Igloos Bar Closes
As of yesterday – Igloos bar has permanently closed, and the premises have been sub-let to Thai’s who will be opening it as just a shop. Rob plans to move all the fittings to his new house in Nong Dtae … [Continue Reading]
Road works
They are currently finishing off resurfacing the main road through town, once completed it should be back to a “usable” dual carriage way all the way.
[Continue Reading]New French Restaurant in Ban Dung
With the closing of the Jungle Grill, we are fortunate that a new, quality, Western restaurant has opened in Ban Dung. I have eaten there twice, and have thoroughly enjoyed the meal both times. I will be a regular. The … [Continue Reading]
Coach Crash
A coach traveling from Udon Thani to Chang Mai has crashed in Lampang province killing 2 people with more than 25 injured. The accident occurred at an intersection with the lights apparently on red. see http://www.innnews.co.th/shownews/show?newscode=620877 for a video of … [Continue Reading]
Room for Rent
One of the rooms above the Chang Noi massage shop is up for rent. Contact Chang Noi massage for more details
[Continue Reading]Firework Damage
This house in Ban That (Amphoe Phen) was virtually gutted when a rocket landed on the roof During recent festivals setting fire to the building. Who pays for the damage caused I have no idea.
[Continue Reading]Storm Damage
The recent High winds has caused damage to many of the older buildings. Most noticeably in Om Ko where the roof was ripped of this house. Considering the wooden construction of many of the older Thai style houses I am … [Continue Reading]
Recycling – Thai Style
Unlike the UK – Recycling in Thailand is not compulsory and run by the State but just the opposite the recycling system is run by private individuals who make a tidy profit from recycling waste, there are many people who … [Continue Reading]