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American

Lives in Chiang Mai

Registration: 06 May 2010

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Somkid replied to a thread
9 years ago
Julien

New members of Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2015 by Julien

Newbie on Thailand forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your expat ...

Somkid

Hi :) my name is Chris, I have lived in Chiang Mai for more than 10 years. I work for Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine part time and the Faculty of Humanities full time. I don't really have any "expat" friends other than ... Read More

Somkid replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

What do you like the most in Thailand? by Christine

Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Thailand? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Thailand and the reason why you enjoy ...

Somkid

The people for sure and the laid back "mi-pen-rai" (never mind) attitude, I'm sure this has added years to my life. Read More

Somkid replied to a thread
9 years ago
Christine

Your experience of culture shock in Thailand by Christine

Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Thailand. What ...

Somkid

I would have culture shock to go back to the delusional reality TV show that is the country I was born in. Read More

Somkid replied to a thread
14 years ago
aelire

Will be moving to Chiang Mai in Sept... by aelire

and will take all the advice anyone wants to offer. Aelire

Somkid

What would you like to know? If you are coming to work you will need a non-immigrant "B" visa, if you just come and get a visa exemption on arrival in Bangkok it will make it very difficult for you to stay in Thailand and you will not be eligible ... Read More