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Paul944 Senior Member

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I see I can expect a warm welcome if I ever retire to CM.

Somehow it came to my mind to watch a rerun of the tv serie 2.5 men now.

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LawrenceN Silver Member

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If you're interested in cycling or golf, send me a private message. I live off the 118 outside the last ring road about nine km from DoiSaket. You undoubtedly pass my street often.

ThaiTony2 Apprentice Member

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Dr. Grant,

Welcome to Chiang Mai and congratulations that you were fortunate to retire early.

How many times have you been to Thailand before deciding to settle in CM?

If you need anything be sure to let me/us know.

Best to you!

thaiduncankk Apprentice Member

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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!

I think he was looking for someone with a bit of personality, I don't think you are anywhere even near his expectations.

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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!

I think he was looking for someone with a bit of personality, I don't think you are anywhere even near his expectations.

thaiduncankk Apprentice Member

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What a small world we live in...Bufford Georgia is only 10 miles from Hutcherson's parents, in Ducala, GA, and a mere 50 miles to Glen Bullard's last foreclosed house in Hampton, GA.

Khonkaenkowboy, I think CM, Mr know it all would be more appropriate ?

cyberfarang Senior Member

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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!

I`m not surprised with your attitude. You don`t exactly sound like the life and soul of the party yourself.

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rogeroc Explorer Member

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I retired about 18 months ago and i stay most of my time in Chiang Mai. The reason i chose CM is that i had been on holiday many times and met good friends here (both ex pats and frequently returning workers). As others have said there are a lot of good Westerners here, but as everywhere there are some that you will choose just to walk away from. Bars are a good place to discover who may become good friends and who to avoid.

I think in reality it is most likely that all of you male companionship will be with Westerners and all of your female companionship with Thais. That is the way it seems to work here. In summary mental stimulation from Western guys, physical stimulation from Thai lady / ladies.

cyberfarang Senior Member

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I retired about 18 months ago and i stay most of my time in Chiang Mai. The reason i chose CM is that i had been on holiday many times and met good friends here (both ex pats and frequently returning workers). As others have said there are a lot of good Westerners here, but as everywhere there are some that you will choose just to walk away from. Bars are a good place to discover who may become good friends and who to avoid.

I think in reality it is most likely that all of you male companionship will be with Westerners and all of your female companionship with Thais. That is the way it seems to work here. In summary mental stimulation from Western guys, physical stimulation from Thai lady / ladies.

Moving to a completely new country and leaving all behind us can have it`s drawbacks. It is difficult to have close Thai friends unless able to speak the lingo and even if the Farlang can speak Thai or they meet Thais who speak reasonable English, they are still not going to be able to relate to each other as well as with others of their own kind. Even friendships between Farlangs of different nationalities can have cultural barriers between them.

I am an Englishman and I know that because there are only a very few of us in Thailand compared to England it is going to be much more difficult finding others like me to socialise with, mostly because of compatibility, whereas in England it`s very easy to make friends that have the same sense of humour, same attitudes and similar interests as me. Even if considering all expat Farlangs of different nationalities as the same, it is still difficult finding friends that are compatible and this I think is the number one hurdle of making friends here. I mean try talking to Americans about Only Fools and Horses, Steptoe and Son or do like gravy poured on top of their faggots? Or how many fags they can get through a day? And for the Farlangs who`s first language is not English, the conversation has to be very basic. Try to crack a joke with a German or a Froggy, I guarantee they won`t get it and like wise. I once knew a Swiss guy as a bar crawling partner, he spoke basic English but the conversation was hopeless and in the end I got bored.

LawrenceChee Gold Member

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Agree friendships spans from having common topics to speak about and having common interests ....

I have Thai friends but not all are stimulating conversations...politics is a closed topic , not all are world Travelers as the visas are restrictive for exposure and at times when one talks about something ..you almost get the feeling the other person has no interest

I have few friends here but they are good ones whom I enjoy talking to just like the few friends I have around the world when I travel and meet up . It's great conversations and you know both are benefiting from the time spent

Bill97 Platinum Member

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Do you live in Doi Saket or near Promenada?

