Retired early, just moved to Chiang Mai

[DrGrant]

Hello, my name is Grant Kruhly, I am so happy to be in Chiang Mai. I am a retired Chiropractor and looking for new friends. I live in Doi Saket near the Pomenada Resort Mall. My phone is <contact by messenger>. Look forward to hearing from you, Grant

Edited June 2, 2016 by ubonjoe
removed phone number (forum rule)

[L&J]

Wow it is amazing (actually totally expected) that a new person would attempt to make friends and get

torn asunder over everything in his note but his name. Suppose someone will find something about that

to slander shortly. Really miss the denizens of TV -NOT!

[oldgent]

well there you have it Op still want to make friends. I love these guys no back doors they tell it how it is

[bkkmick]

555. Dr Grant. Welcome to ThaiVisa. See what you started! (Joking).

The comments above provide a nice introduction to ThaiVisa.

Good luck.

[CharlieH]

Off topic/troll style posts have been removed.

This member has introduced himself with the possibility of making friends and/or acquaintances and he is immediately attacked for his former position, you should be ashamed.

7) You will respect fellow members and post in a civil manner. No personal attacks, hateful or insulting towards other members, (flaming) Stalking of members on either the forum or via PM will not be allowed.

8) You will not post disruptive or inflammatory messages, vulgarities, obscenities or profanities.

"Chiropratic" is NOT the subject of the OP.

[northernjohn]

Welcome.

You will meet many people here some as you have already seen are not that friendly.

Don't let them bother you there are plenty of nice Ex Pats and Thai's here in Chiang Mai.

[elgordo38]

Welcome to Chiang Mai. To bad your retired we could use a good chiropractor here. I used to be a mail carrier and went for periodic checkups the best move I ever made for my flesh temple. If you stay on TV get ready for brickbats and bouquets. Be thick skinned. If you ever need cheap free advice PM me I have been through the eye of the hurricane here and come out the other side but not unscathed. Again welcome its so good to see people like yourself who throw their hat into the ring so to speak. Lots of toothless sharks here on TV. Harmless

[Freakin Musashi]

Welcome to Chiang Mai. To bad your retired we could use a good chiropractor here. I used to be a mail carrier and went for periodic checkups the best move I ever made for my flesh temple. If you stay on TV get ready for brickbats and bouquets. Be thick skinned. If you ever need cheap free advice PM me I have been through the eye of the hurricane here and come out the other side but not unscathed. Again welcome its so good to see people like yourself who throw their hat into the ring so to speak. Lots of toothless sharks here on TV. Harmless

Well, I doubt he's still around.

Doc, if you're still about, don't spend too much time with expats; you will only get more homesick. Learn the language, make Thai friends.

[Chiengmaijoe]

Welcome to Chiang Mai. To bad your retired we could use a good chiropractor here. I used to be a mail carrier and went for periodic checkups the best move I ever made for my flesh temple. If you stay on TV get ready for brickbats and bouquets. Be thick skinned. If you ever need cheap free advice PM me I have been through the eye of the hurricane here and come out the other side but not unscathed. Again welcome its so good to see people like yourself who throw their hat into the ring so to speak. Lots of toothless sharks here on TV. Harmless

Well, I doubt he's still around.

Doc, if you're still about, don't spend too much time with expats; you will only get more homesick. Learn the language, make Thai friends.

Actually, there are plenty of interesting, decent expats in Chiang Mai, it's just that of all the places to introduce yourself, this is about the worst.

I don't mind admitting that besides a bit of mickey-taking and offering the occasional bit of advice or information, a large part of my posting on here is to make the miserable, moaning cynics look stupid. Hopefully in a manner that is within the rules and with the occasional witty remark.

There are some decent people posting here but .... practically every negative, unhappy, Thai-despising individual in Chiang Mai uses this place as their favourite hangout.

Most of us manage to find our own crowd over time and hopefully you will find yours. The Breakfast Club at Rivermarket may be a good place to start off. I'm sure someone here can give you a link to the recent topic about that.

Give us some idea as to what your interests are and I'm sure you'll get some useful advice. Welcome.

Edited June 2, 2016 by Chiengmaijoe

[orang37]

Sawasdee Khrup, Khun Grant,

Welcome to Chang Mai !

I hope you (and/or your family) enjoy staying here, and that you have the kind of wonderful experiences I've had here.

cheers, ~o:37;

[cyberfarang]

Hi Dr Grant.

Shame you are a chiropractor and not a psychiatrist. After retiring in Chiang Mai for so many years I`ve gone completely insane. You don`t have to be mad to post on Thai Visa, but it helps.

[alant]

Hello Grant, welcome to chiangmai. I also live near Promenada. Usually sat to the bar of the Red Lion on Saturday evenings. Let me know if you want to meet sometime.

[saakura]

Maybe the good doc already found the new love of (the rest of) his life. Hope somebody has told him about those strange looking ladies with big hands and feet.

[daoyai]

Mr. Grant, hope you will enjoy your retirment here. I hope you understand that your post may seem to some as an advertisment for your services. Listing your job title, phone number and location supports that assumption. Welcome to the forum.

