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by semperfiguy
December 1, 2011, 11:01 am
Forum: Udon Thani Shopping
Topic: GOLD
Replies: 819
Views: 103937

GOLD

I just don't understand the logic behind the rise and fall in Thai Baht Gold prices. Yesterday's local close at it's last update was 25300 Baht per Baht Gold Bar and the global market spot gold price was $1711 per troy ounce at the time. I follow this daily and generally if there is an $8 shift in t...
by semperfiguy
November 29, 2011, 11:40 am
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: WHERE TO GET GOOD WINE
Replies: 65
Views: 6232

WHERE TO GET GOOD WINE

Well there is your explanation sfg and rick - it seems Australia doesn't produce Port wine (or champagne for that matter). :D jackspratt, perhaps this will shine a little more light on the subject: From WIKIPEDIA: Port wine (also known as Vinho do Porto, Porto, and often simply port) is a Portugues...
by semperfiguy
November 27, 2011, 9:27 pm
Forum: Travel & Transport
Topic: Advice to those considering motorcycles
Replies: 65
Views: 6131

Advice to those considering motorcycles

Thanks Ricohoc...I needed to hear that!
by semperfiguy
November 27, 2011, 3:08 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: farang dead motorbike accident
Replies: 24
Views: 5166

farang dead motorbike accident

tonytuy22005....can you tell us any details about how the accident occurred? I've been giving serious thought to buying a Honda Phantom for me and the wife to take short excursions around Udon, but when I hear stories like this I really begin to have second thoughts.
by semperfiguy
November 26, 2011, 8:53 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: WHERE TO GET GOOD WINE
Replies: 65
Views: 6232

WHERE TO GET GOOD WINE

I have a friend coming in from Australian who has asked if Port wine is available in Udon. If not, he will bring his own at $8 per bottle. I know we can't beat that price here even if it is available, but I would like to know just the same so I can pass along the info to him. Any help is greatly app...
by semperfiguy
November 25, 2011, 6:32 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: How to keep birds off window grills?
Replies: 17
Views: 2703

How to keep birds off window grills?

Hey guys...thanks for all the suggestions. I'm still considering all that's been advised, but still looking for a better solution. Thought about hanging wind chimes on the grills, but if the wind's not blowing it won't do any good. Also thought about hanging helium filled balloons, but don't want to...
by semperfiguy
November 24, 2011, 4:37 pm
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: How to keep birds off window grills?
Replies: 17
Views: 2703

How to keep birds off window grills?

I have a real problem with birds roosting on the window security grills around my house and splattering the grills and windows with bird poop on a daily basis. There is also a 6 inch ledge all around the house about 18 inches off the ground which supposedly enhances the design of the house, but it s...
by semperfiguy
November 23, 2011, 8:30 am
Forum: Travel & Transport
Topic: Nok Air Promotion
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

Nok Air Promotion

BobHelm wrote:It is a direct flight SFG.
Not sure how many days it runs a week...certainly runs tonight..
http://www.udonthaniairport.udonmap.com/

(DD) Nok Air 8625
Thanks Bob!
by semperfiguy
November 22, 2011, 10:42 pm
Forum: Travel & Transport
Topic: Nok Air Promotion
Replies: 6
Views: 1377

Nok Air Promotion

Nah, the price Chiang Mai-Udon is 1.180B one way. 800 is to and fro Bkk. Still one way. It doesn't mention if there is a flight from Udon to Chiang Mai, so my guess would be Udon to BKK to Chiang Mai, then to Udon if one wants to affect a round trip. However, TIT so I wouldn't dare assume anything,...
by semperfiguy
November 22, 2011, 9:59 am
Forum: Relationships
Topic: Praise for my Thai Wife from Issan
Replies: 17
Views: 7388

Praise for my Thai Wife from Issan

I took my former Thai wife to the States back in '92 and all my family and friends were absolutely spellbound by her charismatic personality. She was 34 going on 21 and was very humble and naive, and that drew people in like a magnet. I was very concerned about how my father would respond to her bec...
by semperfiguy
November 22, 2011, 9:29 am
Forum: Health & Beauty
Topic: Erectile dysfunction
Replies: 15
Views: 4751

Erectile dysfunction

I am a little bit skeptical about the motivation behind the OP's post. The following post was recently put on the Udon Talk forum, so could it be that the OP is one of these farang "operatives" trying to get a bite from us on where some of us forumites might be purchasing illegal medicine. He's a br...
by semperfiguy
November 22, 2011, 6:47 am
Forum: Travel & Transport
Topic: Thinking of buying a new car? Read this.
Replies: 9
Views: 2289

Thinking of buying a new car? Read this.

