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In town, Nakorn Ping Condo and Floral Condo are the first two fairly high condos that spring to mind, but you probably know those already.   I think the condos around the Nimmanhemin area are all susceptible to night-life related noise, but there are one or two condominiums in the area between the canal road going out towards 700 years stadium (the ones VIBE was referring to?).

Our condo (in 103 Condo, Project 2)has a nice partial mountain view, but we are on the wrong side of the building. There are quite a few condos in our building that have BREATHTAKING views of Doi Suthep. Also, want to note that we live off of Nimmanhaemein and it's actually very quiet. We live rather close to the Warm Up (a block away) and we've never been bothered by it. We do have the airport take-offs flying over our building, but got quite used to 3-4 planes flying overhead in the morning and evening. They never wake us up, and I'm a very light sleeper.

....in fact, the loudest and most annoying thing living here so far was a bird nest off of our balcony/bedroom while the babies grew up. They're gone, now, and it's smooth sailing.

A view is why we chose a condo We overlook the agricultural fields for CMU, and our corner unit provides panoramic views.

Basically, I highly recommend the Nimmenhaemin area.

I believe I saw a dehumidifier or two at HomePro next to Carrefour on the Super Hwy over the weekend...

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I have been told by an employer that I cannot go to Mae Sai for a multiple-entry non-Imm B. I have been told I have to go to Laos. Any reports on why this might be?

We have True. After tax, we pay 641 baht a month, and we have 7 mbps. The internet is actually faster than the internet we had in the USA. We are happy with it.

We were also happy that installation was billed later, so no deposits right away. We just went to Kad Suan Gaew and got everything handled in 15 minutes in person.

Gotcha. Is that German microbrewery any good? Back in the states, we brewed our own beer and a past-time was visiting breweries. We haven't been there just yet.

our home brewed brown ale

Can't make it today, but curious about this homebrew. Is this always available?

sigh.

I need an oven. I miss cookies and brownies and breads, oh my.

You can hop in a truck or tuktuk?

It's my understanding that they'll take donations 24-hours a day on their doorstep.

Freedom House in Old City is always taking in old clothes for Burmese refugees. www.thaifreedomhouse.org

This isn't happening just yet for us. We are both working at the moment and have the appropriate work permits and Non-Imm B Visas for our jobs.

BUT, it seems that perhaps my husband's work might become lucrative enough that I don't have to work in the future. If that were to happen, what are my visa options?

We are both citizens of the USA and we currently have one-year non-imm B visas and work permits. If I were to quit my job, my work permit would be invalid, of course. I would not work, but my husband would continue to work. This would mean my "B" is invalid, as well. What are my options at that point, then? Can I get a visa through my husband's visa? I haven't been able to find a topic on this.

Thanks in advance. I am simply exploring my options, here. I have consider attempting to learn Thai, and that means I could apply for an Ed visa, I understand.

I've been trying to post a reply to this and I've attempted to PM. Hopefully you get my pm. Trying to send you a lead.

Just an FYI: the dinner is booked up!

Ah, gotcha. My apologies.Well, that's up to the OP to decide, then.

<br />The shell of the springroll is slightly sweet. <img src='http://static.thaivisa.com/forum/public/style_emoticons/default/bah.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> <br />I am not a big fan of A Taste of Heaven, but when cooked 100% correctly (which they are not most of the time) their springrolls are really excellent. However, usually they are similar to pretty much everywhere else and just OK.<br />

I took the Taste of Heaven cooking course a little over a year ago. I learned to make the spring rolls and I have the recipe!

I would agree with all the above points. The questions will be how much will you earn (enough for you and the lifestyle you want?) and will you enjoy it?<br />

Yes - in fact, I'm saving money. My lifestyle is not flamboyant. I do not go out drinking in bars very often; rather, I'll have a nice beer or cocktail at home. I don't spend much on meals, and I cook a lot, as well. I don't buy expensive clothes - in fact, I've found some EXCELLENT secondhand shops here. I'm not a hermit by any means, but I don't have hobbies that are expensive.

To be honest, my lifestyle here is MORE comfortable than my lifestyle was back home. I work less, relax more, and have a job that provides me with a rewarding experience. I teach kindergarten and it gives me a really good feeling when my students see me on school grounds and run up to wai me and greet me. (I should note that I was living in an expensive part of the USA before I moved here. I worked my butt off and could barely survive, much less save a dime.) I don't know how long I intend to stay here, but I am very comfortable right now.

