Guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 The hotel I've been staying at in Pattaya (Apex) had a deodorant stick made with some kind of mineral salt in the backet of snacks on top of the minibar. I decided to give it a try. That stuff really works well! Totally unscented and you don't even know it's on, but it seems to completely eliminate odor as far as I can tell, which is nice in this muggy weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Your right there , those rocks really do the trick , they are also inexpensive & last for EVER!! I know here in Land Of Oz you get them in health food shops , Australian Geographic shops are the best place to get them here . No plastic , non toxic , cheap , biodegradable,actually works .......surely it's magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Gun Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Totally agree - how much do they cost. I didn't realise they were being pushed through the hotels, I thought someone had left one behind in my room at the Royal Century but as it was sealed I thought I would have it. Didn't show up on my bill as far as I know! Anyway, how do they work and why are they just appearing now? They are brilliant (good for shaving cuts too!) LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 Ok the story is this... They work because in the rocks used there is natural occuring aluminum , which is what is used in sprays & roll ons . When you wet the rock it brings out the aluminum & hey presto ...you got deoderant . A normal sized rock you buy as deoderant will last 12 months !!!! In Land Of Oz ( from now known as LOO ) you will get one for about $11 Oz bucks . 250-300 baht ...a bargain! I need to let everyone in LOO know they are no longer available at National Geographic shops , go to health food shops . These things really are the best . Give it a go....go oohhhhnnnn!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 They have been around for ages , as with all these things the mainstream only gets into them when a "fad" or something happens , with the advent of natural medicines , health foods , & all other "new age' stuff they took off, this was in the late 80's early 90's . Native people's have used them for "eon's' I think. I fear this "new age" thing was a 90's thing , it seems to be on the wane , so stock up now I say . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2001 Report Share Posted August 30, 2001 90B at Apex mini-bar, so I'd guess it can be found for 60. I remember hearing about it maybe 10 years ago and just forgot about it. I don't usually get to excited about a product, but this stuff 'rocks' - wish I'd tried it long ago. quote: Originally posted by Long Gun: Totally agree - how much do they cost. I didn't realise they were being pushed through the hotels, I thought someone had left one behind in my room at the Royal Century but as it was sealed I thought I would have it. Didn't show up on my bill as far as I know! Anyway, how do they work and why are they just appearing now? They are brilliant (good for shaving cuts too!) LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHamburger Posted September 6, 2001 Report Share Posted September 6, 2001 The stuff you are talking about is called sarn som in thai. If you buy it in its unpackaged form about 1kg will cost you about 5 baht and will last approx 10yrs. The Hamburger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamokhamok Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Where would you buy it in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHamburger Posted September 7, 2001 Report Share Posted September 7, 2001 Either go to a chemist to to get the packaged form or send a BG to get you the unpackaged form. My method would be go for a meal at Palmers or similar order your food and while your waiting send one of thw waitresses. In Thailand everything can be as easy or as difficult as you make it! The Hamburger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted September 10, 2001 Report Share Posted September 10, 2001 Just got back from Samui and picked one up from the resort. Nicely packaged and well shaped for rolling on. I paid 214 baht but from an expensive resort, so would be cheaper elsewhere. Says it will last 1 year. It definitely works, highly recommended. Details on the package as follows: Crystal Project Company Ltd. 64/21 Chao Fa Road, Tamboon Victut (??) Phuket.83000 Fax: 076-238 419 Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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