bonzersmom
American expat in Thailand
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Registration: 08 January 2013
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Does anyone know where to purchase a dog door? by sue8
We just moved here to Chiang Mai and have 3 dogs who are used to a doggie door. I would like to have one put into a screen door that has an aluminum sheet on its bottom. Im also looking for suggestions as to dog beds in this humid, hot climate. ...
Dog beds? Diggy is offended at the concept. Our bed is his bed. But if you insist may I suggest you get the kind this is sort of like a little square hammock. A couple of reasons number one being it is cooler. The air circulates around the ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Chiang Mai by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Chiang Mai. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Chiang Mai. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a ...
A lot of expats live in two condo complexes. Hillside and Nakornping. They are both within easy transit to the city center and two malls (one opening late this fall and one the first mall in Chiang Mai). Nimahamen Road is very popular with the ... Read More
Can you tell me where in Chiang Mai that I can buy bookcases? by Person of Note
Can you help me find stores in Chiang Mai where I can buy used bookcases or new ones at a reasonable price? Thanks!
Check out ordering them online from IKEA. There is one in Bangkok and they do deliver to Chiang Mai. In the past I have found them to be cheaper than anything local including shipping. Read More
Traveling tips to Thailand by jiwgo
Is there any tips on travelling to Thailand ?
Bring money. LOL Actually this is too broad a question. Where are you going? How long are you planning to stay? etc.etc.. Read More
Where to find jobs for farangs with experince? by n0ttsweet
Hi there, just joined the forums and this is my first post! I'm extremely interested in moving to Thailand within a year or so. (Once I save some cash, and have a job waiting) The first part is on pace, but I'm struggling with the second. You see, ...
There is a link on the first page of ½ûÂþÌìÌà with info on opening a business in Thailand. Read More
Studio Apartment/Flatt rental Chiang Mai by Shauz2012
Hey I will be coming to Chiang Mai in October with my boyfriend. We want to rent a studio apartment or 1 bedroom flatt in a safe location. We are not familiar with Chiang Mai so could anyone advise us on what areas in Chiang Mai are good places to ...
Google CMCC want ads and sign up. Look for someplace within a couple of blocks of the moat on the outside of the walls. Find someplace within a couple of blocks of a main street, you can grab a songtaw (20 bhat) or tuk tuk (60 to ? negotiated) to ... Read More
Condo rental by howie2
Dear all Hopefully in the final year at home (England) before I venture to the land of smiles and retire in Chiang Mai. I have been reading on here for many many months and have posted many topics. Many thanks to all who contribute as I have and ...
Things I wish I knew to look for before I started house hunting. How far is the nearest market? How good is the nearest market? How close is it to things I do with regularity, movies, restaurants, art, etc? I love my little row house north of ... Read More
Moving to Chiang mai - looking for a maid service. by Catherine17
Hi, I'm moving to Chiang mai 'soonish' (three or four months). Are there maid services in Chiang mai or are maids hired privately?
Most maids are hired by word of mouth. When you get here PM me and I will give you our maids phone number. The services are a ripoff. They charge $30 or more and give the maids $5 to 10 per job keeping the rest for "overhead". Read More
Looking for Expat Doctor in Thailand by suwanna
Are there any expat doctors in Thailand?
There are hundreds if not thousands of ophthalmologists trained in Thailand yearly. Terribly crowded field. I would recommend against trying to set up a practice here unless you want to find a non-profit who would hire you to go out and work with ... Read More
Looking for Expat Doctor in Thailand by suwanna
Are there any expat doctors in Thailand?
Actually Thailand does allow foreign doctors to practice. My personal physician is Dr greg Greer, an american born and trained MD. Google him you can get his e mail. He is good about answering them. He can answer your questions about practicing ... Read More
Where to find jobs for farangs with experince? by n0ttsweet
Hi there, just joined the forums and this is my first post! I'm extremely interested in moving to Thailand within a year or so. (Once I save some cash, and have a job waiting) The first part is on pace, but I'm struggling with the second. You see, ...
My advice would be to seriously up your web design company. Finding a job in Thailand for a farang is next to impossible. If you are earning money out of the country you MAY be able to get a business stay Visa. Otherwise you are going to be doing ... Read More
Question about shipping by Shauz2012
I live in Ireland and will be flying to Chiang Mai in October, is it possible to take a playstation 3 with me in regular luggage?
Yes but in all likelihood you will need a current converter. Husband fried his without one. Check current, ohms etc. to make sure you can use it in Thailand. Read More
Just arrived in Chiang Mai - lots of queries... by wix
I just arrived in Chiang Mai to stay for a year or more but have several queries about settling in and things i could use: 1. Interested in some Thai lessons with a 'well priced' private Thai language teacher... having learn for about 6 months by ...
Facebook has second hand chiang mai. Go to groups on fb then type in second hand chiang mai. Also google cmcc want ads thailand and subscribe. Its the chiang mia christian community support group. There is an athletic club at the back of ... Read More
Moving to Thailand by September by JESCAM
Hi all, This is my first dive into forum life. I am hoping to seek information and any advice on a move to Thailand by the end of the year. My partner is Thai and we are engaged to be married. This is not likely to happen for at least 2 years so I ...
Since he is thai you two can start a business very easily. Another option is to get a tesl or tefol certificate and try to find a job teaching english. No university degree necessary. The relationships I have seen that actually do work ( and ... Read More
interested in finding a house and share with me?! by sarahjamila
Hi everyone, My name is Sara and I am Italian. I have just arrived in chiang mai and I am working very close to central plaza airport shopping mall. I am looking for a room in a house or if anybody is interested in finding a house and share with ...
Sara Try the Chiang Mai CMCC newsletter by sending an e mail to: ads-subscribe@cmccnews.info This is probably the largest expat community information source for things like roommates, etc.. Read More