TheRed Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Hey you guys, I am a total newbie Irish lad who is, for the last 2 years, married to a lovely Thai girl here in Ireland, we are really hoping to move to Chiang Rai in the future, (maybe far future, have no idea) and just wondering if any of you guys can let me in on life there. I have been in the city for short periods but have no idea what expat life is like there. Im a very easy going, relaxed and quiet guy who hopes to find corresponding surroundings. Although being Irish, I do like having a small local bar to relax in and have a drink with sound people. I have no interest in clubs, go-go bars or any of that malarkey. I do love live music though. Any general tips, warnings, advice or encouraging stories would help me to focus on getting through my tedius life in Ireland. For example: Is it a relatively new expat community group? Are there already too many farang bumming around? Is it turning into a circus for foreigners looking to escape the "tourist areas" and slowly turning into one itself? Is the expat community small and integrated into the community? Can I find a cool area to get to know the great lifestyle of Chiang Rai residents? Any help will be relished and much appriciated. I'll keep an eager eye in the ThaiVisa world from here on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISPY Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey you guys, I am a total newbie Irish lad who is, for the last 2 years, married to a lovely Thai girl here in Ireland, we are really hoping to move to Chiang Rai in the future, (maybe far future, have no idea) and just wondering if any of you guys can let me in on life there. I have been in the city for short periods but have no idea what expat life is like there. Im a very easy going, relaxed and quiet guy who hopes to find corresponding surroundings. Although being Irish, I do like having a small local bar to relax in and have a drink with sound people. I have no interest in clubs, go-go bars or any of that malarkey. I do love live music though. Any general tips, warnings, advice or encouraging stories would help me to focus on getting through my tedius life in Ireland. For example: Is it a relatively new expat community group? Are there already too many farang bumming around? Is it turning into a circus for foreigners looking to escape the "tourist areas" and slowly turning into one itself? Is the expat community small and integrated into the community? Can I find a cool area to get to know the great lifestyle of Chiang Rai residents? Any help will be relished and much appriciated. I'll keep an eager eye in the ThaiVisa world from here on. Welcome in Chiang Rai, life is beautiful here . In my opinion not too many expats . But...you will find them.....if you want . Cat Bar seems is a nice easy going bar with live music. Chiang Rai offers good places to have dinner, farang food as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 You are probably too young for village life but if you like to read, you could check out my blog at: Villagefarang You may glean something of a different lifestyle, from what you are presently aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sulieman Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey you guys, I am a total newbie Irish lad who is, for the last 2 years, married to a lovely Thai girl here in Ireland, we are really hoping to move to Chiang Rai in the future, (maybe far future, have no idea) and just wondering if any of you guys can let me in on life there. I have been in the city for short periods but have no idea what expat life is like there. Im a very easy going, relaxed and quiet guy who hopes to find corresponding surroundings. Although being Irish, I do like having a small local bar to relax in and have a drink with sound people. I have no interest in clubs, go-go bars or any of that malarkey. I do love live music though. Any general tips, warnings, advice or encouraging stories would help me to focus on getting through my tedius life in Ireland. For example: Is it a relatively new expat community group? Are there already too many farang bumming around? Is it turning into a circus for foreigners looking to escape the "tourist areas" and slowly turning into one itself? Is the expat community small and integrated into the community? Can I find a cool area to get to know the great lifestyle of Chiang Rai residents? Any help will be relished and much appriciated. I'll keep an eager eye in the ThaiVisa world from here on. The provision of total offshore wealth management is the primary goal at Sulieman Neal Sullivan group co Ltd and trust company Sulieman Neal Sullivan trust and this we do through a wide variety of financial services and instruments which includes Forex (gold and silver) private banking, asset management, financial advisory, hedge fund administration, securities brokerage introductions, other personal financial services.US expat clients because of the patriot act and IRS rules have made investing , asset protection and privacy critical issues for the north america and EU clients In addition we provide Offshore banking, trust, and Foundations and Expat Company formation services (specialize in American company and citizen banking) With any offshore company formation service free double tax treaty and