true blue Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 I guess some people seem to lead pretty sedentary lives. was in warm up,till nearly 2.30 this morning,then went to a private party till 5ish,sedentry enough,555+ Guess thats exactly the point, which sort of makes me confused about your point..to be honest. Meaning there is actually quite a few different things people can do in Chiang Mai, depending on what kind of things they enjoy. Clubbing isnt personally my thing at all. Smokey bars and being up till 5am i find a bit boring, but maybe thats because im no longer in my 20's. None the less, i am never bored..and i have a very active life, and i loathe shopping.. after 10 years in cnx,there is a wide and varied scene,of things to do but it all or mostly all involves expense,and after a while it becomes a bit mundane,and every one nos your name in the end,i think the point i was conveying was it will cost a lot to get established in cnx,and young people might have run out of money or time by then.i like shopping but very little for males in the way of clothes in chiang mai,dont like bar girls or bars for that matter,like to see young people enjoying themselves,im in my 70s,but i am very law,and being a ex banker,very financial stable,(very rarely blow my own trumpet,your honoured), Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackr Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 If someone is bored, it's because they're a boring person, nothing else. Only they can change that. Or it could mean that the person who is not bored when they perhaps should be is maybe of small mind, one that is easily pleased, or is that the other way round? Depends on one's poison really. True Blue is probably right that a young couple could run out of options if they're not the discerning type. Not everyone is taken aback by a moat, myriad temples and a million songthaews. It's not the be all & end all of Muang Thai, but could be a good introduction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 (edited) Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. Ok I have to ask: What other things? I can think of playing around on the internet.. Watch TV or a movie.. Extended dinner.. Go for a massage? Nighttime golf? Anything else? All the temples are closed at night. Or did you mean the night safari? Even that gets boring after a couple times. Edited September 8, 2012 by WinnieTheKhwai 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. Ok I have to ask: What other things? I can think of playing around on the internet.. Watch TV or a movie.. Extended dinner.. Go for a massage? Nighttime golf? Anything else? All the temples are closed at night. Or did you mean the night safari? Even that gets boring after a couple times. hope shes not thinking of spicy wtk,555+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted September 8, 2012 Share Posted September 8, 2012 Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. okay lady of the night,give us a clue,im interested on new ventures ect, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommoPhysicist Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 (edited) Sorry, WTK don't hi-jack the ladies thread! Edited September 9, 2012 by TommoPhysicist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyHeather Posted September 9, 2012 Share Posted September 9, 2012 Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. okay lady of the night,give us a clue,im interested on new ventures ect, Lady of the night? Is that really necessary? Frankly, I wouldn't bother informing the likes of you where I go and what I do at night for fear you show up. You seem to be lacking in grace and manners. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jelopi Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share Posted December 7, 2012 Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. Ok I have to ask: What other things? I can think of playing around on the internet.. Watch TV or a movie.. Extended dinner.. Go for a massage? Nighttime golf? Anything else? All the temples are closed at night. Or did you mean the night safari? Even that gets boring after a couple times. I'm also interested in what there is to do around here at night. We finally moved and we aren't into drinking much. Whats out there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktrip Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. Ok I have to ask: What other things? I can think of playing around on the internet.. Watch TV or a movie.. Extended dinner.. Go for a massage? Nighttime golf? Anything else? All the temples are closed at night. Or did you mean the night safari? Even that gets boring after a couple times. I'm also interested in what there is to do around here at night. We finally moved and we aren't into drinking much. Whats out there? goto a bar and order soda water! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Get a scooter (motorbike), you'll love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRS1 Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 (edited) Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. Ok I have to ask: What other things? I can think of playing around on the internet.. Watch TV or a movie.. Extended dinner.. Go for a massage? Nighttime golf? Anything else? All the temples are closed at night. Or did you mean the night safari? Even that gets boring after a couple times. I'm also interested in what there is to do around here at night. We finally moved and we aren't into drinking much. Whats out there? 1) A lot of open air markets 2) shopping mall probably bigger than the one back home 3) better theaters than the west 4) bowling alleys 5) open air bar areas where you don't necessarily have to drink 6) a stroll around the moat areas to watch all the freaks 7) night bazaar 8) china town night bazaar 9) star gazing on Doi Suthep 10) Lake Huy Thung Thao 11) Fishing at a stocked pond 12) Coffee shops with Internet and more people watching 13) Go kart track 14) multiple restaurants on the river If you're a nature person and an explorer CNX is located close to other cities making a great base for day trips to places like Pai, Chiang Rai, Phrao and others, I'd recommend getting a scooter/motorcycle, but many will try and scare you off. In that case the cheapest vehicles are the Nissan NV (<100k)and the Nissan Sentra, the Toyota Vios or Honda City will probably give you the best fuel economy, and cost triple. (>300k but < 400k) The proximity of food to where you live will determine your need for a vehicle. Food can be next door but cost 120 baht per dish, where as you can travel a couple of blocks and it will cost 30 baht if you can eat Thai food everyday with occasional western food (some cannot). I eat Thai food almost everyday, but even still...it's hard to keep a 200 baht per day budget, since you will need water, the occasional soft/fruit drink and a snack/candy bar every now and then. A beer or two a couple days a week doesnt hurt much either. Living close to a shopping mall in the beginning is a good start, as Eek mentioned Huay Kaew road close to Kad Suan Kaew mall is a good vicinity. Edited December 7, 2012 by KRS1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktrip Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Perhaps you need to get off the bar stool and out more if you think shopping and drinking are the only things to do in Chiang Mai at night. Ok I have to ask: What other things? I can think of playing around on the internet.. Watch TV or a movie.. Extended dinner.. Go for a massage? Nighttime golf? Anything else? All the temples are closed at night. Or did you mean the night safari? Even that gets boring after a couple times. I'm also interested in what there is to do around here at night. We finally moved and we aren't into drinking much. Whats out there? 