Chiangmai - Page 16

KatoeyLover69 · #**226** 10-01-2006, 09:30 AM

Report from Bangkok Post dated Tuesday 10 January 2006 :-

Chiang Mai's mass transit system a failure

A new city mass transit system in Chiang Mai has failed miserably as only an average of 3,000 people are using the service daily, causing Chiang Mai Municipality a monthly loss of more than one million baht. Chiang Mai mayor Boonlert Buranupakorn admitted yesterday that few people were using the services of the 26 city buses, offered by the municipality to relieve the growing traffic congestion and to replace the traditional red minibuses known as ''song taew.''

The new service, launched in May, needs to earn more than 100,000 baht a day in order to stay in business, but Mr Boonlert said so far it has earned only 50,000 baht a day.

On top of that the municipality is also required to pay daily compensation to 100 song taew drivers, who feared the new city buses would draw passengers away from them. The buses have so far run on only two routes. The service will later be extended to cover nine routes.

KatoeyLover69 · #**227** 18-01-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by thaivisitor

Elation as giant pandas mate for the first time

Chiang Mai - After arriving from China more than two years ago, giant pandas Xuang Xuang and Lin Hui yesterday delighted Chiang Mai Zoo officials and hordes of visitors who witnessed their first mating.

On Sunday, staff noticed the zoo's most famous residents had begun to engage in mock wrestling bouts. Later examinations by veterinarians confirmed they were ready to mate.

Suddenly, Xuang Xuang seemed to understand what he was supposed to do. He ceased his resistance, sat and leaned backward while spreading his legs. Lin Hui then moved backward and sat on top of him.

There was some movement and after awhile Lin Hui let out a humming noise, but Xuang Xuang showed little reaction. After a few minutes, the two parted, ending their first romantic encounter.

Mr Tanapat said the mating ritual was expected to continue for the next two or three days after which the two pandas will be under close observation for signs of reproductive success.

Source: Bangkok Post 18 January 2006

Cheers
Tee Vee

Uncle TV,

I prefer to see 'live' Tiger Shows

- NOT pandas 'in action' !

boxter · #**228** 19-01-2006, 04:25 PM

Hi all fellow bros,

I will be again heading for ChiangMai between Feb 7 to 10. any bros heading that way too during this period?

phantomtiger2 · #**229** 20-01-2006, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by KatoeyLover69

Uncle TV,

I prefer to see 'live' Tiger Shows

- NOT pandas 'in action' !

I've read TV's report on his experience with the Tiger Shows.
I believe he said it was like trying to watch 2 "potatoes" trying to f**k in the show. Since the shape of the Pandas are about the same as potatoes, I think its actually more fun and probably cheaper to see the Pandas in action.--he he.

PT

KatoeyLover69 · #**230** 21-01-2006, 10:10 PM

Report from Bangkok Post dated Saturday 21 January 2006 :-

New Thai / Burmese border bridge to be opened tomorrow

Chiang Rai - The second Thai-Burmese friendship bridge, crossing the Mae Sai river, will be opened tomorrow in Chiang Rai's Mae Sai district. Burmese Foreign Minister Nyan Win and his Thai counterpart Kantathi Suphamongkhon will preside over the opening ceremony at Ban San Pak Hee.

The 400-million-baht project, which consists of the second Mae Sai bridge, linking roads and state office buildings was completed in November last year.

Burmese authorities have reportedly launched a massive crackdown recently on narcotics and illegal weapons in the border town of Tachilek to ensure a smooth opening.

Mae Sai district chief Chusak Uppanant, said the new bridge, which was built by the Thai government, was aimed at easing traffic congestion on the 36-year-old Mae Sai bridge, which cuts through commercial and residential areas.

The second Mae Sai bridge would also promote trade and transport between Thailand and Burma and link northern Thailand with China via Burma's 270-km Mae Sai-Tachilek-Kengtung-Talo route.

Mr Chusak said the old Mae Sai bridge, which leads to the centre of Tachilek in Burma, would be mainly used for tourism, while the second bridge would serve border trade businesses. ''The new friendship bridge will eventually boost trade under the quadrangle economic cooperation and the one-stop service system will shorten customs procedures,'' he said.

Meanwhile, the Thai-Burmese Township Border Committee met on Wednesday in Mae Sai district to work out details of the establishment of a permanent border checkpoint and to draft measures on suppression of smuggling between the two countries after the bridge is opened.

