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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
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I thought it was "bar finds"...* :  |
Yes, they have those as well 
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12-25-2005, 09:03 AM
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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
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I think at 50+, Lancelot's a bit old to be getting into bar fights on a regular basis. I don't think that he needs to bail himself out of jail that often. |
You got that right; luckily for me, I can run faster than most of my adversaries
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12-25-2005, 02:07 PM
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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
The better part of valor... 8)
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05-17-2006, 02:24 PM
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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
That brings back great memories! I was stationed there for a year with the USAF 1971-1972. I rented a large house/bungalow, four bedrooms, maids quarters, veranda, etc behind the Rimcom (? spelling) hotel from the hotel management. It was something like $100./mo. I shared it with two other guys and a live in maid. There were only about fifty of us G.I.s there along with a few DEA agents and consulate folks. I've always wanted to go back there and since retirement is coming up in less than two years now, just may do that!
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05-17-2006, 10:10 PM
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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
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That brings back great memories! I was stationed there for a year with the USAF 1971-1972.* I rented a large house/bungalow, four bedrooms, maids quarters, veranda, etc* behind the Rimcom (? spelling) hotel from the hotel management. It was something like $100./mo. I shared it with two other guys and a live in maid. There were only about fifty of us G.I.s there along with a few DEA agents and* consulate folks. I've always wanted to go back there and since retirement is coming up in less than two years now, just may do that!
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Prices have increased a bit since then : , but come on over! you won't regret it.
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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
We just returned from 9 months in Thailand. The time goes by very fast - so trips back to the US (except for emergencies) once retired, become a moot point.
The waves in Phuket this time of year are awesome. Great for body surfing or regular long board surfing.. and they have jet skis (if that is your thing) boating, diving, snorkeling, etc.
Once you settle in... living is easy and affordable. (the way it 'should' be!)*
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08-23-2006, 04:47 PM
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Re: Up in Chiang Mai...
Lancelot, Ben
I am definitely moving to Thailand in 5 years. That is when I will reach my FIRE. I will be 50. I am trying to figure out where I want to settle. My wife is from Ubon and I really like it up there. I have concerns however that in the long run I would be happier with some kind of English speaking community nearby (expats). Maybe a expat moo ban? Or near one?
What did you decide to do? Rent/build/own…. In the cities or near to one? BKK /Chiang Mai etc. Or are you in a small village in Issan?
What about heath care? I know of Bumrungrad International Hospital (hospitalized there once. excellent care!) But what about where you are? What do you do for medical Insurance? All the experts say self Insuring is very dangerous in retirement. As an American in a foreign country what is the tax situation for us back in the States? I am not retired so I don't know what I will be paying in retirement.
Thanks in advance
Mike
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