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There been many previous discussion threads on this topic - mostly quite interesting.

I looked into the topic a few years back when I was considering bringing my elderly mother here to live (which didn't ever happen). I looked at a few places in/near Chiang Mai.

One place sticks in my mind (name forgotten, sorry) but my first impression was quite positive. Then I went into serious review mode and would subsequently describe it as a place designed and built by someone who has only seen fancy magazine articles on western aged care home, but had never worked in one. So caution here, folks.

Things like slip or trip hazards, switches that couldn't be reached, steps instead of ramps, etc, etc. Someone in a wheelchair for example, would simply not have been able to get around the facility. Someone with dementia could just walk out of the facility and down the road, etc etc.

Maybe in a few years time they will get it right ... and then it could be fantastic

Interested to see this as I am now going through this process in Brisbane, Australia. It is much more drawn out and time consuming than what I had imagined, and I have four more appointments before I'm finished. Note that some steps have to have 2-3 months pauses to allow for healing. The price is higher than the prices noted in this thread (in CNX), but not vastly more. (NB: I have basic gov't medical called Medicare, but not private health insurance). The order of appointments is roughly as follows:

1. Consultation and check-over to confirm implant is possible/suitable (and get xray/scan)

2. Removal of tooth that can't be repaired

3. Check that tooth extraction has healed well and get first check over by the guy who will build the new tooth

4. Drill jaw and install titanium fitting

5. Get xray/scan to ensure all is good with jaw healing (density ok and no infection)

6/7. One doc builds the tooth and the other one installs it

8. Final check of the job to make sure no problems

Hi. I looked into this issue a bit a while back, before my mum passed away. Here is one item I wrote, with a couple more in my blog. Anyway, with any luck there might be something useful there

https://www.aust-thai.com/blog/uncategorized/government-to-further-impinge-on-the-rights-of-pensioners-to-travel-or-live-overseas/

Interesting to see several people who only needed one eye treated, like myself. In my case they suggested that the second eye would probably need doing within 2-3 years. More than 10 years later I think that eye is actually better than it was, rather than worse (?)

No-one has said anything about related pain/discomfort. Relax, because unless I got off lucky then there is virtually none. In fact I found the twilight anesthesia to be not unpleasant at all ... akin to lying on your back on a raft whilst floating down a river. 

Interesting topic. I looked into it a bit and wrote some papers about it a while ago - here is one of them:

https://www.aust-thai.com/blog/uncategorized/government-to-further-impinge-on-the-rights-of-pensioners-to-travel-or-live-overseas/

Some interesting comments in this thread already. Fascinating how people's view of a place changes and some then move on - hopefully to a more fulfilling alternative. Would be interested to hear where people successfully move on to after Chiang Mai (and which places worked or didn't work) and if there are any common trends. 

I'm most likely to move back to CNX when my current life chapter concludes, and it will be interesting to see how I find the place now. Where I currently live is the sort of place that many dream of moving to (think touristy tropical resort setting). Yet so many who move here become disillusioned and often separated/divorced. So many arrive thinking that they will stay here forever - that life will be different/better - but then only last a few years (for one or more fairly common reasons).

Hey, good luck with the book hunt. Is it worth looking in the Suriwong Book Centre? I wrote one on the same/similar topic ... https://silkwormbooks.com/products/your-investment-guide-to-thailand

On 3/4/2022 at 3:12 PM, Greenside said:

 

Photograph by John Shedrik

 

 I'm sad to report that John Shedrick, talented photographer and Chiang Mai Photographic Group member since its earliest days, passed away on February 20th. John was aged seventy seven and died from cancer, which he had been enduring for a couple of years.  He joined the CMPG back when our meetings were held above Tuskers Bar, and his work was selected for many of our annual exhibitions.

Many of us will probably remember him for his beautiful shots of waterfalls and he never failed to capture the best images of almost every Buddhist ceremony that Chiang Mai has to offer.

 

Photograph by John Shedrik
 

Although John has left us, a lot of his best pictures live on at Flickr (at least until his next subscription renewal) and you can see them here 

Wow, there's a lot of great pics there

Thanks Des, Yes I found that website and emailed them before I posted here.

Unsurprisingly ... I didn't get any reply. It's reassuring how some things never change.

But I'm still no closer to finding this guy. It was a good BBQ too. I did sausage sizzles and I had lamingtons with cream for sale for dessert. It was a breakfast of champions

Hi guys/gals

This is a long-shot but I'll give it a go anyway. A bit over 10 years ago there was a farang guy who ran a BBQ shop in CNX. It could have been Barbeques Galore or BBQ Thai - something like that. I met him as I wanted to borrow a BBQ to have a stall at one of those Chiang Mai CityLife magazine annual markets. Anyway he kindly lent me one which I collected from his home near Wat Umong (?). Anyway I wanted to have a chat to him about something but can't find any contact details. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks in advance if you can. (PS: I'd also be interested to hear about available real estate in the Wat Umong general area.)

On 3/13/2020 at 11:58 AM, Sheryl said:

Nurse who is a dual citizen is going to be very hard to find here. More chance in Oz itself....because most Thai nurses with Australian citizenship will be working in Ox already. But in that case it will cost you not much less than an Australian nurse.