treasury services ( Thailand companies and double tax treaty structures in HK,singapore Cyprus and Seychelles offshore branches ) fees base or advisory service option Ran "Managing General Partner " forum sponsor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluestu Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey you guys, I am a total newbie Irish lad who is, for the last 2 years, married to a lovely Thai girl here in Ireland, we are really hoping to move to Chiang Rai in the future, (maybe far future, have no idea) and just wondering if any of you guys can let me in on life there. I have been in the city for short periods but have no idea what expat life is like there. Im a very easy going, relaxed and quiet guy who hopes to find corresponding surroundings. Although being Irish, I do like having a small local bar to relax in and have a drink with sound people. I have no interest in clubs, go-go bars or any of that malarkey. I do love live music though. Any general tips, warnings, advice or encouraging stories would help me to focus on getting through my tedius life in Ireland. For example: Is it a relatively new expat community group? Are there already too many farang bumming around? Is it turning into a circus for foreigners looking to escape the "tourist areas" and slowly turning into one itself? Is the expat community small and integrated into the community? Can I find a cool area to get to know the great lifestyle of Chiang Rai residents? Any help will be relished and much appriciated. I'll keep an eager eye in the ThaiVisa world from here on. The provision of total offshore wealth management is the primary goal at Sulieman Neal Sullivan group co Ltd and trust company Sulieman Neal Sullivan trust and this we do through a wide variety of financial services and instruments which includes Forex (gold and silver) private banking, asset management, financial advisory, hedge fund administration, securities brokerage introductions, other personal financial services.US expat clients because of the patriot act and IRS rules have made investing , asset protection and privacy critical issues for the north america and EU clients In addition we provide Offshore banking, trust, and Foundations and Expat Company formation services (specialize in American company and citizen banking) With any offshore company formation service free double tax treaty and treasury services ( Thailand companies and double tax treaty structures in HK,singapore Cyprus and Seychelles offshore branches ) fees base or advisory service option Ran "Managing General Partner " forum sponsor ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumbojumbo Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey you guys, I am a total newbie Irish lad who is, for the last 2 years, married to a lovely Thai girl here in Ireland, we are really hoping to move to Chiang Rai in the future, (maybe far future, have no idea) and just wondering if any of you guys can let me in on life there. I have been in the city for short periods but have no idea what expat life is like there. Im a very easy going, relaxed and quiet guy who hopes to find corresponding surroundings. Although being Irish, I do like having a small local bar to relax in and have a drink with sound people. I have no interest in clubs, go-go bars or any of that malarkey. I do love live music though. Any general tips, warnings, advice or encouraging stories would help me to focus on getting through my tedius life in Ireland. For example: Is it a relatively new expat community group? Are there already too many farang bumming around? Is it turning into a circus for foreigners looking to escape the "tourist areas" and slowly turning into one itself? Is the expat community small and integrated into the community? Can I find a cool area to get to know the great lifestyle of Chiang Rai residents? Any help will be relished and much appriciated. I'll keep an eager eye in the ThaiVisa world from here on. The provision of total offshore wealth management is the primary goal at Sulieman Neal Sullivan group co Ltd and trust company Sulieman Neal Sullivan trust and this we do through a wide variety of financial services and instruments which includes Forex (gold and silver) private banking, asset management, financial advisory, hedge fund administration, securities brokerage introductions, other personal financial services.US expat clients because of the patriot act and IRS rules have made investing , asset protection and privacy critical issues for the north america and EU clients In addition we provide Offshore banking, trust, and Foundations and Expat Company formation services (specialize in American company and citizen banking) With any offshore company formation service free double tax treaty and treasury services ( Thailand companies and double tax treaty structures in HK,singapore Cyprus and Seychelles offshore branches ) fees base or advisory service option Ran "Managing General Partner " forum sponsor ??? Forum rules------No commercial spam! