JennyLee

"PARANOID. Their coming to get me. The sky is falling. Leave now. "

The sky is falling? Oh dear. You know whose fault I bet this is? Those dang redshirts...that or global warming

But seriously folks - thank you for all your input. Much appreciated

Hey all,

I am booked to fly back to the US out of BKK on the 13th of March...right smack dab in the middle of this supposed "million man march". I realize that speculation will probably not really get me anywhere, but I must ask; If it were YOU, would you be concerned about trying to fly out of Bankok on this date?

(PS - I posted this on the Chiang Mai forum because I'm living in Chiang Mai, and tend to think that maybe the contributors for Chiang Mai are more intellegent than those from Bangkok Ha, ha )

Thanks for the replies!

So far, I think I may be leaning toward a bike....at least to start. Maybe I can become thin enough to fit into some Thai clothes! Ha, ha.

Hello all,

I am a 24 yr old female currently in Chiang Mai. I have just finished a TEFL course and hope to find a job and stay here in Chiang Mai.

A couple of questions...

1) It would appear as though motorbikes are the prefered method of transportation. However, I am terrified to attempt driving one. I don't want to die. I have heard that used cars are hard to come by cheaply and the tuk-tuk fees are no doubt going to add up over the long term. Suggestions?

2) I'm looking for a resonably priced appartment (5000 baht-ish). Preferably close to the old city, unless you also have a solution for my transportation problem . I am condidering Baan Thai Apartments on Nimmanhaeminda, although these are a bit of a trek from the moat. Again, any thoughts?

General advice about living, working and socializing in Chiang Mai is also greatly appreciated. But please be gentle.

Thanks