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ChrisShe

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English expat in Thailand

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English, Married

Lives in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai

Speaks English

Registration: 04 January 2017

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ChrisShe replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Thailand by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

ChrisShe

Cost of living depends on your life style! But for my wife and I....... We own our own house so no rent but (all costs monthly): 2500 Monthly gated village community fee 7000 Maid salary 3000 Petrol/Diesel (two cars) 4000 Various insurances 3000 ... Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
7 years ago
Giuseppe.pepe

Italian chef with a young age and a lot of experience. by Giuseppe.pepe

Hi everyone, I am not new in Thailand because I never been to Thailand but I have been heard a lot about Thailand so I would like to move to Thailand. I am looking for a job as a chef in Thailand. I am an Italian chef with a young age and a lot ...

ChrisShe

There are Italian Chefs in the big name hotels. That's your best bet. Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 1st quarter of 2017 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the 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 ...

ChrisShe

Hi: I moved to Chiang Mai 8 years ago. I am a cyclist covering some 600+ kms per week in this area along with other expat and visiting cyclists. I also ride the odd race. Here in Chiang Mai we have a velodrome which is underused but I am there each ... Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living in Thailand - 2017 by Priscilla

Hello, Before moving to Thailand, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country. As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices ...

ChrisShe

Most of the above is 100% accurate. Thailand can be as cheap or as expensive as you want. I have one friend who rents a room for 3000 a month and lives on 40 baht a day. He's quite happy with that. So his overall budget with electricity etc is ... Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
8 years ago
kpearson

Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson

My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks

ChrisShe

I am 68 years old and live in Chiang Mai. I ride my bicycle everyday covering 15 to 17,000 miles per year. For the experienced cyclist it is not as unsafe as you seem to indicate: Indeed my Aussie friends tell me it is safer than Sydney and I find ... Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
8 years ago
kpearson

Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson

My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks

ChrisShe

Most are happy. Some are not. Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
8 years ago
kpearson

Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson

My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks

ChrisShe

There are ways of buying property here and I have a lovely property on the edge of town in a quiet and high security moo baan (gated village); It is very close to some good restaurants. No problem owning a car: very cheap petrol and cheap to buy if ... Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
8 years ago
kpearson

Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson

My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks

ChrisShe

We live in a peaceful moo baan (gated village) and cannot identify with your description! Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
8 years ago
kpearson

Where is the best place to live in Thailand for rent, safety ect? by kpearson

My family and I want to move over to Thailand and I don't know what part is best? We have 3 small kids. Ages 6,5, and 1.5 years old. any help would be great. thanks

ChrisShe

Chiang Mai is really the only place to live in Thailand for expats. Pattaya is too full of crime and is not so safe; Chiang Mai has a temperate period each year, great schools and international supermarkets. The food choice is excellent due to the ... Read More

ChrisShe replied to a thread
8 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 4th quarter of 2016 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the 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 ...

ChrisShe

Hello: I have lived in Thailand for 8 years in Chiang Mai. We have a large house with an independent 'guest' house on the compound in which we do airbnb ; I am a retired publisher; my wife Pim is Thai and she is an ISO consultant, fruit ... Read More