Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 What town or city do you live in or near? What are the pros and cons? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 I'll get straight in with "and you would like to know why exactly?" before the Usual Suspects do. We are in Sam Khok. Pro. Within easy striking distance of BKK CBD but still sufficiently rural to be green. Con. From us it's 4km to the nearest Seven. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BritManToo Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 10Km from the centre Chiang Mai, all the facilities of a big city. With the mountain views and jungle of a rural environment. The only con being dense smog for 2 months of the year. Edited August 17, 2021 by BritManToo 14 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 There is only one real town in Thailand! ???? 8 5 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 16 minutes ago, BritManToo said: 10Km from the centre Chiang Mai, all the facilities of a big city. With the mountain views and jungle of a rural environment. The only con being dense smog for 2 months of the year. Nice 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Why? Cause its interesting and im looking to move after covid settles. Next 5 yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Why? Cause its interesting and im looking to move after covid settles. Next 5 yrs. Some clues as to what you desire would be nice, beach, jungle, hills etc etc. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, Crossy said: Some clues as to what you desire would be nice, beach, jungle, hills etc etc. Open to all options 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Crossy Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: There is only one real town in Thailand! ???? Chiang Rai?? 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Chiang mai, Nong Khai interest me. Friendly locals, food, airport. Rural plus city nearby. Driving options on weekends. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 17 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said: There is only one real town in Thailand! ???? Looks like Koh Tao 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Stocky Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) Hat Yai Not too small, not too big Cosmopolitan city with a relaxed feel Good food, plenty of variety, including some good western restaurants** Lots of shops with western comforts available Nightlife is good, plenty of live music venues** Good connections to Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur** Only 45 minutes to the border if you need to escape Songkhla and the beach is about 50 minutes away Air quality is generally very good, and coastal breezes keep the temperature from extremes Only negative is the rare terrorist attack. (** fingers crossed that remains so post Covid) . Edited August 17, 2021 by Stocky 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 9 minutes ago, Stocky said: Hat Yai Not too small, not too big Cosmopolitan city with a relaxed feel Good food, plenty of variety, including some good western restaurants** Lots of shops with western comforts available Nightlife is good, plenty of live music venues** Good connections to Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur** Only 45 minutes to the border if you need to escape Songkhla and the beach is about 50 minutes away Air quality is generally very good, and coastal breezes keep the temperature from extremes Only negative is the rare terrorist attack. (** fingers crossed that remains so post Covid) . Never been. I should go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 I would love to hire a car and drive from Trang to Chiang Mai via the Mekong. Great trip. Take 2 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 25 minutes ago, Stocky said: Hat Yai Not too small, not too big Cosmopolitan city with a relaxed feel Good food, plenty of variety, including some good western restaurants** Lots of shops with western comforts available Nightlife is good, plenty of live music venues** Good connections to Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur** Only 45 minutes to the border if you need to escape Songkhla and the beach is about 50 minutes away Air quality is generally very good, and coastal breezes keep the temperature from extremes Only negative is the rare terrorist attack. (** fingers crossed that remains so post Covid) . Whats NST like??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Anyone live in Chiang Rai?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 8 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Whats NST like??? Never spent any great amount of time there, a lot smaller, a lot older, pleasant enough but I don't think I'd want to live there. Flight connections are more limited as well. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Ok thanks. Hat Yai sounds good. Close to islands as well. Trang is a nice town,bit small though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Anyone live in Ubon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stocky Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Close to islands as well. Indeed, it's handy for the west coast too. We often go to Koh Lanta or resorts between Trang and Krabi. Phuket's a bit more of a chore to get to, though you can always fly, Bangkok Air fly Hat Yai to Phuket (or did pre Covid). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toofarnorth Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 15 minutes ago, Sparktrader said: Anyone live in Chiang Rai?? YES.......well no really . I live somewhere smaller and quieter . No far from there though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Yes Krabi is nice. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 1 minute ago, toofarnorth said: YES.......well no really . I live somewhere smaller and quieter . No far from there though. You have a photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toofarnorth Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Just now, Sparktrader said: You have a photo? Let me see ....................................That pic was taken from our back kitchen. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparktrader Posted August 17, 2021 Author Share Posted August 17, 2021 Nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post toofarnorth Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Here is one more of the sleeping lady. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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VocalNeal Posted August 17, 2021 Share Posted August 17, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Sparktrader said: Anyone live in Chiang Rai?? No. No a bit too big. They have traffic lights there!???? Oops. Town or province. Always difficult here when the city has the same name as the province. Edited August 17, 2021 by VocalNeal 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sipi Posted August 17, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2021 Make your way to Wang Chomphu. Canoe about 5km upstream through the S-bends. When you see a hollow log, hit it three times with a stick and you'll be greeted by the village chief. Offer the secret wai and he might let you in. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 14 hours ago, Sparktrader said: I would love to hire a car and drive from Trang to Chiang Mai via the Mekong. Great trip. Take 2 months. You should consider a boat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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