Cdn Family Moving to Chieng Mai in November

Member since 21 July 2013

stephenjedgarMember21 July 2013 20:14:16

Thank you for this Blog! So many good vibes..not overly sugar-coated.
I am a photographer/new media producer specializing in the NGO sector. My wife teaches yoga and is a Thai Yoga Massage practicianer. We have two boys aged 8 and 18months. We have decided to take the next year to base ourselves in Chieng Mai. It will be a challenging adventure without a doubt!
My questions revolve around work visas, traveling w a baby, finding a 3 bedroom house, best areas to live, schooling for our 8 year old, where can a canadian go to watch the occasional hockey game (or NBA game for that matter...) ok ok ok, I'll stop there. I'd love to hear from any other creative professionals and, of course any other families out there who have some Thia experience!
Peace!
Stephen
stephenjedgar.com

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karen ViP

Member since 21 June 2013

karenViP23 July 2013 07:56:12

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Hello Stephen and welcome to Expat.com

Your message has been moved to the Chiang Mai Forum for more visibility.

Regarding the visa requirements, you may browse the other threads on the Information on visas in Thailand Forum for more details.

I also hope that the other members will help you soon.

Thanks

Karen

yanfeiwu Member

Member since 10 June 2013

yanfeiwuMember23 July 2013 08:16:08

Hello Stephen

Welcome to Expat.com.
Could you explain your questions more specific ,a 3 bedroom house are you going to buy or rent?
Best area? Is mean peaceful area or a convenient commercial area ect.

stephenjedgar Member

Member since 21 July 2013

stephenjedgarMember23 July 2013 13:03:34

Awesome. Thanks Karen!

stephenjedgar Member

Member since 21 July 2013

stephenjedgarMember23 July 2013 13:10:22

We are looking to rent a 3 bdrm home for one year. Whaen I say "good" area I mean safe, yet the closer to centre, the better. I am curious about schools for my 8 year old but have not even started this search yet. We are coming to Thai to experience a beautiful culture (warts and all) that we'd never get to experience otherwise.
I am also curious about home/day care for my 18momth old....

So many questions...so little time.

Thank you!

Living in Chiang Mai Active member

Member since 03 January 2011

Living in Chiang MaiActive member24 July 2013 03:10:27

Sawasdee Stephen,

There are many international schools here. You can get the school first and find accommodation near school.

Let me know if I can be any helps.

stephenjedgar Member

Member since 21 July 2013

stephenjedgarMember30 July 2013 13:18:59

It IS helpful, thank you so much!
I think it will be so much easier to gain perspective once we get there. Almost impossible from way far away...but we continue to try
QUESTION: When does the school season start? Here in North America, as you know, its September.
Also curious about finding a network of parents who home school...

Thanks again

przsor Guest

przsorGuest31 July 2013 08:20:15

Still one and half year 20 hour 15 minutes 30 seconds from my retirement and my new life in Chiang Mai I am already having butterflies on my tummy thinking how my new life will be alone there.
Please be my friend write to me from there.
regards
Rene

karen ViP

Member since 21 June 2013

karenViP01 August 2013 05:11:17

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Hello rperezoso.

Welcome to Expat.com

Don't forget to keep us updated on your expat experiences over there.

If you have any question do not hesitate

Thanks

Karen