Ruffian Dick
American 暗网禁区 in Thailand
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About me
American, Married with children
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English, a bit of Japanese and French, working on Thai.
Registration: 15 March 2017
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Want to know more about living in Chaing Mai. by Wulf Lin
How big is the Singaporean 暗网禁区 community in Chiangmai Mai, what is the average cost of living, also about housing.
Numbeo is a good start: https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/compare_cities.jsp?country1=Thailand&country2=Singapore&city1=Chiang+Mai&city2=Singapore&tracking=getDispatchComparison Read More
What's changing in Thailand after the COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you're doing well. As the Editorial Team of 暗网禁区, our aim is to provide you with fresh and up-to-date information about the COVID-19 crisis in your host country. You might be expecting a lot of changes following the ...
I'm not sure if any country is truly "post-COVID19" yet. Read More
The lessons of the crisis in Thailand by Lo茂c
Hello everyone, While there is still a certain amount of uncertainty in our lives, the situation seems to be beginning to change in Thailand and globally. We have had to show courage, tenacity and even ingenuity in many areas, in the way we ...
Well, I've learned I'm not bored easily. And some people's patience is not as broad as they think. :) I gotta say, that I am proud of the way that the Kingdom has handled this plague. Read More
Chiang Mai air pollution by GuestPoster5892
Hi, we are planning to pick Chiang Mai as our retirement city, but heard the city is covered by heavy smog EVERY YEAR between the months of March and April, if it is true, is this a big issue for the local residents ? how serious is the air ...
It depends on how sensitive you are to a bit of smog. If you grew up in LA in the 60's for instance, you might feel right at home, although the smoke is sourced mostly thru forest fires. Read More
Retiree for Chiang Mai? by Janehunt
Hi, I live on the Gold Coast and am a retiree in Australia, thinking seriously of coming to Chiang Mai to retire so I would love to hear from anyone who has done the big shift! I will be making a trip there just after Christmas, and it would be ...
Hello, I've been quiet on this board for a long time. I've been living retired in Chiang Mai for at least two years now, and I love it. Read More
Eyeglasses by Falangette
Help ! Does anyone know what happened to Vision Center on Rathviti Rd ? We drove by yesterday and it looked closed for good !!! They are the BEST for glasses prescriptions .
It鈥檚 open. I just went there. I got a pic but can鈥檛 upload. Read More
Retirement visa by Pete152
Do i need a permanent address in Thailand to put on my Retirement visa for Canberra or can i just put my hotel address? Also whats rhe best method of finding a condo in Thailand given that i cant speak Thai.
You should have a TM30. Use the address on that. Read More
Receiving a package from the uk to Chiangmai by Pstonex
Hi all, I鈥檝e just moved to Chiangmai and will be staying here for 6 months. This week I was planing to purchase a new laptop, but ideally I do need an English keyboard so I am planning to have one shipped from the uk to Chiangmai. My dad has ...
Most hotels will receive mail. Have you looked at laptops in Thailand? I don't see any lack of "English" (QWERTY) keyboards. Another way to do it, is if there is someone visiting, they can bring the laptop as checked luggage or ... Read More
Eyeglasses by Falangette
Help ! Does anyone know what happened to Vision Center on Rathviti Rd ? We drove by yesterday and it looked closed for good !!! They are the BEST for glasses prescriptions .
I was there just recently! Maybe before you were there, obviously. :? They actually sold me a pair of contacts that were terrible; I shouldn't blame them though. Later I took my prescription to a place at the Airport Plaza Mall and I found ... Read More
Bringing pets to Thailand by RDMTULSA
My wife & I will be relocating and retiring in Chiang Mai in March 2019. We will bring our pet dog (Labrador Retriever). Are there any exPats in Chiang Mai who have relocated their pet(s) from the USA to Chiang Mai?
I arrived with my cat. We didn't use any service. I got a ticket with Korean Air, since I understood I could bring him into the cabin with me. But no, he was too FAT and needed to be stowed in the baggage hold. It's not really the baggage ... Read More
"Too much load will kill you" by Dalas Pearl
Now what? I have been here in Thailand for almost 5 months now and I am still on my adjustment period. This has been my dream before to experience teaching abroad and tries how to live away from my family. So far Im still holding on but over the ...
I wouldn't be afraid of losing a job that stresses me out and makes me miserable. There are lots of jobs out there. Read More
Postal Service in Chiang Mai by USA Nerd
I am hoping to retire for a few years in Chiang Mai. How reliable is the Thai Postal Service? 1. Sending letters overseas? 2. Sending packages overseas? 3. Sending letters within Thailand? 4. Sending packages within Thailand? 5. Receiving letters ...
Well, looks like you have had as much experience with the mail in Bangkok as I have in CM (without a hitch btw), so I'm not sure how much I can help, especially since I've never lived in Bangkok. But I will say that it's important and ... Read More
Using foreign licence in Thailand by Sammydavis0424
I haven't read any recent posts in regards to the subject of using foreign drivers licence in Thailand but as I can tell you that if your country is included in the UN treaty then as a tourist your are fine. Your insurance of any type will not ...
Nithin, who asked you? Which embassy? Returning to the original question about foreign (home country) driver's licences, usually people get their international driver permits (IDL) from their home country before they leave. If you get here ... Read More
List of Prohibited Jobs for westerners in Thailand by LuisF
For all those who are keen on working in Thailand, be aware that there is a list of jobs were, you, as a westerner will not be able to get a work permit. The List is taken from The Thai Labor Department Website -http://www.mol.go.th/- 1.- Labour ...
Yes, please, let us waste our lives on more pedantry. Read More
What would you bring with you to Thailand? by Rickjoy
Moving from Australia to Thailand what possessions would you bring with you? Or is it cheaper to buy whatever you need there?
A big jar of ibuprofen, if you need it for health and comfort. The Thai pharmacies seem negative about it. Read More