moving to CM and in need of some info

[Trujillo]

The vet hospital in the Chiang Mai Business park, down from the high school, has a swimming pool with harness and support swing arm for rehabilitation. They can supply pills that include glucosamine for joint problems, although it's expensive at about 5,000 baht for 120 pills. 

[NancyL]

Or you could just order human glucosamine chrondroitin tablets on-line to give to the dog.  Much cheaper.  I ordered them in the U.S. for Hubby and the vet suggested giving one to the dog each day.  Big improvement for the dog (she was back to bounding up the steps in the house very soon), not so good for Hubby's arthritis, however.  Much cheaper than 5000 baht for 120 tablets.

[dingdongrb]

17 hours ago, laochef said:

Will move to CM, later this (or next...) year. Do they have auction houses in CM ? Any link(s) or names, would be helpful. Thanks.

I'm unaware of the name but there is an auction site I've seen numerous times when I take my car for service at the Mazda dealership for service. Walking past it appears they auction not only cars and trucks but scooters as well. 

 

Here is the name of it in Thai. Put this into Google and it should get you more information:

 

สหการประมูลเชียงใหม่

 

It's located on CM-Hangdong Rd just south of Big C and Makro but on the opposite side of the road, like right next door to the Mazda dealership.

 

 

[LivinLOS]

There are 2 big auction houses.. Every couple of weeks.. One on Super highway east of city another as said near mazda hang dong.. However as a Thai noob I would say its not a lot of saving for a lot of hassle and difficulty (deposit to bid, wait to receive owners papers and documents etc). Its saving doesnt really add up for the hassle and risk. 

 

New cars are the same price all over the country with almost no wiggle room on pricing. 

 

Used cars all over the country on the Thai market and language sites.. More choice in bangkok but not like a huge price difference.. LOADS of lemons, flood damage, clocked ones, etc. As long as you know how to assess these things its tolerable. Possibly worth paying a farang premium to buy used of a farang with maintenance records.  

[elektrified]

9 hours ago, elektrified said:

With regards to your dog and his hip problem, I can't answer with absolute certainty about the laser therapy (although I doubt it is available). But there is an orthopedic specialist veterinarian here in Chiang Mai who is excellent. He is fairly young (maybe 38-40?), but is a Professor at CMU and specializes in complex orthopedic surgical procedures. It's been a few years and I can't think of his name at the moment, but if you get in contact with me by P.M. when you arrive - then I will get the contact info for you.

I forgot to say that the doctor also has a swimming pool at his private clinic for the dogs to have therapy .

[elektrified]

2 hours ago, Trujillo said:

The vet hospital in the Chiang Mai Business park, down from the high school, has a swimming pool with harness and support swing arm for rehabilitation. They can supply pills that include glucosamine for joint problems, although it's expensive at about 5,000 baht for 120 pills. 

Sorry to say but my wife use to pay 600-700 Baht for 100 or more pills for our Golden Retriever during her last years.

[Trujillo]

I'm just quoting the price I was told by the vet. 

 

Make sure they are the real thing. Like the Frontline style tick liquid that the Thais sell that does absolutely nothing. 

[Mark123456]

7 hours ago, LivinLOS said:

 

That isnt the law.. Get them to put it in writing and watch them squirm. 

 

What you can get away without being caught for and what the law is are not the same. Work permits also integrate with taxation, or is it simply the plan to never pay Thai income tax despite living here full time and it being mandated. 

 

As per the official from the labor offices posted in the links I provide above.. a 100% online enterprise with no Thai clients needs a work permit.. Even uploading a youtube video or a blog comment, to an adsense enabled or monetized blog, needs a work permit. 

The OP doesn't even ask any questions about the legality of working here so it's not really relevant is it? In my experience, the only people who seem to care about foreigners working online in Thailand for overseas clients are posters on this forum. That's not meant to be an inflammatory comment: it's the literal truth.

[LivinLOS]

7 minutes ago, Mark123456 said:

The OP doesn't even ask any questions about the legality of working here so it's not really relevant is it? In my experience, the only people who seem to care about foreigners working online in Thailand for overseas clients are posters on this forum. That's not meant to be an inflammatory comment: it's the literal truth.

