Recently I had to renew my U.S. passport, not a task anyone looks forward to. However, I got through the process relatively unscathed and wanted to share some tips with you that will help if you also find yourself needing a new passport. 1. Passport renewal must be done in person …
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I’d like to thank Tara Osterstock for this tip about a nearby Mr. D.I.Y. store in Pakkred. While teaching Story Time at Bumble Bee Free Library, she handed out gorgeous jewel-like stickers to the children for their crafts project. I was in search of unique stickers for ESL class. Tara had …
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Do you miss going to a bookstore to find that next book you’ve been dying to read? I know I do! There’s something about the vibe and smell of a bookstore that always makes me feel at home. Of course nowadays with access to online shopping and e-readers, bookstores are …
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One way to stay cool as the hot season approaches is to go ice-skating right here in Pakkred. Sub-Zero ice skate rink, located on the 4th floor of Esplanade Mall on Ngamwongwan-Khaerai Road, is open 7 days a week (Mon-Fri noon-8:30pm, and Sat-Sun 10:30am-8:30pm). Discounts are offered every Wednesday, when …
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No it does not have sandy beaches and no you don’t have to fly to get there. Koh Kret is but a stone’s throw from Nichada and you can cycle or drive to the foot ferry on the nearby Chao Phraya River at Wat Klangkret. The island is car and …
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Doctors in all local hospital emergency rooms speak some English. All can treat snake bites. Nearby private hospitals: World Medical Center 02-836-9977 2.4 km from Nichada Mongkutwattana General Hospital 02-574-5000 5.4 km from Nichada Nonthavej Hospital 02-596-7888 7.8 km from Nichada When anyone is bitten by a snake, it is …
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Originally featured in the April 2014 issue of Thani Talk Thai law protects freedom of religion, and the kingdom’s religious inclusiveness is evidenced by the many places of worship for a myriad of faiths in our Nonthaburi community. For example, six different worship venues are regularly listed in Thani Talk, …
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Unofficial Nichada In and Around the Bubble