[1FinickyOne]

Welcome to Chiang Mai -

The CM Expat Club and Friday morn breakfast might be a good place to start meeting people. I hope your retirement is everything you hoped it would be...

[Lizard2010]

Welcome to Chiang Mai -

The CM Expat Club and Friday morn breakfast might be a good place to start meeting people. I hope your retirement is everything you hoped it would be...

The CM Expat Club Friday morning breakfast

Is actually on this morning at the river market restaurant next to the iron bridge 9 30 till 11 30 AM

Plus before you get to the porn ping Hotel

The breakfast is on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month

With a general meeting on the last Saturday of the month at the Le Meridian Hotel at 10.00 AM

[dotpoom]

May you have many happy years of retirement in Thailand Grant. Feel free to contact me if ever you need an ear to listen.

[lostlink]

Congratulations on your retirement!

[ggt]

Welcome to Thailand...and Chiang Mai...

Thailand is a wonderful adventure...just imagine yourself in Disney Land for adults...be aware of your surroundings, check your change, do not be overly trusting...be skeptical until someone proves themselves to you...

Take frequent mini-vacations to other countries...breaks the daily grind...

Good Luck...

[Red13]

Welcome and good luck.

My girlfriend and I moved here 4 months ago but have given up on the foreign community.

Hopefully, in your age bracket, the foreigners here are a little more..... approachable?

[mulder12345]

Www.meetup.com has a listing of many social groups that get together. I'm sure you will find a few groups you can try.

Welcome to Chiang Mai☺

[Mansell]

Welcome Dr. Grant. Some of us are civil and somewhat educated on TV.....enjoy your time in this wonderful part of South East Asia.

[LawrenceChee]

It's a beautiful city ...PM me if you like to talk about hotels, kindle , train rides and travels

Putting more details will get a barrage of rants

Ignore them ...I started the same way 6 years ago and have made wonderful friends

[Jeffkp]

Welcome. I retired here 1 1/2 years ago. Love it. I too, keep away from other expats. Make some Thai friends and definitely worth it to sign up for language lessons.

[thaiduncankk]

When people say 'keep away from other expats', I see it as a reflection of the person saying it, rather than the other expats. Over the years, I have made some tremendous other expat friends, but I suppose the people saying it are from certain, specific countries.

[elgordo38]

Welcome. I retired here 1 1/2 years ago. Love it. I too, keep away from other expats. Make some Thai friends and definitely worth it to sign up for language lessons.

Yes Thai language course cheaper than a female live in Thai translator. Only kidding. My younger g/f has been with me for 5 years now what a jewel. She transitions back and forth from lover/confidante to caregiver from time to time as I age. Despite the big age difference we have blended nicely. My years with her have been fun years. I feel blessed that after a few false starts I finally got lucky. Always keep your big brain engaged/in charge here as there are rotten apples as well a good ones.

[Jeffkp]

When people say 'keep away from other expats', I see it as a reflection of the person saying it, rather than the other expats. Over the years, I have made some tremendous other expat friends, but I suppose the people saying it are from certain, specific countries.

I keep away from other expats for the simple reason that I don;t find most of them interesting. The few I have met are a grumpy, complaining lot and are very clannish!

[thaiduncankk]

When people say 'keep away from other expats', I see it as a reflection of the person saying it, rather than the other expats. Over the years, I have made some tremendous other expat friends, but I suppose the people saying it are from certain, specific countries.

I keep away from other expats for the simple reason that I don;t find most of them interesting. The few I have met are a grumpy, complaining lot and are very clannish!

It's more likely that they don't find you interesting.

[awayego]

Welcome to Chiang Mai and I hope your retirement will be as happy as mine.

Happy because I have many Thai friends and very few ex-pat acquaintances.

'Jeffkp' (above) has already given you the best advice - "keep away from other ex-pats"!

Unless of course you actually like the company of 'boreaucrats', prefer to be 'sanitised' by homely familiarity, lack the spirit of adventure and discovery to 'go it alone' in a strange but wonderful country and share a common 'ghetto mentality'.

Welcome Dr. Grant. Some of us are civil and somewhat educated on TV.....enjoy your time in this wonderful part of South East Asia.

Indeed we are!

Of course, woebetide any black sheep who stray from the flock for they shall be cast aside and dismissed as misanthropes and ne'erdowells because they choose to 'go native'!

[awayego]

When people say 'keep away from other expats', I see it as a reflection of the person saying it, rather than the other expats. Over the years, I have made some tremendous other expat friends, but I suppose the people saying it are from certain, specific countries.

What countries would those be then?

I think that, basically, there are people who enjoy the company of ex-pats, for whatever reasons, and there are people who don't, for whatever reasons. I don't think it has anything to do with what country they originate from.

Except of course, the English - still lamenting the loss of an empire and happy memories of the good old colonial days.

They are the worst of ex-pats IMHO!

When people say 'keep away from other expats', I see it as a reflection of the person saying it, rather than the other expats. Over the years, I have made some tremendous other expat friends, but I suppose the people saying it are from certain, specific countries.

I keep away from other expats for the simple reason that I don;t find most of them interesting. The few I have met are a grumpy, complaining lot and are very clannish!

It's more likely that they don't find you interesting.

Ya boo! Go to another part of the playground - this one is for independent thinkers!