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purplesage

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  1. According to previous threads on this topic, maintaining a balance of 2,000 baht is enough to prevent closure of an account.
  2. There are a couple of traditional barber shops half way up Suthep Road, on the same side as Wat Suan Dok. One of them has female barbers.
  3. The Pattern Boutique Hotel in Thonburi has monthly rates. I paid 9,500 a month last November. Comfortable place 10 minutes walk from the Skytrain.
  4. Thanks for your reply. Union Science on Suthep Road does not sell it. My friend managed to find a company in Bangkok that will deliver it.
  5. Rentokil sent someone to inspect who took away samples of the insect. After a couple of days they said they were unable to identify it and offered a 10,000 baht package, which as drtreelove says is probably not a good idea without targeting a specific pest.They also suggested she could carry on dealing with the problem by herself. I think the fact that she lives in a condo may mean they prefer not to deal with any potential issues regarding future infestations that might come in from neighbouring rooms. I'm not in Thailand at the moment so I haven't seen these insects myself. My friend has managed to find some diatomaceous earth that will be delivered from Bangkok. If indeed they are chiggers, this might well help. Let's hope so.
  6. Does anyone know where to get food grade diatomaceous earth in Chiang Mai?
  7. Here's an update on this situation. After applying Chaindrite a few times, and thoroughly cleaning with a vacuum cleaner and washing clothes in batches my friend is still plagued by insects, although their numbers have declined. She contacted Rentokil, who came to inspect and took away samples of the insects. They have said they cannot identify the insect, which seems rather strange. However, they have offered her a 10,000-baht package which I believe involves three or four spray treatments, of which at least the first would necessitate vacating the room overnight. Is it worth going ahead with such a treatment if they can't identify the insects? She also contacted CNX Pest Control, but they said they couldn't help and told her to ask a cleaning company. Maybe they only deal with people who live in houses and not those who live in rooms in a condo. Regarding Dellboy218's suggestion to use diatomaceous earth, does anyone know where this product can found in Chiang Mai? Thanks once again to everyone who has made suggestions on this thread.
  8. I don't think they're ants. They may be red bugs, aka chiggers.
  9. My friend used Chaindrite as suggested by steven100. Despite finding a lot of dead bugs 5 hours after the spraying, she says they are still coming into her room a couple of days later. They are entering via the terrace, which is underneath the roof of the building. I'm wondering if it's best for her to repeat the spray treatment, or as drtreelove says, call in a professional to identify the bug and its entry route into her room. My friend has informed the owner of the condo building, but no other tenant has reported the same problem. I imagine that this type of infestation could spread from one room to another in this kind of high-density condo, so at some point it would become a problem for the whole building if it's not dealt with effectively. I'd appreciate any other thoughts anyone may have.
  10. Magic Com Service on 3rd floor in Pantip Plaza, Chiang Mai. The guy is competent and apparently speaks some English.
  11. Thanks everyone for your replies. I assume this product is widely available. Where would be a good place for her to get it in Chiang Mai?
  12. What's the best way to deal with a bug infestation in Chiang Mai? Any companies or municipal departments that might provide this service? Apparently the bugs are tiny red critters, and have come into my friend's small condo room from her terrace. They are biting her, but they don't sound like bed bugs, which I believe are brown and leave telltale evidence on bedsheets. A company has quoted her 8,000 baht to deal with this problem. Sounds a bit steep to me. Any ideas anyone?
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