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Dakan47

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

@Dakan47

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Thailand

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About me

American

Lives in Chiang Mai

Speaks English and get-by street Thai

Registration: 27 April 2015

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David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
Dakan47 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Christine

Safety in Thailand by Christine

Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

I am an older gentleman and have lived in Chiang Mai for nearly four years. I have also traveled all over Thailand. I don't drive a car or a scooter, so all my getting around town is by foot, but mostly bicycle in Chiang Mai. Two years ago on an ... Read More

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
Dakan47 replied to a thread
10 years ago
carywary

areas to live in chiang mai by carywary

Hi everyone. I just got a job in Mueang, Chiang Mai. I'm struggling to find information on where to live. I obviously want to be close to work as I will ride my bicycle there each day. I want to rent a bungalow (hopefully just because I love ...

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

Ask at Kong Gaew Guest Cottages = Singharat Soi 3 in the NW corner in the old city. Read More

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
Dakan47 replied to a thread
10 years ago
fang37

No $$$ - better not even think of living here. by fang37

Wherever you live you will have challenges/problems. That is the way it is. Having been in LOS, I know a little cf to the newcomer ie fools paradise. My personal experience is that being >50yo is a big advantage re visa. No $$$ - better not even ...

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

re: fang37: Yes, I write fiction novels. And I've had a few conversations about Thai women. Even wrote a non-fiction book on the topic, but its probably one nobody will want to read. It's subtitled: What to know before you drop your pants ... Read More

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
Dakan47 replied to a thread
10 years ago
fang37

No $$$ - better not even think of living here. by fang37

Wherever you live you will have challenges/problems. That is the way it is. Having been in LOS, I know a little cf to the newcomer ie fools paradise. My personal experience is that being >50yo is a big advantage re visa. No $$$ - better not even ...

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

There are many advantages living in Thailand. In the US (yes I had a job then) my rent was $3000 a month, now it's $300. Food costs are cut in half here. I had a car in the US - gas and insurance - here I ride a bicycle, or spend 60 cents on a ... Read More

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
Dakan47 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

But I like speaking Thai. Read More

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
Dakan47 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Julien

New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here – 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...

David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh

Hi - I've been living in Chiang Mai for 3 1/2 years. I've traveled all over Thailand and have considered living on one of the islands. But no place has what Chiang Mai has to offer. I love the cafes, the wifi, the massage and the fact that I ... Read More