Both, can't you read. These new folks find all the interesting places to live, hard to find too.
elgordo38 Gold Member

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I retired about 18 months ago and i stay most of my time in Chiang Mai. The reason i chose CM is that i had been on holiday many times and met good friends here (both ex pats and frequently returning workers). As others have said there are a lot of good Westerners here, but as everywhere there are some that you will choose just to walk away from. Bars are a good place to discover who may become good friends and who to avoid.

I think in reality it is most likely that all of you male companionship will be with Westerners and all of your female companionship with Thais. That is the way it seems to work here. In summary mental stimulation from Western guys, physical stimulation from Thai lady / ladies.

Moving to a completely new country and leaving all behind us can have it`s drawbacks. It is difficult to have close Thai friends unless able to speak the lingo and even if the Farlang can speak Thai or they meet Thais who speak reasonable English, they are still not going to be able to relate to each other as well as with others of their own kind. Even friendships between Farlangs of different nationalities can have cultural barriers between them.

I am an Englishman and I know that because there are only a very few of us in Thailand compared to England it is going to be much more difficult finding others like me to socialise with, mostly because of compatibility, whereas in England it`s very easy to make friends that have the same sense of humour, same attitudes and similar interests as me. Even if considering all expat Farlangs of different nationalities as the same, it is still difficult finding friends that are compatible and this I think is the number one hurdle of making friends here. I mean try talking to Americans about Only Fools and Horses, Steptoe and Son or do like gravy poured on top of their faggots? Or how many fags they can get through a day? And for the Farlangs who`s first language is not English, the conversation has to be very basic. Try to crack a joke with a German or a Froggy, I guarantee they won`t get it and like wise. I once knew a Swiss guy as a bar crawling partner, he spoke basic English but the conversation was hopeless and in the end I got bored.

Not to disagree with the above poster but always keep in mind we all have our own built in imperfections. I have many friends here in that category, self centered, rude in some respects, we all have flaws. I try to overlook these flaws and take the person as a whole rather the sum of his parts. If we outright reject people with certain flaws the guy in the mirror is the only friend you will have.

suzannegoh Advanced Member

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Do you live in Doi Saket or near Promenada?

Both, can't you read. These new folks find all the interesting places to live, hard to find too.
Maybe he can read or maybe he can't. But the Promenada is in Sarapee and is not very close to Doi Saket.
junglechef Gold Member

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I find CM similar to most places on earth, there are ppl whose company I enjoy and more I don't. I socialize mainly with those who have the same interests as me. I happen to like to MTB race and it's great to hang out with the other riders, both Thai and Falang, or more accurately people. Discovered this hobby since retiring and moving here, loving life here because for me I feel I'm living it to the fullest.

northernjohn Ruby Member

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Welcome. Retired, hmm? I wonder if you've figured out yet that there are virtually no chiropractors in Thailand. Hmm....... smile.png

I hope this will help you. You need suffer no longer. I have seen him twice the first time he helped quite a bit. The second time he informed me that I needed Physio Therapy and did not charge me.

Chiropractic clinic dates‏

Dr Philip Parry

29/05/2016

[email protected]

Hello,

Please be informed that this week I will be working at the Rajavej Hospital in Chiang Mai on the following days:

Friday 3rd June 9am - 1pm.

Saturday 4th June 9am - 4pm

Sunday 5th June 9am - 4pm

The next clinic weekend will be 2 weeks later on:

Friday 17th June 9am - 1pm.

Saturday 18th June 9am - 4pm

Sunday 19th June 9am - 4pm

Please inform the reception at the hospital on arrival.

Kind regards,

Dr. Philip Parry

Chiropractor

opalred Gold Member

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dr/? where did that come from

any tom dick or harry can call themselfs a chiropractor

i have seen them do more damage than good

dr physio yes trained for years

i remember one years ago in oz crippled a child

said to mother needed manipulation of the head

another got jail said had to suck teenagers tits

remove bad energy

elliss Platinum Member

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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.

Good comment , from my experience in Thailand , some 15 years .

I can count on one hand the nunber of farlangs , i choose to call genuine friends .

best advice , take care and take time, trust does not come easy . good luck .wai2.gif

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