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goski Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 And long quotes I must say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISPY Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Hey you guys, I am a total newbie Irish lad who is, for the last 2 years, married to a lovely Thai girl here in Ireland, we are really hoping to move to Chiang Rai in the future, (maybe far future, have no idea) and just wondering if any of you guys can let me in on life there. I have been in the city for short periods but have no idea what expat life is like there. Im a very easy going, relaxed and quiet guy who hopes to find corresponding surroundings. Although being Irish, I do like having a small local bar to relax in and have a drink with sound people. I have no interest in clubs, go-go bars or any of that malarkey. I do love live music though. Any general tips, warnings, advice or encouraging stories would help me to focus on getting through my tedius life in Ireland. For example: Is it a relatively new expat community group? Are there already too many farang bumming around? Is it turning into a circus for foreigners looking to escape the "tourist areas" and slowly turning into one itself? Is the expat community small and integrated into the community? Can I find a cool area to get to know the great lifestyle of Chiang Rai residents? Any help will be relished and much appriciated. I'll keep an eager eye in the ThaiVisa world from here on. The provision of total offshore wealth management is the primary goal at Sulieman Neal Sullivan group co Ltd and trust company Sulieman Neal Sullivan trust and this we do through a wide variety of financial services and instruments which includes Forex (gold and silver) private banking, asset management, financial advisory, hedge fund administration, securities brokerage introductions, other personal financial services.US expat clients because of the patriot act and IRS rules have made investing , asset protection and privacy critical issues for the north america and EU clients In addition we provide Offshore banking, trust, and Foundations and Expat Company formation services (specialize in American company and citizen banking) With any offshore company formation service free double tax treaty and treasury services ( Thailand companies and double tax treaty structures in HK,singapore Cyprus and Seychelles offshore branches ) fees base or advisory service option Ran "Managing General Partner " forum sponsor what the ....is he talking about? This seems like advertising....but....do you understand???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sceadugenga Posted January 10, 2009 Share Posted January 10, 2009 Beats me, I though Forex was an Aussie beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRed Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) HAAAAAAA, nice. I assume by the message and poster that this is a sponsor, targeting certain posts to advertise wares, in this case some kind of banking or whatnot. Thanks a million for all replies to my query and I will frequent the forum to keep in touch with all you guys. Happy to hear of any insights to you're lives. Im pretty excited to even think about life in Chiang Rai, as I said though, it might be a long time before we settle there but I will be visiting on a regular basis. ISPY, thanks for the welcome and the Cat Bar, eh? sound intriguing..... Also, Villagefarang, I have already had the pleasure of visiting your site, though I must admit I have only briefly glanced through it and have yet to indulge. But indulge I shall! Cheers again everyone, hope to get to know you all a little through this. And if you can, keep those replies coming! Ian Edited January 11, 2009 by TheRed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISPY Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 HAAAAAAA, nice.I assume by the message and poster that this is a sponsor, targeting certain posts to advertise wares, in this case some kind of banking or whatnot. Thanks a million for all replies to my query and I will frequent the forum to keep in touch with all you guys. Happy to hear of any insights to you're lives. Im pretty excited to even think about life in Chiang Rai, as I said though, it might be a long time before we settle there but I will be visiting on a regular basis. ISPY, thanks for the welcome and the Cat Bar, eh? sound intriguing..... Also, Villagefarang, I have already had the pleasure of visiting your site, though I must admit I have only briefly glanced through it and have yet to indulge. But indulge I shall! Cheers again everyone, hope to get to know you all a little through this. And if you can, keep those replies coming! Ian You're welcome. Anyway....music in Cat Bar depends on the visitors who try to sing (oohhhhh some are bad ) but anyway....many people like it up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISPY Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 You are probably too young for village life but if you like to read, you could check out my blog at: Villagefarang You may glean something of a different lifestyle, from what you are presently aware. Nice website Villa farang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villagefarang Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 You are probably too young for village life but if you like to read, you could check out my blog at: Villagefarang You may glean something of a different lifestyle, from what you are presently aware. Nice website Villa farang! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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