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[Nyezhov]

Too funny about the toilets. Thai call it Ya Dom.

It's Rule 97.5, Section 2 of Travelers Rules for Life: There is a distinct correlation between the time of sudden attack of diarrhea and the filthiness / stench of the nearest toilet.

I have never gone anywhere without Ya Dom for as long as I can remember. Siang Pure usually because it's more pocket size, but since I have been carrying a murse, I usually have one of the little jars or bottles with me.

Back in the day, we used Vicks Vaporub. Try being around a 6 day floater in the summer without it.

[Banana Boi]

Herbal inhalers. Wakes you up. Nice smell. A neccisity in public toilets. One in each nostril.

Too funny about the toilets. Thai call it Ya Dom.

[SubCmdr]

I've been to Thailand several times. I've noticed that many Thai ladies have something the shape of chapstick that they put up to their nose and sniff. For some it seems like it is an addiction. What exactly is that stuff?

Herbal inhalers. Wakes you up. Nice smell. A neccisity in public toilets. One in each nostril.

I bought one in the stick form and the herbal inhaler in a small squat bottle. Says on the bottle: "To USE: Relief and ease the nasal congestion of flu". Some strong smells can hit you here. And you can use them to refresh from that shock. Air pollution is bad at times here.

I think they are great!

[Explorer8939]

I've been to Thailand several times. I've noticed that many Thai ladies have something the shape of chapstick that they put up to their nose and sniff. For some it seems like it is an addiction. What exactly is that stuff?

Yep.

They think it has medicinal properties, and they are always fighting colds.

[Nyezhov]

I've been to Thailand several times. I've noticed that many Thai ladies have something the shape of chapstick that they put up to their nose and sniff. For some it seems like it is an addiction. What exactly is that stuff?

Herbal inhalers. Wakes you up. Nice smell. A neccisity in public toilets. One in each nostril.

Not exactly Nana but just a 5 to 10 minutes walk from there.

Located just below the Asok bts station, at the entrance of soi 14.

Nothing fancy, just a typical Thai restaurant.

They serve good food, but it can be crowded at times.

Ok place, bit overpriced, but location, location.

[FarmerBoy45]

I've been to Thailand several times. I've noticed that many Thai ladies have something the shape of chapstick that they put up to their nose and sniff. For some it seems like it is an addiction. What exactly is that stuff?

[Paolo99]

Does anyone have suggestions for decent Thai food near the Nana area? One thing I love about traveling to Thailand is their delicious food.

Not exactly Nana but just a 5 to 10 minutes walk from there.

Located just below the Asok bts station, at the entrance of soi 14.

Nothing fancy, just a typical Thai restaurant.

They serve good food, but it can be crowded at times.

[Banana Boi]

Believe it or not, Thermae have some decent Thai food

Haven't had it since pre COVID but Thermae has good pad ka prao. Sometimes I ordered fries there too and they are always crispy. The fries are fun cause the girls would come to me and steal some.

For Thai food just see where all the Thai girls are lining up. Then you know it'll be good.

[Nyezhov]

Does anyone have suggestions for decent Thai food near the Nana area? One thing I love about traveling to Thailand is their delicious food.

You going to get some arguments, but in my humble opinion, there is no super great Thai food in the Nana area. The seafood is overpriced by the way. I tend to eat on Soi Arab, Scherezade is good, so is Bamboo. Margarita storm for Mexican. Believe it or not, Thermae have some decent Thai food as does Nana. I prefer to go down to Phra Kanong, Phrom Pong or Silom or Yaowarat.

[WanderingMan]

Does anyone have suggestions for decent Thai food near the Nana area? One thing I love about traveling to Thailand is their delicious food.

[WanderingMan]

I'd get a cheapie in America. I'd ask friends or family is any has an old phone they don't use anymore and buy that cheap.

Thanks for the idea. I did just what you said. A friend is dropping off his old phone for us to use for a month tomorrow for the cost of a lunch.

[Mr Enternational]

I need to keep my SIM and use it via Internet while overseas. Is it easier to purchase a cell phone (used and unlocked) while in the USA and take it to Thailand or purchase one for use in Thailand? Knowing what type of phone is needed for service in Thailand is also appreciated. Thanks.

You did not say in what part of Thailand you will be in. Does your carrier not have service in Thailand? If so, why would you need another phone. If not, then you could just switch SIMs when you leave the room. You did not give enough information of what you are trying to accomplish.

[Horatio]

I'd get a cheapie in America. I'd ask friends or family is any has an old phone they don't use anymore and buy that cheap.

A group of three of us will travel to Thailand in a couple of weeks. I need to keep my SIM and use it via Internet while overseas. Is it easier to purchase a cell phone (used and unlocked) while in the USA and take it to Thailand or purchase one for use in Thailand? Knowing what type of phone is needed for service in Thailand is also appreciated. Thanks.

[WanderingMan]

A group of three of us will travel to Thailand in a couple of weeks. I need to keep my SIM and use it via Internet while overseas. Is it easier to purchase a cell phone (used and unlocked) while in the USA and take it to Thailand or purchase one for use in Thailand? Knowing what type of phone is needed for service in Thailand is also appreciated. Thanks.

[Akibono]

What is the proper reply from the guy who asked the question? Posting "thanks" seems to clutter up the board and a pm saying thanks seems more bothersome to the answerer than no reply. If no one answers me I try to find out otherwise and post the answer to my own question when I find it out.

Anyway thanks to those who answer my questions.

A report contribution is the best thanks. It helps everyone.