1) A lot of open air markets 2) shopping mall probably bigger than the one back home 3) better theaters than the west 4) bowling alleys 5) open air bar areas where you don't necessarily have to drink 6) a stroll around the moat areas to watch all the freaks 7) night bazaar 8) china town night bazaar 9) star gazing on Doi Suthep 10) Lake Huy Thung Thao 11) Fishing at a stocked pond 12) Coffee shops with Internet and more people watching 13) Go kart track 14) multiple restaurants on the river If you're a nature person and an explorer CNX is located close to other cities making a great base for day trips to places like Pai, Chiang Rai, Phrao and others, I'd recommend getting a scooter/motorcycle, but many will try and scare you off. In that case the cheapest vehicles are the Nissan NV (<100k)and the Nissan Sentra, the Toyota Vios or Honda City will probably give you the best fuel economy, and cost triple. (>300k but < 400k) The proximity of food to where you live will determine your need for a vehicle. Food can be next door but cost 120 baht per dish, where as you can travel a couple of blocks and it will cost 30 baht if you can eat Thai food everyday with occasional western food (some cannot). I eat Thai food almost everyday, but even still...it's hard to keep a 200 baht per day budget, since you will need water, the occasional soft/fruit drink and a snack/candy bar every now and then. A beer or two a couple days a week doesnt hurt much either. Living close to a shopping mall in the beginning is a good start, as Eek mentioned Huay Kaew road close to Kad Suan Kaew mall is a good vicinity. so basically your saying its either shopping, going out into nature or eating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolgeoff Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 when u get there ask around ask some farangs.it will not take long.enjoy your stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob8891 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) 1) A lot of open air markets 2) shopping mall probably bigger than the one back home 3) better theaters than the west 4) bowling alleys 5) open air bar areas where you don't necessarily have to drink 6) a stroll around the moat areas to watch all the freaks 7) night bazaar 8) china town night bazaar 9) star gazing on Doi Suthep 10) Lake Huy Thung Thao 11) Fishing at a stocked pond 12) Coffee shops with Internet and more people watching 13) Go kart track 14) multiple restaurants on the river If you're a nature person and an explorer CNX is located close to other cities making a great base for day trips to places like Pai, Chiang Rai, Phrao and others, I'd recommend getting a scooter/motorcycle, but many will try and scare you off. In that case the cheapest vehicles are the Nissan NV (<100k)and the Nissan Sentra, the Toyota Vios or Honda City will probably give you the best fuel economy, and cost triple. (>300k but < 400k) The proximity of food to where you live will determine your need for a vehicle. Food can be next door but cost 120 baht per dish, where as you can travel a couple of blocks and it will cost 30 baht if you can eat Thai food everyday with occasional western food (some cannot). I eat Thai food almost everyday, but even still...it's hard to keep a 200 baht per day budget, since you will need water, the occasional soft/fruit drink and a snack/candy bar every now and then. A beer or two a couple days a week doesnt hurt much either. Living close to a shopping mall in the beginning is a good start, as Eek mentioned Huay Kaew road close to Kad Suan Kaew mall is a good vicinity. so basically your saying its either shopping, going out into nature or eating? @Jelopi, I think KSR1 has given you a good list to go on with..... I'm sure you'll soon start to find other things you like about CM.... If you do, could I ask you to update the thread with your new ideas,,,,,,,, (I think Jacktrip is desperately in need of some guidlance on how to lead a more fulfilling life!.... ) Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your stay. <flame to another member removed> Edited December 9, 2012 by onthedarkside flame removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacktrip Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 1) A lot of open air markets 2) shopping mall probably bigger than the one back home 3) better theaters than the west 4) bowling alleys 5) open air bar areas where you don't necessarily have to drink 6) a stroll around the moat areas to watch all the freaks 7) night bazaar 8) china town night bazaar 9) star gazing on Doi Suthep 10) Lake Huy Thung Thao 11) Fishing at a stocked pond 12) Coffee shops with Internet and more people watching 13) Go kart track 14) multiple restaurants on the river If you're a nature person and an explorer CNX is located close to other cities making a great base for day trips to places like Pai, Chiang Rai, Phrao and others, I'd recommend getting a scooter/motorcycle, but many will try and scare you off. In that case the cheapest vehicles are the Nissan NV (<100k)and the Nissan Sentra, the Toyota Vios or Honda City will probably give you the best fuel economy, and cost triple. (>300k but < 400k) The proximity of food to where you live will determine your need for a vehicle. Food can be next door but cost 120 baht per dish, where as you can travel a couple of blocks and it will cost 30 baht if you can eat Thai food everyday with occasional western food (some cannot). I eat Thai food almost everyday, but even still...it's hard to keep a 200 baht per day budget, since you will need water, the occasional soft/fruit drink and a snack/candy bar every now and then. A beer or two a couple days a week doesnt hurt much either. Living close to a shopping mall in the beginning is a good start, as Eek mentioned Huay Kaew road close to Kad Suan Kaew mall is a good vicinity. so basically your saying its either shopping, going out into nature or eating? @Jelopi, I think KSR1 has given you a good list to go on with..... I'm sure you'll soon start to find other things you like about CM.... If you do, could I ask you to update the thread with your new ideas,,,,,,,, (I think Jacktrip is desperately in need of some guidlance on how to lead a more fulfilling life!.... ) Good luck, and I hope you enjoy your stay. <flame to another member removed> why dont you contribute some ideas rather then just rehashing what was said in a previous post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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