Bangkok Refugee

[Adh]

Hi All,

After nearly 10 years of hectic Bangkok living, I am getting ready to move to Chiang Rai in early August this year. Greatly appreciate all the wonderful information here on the Chiang Rai forum, not to mention the beautiful photography!

I have visited Chiang Rai several times over the years, but lack the depth of knowledge that you locals have. I am going up on a reccy on the 2nd week of April to get started on looking for a house. I've checked the Thaivisa classifieds, estate agents' websites, google searches etc, but was wondering if any of you kind people have any hints / leads on house-hunting in Chiang Rai. I'll be moving on my own, so not looking anything too big, probably something in or around 7,000bht per month. Prefer to be in town too.

Any advice gratefully received.

Thanks,

Mac

[Fiddlesticks]

Hi Mac,

Always happy to have new faces here in CR. Being a fellow renting farang, I can tell you that you have tried all the normal channels. I have found that many more homes are listed on Thai language web sites than on English language web sites. Have you tried any of those yet? Sorry I can't help with any 'word of mouth' opportunities. Perhaps some of the long-time CR citizens can offer some insight.

I know this isn't much help but wanted to say welcome to CR.

Cheers,

Stix

[Adh]

Much appreciated Stix,

Thanks for your good advice. Between my rudimentary Thai reading skills, Google translate and press-ganging a Thai friend or two, I will follow your advice.

Thank you for your warm welcome!

[Fiddlesticks]

Try http://chiangraifocus.com.

Stix

[Adh]

Thank you Stix,

Mac

[Rimmer]

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[Manassas]

Welcome to CR