USPS International Express package, addressed in Thai and sent from a relative. Three used pieces of luggage and two small tool kits. VAT 880 baht. Someone along the way in the inspection process liked the flashlight enough in one of the tool kits to deprive me of it. First time I've ever had anythi...

pienmash wrote:the tax/duty was paid in advance by the agent

That explains it. Thanks. I was getting encouraged.

KB_Texas wrote:I would certainly order from them again when I need anything, and can recommend them if you need things they carry.

Thanks guys...it was painless...which is the way I like it.

I concur. Excellent service. =D>

Recently ordered stuff from the U.S using DHL ........ 2 days from America to Udonthani GREAT then 3 days to travel the 15 minutes from the agent to Nong Sim lake and even then i had to send my missus to collect it as quote " they didnt have a car " ........... lets hope things improve at this end ...

Stantheman wrote:I have found that from U.S. DHL is great for sending important documents to Thailand, with a local office in Udon I expect even better service and tracking.

Agree on documents! Thai Customs has a tough time getting their hooks into you on those, but they try.

parrot wrote:The fuji film shop just across the street from the police station on Sri Suk Rd. It's a big green building on the corner.

Great place, parrot! Easy to find, Very friendly and helpful there!

I would LOVE to use them for incoming parcels, as well, but Thai Customs is too brutal.

charlie1 wrote:your opion?

I'm assuming you meant 'opinion'?

Thorough, honest and matter of fact

I've had dealings with him on more than one occasion. I would go to him again.

charlie1 wrote:urologist......has anyone and experience with dr chirawat, an urologist? he is at aek udon on saturdays and i understand he is out of the gov hospital

Yes. Thorough, honest and matter of fact, but I had dealings with him at AEK during the week, not Saturdays.

Another thing he might want to do is get an extension inside Thailand. Does anybody know with some certainty how many days the extension permits? I went in once to Nong Khai about four years ago seeking an extension because my return flight was three days past my visa stay. I asked for 7 days. They...

Ebay is turning into a very safe way to go. Many of the vendors use the postal services of their home countries, and I have been receiving the ordered items at the house with NO VAT. The latest two were both from the UK through Ebay. Both small packages addressed to me at the house and came via the ...

wow the location is great..... in the middle of everything.... did anyone actually stay there yet and can comment ? A buddy stayed there in the past week or so. Loved it, but had to leave due to prior reservations to his pushing him out and into another hotel. It's tucked away nicely off the beaten...

Every time the sale of alcohol is banned for election, buddha day, cremation, or whatever it seems the same people are always complaining. After being here in Thailand for any length of time people should be use to it and stop complaining, it won't change. If you can not go one day without a drink ...

It was stated on here that the bars were either asked or told to close but some just refused to accept this And some bars were never contacted and asked to do anything while others contacted police and were told they could stay open, but some -- usually the same one in almost every instance on this...

Mosquito wrote:if you bring the kids I'm sure Bubba can come up with a decent childrens movie to show!!!!

I hope he let's us know when he's going to show a kiddie movie so I can avoid it.

Well, as usual, TIT! All bars in D/N closed. Half open in NP. Just got a call from some bar owners that Udon's finest decided to show up and talk about closing -- just now! :lol: :lol: :lol: The left hand never knows what the right hand is doing around here. Looks like we were both right, John. They...

papaguido wrote:Thanks Bubba and June for a good hearty meal and it was a pleasure to meet you both

DITTO! =D>

stattointhailand wrote:As always .......... TIT

And that's why we say it over and over and over again.

The bar owner that informed me is neither in Day & Night or Nutty Park, which is why I assumed that all bars would have to close as opposed to just those in the two complex. I checked back after I realised that nobody had been told in NP, and the owner's wife assured me that they had recieved a vis...

Then why are the police telling bars to close? Is that Nutty Park and Day/Night, or all bars? John, I ask that because I know you've been here long enough to know that those bars are occasionally treated differently than other bars in town. It is not uncommon for those areas to be told to close and...