 

You likely do not need a professional nurse at all but rather a nurse's aid/home health aid. The only reason to seek a nurse would be if your Mom required skilled nursing care - IVs, tube feedings etc.

Noted with thanks. I was actually hoping that one or more Thaivisa members might have a friend back in Oz who might be interested in such a position or who knew someone there that was. Anyway I will keep hunting.

15 hours ago, Sheryl said:

How on earth are you going to arrange the visa?

 

A better option might be to find a Filipina nurse already in Oz.

Hi. Ideally I'm seeking a dual citizen - there's quite a few about. But again, it is a long-shot … especially as we are not situated in a major city.

2 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I would suggest PM'ing Sheryl. She may have contacts in Thai hospitals. As I understand it, nurses in Thailand are compulsorily retired at age 45 each September.

Noted with thanks. Yes, Sheryl is a terrific resource at Thaivisa, but I don't think she'll need beckoning. In fact I expect she'll be here in … 3-2-1

2 hours ago, JWRC said:

Have you tried placing an Ad on Gumtree Australia? Another option would be Seek.com. Gumtree seems to be where everyone goes for anything these days. Good Luck

Hi. I dipped a toe into one of the local social media options, and did get a couple of responses. But not exactly a fabulous first impression … e.g. having "worked in an aged place once for a few months". We really need someone good, if not downright 'great'.

Good morning everyone. This post is an off-shoot from another that I recently responded to in the Chiang Mai forum.

We were planning to move back to Chiang Mai with my very elderly mother, but this has been delayed for various reasons.

I'm now exploring in-home care options, probably for the remainder of this year. As a result I would appreciate hearing from anyone (via this thread or private messaging) who knows of a kindly & suitably qualified/experienced Thai lady who can work Australia and who might be interested in an opportunity to do so asap. Our family is busy with work, study and all the rest, hence we need help. Oh, and we're based in a central Queensland coastal tourist town. I've tried some Australian nursing agencies and even the Thai consulate in Brisbane, but no luck so far.

As yes I know this is a long-shot, but thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Most interested to read comments in this thread thus far. We were planning to move back to Chiang Mai and bring my elderly mother with us. The Australian real estate market, amongst other issues, has thrown a spanner in the works as we must sell our house here first. In the meantime stuck here and exploring (viable) options for in-home care. It's a long shot, but does anyone here know of a kind Thai lady with nursing and/or aged care experience who can legally work in Australia?

Noted with thanks Sheryl. Just had a quick look at their web site and it mentions 15% family discount. Will explore further.

Hi all. I have had a look at some of the many earlier related threads, including views of resident expert Sheryl (thank you).

We are an Australian family of 3, all in good health, looking to progressively move to Thailand depending of various factors like selling our home here (if you are looking then message me ???? ). We also do some travelling, so worldwide cover would be useful. The clock is ticking though, re: insurance, with my 60th birthday looming. 

At this point I am focussing on two options, AETNA and Cigna. With AETNA would probably go with THB 5million cover (Platinum Plan).

One slight negative with Cigna is no local office and the need to pay in UK or USA money, meaning ongoing currency conversion and bank fees. Oh, and their fees are already significantly higher to start with. Neither seem to offer family policies though AETNA would provide us with an overall 10% discount. I don't think either would require medical examinations.

Views anyone? Thanks in anticipation

This is a topic that I am interested in keeping up with as we plan to move back to Chiang Mai when I can sell our house in Australia (please let it be soon … if anyone reading this knows someone looking for a nice place there pls msg me).

I visited a relatively new place out towards Mae Rim on a recent visit. On the one hand it was good to see someone trying to provide a contemporary western style aged care facility in Thailand. On the other hand it was obvious that they had gotten their inspiration from reading articles in flashy magazines/seeing videos about western aged care places, but had little understanding of the next level down … what it takes with respect to design to actually make a place at least workable (if not pleasant) for both staff and elderly residents. I mean even just little things like being able to manoeuvre a motorised wheel chair into and out of a room, or making it feasible for old folks to walk out of their rooms down onto adjacent lawn areas.

Still, just seeing a place like this launched onto the market marks a big step in the right direction.

Thanks guys, I am jumping a plane 2 morrow and when I hit town I will check out the suggested places, plus check back here for any further tips

Greetings forum dwellers. A slightly unusual request for info if I may. Does anyone know where one can get small durable commemorative plaques made up? Similar to the ones you would see in a lawn cemetery or in some temple grounds, with a photo of the departed and a few words? Thanks in advance for any leads

As if the crime itself wasn't bad enough ... I have to say that I am absolutely revolted by the revelation that gruesome and explicit photos of the two victims were uploaded onto Facebook and other online media. It's like the poor woman was raped twice. Never mind that such action contravenes the Thai Constitution. Never mind human decency. I love Thailand but this just turns my stomach.

No attachment on my initial email, but I did find the problem ... a typo in the email address posted here earlier. Subsequently got through to Mike and he quickly replied to advise that he was not aware of any Australian qualified CPA's in or around Chiang Mai. We'll keep hunting. Cheers

micheal was until late march2014 ,still our aust hon consulate,.his email adress is... <removed>

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