My friend James and I are moving to Chiang Mai from the UK, from mid-February for 3-6 months. I'm 28, he's 25, we both work on the internet, and fancy a change of scenery.
Thailand seems like an excellent choice and we have a friend who enjoyed his time in Chiang Mai. Chiang Rai was also suggested, and we may be tempted to a nice beach, but we want to avoid the touristy areas and keep it cheaper. Chiang Mai sounds ideal.
I was wondering if anyone here would volunteer to show us around during our first week and help us find a good place to live - we will of course compensate with dinners and entertainment, and it's always good to make friends. We probably won't really look at accommodation before we arrive beyond booking a hotel for the first week.
Particularly I'd like someone to take us on our first visa run.
I've been browsing the forum for the information below, I add it here mainly as an introduction, in case anyone is a particularly good match for us in terms of interests and lifestyle.
As we both work on the internet, good Broadband is essential and we need somewhere secure for our computers. 2 bedrooms and maybe a 3rd as an office.
We like partying, and one reason to go to Thailand is definitely the girls. We're not really sure what to expect but the Thai girls I've met in the UK have always seemed great. So we'll want to live near the good/big bars and clubs, but off the tourist track slightly.
Show Me Around Chiang Mai
in Chiang Mai
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Greetings!
My friend James and I are moving to Chiang Mai from the UK, from mid-February for 3-6 months. I'm 28, he's 25, we both work on the internet, and fancy a change of scenery.
Thailand seems like an excellent choice and we have a friend who enjoyed his time in Chiang Mai. Chiang Rai was also suggested, and we may be tempted to a nice beach, but we want to avoid the touristy areas and keep it cheaper. Chiang Mai sounds ideal.
I was wondering if anyone here would volunteer to show us around during our first week and help us find a good place to live - we will of course compensate with dinners and entertainment, and it's always good to make friends. We probably won't really look at accommodation before we arrive beyond booking a hotel for the first week.
Particularly I'd like someone to take us on our first visa run.
I've been browsing the forum for the information below, I add it here mainly as an introduction, in case anyone is a particularly good match for us in terms of interests and lifestyle.
As we both work on the internet, good Broadband is essential and we need somewhere secure for our computers. 2 bedrooms and maybe a 3rd as an office.
We like partying, and one reason to go to Thailand is definitely the girls. We're not really sure what to expect but the Thai girls I've met in the UK have always seemed great. So we'll want to live near the good/big bars and clubs, but off the tourist track slightly.
cheers,
Magnus