Thai exports to Burma through Chiang Rai have reached 2.65 billion baht while imports stand at 258 million baht.

singrakthai · #**231** 22-01-2006, 06:54 PM

Sawadeekrup~
Now alone in a 10THB/min internet cafe... at Mac Donal complex.... center of Nite Bazzaar.... hot coffee 20 THB, Coke, sprite, ice tea 15 THB,etc
untill now haven't spotted any chio bu yet... sian..... weather not as cooling as the taxi driver told me....
nite falling.. maybe thats when it gets cooler and ladies of the nite come out... haha

cheers

singrakthai · #**232** 22-01-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by KatoeyLover69

Chiang Mai's mass transit system a failure

What Mass Transit System?!!! All I see are those hungry tuk tuk drivers waiting patienly, "sir, massage??? An mo??? "

phantomtiger2 · #**233** 23-01-2006, 02:32 AM

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Originally Posted by singrakthai

What Mass Transit System?!!! All I see are those hungry tuk tuk drivers waiting patienly, "sir, massage??? An mo??? "

guess now we all know why Transit system a failure.

KatoeyLover69 · #**234** 24-01-2006, 11:36 PM

Report from Bangkok Post dated Tuesday 24 January 2006 :-

Ethnic Shans given Thai nationality

The Ministry of Interior has granted Thai nationality to more than 1,200 ethnic Shan people, a minority group in the mountains of northern Chiang Rai province.

The first batch of 1,209 Shan people attended a ceremony Tuesday morning, vowing to be good Thai citizens and to refrain from illegal activities particularly the illegal drug trade.

Chiang Rai governor Worakiart Somsoi personally presented them their official identification cards after local authorities had conducted a survey and compiled the documents necessary to confirm their status following the cabinet's approval on the issue.

The Interior Ministry earlier granted Thai nationality to minority ethnic groups such as Akha, Lahu, and Haw Chinese.

Meanwhile, there are more than 43,000 stateless ethnic minority people in Mae Fah Luang district, waiting for the authorities to grant them Thai nationality.

singrakthai · #**235** 26-01-2006, 07:44 PM

was in CM lately...

basically, there're some nice restaurants along the river...

singrakthai · #**236** 26-01-2006, 07:46 PM

The Riverside... with live band....

The Good view... highly recommended by the locals.... live band and even own survenior shop! For a min, I thought I was in Hard Rock Cafe ... Thai style...
Nice friendly waiters/ waiteress.... but don't expect to pick up chicks there.... nice restaurant with live entertainment for the nite if u jus want a R&R...

singrakthai · #**237** 26-01-2006, 07:50 PM

After dinner at Good View, was recommended by a waitress to check out Mandalay.... i think its some kinda pub.... or she says alternative can go check out Pornping Tower there....

Went to Pornping... got Hotshot...

and bubbledisco.... cover charge 100THB.. 1 drink... didn't go in any of the disco.. cos still early....

singrakthai · #**238** 26-01-2006, 07:54 PM

so walked around the (Pornping) area more... across the road, i noticed some pictures of women... looks similar to MP.... Chiang Mai Cafe....

Went in and saw... actually looks more like a flower hanging place.... saw some young Thai girls dancing on stage..... nah.... don't feel like wasting money on ladies drinks or hanging flowers that night..... so didn't stay...

singrakthai · #**239** 26-01-2006, 07:57 PM

decided to go for a beer at some pub..... remember there's this pub area near Imperial Mae Ping Hotel.... somemore got thai boxing... so decided to check it out....

Ah, its call Chiang Mai Entertainment Complex....

REE SHO.. the thai boxing...

singrakthai · #**240** 26-01-2006, 08:06 PM

bored of watching the kinda fake Thai boxing.... thinking of whether Chiang Mai got Agogo bars or not... at least can drink beer and tcss with bikini dressed ladies.... so walked around the area.... behind the pubs...

STARXIX..... looks like agogo... but closer checkup... it says "members"..... hmmm... maybe its a club... didn't go in........
Found out the next day there really are agogo bars in Chiang Mai... just behind the newly opened D2 Hotel (very modern looking), which is along the Night Bazzaar.... Foxy Lady....

Went in... but left withing 10 secs.... saw only 3 bored looking (dark skinned) ladies dancing on the stage........ go back hotel watch DVD better.......

Overall, I think the ang mo ladies there are more sexier than the local CM ladies..... the chio ones had probably move to Bangkok..... of cos, there're some good looking ones (front desks ladies/receptionists in Sheraton Hotel) but I think there are more in Bangkok...

Can't wait to go back Bangkok....... nice cooling weather in Chaing Mai though...

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