The OP does not seem to be aware they are going to break the law.. They also seem unaware of thier tax obligations in the idea they are attempting as a lifestyle choice. 

 

When someone posts something where they may unintentionally fall foul of Thai law its best to advise them of it, and be very clear what the law is (as you can see many posters are confused and outright wrong on the laws for freelancers) and how to comply with it (very easy using BOI registered umbrella companies). 

 

Also, as a prospective immigrant to a new country, it only seems fair to at least have the intention to be a good citizen, to honor the social contract, to pay our dues as the law demands, etc.. Dont Thai children need to go to schools ?? Does Thailand not need to provide services and infrastructure ??  Very neo colonial to simply think that because its too poor to properly enforce its rules, in fear of threatening it vital tourism industry, that we can with knowledge and forethought make plans to come and abuse that hospitality no ?? Westerners seem so very up in arms about immigrants arriving to the west who break our laws, but the attitude is we can just go to poor countries and abuse theirs but that's fine ??

[Mark123456]

Just now, LivinLOS said:

The OP does not seem to be aware they are going to break the law.. They also seem unaware of thier tax obligations in the idea they are attempting as a lifestyle choice. 

 

When someone posts something where they may unintentionally fall foul of Thai law its best to advise them of it, and be very clear what the law is (as you can see many posters are confused and outright wrong on the laws for freelancers) and how to comply with it (very easy using BOI registered umbrella companies). 

 

Also, as a prospective immigrant to a new country, it only seems fair to at least have the intention to be a good citizen, to honor the social contract, to pay our dues as the law demands, etc.. Dont Thai children need to go to schools ?? Does Thailand not need to provide services and infrastructure ??  Very neo colonial to simply think that because its too poor to properly enforce its rules, in fear of threatening it vital tourism industry, that we can with knowledge and forethought make plans to come and abuse that hospitality no ?? Westerners seem so very up in arms about immigrants arriving to the west who break our laws, but the attitude is we can just go to poor countries and abuse theirs but that's fine ??

Take a look at income tax rates here, then compare them to import duty rates. If you think a foreigner who doesn't pay tax on his income is not contributing to government coffers, you are misguided (in my humble opinion). Personally, I wouldn't send my child to a government school so that's a non-issue. Services and infrastructure? Haven't noticed much in the way of those here, apart from the ones that we have to pay for. It seems to me that you have a bee in your bonnet about this particular subject, which is why you chose to bring it up several times in a thread started by a poster who asked no questions about work permits/taxation/visa classes.

 

I think you're veering wildly off topic now but I always welcomed immigrants to the UK - they are a net economic benefit to the country and without them, the current system would eventually collapse. As an ex resident of London, I enjoyed the cosmopolitan nature of the city and it's something I now miss.

[markcm19]

Don't come for the next few months.  The air is unsafe and unpleasant

[tonboy]

22 hours ago, elektrified said:

With regards to your dog and his hip problem, I can't answer with absolute certainty about the laser therapy (although I doubt it is available). But there is an orthopedic specialist veterinarian here in Chiang Mai who is excellent. He is fairly young (maybe 38-40?), but is a Professor at CMU and specializes in complex orthopedic surgical procedures. It's been a few years and I can't think of his name at the moment, but if you get in contact with me by P.M. when you arrive - then I will get the contact info for you.

thank for the info, will contact you as soon as I arrive in CM. Hopefully the import of my dog goes ok. Have all the needed health documents and v

vaccinations, but still I am not sure if this is enough to not have to let him stay in quarantine for the first 30 days. Most of the people who brought their dog with them say no problem, but the Thai law says 30 days in quarantine. I did my best to get everything ready concerning the import, hopefully it is enough

[tonboy]

15 hours ago, LivinLOS said:

Used cars all over the country on the Thai market and language sites.. More choice in bangkok but not like a huge price difference.. LOADS of lemons, flood damage, clocked ones, etc. As long as you know how to assess these things its tolerable. Possibly worth paying a farang premium to buy used of a farang with maintenance records.  

