

chdailey
American °µÍø½ûÇø in Thailand
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American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Registration: 04 January 2013
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Finding your bearings in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello, While technology has definitely helped us navigate ourselves more easily in most countries, it's not the case everywhere. How do you get to your destinations and navigate yourself in Thailand? Do you use gps systems such as google/apple ...

I use a combination of old-fashion paper maps, GPS / Google Maps / WAYZ, etc. and road signs. Generally speaking, asking directions from locals is pretty much useless...they just don't know. Read More


Traffic in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...

Which city or area do you live in in Thailand, and how do you find the traffic? I live in Amphoe Hang Dong, about 10 km south of Muang Chiang Mai, just off hwy 108 (Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Rd). Traffic is generally moderately heavy with a number of ... Read More


Keeping in touch while living in Thailand by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What are the best ways you've found for keeping in touch with friends and family back home while living in Thailand? How frequently do you stay in touch with loved ones? Are there local equivalents to common instant messaging ...

The question posed is how to keep in touch with family around the globe (from Thailand). I personally use a combination of methods to accommodate the various other people involved and their familiarity with the communication techniques. I use the ... Read More


In retrospect, would you move again to Thailand? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your °µÍø½ûÇø experience in Thailand, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...

I moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand with my Thai wife of 17 years in 2012. First, I do not regret the move for a minute. There are definitely things I would have done differently now that I have 20-20 hindsight but overall I live each day quite ... Read More


Cost of living in Thailand – 2015 by °µÍø½ûÇø.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Thailand in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Thailand you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Thailand? > accommodation ...

I live in Hang Dong, about 10 km south of Chiang Mai. There is the Kad Farang open-air mall with Rimping market (more common °µÍø½ûÇø brands and food types found there) about 2 km away from our home. 2014 is the reference year for costs, since we ... Read More