Yeah, in Thailand one is not exactly protected by layers of laws regarding fraud. In fact, judging from the remarks of the dealer, he probably doesn't regard selling a flood damaged vehicle as fraud. Talk about cultural difference! dbriggins, please check your inbox for a private message from me......
by semperfiguy
November 19, 2011, 10:08 am
Forum: Udon Thani Shopping
Topic: Where to buy small electric space heater?
Replies: 7
Views: 3118

Where to buy small electric space heater?

I want to buy a small portable electric ceramic space heater before the cold weather sets in and while they are still available in the stores. Yesterday I shopped in Global House and found a larger portable radiator style heater for 2850 Baht, but I'm looking for something smaller and less expensive...
by semperfiguy
November 19, 2011, 9:03 am
Forum: General Debates & Discussions
Topic: STUDY: Americans No Longer Think America Is So Special
Replies: 5
Views: 1335

STUDY: Americans No Longer Think America Is So Special

I thought I was the only one who was disenchanted with my beloved home country, the USA. Seems that today only about half of Americans believe their culture is superior to others, compared with six-in-ten in 2002. Some interesting reading follows...surprising figures also on how the British and Fren...
by semperfiguy
November 16, 2011, 9:45 am
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Nearly attacked by local dogs 2 times already, What can i do
Replies: 79
Views: 8798

Nearly attacked by local dogs 2 times already, What can i do

stop peddaling, get off the bike with the bike inbetween you and the dog, then shoot it or "feed it a spicy hotdog". if you start to ride again, the dog will chase you, so you have to do something one of my old neighborhoods had a pack of growling dogs, I went back and shot them a few times, that s...
by semperfiguy
November 16, 2011, 9:37 am
Forum: General Udon Thani Forum
Topic: Nearly attacked by local dogs 2 times already, What can i do
Replies: 79
Views: 8798

Nearly attacked by local dogs 2 times already, What can i do

A pepper spray, oleo-resin capsicum or CS gas, available in most markets works wonderful without permanently harming the dog . Most favorable option I'd say or you can try "hissing" at the dog and see how far you get with that. There's a stall in the Preecha night market behind and up a ways from 7...
by semperfiguy
November 10, 2011, 10:59 am
Forum: Health & Beauty
Topic: Ratchanai Dental Clinic Udon Thani
Replies: 22
Views: 10810

Ratchanai Dental Clinic Udon Thani

ShamRock, do you have any details like phone, address and map/directions for this Dental Care Center? Thanks! http://www.udonmap.com/en/udonthani-business/health-a-beauty/dentists/udon-thani-dentist.html Thanks Lee, but is ShamRock talking about Ratchanai Dental Clinic or The Dental Care Center, or...
by semperfiguy
November 10, 2011, 9:53 am
Forum: Health & Beauty
Topic: Ratchanai Dental Clinic Udon Thani
Replies: 22
Views: 10810

Ratchanai Dental Clinic Udon Thani

shamRock wrote:The Dental Care Center really has a team of qualified dentists and supports the latest dental technology. So it will be difficult to find the problem that they won't be able to solve :D
ShamRock, do you have any details like phone, address and map/directions for this Dental Care Center?

Thanks!
by semperfiguy
November 7, 2011, 5:18 pm
Forum: Computers, IT & Electronics
Topic: Prices for Laptop Computers
Replies: 9
Views: 1675

Prices for Laptop Computers

.................. but I am always the devil's advocate. Eh! :shock: Not what you're thinking Jackspratt...of course you know that I am always the Lord's advocate, but this is a phrase that we use in Tennessee when one anticipates the worst case scenario. I'll leave it at that or else we can pick i...
by semperfiguy
November 7, 2011, 4:58 pm
Forum: Computers, IT & Electronics
Topic: Prices for Laptop Computers
Replies: 9
Views: 1675

Prices for Laptop Computers

I am considering "investing" in a laptop for my Thai g/f. Can anyone give me information about the prices for a basic laptop and where to purchase one. She does not need lots of bells and whistles. We use MSN Messenger regularly on her work computer but that is extremely limiting. She lives in Kutc...

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