Expats Resource Guide - Chiang Mai Expats Club

Expat Resource Guide

This guide will help you move, become acclimated, and live well in Thailand

PLEASE NOTE:
This is Thailand! Government policies, banking requirements, and business details can change on short notice. Please check and double check important information.

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Section 1 : A Special welcome to those considering coming to Thailand/Chiang Mai

Chapter 1.1 – Why so many Expats consider Thailand
Chapter 1.2 – Why consider Chiang Mai?
Chapter 1.3 – What is the Chiang Mai Expats Club and why should you consider joining?
Chapter 1.4 – As a potential expat, what do you need to know about Visas?
Chapter 1.5 – Getting to Chiang Mai
Chapter 1.6 – A Little Cultural Advice
Chapter 1.7 – Getting mobile phone service before arrival
Chapter 1.8 – What to do with your existing mobile phone number
Chapter 1.9 – Why you should start getting acquainted with Google Maps and/or Apple Maps
Chapter 1.10 – Think about how to get local currency
Chapter 1.11 – Where to stay when you first arrive
Chapter 1.12 – How to get answers when you first arrive
Chapter 1.13 – Don’t Forget to Have Some Fun!
Chapter 1.14 – Digital Nomads

Section 2 : Getting set up.

Chapter 2.1 – The LINE app
Chapter 2.2 – Expat activities and events
Chapter 2.3 – Learning The Thai Language
Chapter 2.4 – Internet, Phone, Postal Service
Chapter 2.5 – Banking in Chiang Mai
Chapter 2.6 – Business and shopping hours
Chapter 2.7 – Thai Holidays
Chapter 2.8 – Emergency and Useful Phone Numbers

Section 3 : Getting around in Chiang Mai

Chapter 3.1 – Finding places in Chiang Mai
Chapter 3.2 – How to get there – Walking
Chapter 3.3 – How to get there – Ride Sharing
Chapter 3.4 – How to get there – Taxi/Tuk Tuk
Chapter 3.5 – How to get there – Red Vans
Chapter 3.6 – How to get there – Public Transportation & Other Options
Chapter 3.7 – Driving in Chiang Mai
Chapter 3.8 – Buying a Vehicle
Chapter 3.9 – Obtaining/Renewing a driver’s license

Section 4 : Living

Chapter 4.1 – Finding Accommodation – Renting
Chapter 4.2 – Finding Accommodation – Buying
Chapter 4.3 – Utilities
Chapter 4.4 – Home Services/Home Cleaners/Engaging Domestic Help
Chapter 4.5 – Equipping your Home
Chapter 4.6 – Water and Ice
Chapter 4.7 – Food – A general discussion
Chapter 4.8 – Food – Eating Out
Chapter 4.9 – Food – Shopping for Food
Chapter 4.10 – General Shopping, Laundry and Care
Chapter 4.11 – Negotiating Prices
Chapter 4.12 – General Health Considerations
Chapter 4.13 – Medical / Dental / Medications / Counselling / Support Groups
Chapter 4.14 – Religious Services
Chapter 4.15 – Schools
Chapter 4.16 – Security
Chapter 4.17 – Visas
Chapter 4.18 – Other Immigration Requirements for Expats
Chapter 4.19 – Passport and Visa Photos

Section 5 : Other resources

Chapter 5.1 – Consulates
Chapter 5.2 – News/Current Events
Chapter 5.3 – Things to Do and Places to Go
Chapter 5.4 – Special Interests – Finding your “birds of a feather”
Chapter 5.5 – Book Stores in Chiang Mai
Chapter 5.6 – It happens to all of us – End of Life in Thailand

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