John K Schorr
@jschorr
American expat in Thailand
Forum posts
6
About me
American
Lives in Chiang Mai
Speaks English (native), German (Fluent), Spanish (pretty good), Thai (some, working on it)
Registration: 27 July 2011
Activity
Thai cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Thailand? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Thailand and why not your best ...
For people traveling to Northern Thailand or lucky enough to live near a Northern Thai restaurant abroad (e.g., Sticky Rice in Chicago), try Khao Soy, it's served with chicken, fish, pork, or Tofu for vegetarians. It's a special northern ... Read More
Thai language teacher wanted by julian42x
Hi I am looking for a private Thai teacher, or language exchange also ok. I am in Chiang mai now. Am going to the YMCA thai classes, but its too slow, i want to speak Thai quickly :) Please email me: julianstewart@gmail.com
Hello, I'm interested in finding a language partner too. Perhaps meet 2 or 3 times a week to speak Thai and English, so we both learn. My e-mail is johnschorr@hotmail.com Read More
Thai language teacher wanted by julian42x
Hi I am looking for a private Thai teacher, or language exchange also ok. I am in Chiang mai now. Am going to the YMCA thai classes, but its too slow, i want to speak Thai quickly :) Please email me: julianstewart@gmail.com
Hello Julian, You might want to check out the AUA language program near Thaepae Gate. They offer all levels of spoken and written Thai courses. The teachers are very experienced and good, classes are small and private lessons are also available. ... Read More
Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian
Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some expats from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...
Richard, The US bank is not that important. I like Bangkok Bank because they have a New York branch, and if I understand the process correctly, money from my US account is transferred to the NY branch of Bangkok Bank and from there to my Chiang ... Read More
Visiting Chiang Mai for the first time by sbhawaiian
Hi, I'm planning to visit C.M. around the first week of December this year. I want to spend a week checking it out as my retirement home. I would like to meet some expats from this blog to talk about their experience living in C.M. So if their ...
Richard, Re: Banks. I live in CM 6-9 months each year and in the USA the other part of the year. So, I need banks in both countries. I have had good luck with Bangkok Bank and Wells Fargo in the USA. Checks are automatically deposited and ... Read More