[Emirates Airline passenger]

Looking for Emirates flight from BKK to IAD (WashDC) in July.

One flight daily, thru Dubai, requires 24 hours in Dubai to conect!

Has anyone found a better connection in Dubai?

 

Thanks.

 

[Best Prices on Gillettee razor blades]

Blades in Chiang Mai supermarkets very expensive!

 

Best to shop online?  Also very expensive!

 

Recommendations, please.

[Elderly Covid-19 Care in Chiang Mai]

^{Montoclonal antibodies treatment  has proven to be very effective  therapy for high-risk patients  in Southern California.}

^{Admninistered via infusion, like chemotherapy.  Former President Trump raved about its effect on him last year.}

^{He did not mention it by name because he couldn't pronounce it!}

^{Is  monoclonal antibodies treatment available in Thailand?}

 

^{A concerned Senior Citizen}

[Slingbox user watches USA -TV programs]

Sling Media (Slingbox) will be shutting down in a few months.

 

Overtaken by advancing technology.

 

 

[Slingbox user watches USA -TV programs]

Slingbox system enables me to watch and record programs from my cable box and DVR in Pennsylvania.

In Chiang Mai, I have a virtual tv remote on my desktop computer screen to control channels, access DVR.

Streaming has been good, but erratic, from 3BB (Fiber) bandwidth.

 

Looking for a better, more reliable system here in Chiang Mai to watch USA-TV programs.

 

Will appreciate your recommendations.

 

[American expats and Absentee Voting]

Absentee Ballot completed, dropped off at US ConGen one month ago.  Unable to find website where I can track. Pennsylvania.  crickets

[American expats and Absentee Voting]

I intend to drop off my ballot at the US Consulate in Chiang Mai. What assurances have been given regarding the safe and timely delivery of our ballots to our Boards of Elections? 

[Cost of drilling a well in Mae Rim]

It's actually "submersible"

[web cam]

looking for a (new or used) web cam for my laptop, but there seems to be a very limited selection online and none in local Chiang Mai stores.  Any tips?  Maybe a Logitech about 5,000-6,000 baht.

[Expat Health Insurance for Visa]

except those foreigners entering as tourists, I suppose.  Are there any recently arrived folks (non-tourists) who had to show proof of health insurance coverage.  Your details, please!

[Expat Health Insurance for Visa]

Are expats with a Retirement Visa, or Marriage Visa, required to show proof of coverage when applying to extend/renew visa?

[Covid-19 Testing in Chiang Mai]

Expat interested in availability of Covid-19 testing in Chiang Mai.

Is there both PCR Virus (nasal swab) Test and Antibodies (blood) Test available?

Do you need to show symptoms to be tested?  Doctor's orders?

Where in Chiang Mai are these tests offered?  Hours of operation?

How long before results are reported?

Are test costs standard?  Price(s)

Thank you.

[Good Restaurants in Chiang Rai]

Can we trim this down a bit? Say, start with January 2016.

I'm really interested in finding CURRENT Chiang Rai restaurant reviews.

Thanks!

[street lamps in village]

are these big "bowling pin" bulbs just an oversized incandescent bulb, or some sort of "energy-saver" bulb"?

the 250-watt size gives very nice, bright "daylight" lighting - much better than the old tubes, of course.

should I look for equal illumination (measured in lumens) in the newer LED lights?

More expensive, I'm sure, but longer-lasting, and draws less energy to burn all night (12 hours). Right?

[street lamps in village]

our village erected our own concrete utility poles and installed street lights, and our homeowners provide the electric power, all paid for by our dues.

ten years ago, simple 35-inch fluorescent tubes (uncovered) were installed at 60 points in the village, wired together and activated each evening with a solar timer.

the tubes provide minimal illumination, last a decent length of time, and are inexpensive. many of us are familiar with fluorescent tubes ( popularly known as "fai-neon") because these are commonly used in homes.

time for a change. time to go with modern lighting. what's best, most efficient? we have a couple of 250-watt bulbs (bowling pin shape) installed, and the illumination is excellent. same type used on some of the major public roads.

should we consider LED lights? Thanks!

[tapioca pudding]

Agreed. Must exist.

[tapioca pudding]

Seriously, which restaurants have these on the menu?

[tapioca pudding]

creamy coconut rice pudding too!

[tapioca pudding]

quick-cooking tapioca, shredded coconut, vanilla, coconut cream.

know of any Chiang Mai restaurants or coffee shops that make a good tapioca pudding? Please advise!

where to buy quick-cooking tapioca? Rimping?

Thanks.

[Bake 'n' Bite]

Nimmamhemin shop.

[Bake 'n' Bite]

Phone is out (rains?).

Any regular customers who are in the shop, or can provide alternate phone numbers?

Thanks!

[XBMC to view tv programs from USA]

any problems using a U.S. tv as a monitor here in Thailand (220 voltage, cycles?, etc)?

[XBMC to view tv programs from USA]

A friend uses XBMC, together with a tv as a monitor, to watch tv programs.

Anybody know how this works/ Can he use this XBMC in Thailand? U.S. tv as a monitor?

Thanks!

[Driving a Fiat in Chiang Mai]

Interested to know if there are any Fiat car owners in Chiang Mai, and these owners have had good experience with local service garages. Are there garages which service Fiats?

Thanks.

[What is the biggest drain in my electric bill?]

The Kill-A-Watt meter measures power usage on individual devices and appliances.