LawrenceChee Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I have been in Chiang Mai for years now and want to expand the expat group I hang out with. B/ground - Asian, hospitality professional ; well traveled in all regions except South America and Africa. Cultural and respectful. Looking for any expats male or female of any age range who share any or all of the following same interests to meet up and strike friendships : - Hotels Trade and Food ! I am not a Cheap Charlie or a hi-so ...I like good tasting food at reasonable prices and the venue matters to me for enjoyment ...the key word is value for money. - business professional who are into investments and have worked in Asia before and like to trade stories and experiences - People who enjoy the traveling and the travel trade and like to talk about their experiences - Train ride junkies, Vespa fans, Manchester United Football Club members and people who love dogs and Indochina I have lived in Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia before and call Chiang Mai home as I like the balance of west and east ! I travel 8 months on the job and stay the remaining 4 in Chiang Mao for vacation and a balance of life Not keen to meet any negative, grouchy or pessimistic people ...so u don't have to post your negative thoughts too ... Thanks looking forward to meeting all ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyMcCollum Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Where to begin . . . . It seems to me the Expat group is a mixed bag here in Thailand. With different backgrounds, home lands, and cultures as well as reasons for being here.just the tip of the iceberg . . . Seems the Core of my friends, much like yourself come and go durring the year. Some for work, some snow birds as we say chasing the good weather. Here durring the winter back home. Though some of my friends have some like interest, some do not have much in common except a love for Thailand.or a dispise for things now back home. However I can have my negative, grouchy or pessimistic days I have found it easier finding friends living here full time and not like when I came and went as I did prior. I also have many friend who are Thai and living as the only expat in a all Thai Moo Baan has taught me many things too and has given me as well as earned me respect of and from Thais Younger friends do make me feel younger, but some others inspire me to think and see things other ways My mother gave me good advice once (ok more than once, not that I always listened) "to get a good friend, be a good friend" Best wishes and luck to you in all your endevers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 Thanks Jeffrey ! Glad to have found a friend like you...many more like you will be great and add a group dynamics that each can learn from ...not that the Vespa next year will change much I respect and admire the way you set yourself up here ...it's a great way to enjoy the country & city and be among the Thais Looking forward to next week meeting ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Did you ever buy that Vespa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Heya Moe Buying in jan when I am back again as I am off to work in about 2 weeks ..... Do u have one as well ? Lawrence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Heya Moe Buying in jan when I am back again as I am off to work in about 2 weeks ..... Do u have one as well ? Lawrence No I have a PCX 150 the price of the Vespa put me off and there are lots of Honda Dealers around to repair the PCX. I also ride mine on the highway as well doing a bit of touring. If you are interested we can do a ride to Lampun along the river when you get yours or a rental. PM me when you get back to CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks Moe Jeffrey recommended the PCX to me as well as he rides. We saw both the PCX and Vespa...I agree the price is a put off for the Vespa but the flat front makes it easier for grocery shopping or balancing 4 pallets of water as Jeffrey is asking me to do :-p Will pm you when I get back have fun riding ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Map guy ...kkkk u don't get it mate..have a fun day with yourself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post TwoDogz Posted September 11, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2012 Join Amway....endless line of friends 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Another one that does not get what true friendships positively enhances your personal experiences in life ...have a great day with yourself ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moe666 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks Moe Jeffrey recommended the PCX to me as well as he rides. We saw both the PCX and Vespa...I agree the price is a put off for the Vespa but the flat front makes it easier for grocery shopping or balancing 4 pallets of water as Jeffrey is asking me to do :-p Will pm you when I get back have fun riding ! I like the PCX because of a more motorcycle type ride also I am over 6 feet tall so the Vespa is a bit small for me in its handlebar lay out. I just put some of the shopping in the storage under seat and hange off the handle bars so far no problem. What ever you decide on will be fun no matter what others ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Map guy ...kkkk u don't get it mate..have a fun day with yourself ! Sorry! Apparently, a sense of humor is not a characteristic sought! Anyway, Interesting way to expand the use of the web site. I do recall various "where can I meet people" sorts of requests from time to time over the years, but posting a personal profile seems new. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 re. Join Amway....endless line of friends hes right ! sorry mods ..... i couldnt resist : ) dave2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Kkkk thanks dave2 met some hot chicks there that don't need a buffalo Sunny day ...laundry day everyone ...woohoooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryBird Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Are you looking for friends or business contacts? Why do your friends have to have the exact same interests as you/ be just like you? Just curious. