Crossy 27,212 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Before venturing out into the big bad corona infected world in search of some screws does anyone know if the DIY places are actually operating? EDIT Bangkok and nearby provinces affected by the shutdown order. Link to post Share on other sites
bankruatsteve 1,805 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Our local places are operating pretty much as normal. But we are not in or near any "hot" zones. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
longball53098 414 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Here in Ban Chang Rayong Mega Home and Thaiwatsadu were open as of yesterday,,,,,,,,, Link to post Share on other sites
essox essox 2,499 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 why not buy screws off online shopping sites E.G LAZADA?? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
VocalNeal 7,273 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, essox essox said: why not buy screws off online shopping sites E.G LAZADA?? Because it is DIY? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Don Mega 9,625 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, essox essox said: why not buy screws off online shopping sites E.G LAZADA?? Reading between the lines I reckon Crossy wants to venture out and buy today....Lazada would be useless for that. In saying that, I did actually look for screws there during the week for an up coming project and found the selection to be very poor..... I grabbed some from Hardware House instead. Edited March 22, 2020 by Don Mega 1 Link to post Share on other sites
NCC1701A 52,863 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Crossy said: Bangkok and nearby provinces affected by the shutdown order. the question is how far out does the shutdown zone extend? is there a map? are you going to be asked why you are out? groceries and pharmacies shopping only. Edited March 22, 2020 by NCC1701A Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post cornishcarlos 23,477 Posted March 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, NCC1701A said: the question is how far out does the shutdown zone extend? is there a map? Just the areas colored in beige... 13 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post NanLaew 22,727 Posted March 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2020 The BMTA announced that non-essential shops and malls should close. I haven't read about any nearby provincial authorities making the same call. The government still hasn't made up its mind whether to call a nationwide closure of non-essentials. Not having clue where Crossyville is, maybe go and have a look? If and when the shutdown does hit the DIY shops, one needs to improvise and start scavenging screws from existing installations. For example, there's at least half-a-dozen 'spare' screws in each pair of wood door hinges and maybe a dozen if you remove the door completely. This 'outside the box' DIY tip brought to you by the letters N and L. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Crossy 27,212 Posted March 22, 2020 Author Share Posted March 22, 2020 There's no map per-sé - shutdown affects Bangkok itself plus Samut Prakarn, Samut Sakhon, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi and Pathumthani (which is us). https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1155043-neighbouring-provinces-follow-bangkok-in-closing-many-public-outlets/ The list of places not permitted to open seems to include "retail outlets" which in my mind would include the DIY places, anyone actually know? For us it's somewhat academic, I found something suitable in the "assorted bits" box Link to post Share on other sites
NanLaew 22,727 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 12 minutes ago, Don Mega said: Reading between the lines I reckon Crossy wants to venture out and buy today....Lazada would be useless for that. In saying that, I did actually look for screws there during the week for an up coming project and found the selection to be very poor..... I grabbed some from Hardware House instead. Have you checked out the Mr. D.I.Y. outlets yet? There's more screws there than you can get on Soi 6 in December. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
cornishcarlos 23,477 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 The virus will never be contained while people are still "just popping out for some screws" !! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Don Mega 9,625 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, NanLaew said: Have you checked out the Mr. D.I.Y. outlets yet? There's more screws there than you can get on Soi 6 in December. No why ?... Ive purchased what I need at Hardwarehouse. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
carlyai 1,172 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 20 minutes ago, Don Mega said: Reading between the lines I reckon Crossy wants to venture out and buy today....Lazada would be useless for that. In saying that, I did actually look for screws there during the week for an up coming project and found the selection to be very poor..... I grabbed some from Hardware House instead. When China closed it's factories to upgrade pollution controls, just couldn't get screws in AUSTRALIA. So being screwed with no screws could effect here this time as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Don Mega 9,625 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, carlyai said: When China closed it's factories to upgrade pollution controls, just couldn't get screws in AUSTRALIA. So being screwed with no screws could effect here this time as well. luckily hardwarehouse here in Thailand has a fantastic selection available. Link to post Share on other sites
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