Re: Thailand

["Lee Yan Zhan" <yzlee@cyberway.com.sg>]

Its pretty humid and dusty in most areas.  Also, it could rain, stop and
rain again any time.  You will need to bring cleaning kits with you at all
times and remember to put filters on your lens.

On the other hand, the people are very friendly and the food is fabulous.
Also, bring some cash along.  When I was there in September, my friend help
me purchased a new black M6 and 35/1.4 ASPH for under US$2500 cash(yes, I
paid in US$).  The salesman just came to our office and I took it off him.
I converted the international warranty to the local ones here(with great
difficulties).

Regards,

Lee
Singapore

- -----Original Message-----
From: Bill Grimwood <bgrim@garply.com>
To: Leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <Leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Saturday, November 08, 1997 07:51
Subject: Thailand


>I have won a sales contest and have won a trip to Thailand for my wife and
>me.  I have never been to the orient so I don't really know what to expect.
> Can you LUGers help me?
>
>Will have to travel light so I plan to take the following equipment unless
>some of you have some strong suggestions otherwise. I do not plan to leave
>any equipment in my Hotel room so I will have it all with me all the time.
>
>Will use Kodachrome 64 and 200.
>
>R8, R6, 24mm, 28-70 Vario Elmar, 50mm Summilux, 180mm APO 3.4 and a 2X
>converter.
>
>I will be spending 4 days in Bangkok and 4 days in Chiang Mai.  Hope to
>visit the Bridge on the River Kwai since I am a WWII buff.
>
>Thanks in advance
>
>Bill Grimwood
>