Of all the alerts and warnings i've seen on TV and elsewhere, some less anecdotal than others, the most curious to me has been the number of people advising to be extra wary of Chiang Mai ex-pats. Is CM a larger repository of miscreant farangs or is this just idle spec? Is there something special about CM in this regard?

That's pretty much the case; by pass CM and come straight up to Chiang Rai, where you will only find ex-patriots of the very highest standard.

That's pretty much the case; by pass CM and come straight up to Chiang Rai, where you will only find ex-patriots of the very highest standard.

what is an ex-patriot?

ex-parrot?

A traitor.

..well feed us to the pigeons then.

Thanks mate. 'Pining for the fjords'. Been a while since i've seen that. cheers

ex-parrot?

Siberian hamsters deserting a sinking ship.

As a card carrying "Chiang Mai ex-pat" you are hearby forewarned. Be scared, be very scared of us !

That's pretty much the case; by pass CM and come straight up to Chiang Rai, where you will only find ex-patriots of the very highest standard.

what is an ex-patriot?

Do a google on it, it's an alternative spelling of expatriate.

Not as commonly used I'll admit though.

Pedant.

its a rumour to keep ex pats away from chiang mai,so as the ones there can keep it for themselves.