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Chiang Mai Motorcycle Registration Transfer

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Chiang Mai Ambassador Motorcycle Registration Transfer

Chiang Mai Motorcycle Registration Transfer

To complete my Chiang Mai motorcycle registration transfer I had to take the documents I had prepared to the DLT in Nong Hoi, which is on the Chiang Mai – Lamphun Road (106), at the traffic lights near the Holiday Inn.

Motorcycle Registration Transfer Procedure

I had a copy of a passport face page and the green book(same name as passport), I had copies of my passport, certificate of residence (3 extra copies) and 400 baht, because I wanted a new tax rego sticker.
That’s it! I went to the Nong Hoi office, go straight to information! They gave me paperwork and told me where to write things and sign things. They said go outside and take the bike to get checked. The bike was checked and paperwork given back. I went back to information and got a number. My number was called, I went to the counter. Gave the paperwork, signed anything else and asked for certification of my certificate of residence copies.
I was told to come back after 2-3 days. Went back and everything was sweet! Got all my documents and then went to get my licenses renewed.
I have no idea where the seller was, but nothing else was needed. Please understand that I did this myself in about an hour. The staff at DLT are amazing and efficient if you are prepared.
Even if you aren’t prepared they will assist you all the way.
I am not saying don’t take every document you have, plus extras but I’m saying you don’t need them. Current November 2016.
My second experience was with the seller and similar efficiency even though they were expired 6 months.

 

Yearly motorbike registration information can be found here – Motorbike Registration Chiang Mai

 

If you are needing to renew your license, the best resource is my friend’s PDF – Getting a Thai Drivers License (and Renewing)

Motorbike Registration Chiang Mai

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Motorbike Registration Renewal in Chiang Mai

Motorbike registration Road viewI am trying to make the process of your motorbike registration renewal easier. This is one of the simplest things to do. It requires a couple of short visits to Nat Motors (just opposite Maya and down Huay Kaew towards Doi Suthep) and a little bit of cash and it’s done. It should take up to 30 minutes for the first visit, then one week later just pickup the green book and new sticker.

YOU CAN DO THIS PROCESS UP TO THREE MONTHS BEFORE YOUR REGO EXPIRES!

If your bike is not fully registered, or the registration expire and you have an accident, you will not have any of the basic medical personal injury insurance, which is worth up to 30,000 baht if you have an accident or someone crashes into you. It’s not much, but it’s a start.

Your Motorbike Registration

Each year your motorbike (or car) needs to be registered. No forms necessary – yes you heard me correctly!Motorbike registration Green Book

 

Firstly, you have a green book or blue book for a car. These are VERY important – don’t lose them!!!Motorbike registration dates

 

Look at your motorbike registration label that looks like this. Next to the year 2559 (2016 + 543 Buddhist years) is the month and date. All rego stickers now should be 2560, with 2561 coming out in 2017.

You need to renew on or just before this date(or upto 3 months earlier)!

What’s that? You can’t read Thai, just look for the Thai script and corresponding month. Easy! 

Motorbike registration Thai Month Letters

Ok, so you have your green book or blue book, your vehicle and expiring rego, and want to sort it out, well there are many around, but Nat Motors is the closest now to Nimman area. It is a repair shop and rego check and renewal place.
Your green book will stay with them and they will tell you to come back in a week. That’s it!

When you come back to collect your new rego sticker, it takes just a couple of minutes, you show your receipt(or picture) and they give you your book and new label. Go home and attach it to your motorbike and come back next year!!!

Motorbike Registration LocationsMotorbike registration front

Motorbike registration logoThere are actually many places to get your car or motorbike registration renewed. Just look for this logo. It is usually at like a car repair or garage looking shop.There are many locations around Chiang Mai. I use the Nat Motors near Nimman one because it is close.

 

Motorbike Registration Process at Nat Motors

Motorbike registration Nat MotorsNat Motors are just around the corner from Nimman.

To get there just head along Huay Kaew Road from the Maya intersection. Drive pat the pub and about 200 meters down on the left is Nat Motors, just after a crossing. I am sure you will find it.

 

Motorbike registration Nat Motors 2

Start on the right hand side at the front. There are a few guys who will come to you, show them your green book and they should understand. They will do their forms and get you to sign. Keep the slip.

Motorbike registration check in

 

Enter this area.

Motorbike registration shop front

They will send you to the motorbike registration girl and she is in this area.

Motorbike registration insurance

She will take and keep your green book, complete your motorbike registration and insurance and take your money. It is usually around 400 baht per year.Motorbike registration service area

Your bike should be checked in this area.Motorbike registration cashier

Enter this area and this is where you can wait and pay. Try going up to the girl at the front to check if your bike is finished, if not go to the waiting area.

You can wait inside here here and watch some Thai TV or even use their computers, but I suggest taking your own entertainment.Motorbike registration Waiting AreaMotorbike registration Waiting area computers

After 5 minutes, ask again if it is finished. You will need to pay 60 baht for the check and then you can go and get your bike.

