Typo - you still trying to figure this one out? Because it might be easier for me to go and buy something for her and post it from here, if you like?
I'm not sure whether Paragon Department Store or Emporium do Gift Certificates, but I wouldn't be at all surprised - they're both super swanky places and there'd be something there she'd like, for sure.
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Aha! Yes - this: [link]
Alternatively, a quick google brought me this:
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Gift certificates for a hotel, which she could exchange for spa treatment/delicious meal/whatever?
Sorry Jon, but I don't think so. jim has moved away too.
Ahh, too bad. Where's Jim these days?
Thanks Fay. I think one of those will work. Her birthday was yesterday, so I got a friend who has been on Skype long enough to qualify to buy vouchers to buy one, compensated friend with a check, and emailed the voucher to her.
But I'll definitely use one of these next year. Probably Emporium: since she lives in ChaingMai I don't think a Bangkok centric gift makes sense.
I'm really irritated at the Skype "you can't buy vouchers until your account is three months old" rule. I'm still trying to figure out how that can possibly prevent fraud.
Sorry, Jon, I am currently in London (well, near London), but a) am very busy, and b) will be gone by August.
Fiona, all-going-smoothly vibes for Clara, and hugs for you and your family.
Best wishes for Clara and Fiona and the whole family.
All good thoughts for little Clara, her mom, and the rest of the family, too.
Good -ma for Clara (and dear lord, she's TWO? How old does that make Benno now??)