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Where do you meet and on what day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapguy Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Kkkk thanks dave2 met some hot chicks there that don't need a buffalo Sunny day ...laundry day everyone ...woohoooo Cruising at Amway ?! Now, that's a new one! Careful what you say or the governor will get on to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Map guy ...kkkk u don't get it mate..have a fun day with yourself ! Sorry! Apparently, a sense of humor is not a characteristic sought! Anyway, Interesting way to expand the use of the web site. I do recall various "where can I meet people" sorts of requests from time to time over the years, but posting a personal profile seems new. Agreed it is a new way. That being said I was wondering if he considers just trading information back and forth over the internet as a friendship. To me I use the internet to communicate with friends who are not here in Chiang Mai. If they are in Thailand I will call them up and I have been known to call North America long distance. Being old I can remember when it cost almost 7 baht a minute to make a phone call from one location in Seattle to another one a few miles out of the city. Lately it is looking like friendship consists of electronics communication. Even on the phone rather than talk to a person they will send a tech message. As for friends having to have the same likes as I do well that can be pretty close minded. I have friends I have no interest in a lot of what they do. And they have no interest in what I do yet we have found common ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 I have some of very good friend since childhood now 40s we have not much in common at all except we enjoy each other's company. As for friends having to have the same likes as I do well that can be pretty close minded. I have friends I have no interest in a lot of what they do. And they have no interest in what I do yet we have found common ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARISTIDE Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) Looking for any expats male or female of any age range who share any or all of the following same interests to meet up and strike friendships : expats only? what about Thai Edited September 11, 2012 by ARISTIDE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 ^ Saucer of milk over here please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Be careful out there folks. Plenty of warnings out there re meeting people over the internet, go google it before meeting strangers. Protect yourself from privacy issues, identity theft, impostors, villains, attacks, kidnappings, molestations, drugged drinks and clingons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 A sarcastic and totally un called for post has been removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LawrenceChee Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for all the postings The reason why I network with people with the same interests ...its an easier start for friendships in a city where u don't know everyone and it has worked well for me as I strike friendships around the world We start with something similar and then as diverse as it gets it makes life interesting ...I agree friends don't have to see eye to eye on everything I agree with Hellodolly that nothing is better than that personal touch an communication and in my line of business a handshake, a personal meeting is more powerful than an email. As I am a tech adopter, I also see it as advantage to use technology to expand the groups of people to meet around the world I am not looking for any business contacts as I came here to rest, but like minded business professionals can always share a different perspective to the works as I enjoy the mental stimulation from sharing experiences on occasions. As for why I am asking for expats only, the only reason is I never have difficulty meeting Thais here in Chiang Mai as they are all generally friendly , less suspicious and willing to meet up. So I already have a good group of Thai friends here who keeps recommending more friends to meet Thanks for all the pms and looking forward to meeting those who responded. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyHeather Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Attend a Skal meeting, they are the last Thursday of the month usually. It is a very large and varied group of travel and tourism professionals. You are sure to make some new friends there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saan Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Good company and good food at lunch would be wonderful. If that is what you are looking for I would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoDogz Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Didn't Jeffrey Dahmer invite some of his friends over for good food and company ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzed Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hey Lawrence, I'll be in Chiangmai around 21 Dec. will you be around then? I have been planning to retire to Northern Thailand for years. The spouse is still working so I cannot make the big move yet. So whenever I can, I hang out in CM staying with Thai friends....and meeting up with expat buddies. It would be nice to have another expat contact in Chiang Mai. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellodolly Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Thanks for all the postings The reason why I network with people with the same interests ...its an easier start for friendships in a city where u don't know everyone and it has worked well for me as I strike friendships around the world We start with something similar and then as diverse as it gets it makes life interesting ...I agree friends don't have to see eye to eye on everything I agree with Hellodolly that nothing is better than that personal touch an communication and in my line of business a handshake, a personal meeting is more powerful than an email. As I am a tech adopter, I also see it as advantage to use technology to expand the groups of people to meet around the world I am not looking for any business contacts as I came here to rest, but like minded business professionals can always share a different perspective to the works as I enjoy the mental stimulation from sharing experiences on occasions. As for why I am asking for expats only, the only reason is I never have difficulty meeting Thais here in Chiang Mai as they are all generally friendly , less suspicious and willing to meet up. So I already have a good group of Thai friends here who keeps recommending more friends to meet Thanks for all the pms and looking forward to meeting those who responded. Not trying to be a smart ass but I was wondering if you were looking for friends or acquaintances? I know a lot of people who know a lot of people who claim they have a lot of friends who in reality are just people they have met and very rarely shared experiences with such as going on a day tour or bowling etc. I can honesty say for myself I only have three friends but I know and interact with a lot of other people. I consider them acquaintances. Some of them I do not even like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beetlejuice Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 (edited) Blood test ?! are you suggesting he is gay, or has a sexual agenda? I’m not sure. The requirements and qualifications the OP is suggesting that are needed to become his friend, sounds more like someone who is seeking a relationship, or more likely looking for people to be part of a business venture rather than just meeting people to hang about with socially. This appears to be some sort of job interview. To be quite honest, I’ve never heard of anything like this before, just seems a bit strange. I mix and socialise with people from all walks of life, and certainly don`t ask for references or give them a compatibility test, right down to what sorts of motorbikes they use, to see if they professionally match my requirements before having a night out on the town with them. So over to you OP. What exactly are you seeking and your intentions? Edited September 11, 2012 by Beetlejuice 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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