Mirthpro
American expat in Thailand
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American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 04 July 2015
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Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Thailand can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Thailand? What are the ...
To respond to Colbamumbai's post: What you are expressing is a perception not specific to only Thailand...that element is virtually everywhere. I've been to 50 countries, I know from experience. You can offset any perceived negatives by ... Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY? by Mirthpro
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ...
Easy to say from your remote viewpoint, when I didn't know what was going on. It all happened fast and caught me confused and off guard. While the guy was rude, I thought that it was possible I had to get another bus to get to my destination. If ... Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY? by Mirthpro
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ...
Then why was the young Viet guy kicked off the bus with me? Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY? by Mirthpro
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ...
Xin Chao Tien & Thuy, I appreciate your reply. So you're moving to Chiang Mai? Curious to know your reasons for moving here. Been here for 4 months now (from L.A.) and love it! You must come to some of the venues where I play jazz and blues ... Read More
VIETNAMESE HOSPITALITY?
The old adage, "One bad apple can spoil a barrel," could easily pose as an anthem for travelers. An entire week of new adventures, cultural discoveries, and positive people interactions submerged in the memory burial grounds, displaced by ... Read More
RETIREMENT VISA AVAILABLE FOR VIETNAM? by Mirthpro
Does Vietnam have Retirement Visas available for foreigners, similar to Thailand? Investment or Business visas? If not, how to foreigners stay more or less permanently there (besides marriage to Vietnamese)? Please advise, thanks.
Investor for? Can it be a condominium that I live in? Please advise, thanks Read More
RETIREMENT VISA AVAILABLE FOR VIETNAM?
Does Vietnam have Retirement Visas available for foreigners, similar to Thailand? Investment or Business visas? If not, how to foreigners stay more or less permanently there (besides marriage to Vietnamese)? Please advise, thanks. Read More