purushanti
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
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About me
American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 29 March 2014
Activity
Volunteering on a retirement visa by Proandgo
I read that even if you are volunteering, you need a work permit. If you are on a retirement visa, can you get a work permit to volunteer?
My understanding is no. Just have to walk amongst the people, shining the light of love from your heart. Read More
Living under Marshal Law by Proandgo
How is it living under Marshal law? How does it effect your everyday life with curfews, etc. I was told tourism has tanked and this has effected everything. What does the future look like? I guess I am asking, if you were not already there, would ...
Nothing "wrong" with Thais. We are all in the same boat, having learning experiences, and what they learn and how they learn may be different form your experiences. The Creator delights in variety; self-aware persons grow making ... Read More
Retiree for Chiang Mai? by Janehunt
Hi, I live on the Gold Coast and am a retiree in Australia, thinking seriously of coming to Chiang Mai to retire so I would love to hear from anyone who has done the big shift! I will be making a trip there just after Christmas, and it would be ...
"Grandfathering" is the word. I do hope if these proposed regulations are effected in OZ, that Aussies who have lived outside the county already for more than six months, may continue to do so while collecting full pension. Sounds like ... Read More
Living under Marshal Law by Proandgo
How is it living under Marshal law? How does it effect your everyday life with curfews, etc. I was told tourism has tanked and this has effected everything. What does the future look like? I guess I am asking, if you were not already there, would ...
Living under martial law? Safest, most relaxed time I have had, living here 10 years. Yet, if the economy goes,......... Read More
Thai- Farang relationship--- some advice please by tarzan7
Hi I met or was picked up rather by a Thai bar girl in June. I have since spent about 8 weeks with her in Thailand on and off until now. I have read all the dos and don'ts but am still at my wits end. The girl is in her 30s. I was taken to see ...
You are worthy of better than that, are you not? Be open to something good happening for you outside the bar. Read More
Looking for studio in Chiang Mai - rent for one month - end of year by Anick Chevalier
Hello My husband and I shall stay in Chiang Mai from 15 December 2014 to 14 January 2015 inclusive. Although there are lots of studios available at around 10,000-13,000 Bahts, it is difficult to secure one due to the Christmas and New Year period. ...
HKR continued-------5 minutes from Tha Pae Gate. Refrigerator in room; some people in TH purchase an appliance and do their own cooking without a kitchen... Fitness available here and swimming pool, but fitness not functional. Other fitness ... Read More
Looking for studio in Chiang Mai - rent for one month - end of year by Anick Chevalier
Hello My husband and I shall stay in Chiang Mai from 15 December 2014 to 14 January 2015 inclusive. Although there are lots of studios available at around 10,000-13,000 Bahts, it is difficult to secure one due to the Christmas and New Year period. ...
Try Huay Kaew Residence----fitness nearby, some rooms with kitchen,many people eat out. Read More
Moving to Chian Mai and looking for accommodation by Jlouis1122
Hello everybody!! How's your day? I'm a Filipino who just moved from Phuket and I'm here in Chiang Mai city at the moment, I don't know anybody here and hopefully I can make new friends as time goes by. I'm looking for a comfortable cheap ...
Just saw this--maybe you are settled now. However, in the evening at the food court at Kad Suan Kaew (Central Dept. Store on Huay Kaew Rd.) there is a Filipino band----4 or 5 men, one woman, and a Thai woman They might be of some help. Very ... Read More