After spent about 1,200 Baht on fees & transporation & phone calls, I got my ATM card back.
I was very fortunated to have Jen (the Canadian girl) with me. She stayed with the ATM while I made calls. She spent the whole (Jan. 19th) day sitting around and waiting for calls with me. And when I did got the call, she went to the bank with me (and the bank center was far, it was outside of the city center). She calmed me down and reminded me this is not the end of the world whenever I freaked out. We just met, she has no obligation to go sight seeing with me nor stayed with me through this fiasco; but she did. I couldn't have ask for a better companion. I am very lucky to have met her.
Chiang Mai is cheap but one can easily go broke there. I spent more money during my 4 days in Chiang Mai than my 4 days in Singapore. Jen and I are a very bad combo when it comes to help each other not spending. After I got my card back, we went to silk and gem factory so we can learn how to distinguish fake silk/gem from the real thing. Instead of learning how to do that (they don't teach you), we spent lots of money there. And after resolve not to spend anymore money on the 20th, we walked into an herbal shopped and I spent another 600 baht on perfume for myself. Doh! Good thing is I was very tire on the 19th night, so I didn't splurge at the night bazzard as planned. Instead, I was on a mission: go find gift, buy, left. And I did just that. I got some Chiang Mai crafts for my uncles probably 30minutes after looking and I left right after that, but stopped by the wine stand from the Chiang Mai University professor. He is selling wine that was produce by the university. I had the Lychee wine the night before and it was really good. On the 19th night, I had the strawberry and it was even better (I like fruity wine). Since I was by myself (Jen didn't come cuz she's afraid she'll spend even more), I ended up chatting with him on how they produce wine in Thailand. Too bad there's a limitation on amont of liquor I can bring (Jen said I can bring 2 bottles) or else I would ordered a case. I bought a bottle of Lychee and a bottle of strawberry, they will also be given to my Taiwanese relatives, I hope they drink.
I am in Bangkok now. I took the overnight train from Chiang Mai to Bangkok. I really like the Malaysian train. However, the sleeper birth was all full so I have to book a seat since I have to be in Bangkok so I can leave for Taiwan early tomorrow. It sucks because I can't fall asleep. I think I only slept 2 hours total last night, right now, I'm sleep deprived and on caffeine high (so if I don't make anysense, you know why). I am in Central World Plaza. OMG, IT'S HUGE! I am getting a headache just from walking around in this (and I think I am lost). I think I'll go back to my hotel soon so I can sleep. I got a room in Asia Hotel. It's a four stars hotel and it is a luxury hotel. There were so many people waiting on you. There's someone just to push the elevator button for you too. I feel like I am being monitor. Too many waitstaff.
I am in ACER computer store, somewhere in the plaza. They are awesome. They let me use internet for free. Do they have ACER store in USA?
I have to wake up at 5AM tomorrow to catch my 8AM flight to Taiwan b/c the airport is one hour away. Booo....what the hell was I thinking when I book such early flight?
Ok, I really sure go, later.
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