Lucky enough I have been a carmechanic for over 10 years and my hobby still is repairing and restoring cars. I even own a webshop for asia , for carparts for european cars. So have enough knowledge when buying a secondhand car. Call me crazy but I will take up my hobby also in Thailand.

[tonboy]

12 hours ago, Trujillo said:

I'm just quoting the price I was told by the vet. 

 

Make sure they are the real thing. Like the Frontline style tick liquid that the Thais sell that does absolutely nothing. 

Are tick a real big problem in Thailand ?

[KhonKaenKowboy]

Don't mix genuine telecommuting with this digital nomad pile of nonsense.  The digital nomad thing is being outed by people within as being rife with fraudsters.  Just google digital nomad scam Chiang mai ....some of it is humorous.  They are mostly into drop shipping, and then there are personal coaches that can sell you how to, but it mostly involves selling others how to sell others "how to.". Only 5% of the online stores ever make a sale.  Most of them are younger, lacking any serious computer skills....most have visa troubles or their options are running out.  It's a sensationalized, exploited farce.  If you are over 50 with an O-A and are a true developer, with clients outside of Thailand, don't even think about using the term digital nomad....If you are ever asked...always state " retired," which is really all you can be on a retirement visa or extension.  Any other answer will open a can of worms.  I have been managing my brokerage account online since before Windows 3.0.  I file taxes in the US.  I don't push the envelope.  I can work anywhere wityh internet, and some of my biggest winners have come while I am sleeping.  I have no formal office, etc..  Almost any exertion of energy can be considered a violation..but there is some common sense,believe it or not.  Three different cops passed by me yesterday while I was doing my laundry....it's real work, that a Thai could be doing....has anyone been arrested for washing their clothes?  

 

Your biggest concern should probably be schooling for your kids...you should research h that, and find a rental near one of several good ones...LIST for example...otherwise, your kids could be spending three hours per day getting to school and back.  The dog is a pretty costly piece of baggage and will limit your housing g choices and increase your expenses.....of course that has never stopped anyone.  Dog problems are one of the worst things about the bedroom communities.  So I guess if you cannot beat then, join them.

 

You should probably determine your needs on broadband speed....those choices become more limited as you get to the areas with the 10k per month house rentals.

[tonboy]

53 minutes ago, KhonKaenKowboy said:

If you are over 50 with an O-A and are a true developer, with clients outside of Thailand, don't even think about using the term digital nomad....If you are ever asked...always state " retired," which is really all you can be on a retirement visa or extension.  Any other answer will open a can of worms. 

 

Your biggest concern should probably be schooling for your kids...you should research h that, and find a rental near one of several good ones...LIST for example...otherwise, your kids could be spending three hours per day getting to school and back.  

The dog is a pretty costly piece of baggage and will limit your housing g choices and increase your expenses.....of course that has never stopped anyone.  Dog problems are one of the worst things about the bedroom communities.  So I guess if you cannot beat then, join them.

 

You should probably determine your needs on broadband speed....those choices become more limited as you get to the areas with the 10k per month house rentals.

Thanks for your advice on not calling myself Digital Nomad, but retired (pff, I am only 54 and cant think of stopping working now). I will keep this in mind. 
No kids to worry about anymore. Too old.
About the cost of my dog, yep, I now. But his friendship is priceless for me (and my wife).
What you mean with "Dog problems are one of the worst things about the bedroom communities" ??
 

[KhonKaenKowboy]

Stray dogs, residents feeding stray dogs, residents keeping caged dogs.....all of the above barking 24/7....all with homes made of concrete on lots less than 300 square meters. Earthquakes are more common than dogs on a proper leash.  We do not have the Pitbull maulings like the US...yet, but you will meet dog bite victims.  Biking, walking, jogging can be problematic, even in some nicer gated communities....problem is the walls and gates are keeping the dogs in, not out.

[sanemax]

4 minutes ago, KhonKaenKowboy said:

Stray dogs, residents feeding stray dogs, residents keeping caged dogs.....all of the above barking 24/7....all with homes made of concrete on lots less than 300 square meters. Earthquakes are more common than dogs on a proper leash.  We do not have the Pitbull maulings like the US...yet, but you will meet dog bite victims.  Biking, walking, jogging can be problematic, even in some nicer gated communities....problem is the walls and gates are keeping the dogs in, not out.

