Thailand seen holding onto crown of Detroit of Asia | Reuters: "Welcome to the 'Detroit of Asia', a vast area 120 km (75 miles) east of Bangkok, where durian orchards have given way to car plants over the past decade and vehicles are made for export to more than 200 countries.
While facing increasing competition as an auto manufacturing hub from countries including India, China and Indonesia, Thailand looks likely to retain its dominant position and win more investment thanks to its low wage costs and strong infrastructure"
Monday, February 28, 2011
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Friday, February 25, 2011
YouTube - Study Abroad in Thailand - Life in Chiang Mai
YouTube - Study Abroad in Thailand - Life in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is a great adventure and character building experience for the young. This video shows Chiang Mai as it is from American students perspective, but every culture is equally welcome - Amazing Chiang Mai!
Chiang Mai is a great adventure and character building experience for the young. This video shows Chiang Mai as it is from American students perspective, but every culture is equally welcome - Amazing Chiang Mai!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Do's - Dont's and the Downside for Expats
Now we have taken a good, hard critical look at the pros and cons of re-locating to, or investing in Chiang Mai and our feet are firmly planted on the ground, lets take a detailed look at the full-picture and the very real and enjoyable upside of living in Chiang Mai
Working and doing business
- Permitted occupations
Teaching
- Registering a business :
Branch of foreign company
Local commercial business
Working with a Thai partner
Lawyer
Local commercial business
Working with a Thai partner
Lawyer
Accountant
Government Offices : Lodging paperwork
- Board of Investment
Eating Out
We are going to be listing various place from quick eateries to international class, 5 star restaurants.The budgets vary and begin for less than;
So rest assured, there are some truly delightful surprises here for you.
You will also begin to understand why undertaking home cooking in Chiang Mai poses a few intriguing questions!
This next photo is a wonderful Thai-Western fusion style restaurant in Palm Springs Village resort in nearby Mae Rim. 5 star nouveau cuisine without the 5 star price tag.
$US1.00 for a dish of delicious, northern style Khao Soy Gai - Chicken in mild red coconut curry with soft and crispy noodles
and no, $1 is NOT a misprint!
and no, $1 is NOT a misprint!
So rest assured, there are some truly delightful surprises here for you.
You will also begin to understand why undertaking home cooking in Chiang Mai poses a few intriguing questions!
This next photo is a wonderful Thai-Western fusion style restaurant in Palm Springs Village resort in nearby Mae Rim. 5 star nouveau cuisine without the 5 star price tag.
Attractions - Sightseeing - Excursions
- Guided Tours
- Motorcycle tours
Mae Sa Valley (insert mash-up Google Map)
Chiang Mai
Mae Hong Son loop
Shopping
- Malls
Airport Plaza
Kad Suan Kheaw
- Super Stores
Index Living Mall
Makro
Carrefore
Big C
Lotus Tesco
Global House
Lotus Tesco
Global House
- Local Markets
Dalat Wororot
Dalat Chiang Mai Gate
Dalat Tawan
Dalat Tawan
- Convenience Stores
Seven 11
Lotus Tesco Express
MiniMart
- Speciality products
Clothing WOMENS
Clothing MENS
Clothing BABIES & INFANTS
Clothing CHILDREN & TEENS
Clothing UNIFORMS
Pharmacies
Optometrists
Hardware & Building Supplies
Clothing MENS
Clothing BABIES & INFANTS
Clothing CHILDREN & TEENS
Clothing UNIFORMS
Pharmacies
Optometrists
Hardware & Building Supplies
Tools
Paint
Timber
Kitchen
Bathroom
Furniture
Electrical Appliances
Computers
Mobile Phones
Kitchen
Bathroom
Furniture
Electrical Appliances
Computers
Mobile Phones
Car Sound
Motorcycles NEW
Motorcycles USED
Motorcycles REPAIRS
Motorcycles REPAIRS
Cars NEW
Cars USED
Cars REPAIRS
Cars REPAIRS
- Food
Western Delicatessens
Western Supermarkets
Bakeries
Liquor
Wine
Juice Bars
Chiang Mai: Yesterday - Today - The Future
Chiang Mai's new Convention Centre shown during May 2010.
