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jschorr

John K Schorr

@jschorr

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American °µÍø½ûÇø in Thailand

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About me

American

Lives in Chiang Mai

Speaks English (native), German (Fluent), Spanish (pretty good), Thai (some, working on it)

Registration: 27 July 2011

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John K Schorr
jschorr replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Thai cuisine by Priscilla

Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Thailand? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Thailand and why not your best ...

John K Schorr

For people traveling to Northern Thailand or lucky enough to live near a Northern Thai restaurant abroad (e.g., Sticky Rice in Chicago), try Khao Soy, it's served with chicken, fish, pork, or Tofu for vegetarians. It's a special northern ... Read More

John K Schorr
jschorr replied to a thread
11 years ago
julian42x

Thai language teacher wanted by julian42x

Hi I am looking for a private Thai teacher, or language exchange also ok. I am in Chiang mai now. Am going to the YMCA thai classes, but its too slow, i want to speak Thai quickly :) Please email me: julianstewart@gmail.com

John K Schorr

Hello, I'm interested in finding a language partner too. Perhaps meet 2 or 3 times a week to speak Thai and English, so we both learn. My e-mail is johnschorr@hotmail.com Read More

John K Schorr
jschorr replied to a thread
11 years ago
julian42x

Thai language teacher wanted by julian42x

Hi I am looking for a private Thai teacher, or language exchange also ok. I am in Chiang mai now. Am going to the YMCA thai classes, but its too slow, i want to speak Thai quickly :) Please email me: julianstewart@gmail.com

John K Schorr

Hello Julian, You might want to check out the AUA language program near Thaepae Gate. They offer all levels of spoken and written Thai courses. The teachers are very experienced and good, classes are small and private lessons are also available. ... Read More

John K Schorr
jschorr replied to a thread
11 years ago
sbhawaiian

Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian

Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some °µÍø½ûÇøs from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...

John K Schorr

Richard, The US bank is not that important. I like Bangkok Bank because they have a New York branch, and if I understand the process correctly, money from my US account is transferred to the NY branch of Bangkok Bank and from there to my Chiang ... Read More

John K Schorr
jschorr replied to a thread
11 years ago
sbhawaiian

Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian

Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some °µÍø½ûÇøs from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...

John K Schorr

Richard, Re: Banks. I live in CM 6-9 months each year and in the USA the other part of the year. So, I need banks in both countries. I have had good luck with Bangkok Bank and Wells Fargo in the USA. Checks are automatically deposited and ... Read More

John K Schorr
jschorr replied to a thread
12 years ago
Jenelleme

A good map by Jenelleme

Does anyone know where I can find a good map of old city? I'm tearing my hair out trying to make sense of the free ones my hotel gave me. I'm trying to find Namo Yoga & Massage on Moon Muang Road Soi 4. Thanks!

John K Schorr

There is a great, very detailed map of Chiang Mai. It is available in several bookstores in Chiang Mai. It's called: Chiang Mai Big Map Finder Map. Hope this helps. Read More