David, but friends call me Dakan (Daa-kh
@Dakan47
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
11
About me
American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English and get-by street Thai
Registration: 27 April 2015
Safety in Thailand by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Thailand? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I am an older gentleman and have lived in Chiang Mai for nearly four years. I have also traveled all over Thailand. I don't drive a car or a scooter, so all my getting around town is by foot, but mostly bicycle in Chiang Mai. Two years ago on an ... Read More
offers some good jazz singing opportunities
Richardmarley - My hit from lots of experience - Pattaya has a shitty beach, lots of Russians and if you like beautiful young women, very expensive. For the best jazz scene I would recommend Bangkok. If you want to find your place in a jazz beach ... Read More
Seeking a creative housing option in Chiang Mai
fang37 - I don't know - if I'm born in 1947, were you born in 1937, making you ten years older than me? Either way, still a couple of old fart falangs. Hope you found something to do each day that makes your life enjoyable here. Read More
areas to live in chiang mai by carywary
Hi everyone. I just got a job in Mueang, Chiang Mai. I'm struggling to find information on where to live. I obviously want to be close to work as I will ride my bicycle there each day. I want to rent a bungalow (hopefully just because I love ...
Ask at Kong Gaew Guest Cottages = Singharat Soi 3 in the NW corner in the old city. Read More
Seeking a creative housing option in Chiang Mai
Hi P - I put it in the accommodations part. Without the phone number. Didn't know how to delete my original post. I will learn the rules. Thanks for the heads up. Read More
No $$$ - better not even think of living here. by fang37
Wherever you live you will have challenges/problems. That is the way it is. Having been in LOS, I know a little cf to the newcomer ie fools paradise. My personal experience is that being >50yo is a big advantage re visa. No $$$ - better not even ...
re: fang37: Yes, I write fiction novels. And I've had a few conversations about Thai women. Even wrote a non-fiction book on the topic, but its probably one nobody will want to read. It's subtitled: What to know before you drop your pants ... Read More
No $$$ - better not even think of living here. by fang37
Wherever you live you will have challenges/problems. That is the way it is. Having been in LOS, I know a little cf to the newcomer ie fools paradise. My personal experience is that being >50yo is a big advantage re visa. No $$$ - better not even ...
There are many advantages living in Thailand. In the US (yes I had a job then) my rent was $3000 a month, now it's $300. Food costs are cut in half here. I had a car in the US - gas and insurance - here I ride a bicycle, or spend 60 cents on a ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
But I like speaking Thai. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here 聳 2nd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi - I've been living in Chiang Mai for 3 1/2 years. I've traveled all over Thailand and have considered living on one of the islands. But no place has what Chiang Mai has to offer. I love the cafes, the wifi, the massage and the fact that I ... Read More
Seeking a creative housing option in Chiang Mai
Hello - I looking for someone to share a house with. I'm an older quiet peaceful zen natured retired gentleman. I have been living in the old town of Chiang Mai for 3 1/2 years, and its time for me to move. I travel a lot, so it is better to ... Read More