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<br /><img src="http://i.imgur.com/voqOQ.jpg" /><br /><br />The "X" is the good kao soy place. Notice that Jha Ban is the road to the right of the "x." <br /><br />I also included a red arrow to show the direction of the other vegetarian place. I noticed while eating today that the banners out front are all in Thai, but there is some writing on the window that says "Vegetarian Food" or something like that in white. The banners, I believe there are three, are yellow. Where the arrow is on the map, it's about two more blocks down on the same side of the street. Their kao soy is also very good and contains more "fake meats."<br />

<br /><br /><br />I am not 100% sure, but I think that this is my favorite vegetarian restaurant that I do not usually talk about on TV, because I can not figure out how to explain where it is. <br />I have never had <i>Koa Soi</i> there, but they have really good<i> Jup Chai</i> and some other tasty dishes. Avoid the spring rolls though as they are terrible IMHO.<br />

Good to know about the spring rolls. I never want food that fried at lunchtime, but I always consider taking a few for the road for later.

I will simply say this: a TEFL course taken in the country you intend to teach in can be VERY useful. You will be teaching students from a culture very different from your home country. It's important to understand the little things to succeed in the big picture.

I took a TEFL course and they helped me find work, IN Chiang Mai. I would have been very lost without it. Yes, schools don't REQUIRE it, but it's VERY useful training.

Simply put: you have a Masters. You'll be top of the list of other applicants, no matter. Don't be discouraged. I had the same reactions online when I said I intended to move to CM to teach. Negativity should be taken with a grain of salt. If you apply yourself, you will find work.

The "X" is the good kao soy place. Notice that Jha Ban is the road to the right of the "x."

I also included a red arrow to show the direction of the other vegetarian place. I noticed while eating today that the banners out front are all in Thai, but there is some writing on the window that says "Vegetarian Food" or something like that in white. The banners, I believe there are three, are yellow. Where the arrow is on the map, it's about two more blocks down on the same side of the street. Their kao soy is also very good and contains more "fake meats."

Went to Koh Lanta last night, but, to my amazement at 9 p.m. on a Tuesday, it was packed! With a large group having arrived just before us we didn't stay fearing a long wait.

Went to Sahara instead. The total opposite applied; it was deserted. What is wrong with the place? Someone obviously spent money on doing it up nicely, the menu is good and the food is OK(had Kebab and burger) and ridiculously cheap (though alcohol is not so cheap, but not expensive for the area either.) Service was largely OK too. Am I missing something or do they have a problem with ghosts?

I thought it was odd, too. We were there around 6 pm and there were only a few other tables.

Thus far, the Duke's has impressed me with their pizza but tonight I went to Sahara and had a cheese pizza (and for just 99 baht). It was pretty incredible. Thin-crust, didn't skimp on the cheese AT ALL. Seasoned well. I have to say I'm pretty excited to find it, and the price tag is absurd.

Sometimes, I just crave it. Nice to have the option.

You'll be fine. It may take up to a month to find full-time work, but you'd be a shining star out here with a masters. I work in kindergarten and my husband is out hitting the pavement every day. He has a Bachelor's but everyone keeps asking him for a Masters.

Go for Prince Royal College or Dara Academy. They both pay much better than most schools and they pretty much require a masters.

Any reason you chose Thailand? With a masters, I'd imagine you could make way more elsewhere.

If you don't mind food stalls and like cheap food (15-25 baht a meal), I can point you in the right direction. Sit-down places like Taste for Heaven and Blue Diamond are nice, but sometimes I don't want to pay that much.

Best veggie khao soy, hands down is at a spot on Intra Warorot right smack dab in the old city. Walking away from Wat Phra Singh toward Jha Ban, it'll be on your right side. Big yellow banner with red writing in Thai and English. "THAI VEGETARIAN FOOD" They have lots of trays with different curries, etc - all served with yummy brown rice, but just walk up to the counter and ask for Khao Soy. It's incredible.

Another one near there. Go south on Phra Pok Klao. It's on the left, similar banner to the other spot. This place is "cleaner" but it's not as good, imho. Same prices, really, and a HUGE dining area. I like the back dining room for some peace and quiet. If you don't speak Thai, just point and order

Anyway, now you have described the sort of people you want to meet, couples or singles in their 20s or early 30s. No women with older male partners

We are a couple in our 20s. HEYYYYOOOO!

We intend to check out the hiking clubs and the AUA library, soon. Thus far, we've just been adapting (and quite enjoying it). We were homebodies in the states, but we know we'll have to get out here to make friends. Different from back home...most of my friends back home were acquired years ago.

Curious, I know there's the Chicky Net girls group, but the CM meetup was postponed and a new date never given. Also, I know there are the Expat ladies lunches, but they're during the week when I'm at work. Are there any other girl's groups?