Rusticvilla Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I've just arrived to Chiang Mai, after the chaos in Bangkok. Understandably of course. I need help in finding the right places to go and the right people to meet. I've read lots of threads about chiang mai, which can be confusing. I want to meet real people who live and work here. I don't want to meet the people that have nothing to do, but moan about the place. I've met them before in Thailand. I want to meet the real people who make their money here, and live here on their means. Thailand is a place for old people with nothing more to do but moan about how their money has been reduced due to currency rates. I don't want to know about you, because 9 times out of 10, your the people that only drink and eat in expat establishments. Where are the places to meet the real expat community in Chiang Mai? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It sounds like Spicey is the place for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainiain101 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Tesco are British, make money here, and you can meet people there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I assume the OP has finished his ranting? I guess with that introduction, he's going to make loads of friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 It sounds like Spicey is the place for you. Op, in order to meet people, may I suggest not coming across as a complete :jerk: Oh, and welcome to CM, btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I am a expat who has retired here because I like the country and the people. The money is not a issue. I put in the time and th effort to get here. I don't complain about the exchange rate and I certainly don't want to meet you. Life is to good here to wast on narrow minded people. Ulysses G had it right on for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Semper Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I want to meet real people who live and work here. I don't want to meet the people that have nothing to do, So what do you do for a living? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybrewer2000 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Go back to where you came from and meet people there. Sounds like you have a rotten attitude. Not needed in Chiangmai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusticvilla Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm sorry if I came across a little bit harsh, but I say what I see. I have stayed with 2 families over the last week. One in Hang Dong and one in Sansai. Both families were very nice, but the local expats had nothing to say but moan. I didn't mind, you expect that every where, but these people where only referencing things that would be important to expats. I didn't come here to eat pizza and go down to the local pub for quiz nights. I bought a bowl of food yesterday for my dinner, it cost 2 dollars. How can you complain at that. I thought by going out of the main tourist traps, would help me discover how to live the Thai way. But because my language skills are very poor, I was directed to the nearest westerner, who assured me that the pizza and Mcdonalds were very good in Thailand. I might not meet many friends here, but if they want to come to Thailand and sit in English or Irish pubs eating pizza, burgers, french fries and pies and then have the nerve to tell me how expensive it is getting towards the dollar or the pound.I don't want to meet anyone. Help is needed to find the true expat living in Thailand. If I wanted the above, I would have stayed at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I assume the OP has finished his ranting? To assume is to make an ass out of me and u. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Wow, you know how to make an entrance! Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludditeman Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) I bought a bowl of food yesterday for my dinner, it cost 2 dollars. How can you complain at that. Sorry, but to fit in your expat profile, I would have to complain that your food was far too expensive, 30-35bht for most local dishes. Or maybe they doubled the price for your food as you were an obvious rube. Edited October 28, 2011 by ludditeman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 need a place to stay the downtown inn is the place to be .a bar in their as well enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusticvilla Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Go back to where you came from and meet people there. Sounds like you have a rotten attitude. Not needed in Chiangmai. Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, but I have obviously hit the nail on the head when it comes to you! I was told that Chiang Mai was a place for open minded people. You are clearly stuck in the ice age. I have a lovely coconut in my room that is desperate for your axe! I think that you need to rephrase yourself. People like you are not needed in Thailand, let alone a zoo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidOxon Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Don't feed the troll! :lol: :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You will never make any friends here with your attitude; farang or Thai. You are an ass. Go back to where you came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 (edited) Seriously though, what are your plans? Plenty of people live up here and live the 'Thai' life and don't live in McD's. We are not all old either, but saying that, to me age is irrelevant as long as you are a 'good egg'. What you doing up here or what do you want to do up here? What were you doing in BKK? Maybe you can find similar minded people up here? As for moaning, don't think I have ever been anywhere in the world where someone doesn't moan about something! "Don't feed the troll!"....dunno what you mean!? Edited October 28, 2011 by kjhbigv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusticvilla Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 You will never make any friends here with your attitude; farang or Thai. You are an ass. Go back to where you came from. Thanks! That's another nail in the coffin. Any one else want to prove how much they love Mcdonalds!! Truthfully, can anyone tell me how to order Gaeng Hang Lay! I here it one of the expats favourites, along with Sai Oua!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusticvilla Posted October 28, 2011 Author Share Posted October 28, 2011 Good job gingers know how to fish. You've just Been Pillioned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Go back to where you came from and meet people there. Sounds like you have a rotten attitude. Not needed in Chiangmai. Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, but I have obviously hit the nail on the head when it comes to you! I was told that Chiang Mai was a place for open minded people. You are clearly stuck in the ice age. I have a lovely coconut in my room that is desperate for your axe! I think that you need to rephrase yourself. People like you are not needed in Thailand, let alone a zoo!!! Just arrived in town, and already you know everything about us all, you must be very discerning indeed ! Hope that you get over it soon, and come to love Chiang Mai, as we all do, otherwise why would we be here ? While I myself do eat in farang places, roughly once a week, I would also recommend somewhere like Mookatar-Sukonta (Thanon Kad Suan Kaew) or the kao-soy place next to the wat on Thanon Faham, to someone newly-arrived here. You might enjoy the (pre-Loi-Kratong) mass-release of hot-air balloons (khom loi), this Saturday-evening at the wat near Mae-Jo, as an interesting local event ? And as others already said, Welcome ! :jap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjhbigv Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You will never make any friends here with your attitude; farang or Thai. You are an ass. Go back to where you came from. Thanks! That's another nail in the coffin. Any one else want to prove how much they love Mcdonalds!! Truthfully, can anyone tell me how to order Gaeng Hang Lay! I here it one of the expats favourites, along with Sai Oua!!!! Any one else want to prove how much they love Mcdonalds!! Well, I can say....'two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions all on a sesame seed bun' in under 2 seconds if that counts? Even won a T-Shirt for doing it back in the 80's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paagai Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 "I want to meet real people who live and work here." I think you've been really badly treated on this thread so can I recommend a Karaoke bar on the super highway called Cassanova? It's near Jet Yod. A truly excellent place to meet people who live and work here, and you certainly won't find any whingeing ex-pats in there whatsoever. I'm sure you will make lots of new friends and have a real unforgettable Thailand and Chiang Mai experience; should be just the place for you to really enjoy. Have fun! N.B. It doesn't open until 10 p.m. but so you can avoid those horrible bars where all the nasty ex-pats who've been posting on this thread hang out, there are plenty of local restaurants with two dollar food and cheap beer you can visit first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapout Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The ideal title could have been 'just arrived, just passing through, need help' and many responses may have been most helpful. As some would say "keep on trucking". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainman34014 Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Go back to where you came from and meet people there. Sounds like you have a rotten attitude. Not needed in Chiangmai. Sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, but I have obviously hit the nail on the head when it comes to you! I was told that Chiang Mai was a place for open minded people. You are clearly stuck in the ice age. I have a lovely coconut in my room that is desperate for your axe! I think that you need to rephrase yourself. People like you are not needed in Thailand, let alone a zoo!!! That Coconut is your head you bonzo. Go hit it against the wall and knock some sense into it, then come back and try again to make friends with people here. Your attitude stinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatboy Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 just arrived in cm.been staying in hang dong,sansai now where might that be may i ask.i hope you left a good tip for those 2 poor families. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'm sorry if I came across a little bit harsh, but I say what I see. I have stayed with 2 families over the last week. One in Hang Dong and one in Sansai. Both families were very nice, but the local expats had nothing to say but moan. I didn't mind, you expect that every where, but these people where only referencing things that would be important to expats. I didn't come here to eat pizza and go down to the local pub for quiz nights. I bought a bowl of food yesterday for my dinner, it cost 2 dollars. How can you complain at that. I thought by going out of the main tourist traps, would help me discover how to live the Thai way. But because my language skills are very poor, I was directed to the nearest westerner, who assured me that the pizza and Mcdonalds were very good in Thailand. I might not meet many friends here, but if they want to come to Thailand and sit in English or Irish pubs eating pizza, burgers, french fries and pies and then have the nerve to tell me how expensive it is getting towards the dollar or the pound.I don't want to meet anyone. Help is needed to find the true expat living in Thailand. If I wanted the above, I would have stayed at home. You claim and I quote you "I thought by going out of the main tourist traps, would help me discover how to live the Thai way." Then you go on to say and again I quote you "Help is needed to find the true expat living in Thailand" You make no sense. You have met true expats living in Thailand you didn't like them and you figure by meeting a true expat you can learn the Thai way of living. Sounds to me like you have all ready found Loi Kroh road Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I want to meet real people who live and work here. I don't want to meet the people that have nothing to do, So what do you do for a living? He's an ''agony aunt'' on holiday. And OP, don't think l've read such an arogant post in a long time. If your not a troll l would suggest you buy a mirror and become a recluse and just enjoy your own company eh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperZozo Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 He is a troll. He considers himself as a "Hi-so" ? Send him to a famous hotel between the river and the Night Market, rooms there are pest controlled ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OriginalPoster Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I've just arrived to Chiang Mai, after the chaos in Bangkok. Understandably of course. I need help in finding the right places to go and the right people to meet. I've read lots of threads about chiang mai, which can be confusing. I want to meet real people who live and work here. I don't want to meet the people that have nothing to do, but moan about the place. I've met them before in Thailand. I want to meet the real people who make their money here, and live here on their means. Thailand is a place for old people with nothing more to do but moan about how their money has been reduced due to currency rates. I don't want to know about you, because 9 times out of 10, your the people that only drink and eat in expat establishments. Where are the places to meet the real expat community in Chiang Mai? Do you find retirees in Chiang Mai to be uniquely abhorrent, or would your criticisms apply equally to people who retire to Florida rather than to a foreign country? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muchogra Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 "Help is needed to find the true expat living in Thailand." You probably find them in expensive lounges , clubs, restaurants, hotels, etc - often on corporate accounts. You sound to me a British-educated Thai brat who tends to look down on normal people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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