 

DON’T FORGET – Go back a week later and pick up your green book and new sticker from the lady in the middle section again where you dropped everything off.

 

Chiang Mai Motorbike Registration – Two Day Processing

The main Department of Land and Transport centre for everything motorbike registration and transfer related activities is at the lights at the Holiday Inn in Nong Hoi, but it’s at least 30 minutes from Nimman area. They do everything on the spot, but the process is a little complicated, but a lot quicker, except it involves two trips to the main office, so just go to Nat Motors. I will!

If you have just bought a new motorbike, you can see my Guide to Transferring your Motorcycle Registration.

If you are needing to get or renew your license, the best resource is my friend’s PDF – Getting a Thai Drivers License (and Renewing)

Social Groups in Chiang Mai

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Getting Social in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is a great place! You already know that and that’s why you are here. But what makes it even more special is the social scene. Well you might be here short term or long term, big budget or small, introvert or extrovert, whatever you are and whatever you want, if you can find a group or network to get social in Chiang Mai, life will be so much better. If you have groups already, that’s great, you might like to expand your horizons a little more, there are amazing people everywhere. So get out there and meet some people, and if you don’t like the group, feel free to find another on the list.

I am going to list as many as I can find from Facebook and around the place, that I know of. Facebook is a great connector, but there are the Meetup networks also. This will include social groups and other good information.

Social Events –

Getting along to some events is the best way to meet people in Chiang Mai. There are always so many events every day and night, so soon enough you will have heaps of friends.

Chiang Mai Events Group – http://www.facebook.com/groups/ChiangMaiEvents/

To get access to the best email listing of events just go to http://tiny.cc/stevesemail

Newly added is a calendar of events – http://www.boredbreaker.com/

Nomad Groups – See here for a big list!

Weekly Nomad Coffee Meetup – https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadcoffee/

Digital Nomads in Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/cmnomads – it’s a great place for nomading!

Break Time for Nomads(less worky)- https://www.facebook.com/groups/436338589849184/

Chiang Mai Online Society – https://www.facebook.com/groups/CNXOS/

Random CM Nomads group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/digitalnomadjusticeleague/

Chiang Mai Audio and Video Society – https://www.facebook.com/groups/cnxvdo/

Self Improvement Groups –

Live your Legend – https://www.facebook.com/groups/562429070518798/

Food Groups – 

Chiang Mai Foodies – http://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaifoodies

Chiang Mai Eats – http://www.facebook.com/groups/624398594280154

Eat in Chiang Mai – http://www.facebook.com/groups/1827880487437372

Vegetarian Chiang Mai – http://www.facebook.com/groups/454104704638377

Coffee Groups & Resources – 

Reviews of Lots of Coffee Shops – http://www.chiangmaicoffeeculture.com/ – https://www.facebook.com/CMcoffeeculture

Coffee Lover – https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaicoffeelover/

Coffee Geeks – https://www.facebook.com/groups/866429890095029/

General Social Groups in Chiang Mai –

Toastmasters – https://www.facebook.com/ChiangMaiToastmasters/

Expats of Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/expatchiangmai/

Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/52526883526/

All About Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/allaboutchiangmai/

Chiang Mai Social Group of Friends – https://www.facebook.com/Chiangmaisocialgroupoffriends

We Live We Love – https://www.facebook.com/groups/141086159319525/

Chiang Mai Community Classifieds – https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccccclassifieds/

TEDx Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/tedxinchiangmai/ – 30th January 2016

Friends 4 Thailand – https://www.facebook.com/groups/Friends4Thailand/

Fix IT Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/568463556607496/

International Actors in Asia – https://www.facebook.com/groups/176095382473946/

Chiang Mai Actors – https://www.facebook.com/groups/224380844352494/

Chiang Mai Islamic Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/113096235429674/

Chiang Mai Home Grown – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1570924549854791/

Chiang Mai Expat Teachers Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMExpatTeachers/

Chiang Mai Social – https://www.facebook.com/groups/558760484161231/

Couchsurfing – https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsCMCS/ – Meetings Wednesday Nights Bus Bar

Chiang Mai Meditation – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1582980225256751/

Laughter Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/GanapatiLaughs/

Chiang Mai Expat – https://www.facebook.com/ChiangMaiExpat/

 

Social Sports Groups in Chiang Mai –

Chiang Mai Health and Fitness – https://www.facebook.com/groups/722862927732889/

Chiang Mai Martial Arts – https://www.facebook.com/groups/498439210220609/

Crossfit – https://www.facebook.com/crossfitchiangmai/

Beach Volley: https://www.facebook.com/groups/523747357635428

AcroYoga: https://www.facebook.com/groups/AcroYogaChiangMai/

Ultimate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cm.ultimate/

Social Football (Soccer) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaikickabout/

