Novomin (Dimenhydrinate) - The Medicine for Motion Sickness/Travel Sickness

Everytime when I do locum at retail pharmacy, there'll be customers asking for some pills to prevent motion sickness, also known as travel sickness. One of the commonly used medicine is Novomin (Dimenhydrinate) 50MG by Xepa-Soul Pattinson, to be taken half an hour before the journey. Personally I've never tried this medicine before, as it can cause drowsiness, one of the side effects which I don't like to experience especially during travel period. However, some people would rather feel sleepy than nauseated or dizzy.

During my last visit to Chiangmai, we went to a place called Pai. It takes around 4-5 hours drive from Chiangmai and the road condition is known to be winding and bad. Maybe due to this reason, I saw some cute dimenhydrinate tablets being sold at one of the souvenir shop. Yes, you didn't hear me wrongly, is sold at a souvenir shop by a shopkeeper, not in a registered pharmacy store by pharmacist.

Each tablet is packed individually with adorable and creative designed. Nicely arranged and displayed on the wall. Initially I thought they are some key chains. @@

Only the ingredient and strength are stated, no expiry date. Em, I wonder is there any tourist who will like to try this. But frankly speaking, I love the design a lot, quite regret for not buying one as souvenir, haha

I don't understand Thai language, but I'm certain they are not instructions on how to take this med, lol.

ps:All photos above captured by my Samsung Galaxy Ace GT-S5830. :)

Bueng Pai Farm Fishing Park and Bungalows @ Pai, Thailand

Just back from 5 days trip at Chiangmai and Pai, thailand. Pai is at the northern part of thailand, it's a peaceful and relaxing place which I enjoy the most for this trip. We stayed at Bueng Pai Farm Fishing Park and Bungalows, it's not located at the Pai town, so you need a bike/bicycle/car for easy accessibility.

Welcome drink by the guest house- Passion fruit juice, a mixture of sweet & sour taste

T-shirts, 100 baht/piece, can buy as souvenirs

Bueng Pai Farm is owned by Orn and Run. It has lovely paddy fields and beautiful scenery.

Cottage-feel, very comfortable

Our bungalow number- 9

This's the bungalow we stayed, very spacious, cozy and comfortable

There are 2 rooms in the bungalow, just nice for four of us.

The paddy field can be viewed directly outside our bungalow.

Lying here for afternoon nap or reading a book, this's called life

We walked from our bungalow to the main lobby for breakfast every morning. There are many plants along the way, beautiful flowers, fruits, birds...

Full of bananas ^^

The ripe bananas are free for guests like us

We had breakfast at this place for 2 mornings, nearby has fish ponds, natural water swimming pool etc..

The library area...

My yummy breakfast- special omelet with organic vege

pancake

Very tasty grilled potatoes, mushrooms, tomatoes...

Thai milk tea

For more info, please check its official site

This place is highly recommended by me. The environment is lovely, relaxing and the owners are hilarious, helpful & friendly. Mr. Run provided us free transportation from and to airport. The food is delicious and prepared using fruits/vege planted by them. Just that you have to wait patiently as they already state that slow food is served, not fast food. The only drawback of staying here is the water pump of shower in our room is not powerful enough, water volume is small and we need more time to take shower. Free wifi is provided but not that stable. Other than this, Bueng Pai Farm is a perfect place to stay in Pai. By the way, 4 of us only have to pay 3200 baht for 3 days 2 nights stay, inclusive of the 2 days breakfast.