Can anyone share recent experience driving to Thailand? My family is considering driving to Chiang Mai in the fall instead of flying, as we'll be there a few months and it would simplify things having our own vehicle there. @AlPage48, any idea what the paperwork is like and if there's anything special we need to do before leaving Kunming?

There is a farm south of Kunming that sells raw and lightly pasteurized milk, and uses organic standards for their feed and dairy production. PM me if you want more information.

I appreciate the idea of taking in a dog from the animal shelter, but would need to look into that more since I have young kids in my home and wouldn't want a dog that may harm them. But back to my question, aside from others' opinions on what I should do, does anyone know honest dog breeders/sellers around the area?

To revive this thread, does anyone know a way to find a reputable breeder somewhere in the region (if such a thing exists)? We are looking to get a dog for our family but not too keen on getting one from a dog market at one of the 花鸟市场s

I saw the same place Dennis K is referring to a year ago...so if nothing's happened yet, I doubt it's really happening. It seems like someone found TGI Fridays construction zone vinyl and put it up there randomly.