On target for completion in 2011.
Being constructed on 300 Rai (1 rai = 1,600 Sqm) of prime land 15 minutes from airport.
With Doi Suthep in the background.
Insert mash-up Goggle Maps with separate pins for landmarks and places of interest, e.g. Shopping Malls, attractions and other places of interest.
Chiang Mai -it's fascinating History
Chiang Mai Today
- Major works
- Ring roads
- Chiang Mai International Airport
- Resorts
- Hotels
Chiang Mai's future as South East Asia's most affordable and liveable City
- Convention Centre
- New Mega Mall
- IT Infrastructure
IBM Chiang Mai
Creative Kingdom - CNXWood
- Tourism
- Manufacturing
- Culture
Assimilating (Fitting In)
About being "invisible"
Thailand's culture is one of respect for all, especially seniors - irrespective of race or personal wealth.
Unlike the western world, you will never feel that you don't exist.
Whenever you go out, you will meet Thais who are naturally respectful, genuinely interested in you and delightfully friendly. It's a wonderful feeling and is freely given to all without fear or favour.
Many expats when returning to their home country relay their feelings of dismay at becoming immediately "invisible", and can't wait to return. It is a sad fact but true that the western world is becoming more and more obsessed with youth and apparent spending power, patently ignoring their seniors who learned to live within their means, not so here, - Amazing Thailand!
Giving back - Earning Merit
Coming from another place and culture, you no doubt possess skills and experience that could be of use to your new community.
Nothing builds respect like a little volunteer work.
There are plenty of worthy causes where your skills and enthusiasm will be greatly appreciated and in return, you will earn respect, or as the Thais say, "merit" try it, you will find it rewarding - for sure.
Here are a few examples:-
Thailand's culture is one of respect for all, especially seniors - irrespective of race or personal wealth.
Unlike the western world, you will never feel that you don't exist.
Whenever you go out, you will meet Thais who are naturally respectful, genuinely interested in you and delightfully friendly. It's a wonderful feeling and is freely given to all without fear or favour.
Many expats when returning to their home country relay their feelings of dismay at becoming immediately "invisible", and can't wait to return. It is a sad fact but true that the western world is becoming more and more obsessed with youth and apparent spending power, patently ignoring their seniors who learned to live within their means, not so here, - Amazing Thailand!
Giving back - Earning Merit
Coming from another place and culture, you no doubt possess skills and experience that could be of use to your new community.
Nothing builds respect like a little volunteer work.
There are plenty of worthy causes where your skills and enthusiasm will be greatly appreciated and in return, you will earn respect, or as the Thais say, "merit" try it, you will find it rewarding - for sure.
Here are a few examples:-
- Annual Chiang Mai toy ride (bikers unite! )
- Teaching conversational English
- Volunteer Tourist Police
- Helping out at orphanges
- Elephant care and conservation
Education
Pre-school
Middle School
Higher Education
Adult Learning
Middle School
Higher Education
Adult Learning
- Languages
- Cooking
- Meditation
- Massage
- Art
- Sculpture
Testimonials
Details
On the subject of "invisibility".
I just returned from a short excursion to the supermarket. Walking along the checkout counters with my head in the clouds, I was pulled to attention by a gentle, friendly call, it was the checkout girl who wanted me to know I was walking past her station, the smile I got when thanking her was genuine and infectious - I was grinning like a loon all the way home, it made my day. Riccardo C. 70 something, originally from Trieste Italy via Australia.
On the subject of "invisibility".
I just returned from a short excursion to the supermarket. Walking along the checkout counters with my head in the clouds, I was pulled to attention by a gentle, friendly call, it was the checkout girl who wanted me to know I was walking past her station, the smile I got when thanking her was genuine and infectious - I was grinning like a loon all the way home, it made my day. Riccardo C. 70 something, originally from Trieste Italy via Australia.
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