Frost
MemberAmerican looking for information about Thailand
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Lives in Denver
Speaks Learning Thai
Registration: 30 May 2011
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Moving to Chiang Mai: Things I should definitely bring with me? by Fayeana
I will be moving to Chiang Mai at the end of July with my husband and two children. I'm selling everything here that I m sure I can buy cheaply in Chiang Mai. I'd love to know what things are harder to replace there. Many have suggested ...
Oh, I should have read your post a little better. Bring your kitchen gadgets for sure. If you have a kitchenaid and all the gadgets I'd bring it/ship it. And pirated software is EVERYWHERE there in Thailand, but I wouldn't count on it being what ... Read More
Moving to Chiang Mai: Things I should definitely bring with me? by Fayeana
I will be moving to Chiang Mai at the end of July with my husband and two children. I'm selling everything here that I m sure I can buy cheaply in Chiang Mai. I'd love to know what things are harder to replace there. Many have suggested ...
Simply put, textiles and technology cost the same or more in Thailand. Hand crafts and anything where labor is the primary cost are cheaper. Shipping being a pain, maybe you should just bring your favorites from your wardrobe (make the rest in ... Read More
S'insatller a Chiang Mai by patinette
Bonjour, Hello, Aloha, I wrote this post in french originally but feel now as though it might have left many out of the loop.... Spending the month of June in Chiang Mai to feel the city and expat life - My goal is to return for a longer stay in ...
I would advise looking into what schools they might attend and ask the school officials what part of town nearby that they think would be good for you and your kids. Good that you are going there in advance to recon the area. Good luck! Peter Read More
Want to move to Chiang Mai , How is my plan? by wtdafk
Hi every one! I feel like a new challenge in life and I am considering moving to Chiang Mai. The brief plan is to enrol in a TEFL Course + a Thai language course on arrival. I hope to find work as a teacher once I have brushed up on my own ...
BTW, the apartment complex is between a college and a university. I imagine it will mostly be populated with students once it opens around August. Not a bad place to start out if one has plans to teach. That said, it will be on the smaller side ... Read More
Want to move to Chiang Mai , How is my plan? by wtdafk
Hi every one! I feel like a new challenge in life and I am considering moving to Chiang Mai. The brief plan is to enrol in a TEFL Course + a Thai language course on arrival. I hope to find work as a teacher once I have brushed up on my own ...
Id grab the Thai language software now and just start doing some of it each night. I think you will find work as an English teacher if you are a nice normal type person. As a future employer of English teachers I know I would prefer someone who ... Read More
New member greetings by Frost
Greetings everyone. I am moving out there to Chaing Mai with my family next year. We are starting up a little business out there and my wife's family is helping us out a bit. My wife and her family are from Chaing Mai. What I don't have and what ...
What a fun site. Thank you LuisF. Read More
Job searching in Chiang Mai by Fayeana
From what I can tell from blogs about employment culture in Thailand, it seems you need to just get out and pound the pavement. Is this entirely true or are there other resources I can use to look for employment specifically in Chiang Mai?
Customer service rep. Meh, could be fun. I could be interested, but that sounds more like a 9-5 job and my needs will be for a slightly more flexible schedule. But thank you for the awesome link and post. Read More
New member greetings by Frost
Greetings everyone. I am moving out there to Chaing Mai with my family next year. We are starting up a little business out there and my wife's family is helping us out a bit. My wife and her family are from Chaing Mai. What I don't have and what ...
Geoff, I'm opening up a nursery/preschool. We have a couple edges that will make our business top of the line there in Chaing Mai. Hopefully the parents of the children will agree.. Funny thing. One of my problems that I have yet to really address ... Read More
Hello everybody by rhadashop
I'm live in chiangmai i can get information about chiang mai for you real information Chiang Mai, a city surrounded by a ring of mountains, has weathered seven hundred years of fascinating history. Chiang Mai has its own very distinctive ...
I am sure your advise will be great to hear. Thank you for your willingness to help. Read More
New member greetings by Frost
Greetings everyone. I am moving out there to Chaing Mai with my family next year. We are starting up a little business out there and my wife's family is helping us out a bit. My wife and her family are from Chaing Mai. What I don't have and what ...
Boong, How does one get involved with that collaboration? I am an entertaining thoughts of working with the government on some level already with opening a business there in Chaing Mai. Maybe I can be part of this collaboration. Thanks, Peter Read More
Minimum necessary to live in Chiang Mai.. by Eveningson
Hi, I have made tentative arrangements for housing, maid service and have an understanding of hidden costs but I am still a bit nervous to make the leap without knowing whether I will get whacked by something that I have not thought of when I ...
Wow, what a great thread. Thank you all for posting about this good intel. Jimpike, About the teaching jobs. I assume they are English teaching jobs by English folk there in Chaing Mai? Im just doing some calculations based upon the 28,000 ... Read More
Looking to move to Chang Mai in June 2011 .... Need to find a job by Rasgeoff
I am presently living in Santa Barbara CA ( I have lived her for 15 years) Prior to that I lived in Los Angeles for approx 15 years and prior to that in South Africa for 15 years. Finding a job as an Asset Management Specialist has not been easy ...
I also wonder about the variety of jobs I might be qualified to do in Chaing Mai. I happen to have a renewable energy background and I know there are a few companies popping up in Chaing Mai where they might appreciate those skills. I plan on being ... Read More
New member greetings by Frost
Greetings everyone. I am moving out there to Chaing Mai with my family next year. We are starting up a little business out there and my wife's family is helping us out a bit. My wife and her family are from Chaing Mai. What I don't have and what ...
A club for golfers. That's definitely going to be something I look into. Thank you for all your suggestions. I am on a video conference with my wife's family in Chaing Mai right now. I love technology. Peter Read More
New member greetings by Frost
Greetings everyone. I am moving out there to Chaing Mai with my family next year. We are starting up a little business out there and my wife's family is helping us out a bit. My wife and her family are from Chaing Mai. What I don't have and what ...
Thank you. I hope to be smiling a lot. I look forward to finding out what all those groups are like. Also, can anyone recommend a Thai language software suite for me? Read More
New member greetings
Greetings everyone. I am moving out there to Chaing Mai with my family next year. We are starting up a little business out there and my wife's family is helping us out a bit. My wife and her family are from Chaing Mai. What I don't have and what ... Read More