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marc26 · #1 15-02-2005, 22:07

ill be back at the end of the month and i had some questions, if anyone could help...
-does anyone know of a pet store that sells dog food in patong, i know theres a big one in chalong, that does grooming too, but would prefer one in patong
- has anyone ever seen those little bbg, look like clay pots that you put coals in and can bbq? do you know where to get one?
- and im a huge creature of comfort, anyone know a good place to buy good pillows and comforter. sorry im a wuss. i went to lotus the day of tsunami,didnt see too much
- and where is a good market to buy meat and prawns and stuff like that, the one at the end of nanai?
thanks if you can help me

muffdiver · #2 15-02-2005, 22:27

Hi you can get most of the stuff at the new market inn nanai , and there are some pet shops along nanai to, one is about 100-200M from the intersection sai nemyen/nanai

IRISH JONNY · #3 15-02-2005, 23:25

Hey Paulie...
Are You Going To Stay In Patong Or Karon And For How Long?
Will You Be Around For Songkran?
Ij

marc26 · #4 16-02-2005, 04:23

im staying in patong this time in the same apartment complex that nicke lives in by nanai rd. i will be around for sonkgra. i rented it for 2 months, so unless i get blown away by a job offer im staying, and to be quite honest with you, im not really gonna be looking

junkhouse · #5 16-02-2005, 05:02

Yo're staying through march?
I'll be arriving Patong around 20th so guess we'll hook up then

eric-the-viking · #6 16-02-2005, 06:43

Marc take a look in big c , think you will find ost things in there.

merlin · #7 16-02-2005, 07:35

Hey Marc26
are you lookiing to get a dog in los or bring one with you??

LivinLOS · #8 16-02-2005, 09:17

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Originally Posted by marc26

ill be back at the end of the month and i had some questions, if anyone could help...
-does anyone know of a pet store that sells dog food in patong, i know theres a big one in chalong, that does grooming too, but would prefer one in patong

Theres a pet shop in big C between the lower and ground floor levels (look into car park down the escalator) as well as a whole isle of stuff in Lotus. Cant think of one in Patong..

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- has anyone ever seen those little bbg, look like clay pots that you put coals in and can bbq? do you know where to get one?

Thai market will have these.. Look for stalls selling plastic crap and they usually have them around.. I prefer the small long metal ones to the clay style ones (easier to clean and more cooking space) the type you see welded on motorbike stalls or selling port satay etc..

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- and im a huge creature of comfort, anyone know a good place to buy good pillows and comforter. sorry im a wuss. i went to lotus the day of tsunami,didnt see too much

Dont know where you looked but Big C and Lotus both have lots of pillows, cusions, etc.. If they are not 'cool' enough central has some nice swag in silks and posh stuff.. Perhaps it was just after Christmas that meant it was low stock or something..

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- and where is a good market to buy meat and prawns and stuff like that, the one at the end of nanai?
thanks if you can help me

This is a matter of opinion.. Me I have no problem whatsoever getting my fresh meats / prawns / fish / veg etc from the market.. Yes there are flies and things but you wash what you buy and it helps to be early.. The fish and shellfish especially is great.

The few things that are not so good are A) you wont find lamb here and NZ lamb can be found in the major supermarkets and B) the beef is domestic beef which is tough (but very good for stewing beef.. I like rump steak and dont mind to have to chew a bit so slow cooking domestic beef is ok with me)..

On the flip side my mate wont touch any red meat from the market and insists on all his stuff coming from the supers.. Hygine issue for him so make your own mind up once you look..

Without transport our best (but expensive) supermarket is 'The Deli' on Rat U Thit Rd just pas the post office heading away from Bangla, has T bones, lamb and import beef, nice cheese, etc.. This should change once the new big one opens in Jungceylon soon..

aussie dollar · #9 16-02-2005, 09:35

Jungceylon is it close to being opened ?

marc26 · #10 16-02-2005, 11:09

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Originally Posted by merlin

Hey Marc26
are you lookiing to get a dog in los or bring one with you??

im bringing my dog from the states. its been a major pain on the ass, but i think i jumped my last hurdle tonite. i swear, itll probabaly be easier to get a bg back to america. its not thailand, they could give a f#$k, its hong kong, which my dog will be in a kennel going from one plane to another for about 30 minutes. i understand we have to worry about diseases, but it is a major pain in the balls.

marc26 · #11 16-02-2005, 11:14

livininlos,
you rock with your replys when people need help, thank you. ive gone to the markets upcountry, so the markets in patong should be alot more hygenic. i was always leery about eating when i first came, but my last trip, i ate everything under the sun. whos knows, maybe you take me shopping, and ill treat you to dinner. i think im gonna rent a jeep for a day and get all the things i need the first day or so back

ashley · #12 17-02-2005, 13:59

Hey Mark:

I thought you said you were taking a job in the windy city and only coming back for a few weeks? Did that fall through or do you just want some more fun in the sun. I envy you for being able to spend so much time in Thailand. Have a blast!

Cheers,

Ashley.

P.S. sucks about the hockey season!!!