at that time it was not. A few days ago I was at McCormick hospital getting a medical when I noticed an advert for Shingrix. I enquired & was told it has been available since October & the price is 6,100 B per shot, you need 2 shots, 2 to 6 months apart. I got my shots in BC Canada, for approx 4,500 each. Just a note of caution, both me & my wife had quite strong Flu like symptoms for about 36 hrs after both shots, I recommend planning to stay home after. Note to Moderators, I think this is Chiang Mai specific, please don't move it to the general medical forum.

Thanks Syd, Dave sorted me out with a set of their excellent maps. I like to ride small dirt roads up in the mountains. What I find is that phone based maps require you to zoom in excessively to find those small trails. I like to use the GT Rider maps to discover where the trails are, then plot my route onto Google maps on my tablet. I recommend GT Rider maps to anyone who likes to get off the beaten track.

When making a right turn, pulling into the right lane and driving on the wrong side of the road before making the turn.

I like to use the paper map for trip planning. While I'm riding I use Google maps, but for the small dirt trails I ride, you have to zoom way in for the road to be visible, then you lose the big picture. Roo, I'm aware they're available online, but I was hoping to buy a MHS Loop map off the shelf in CM.

Hi, does anyone know where in Chiang Mai to buy hard copies of GT Riders maps ?

I just tried the Dunkel. I got it from a Lotus Express 60B big bottle. I like it, not as good as Erdinger Dunkel but for 60B it beats the pants off the big 3.

Most vehicles here are manual stick shifts with clutch, including the Toyota Commuter involved in this accident. On this type of road engine braking is very important so that your brakes don't overheat.

All of the above comments have merit. Coming at it from a different direction, is your idle a bit low ? if so, the added load of the A/C could be sending it lower still so it cant run smoothly. If this is a fuel injection engine, removing & thoroughly cleaning the throttle body may well improve thing. If its a carbureter fuel system, a tweek to the idle screw should answer the question.

I'm currently looking into health insurance. I'm not sure what level of surgical cover I need. Could some of the posters give me ballpark prices of their surgery ? Thanks

Check out I.S. Baby on CBP Soi 5 behind Big C Extra on the superhiway. They made excellant curtains & installed them for me about 12 yrs ago. They had thick UV proof backing & held up very well. Nice people to deal with.

"Devastating" "Ordeal" Seriously, thats just a minor inconvenience.

Thanks for that info. I'll definately be getting my second shot in Canada at that price !

Euro Diner, close to UN Irish on Ratvithi Rd. A good selection of Western style breakfasts, fast & friendly service. Its my go to place when I'm in town, it opens early, 07.00 I think.

I bought a mattress sized piece a few years back. I think it was from a place on Wichayanon Rd, heading away from the North East corner of the moat.