@cooperortho
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 20 February 2022
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Physical Therapist who can home visit in CM?
A good friend of mine (Male in his 80's) has just been discharged from hospital in CM and could really benefit from a good physical therapist (who is reasonable but good). Any suggestions as to a person or office that has good reputation. He is ... Read More
Negotiating for a new Honda PCX purchase in Chiang Mai by cooperortho
Any dealer recommendations on best choice to purchase new Honda PCX here in Chiang Mai? For example the new 2023 PCX with ABS is around 105,000thb out the door am I correct? is that the best and lowest price one can expect? As a farang im ...
@Leeds forever!Thanks Leeds! My feeling was that ABS was far better but just wanted a bit more confirmation.Thanks for the input.JDC Read More
Negotiating for a new Honda PCX purchase in Chiang Mai by cooperortho
Any dealer recommendations on best choice to purchase new Honda PCX here in Chiang Mai? For example the new 2023 PCX with ABS is around 105,000thb out the door am I correct? is that the best and lowest price one can expect? As a farang im ...
@scbrockThanks SC. yes, I am not surprised that there is a difference here. I am surprised that that new 125 after sitting 3 years was not discounted at all. But thankfully its become a good ride for you. Thanks much for your input here. ... Read More
Negotiating for a new Honda PCX purchase in Chiang Mai
Any dealer recommendations on best choice to purchase new Honda PCX here in Chiang Mai? For example the new 2023 PCX with ABS is around 105,000thb out the door am I correct? is that the best and lowest price one can expect? As a farang im ... Read More
Do not have ACR-I card and leaving in 1 month???? by cooperortho
OK, I hope someone has some positive news for me. I arrived on tourist Visa Sept 8, 2022Visa Extension done for 6 months on Nov 6, 2022Current 6 mo. Visa Extension done on May 6, 2023The first 6 mo. extension was done at Olvis Travel in Ayala. ...
@cooperortho Yep thanks. They had the card there already. Thank goodness! Read More
Do not have ACR-I card and leaving in 1 month????
OK, I hope someone has some positive news for me. I arrived on tourist Visa Sept 8, 2022Visa Extension done for 6 months on Nov 6, 2022Current 6 mo. Visa Extension done on May 6, 2023The first 6 mo. extension was done at Olvis Travel in Ayala. ... Read More
Address in Cebu ? by Gmatricks
Hello to all, My wife and I will be moving to Cebu this October, Retirement, and I’m not sure how the mail works? Do you expats have a Philippine address? Or a Virtual address? Have a home in Lilo-An with an address but not sure how reliable ...
Here is a question or two from a guy (me) moving to Cebu this Fall just after I retire and would appreciate any thoughts: - Is purchasing through Amazon reasonable for some items, and what are options for cheapest forwarding/delivery/shipping? - ... Read More
Where and Where NOT to rent/live in or around Cebu City by tpiro
Hello again, As I am searching and reading about 2 BR Apt/Condos rentals- I just thought, maybe I better ask about the area in which I would like to reside when I get to the Philippines Cebu. So, may I ask where and where not to reside around ...
Thanks all. I will be looking forward to making some new pals one I land in Cebu this Sept. I really appreciate the unselfish input and advice from those who have gone before. See you this Fall! Read More
Where and Where NOT to rent/live in or around Cebu City by tpiro
Hello again, As I am searching and reading about 2 BR Apt/Condos rentals- I just thought, maybe I better ask about the area in which I would like to reside when I get to the Philippines Cebu. So, may I ask where and where not to reside around ...
Great question and valuable input above. I lived in Singapore during 2017-20 and had a good friend of mine from Chicago whom I'd visit often in Cebu and fell in love with the area. The points about how far one has to walk to your usual ... Read More