It really isnt like that at all in CM.

Maybe in the villages in the mountains, but not anywhere near the city

Two earth quakes in 10 years ?

[KhonKaenKowboy]

I lived at baanwangtan, which comes on every house hunters radar for two years.  Non stop dog problems.  Paid 23, 500 USD for a house on 240 square meters.  Counting earthquakes of 2 or higher...more like 6 per year...dogs on leashes?  Not that many.

[sanemax]

10 minutes ago, KhonKaenKowboy said:

I lived at baanwangtan, which comes on every house hunters radar for two years.  Non stop dog problems.  Paid 23, 500 USD for a house on 240 square meters.  Counting earthquakes of 2 or higher...more like 6 per year...dogs on leashes?  Not that many.

So, you have a local dog problem, which isnt the whole of CM

Earthquakes which you can feel , two in the last ten years

[KhonKaenKowboy]

earthquake is not defined by whether or not you feel it.  Plenty didn't feel Loma Prieta in 89, who were driving on the highways.....7.1... 

[dingdongrb]

5 hours ago, KhonKaenKowboy said:

I lived at baanwangtan, which comes on every house hunters radar for two years.  Non stop dog problems.  Paid 23, 500 USD for a house on 240 square meters.  Counting earthquakes of 2 or higher...more like 6 per year...dogs on leashes?  Not that many.

I have lived in Banwangtan for the past 8 years and have only had two quakes which could be felt.

 

As for dogs, yes it's extremely noisy at times but hey, I usually keep the windows closed, the AC on, and the TV or stereo cranked up. Jogging and biking has never been a problem with me and the dogs although I see many of those that do those activities carry a stick with them. Me, I tend to give the dogs a treat so most of them are friendly to me. 

[dingdongrb]

10 hours ago, tonboy said:

Are tick a real big problem in Thailand ?

I'm not so sure about here in CM but at my house in Surin ticks appear to be a huge issue.

[sanemax]

7 hours ago, KhonKaenKowboy said:

earthquake is not defined by whether or not you feel it.  Plenty didn't feel Loma Prieta in 89, who were driving on the highways.....7.1... 

In that case, there are 100's of earthquakes everyday in the World and Chiang mai isnt prone to having earth quakes

[elektrified]

14 hours ago, tonboy said:

Are tick a real big problem in Thailand ?

A BIG problem. We had to give our Golden Retriever injections and pills all the time for blood parasites from ticks. Finally, when she was old, her immune system was down, and she had a bad heart - she could not fight the final bought of blood parasites and died.

[zorro1]

What about Vietnam, particularly DaNang (central VN next to the ocean.) I found a $6 VERY CLEAN Hotel room run by a family w/ kids. It's blocks from China Beach and both air & streets are clean. Allegedly the cleanest city in Asia. Foid was good as were prices. Seems like Thailand bsck in the day.
 
What am I missing?

Thailand!

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[tonboy]

6 minutes ago, elektrified said:

A BIG problem. We had to give our Golden Retriever injections and pills all the time for blood parasites from ticks. Finally, when she was old, her immune system was down, and she had a bad heart - she could not fight the final bought of blood parasites and died.

Sorry to hear, at what age did she die ?

 

[dingdongrb]

16 hours ago, elektrified said:

A BIG problem. We had to give our Golden Retriever injections and pills all the time for blood parasites from ticks. Finally, when she was old, her immune system was down, and she had a bad heart - she could not fight the final bought of blood parasites and died.

Sorry to hear this as pets are an extension to our family..... at least for most farangs.

[jobin]

Someone here spoke of 'monetization' of effort=work as defined by the Thai authority.  So if i offered some totally free service, would that be 'non work', and thus permitted?

 

That's right, i want to offer my valuable service to all mankind, with never a thought of payment from any recipient.  

How could that ever be 'work'?  Sounds more like some personal emotion or corruption.

 

PM me for details. 

[elektrified]

20 hours ago, tonboy said:

Sorry to hear, at what age did she die ?

 

12 years. She had a good life.