Softball – https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChiangMaiSoftball/

 

Social Dance Groups in Chiang Mai –

Salsa Club Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsaclubchiangmai/

Zouk Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/zoukchiangmai/

Swing Dance – https://www.facebook.com/chiangmaiswingdance

Second Hand –

Selling/buying things – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2ndhandchiangmai  https://www.facebook.com/groups/149726448524351  https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondhandchiangmai  https://www.facebook.com/groups/168288853294122

For selling/buying motorcycles – https://www.facebook.com/groups/512883258737603

For selling/buying bicycles – https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaiusedbikesforsale

For apartment/house hunting (sell/buy/rent) – https://www.facebook.com/notes/i-chiang-mai/apartment-recommendations/329224887088147

For renting motorbikes – https://www.facebook.com/mangobikesrent – Mark will look after you!

Jobs Groups –

Teaching

It is an option for long term stay – https://www.facebook.com/groups/134661976708783

https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachers.in.thailand

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Foreignteachersthailand

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMExpatTeachers/

 

Language Groups –

Farang can understand Thai Culture – https://www.facebook.com/groups/thai.and.western.culture/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/faranglearnthai – This group can be fairly high level – Here’s some of the “Basics of Thai“.

Otherwise – you can “Learn Thai from a White Guy”

Dynamic Language Centre Fan Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/DynamicFanClub/

Language Exchange – https://www.facebook.com/groups/456476087805075/

Here is a List of Weekly Social in Chiang Mai Activities that don’t change

 

Any night of the week you can find great restaurants and buffets, so take a look here for some options!

 

Every day

 

Bridge Club of Chiang Mai We hold bridge games on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Also on Sundays (November to February) All days start at 1.30 pm, with registration to be before 1.15 pm. We play at the “Oak Tree” which is on Canal Road, just north of the Phucome traffic lights, in the large air-conditioned room which is behind the main building. For further information please consult our web-site: http://www.bridgewebs.com/chiangmai/

 

MONDAY

 

Food, weight, eating issues?

Our group, OA (Over-eaters Anonymous), offers an effective means of combating compulsive eating. OA is a non-religious support group focusing on spiritual growth of the Twelve Step. There are no dues or fees. We are self-supporting through nominal member donations. Anyone seeking to end compulsive eating is welcome. We meet each Monday at 4pm at the Nakorn Ping Condominium on Huay Kaew Road (opposite Shell Gas Station), in the 12-Steps room on the ground floor. Contact: 087-579-0755

 

Monday Night Quiz Night at The Pub Huay Kaew Road – Starts 8pm All Welcome The quiz is teams of 2.  20 baht each to enter,winning -team takes the entry money.

 

Outdoor ball hockey Monday and Thursday evenings at Futsal Heaven south of Chiang Mai University. From 7.30 – 9.30pm.For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/474711125890763/

 

Monday – Chiang Mai Hash House Harriers, male-only (mixed group on Thursday and Saturday) – social cross country running group (all abilities), The bus for this group leaves at 3:30 from near McDonalds.  You can identify the hashers who are standing around in front of McDonalds before this carrying bags and wearing HHH shirts.  Come along and make yourself known – we have beer! 🙂  Details on:  www.chiangmaihhh.com

TUESDAY

 

MUSIC TUESDAYS @ My Secret Cafe In Town 7pm – 10pm. Each week we showcase 2 artists/groups. We are on a mission to create a civilised music night in a relaxed and comfortable environment with a great and affordable bar menu. We find and showcase the most talented and creative musicians in Chiang Mai and hope to grow a scene that encourages and rewards individuality. We have happy hour everyday from 5pm – 7pm!! See you there! mysecretcafeCM@gmail.com

 

Christ-Centered Meditation—Tuesday mornings, 9:30–11:00, at Seven Fountains Jesuit Retreat Center on Huay Kaew Road in the Pierre Favre Chapel. Informal meditation on a short passage from the life or teachings of Jesus. We use the lectio divina method of reading and silent reflection, sometimes with questions for guidance, and a time of optional sharing. Our purpose is simply to spend time quietly in the presence of Jesus. No experience is necessary, and everyone is welcome.ccmeditation@gmail.com

Chiang Mai Geeks – The Chiang Mai Computer Club:   Meets every Tuesday at River Market 1 pm to 2:30 pm. It is open to computer users of all skill levels. Contact us at ChiangMaiComputerClub@gmail.com

 

On the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month  Chiang Mai International Rotary Club meets at  Hong Kong Lucky Restaurant 5/8 Soi 7,Ratchadamnoen Road (Soi opposite downtown central police station inside the moat of the old city:  see https://www.facebook.com/Hong-Kong-Lucky-Restaurant-136351880030697/timeline/). The meeting starts at 7:00 pm. Members, visiting Rotarians and invited guests are welcome to gather at 6:00 pm for social time and to enjoy a set menu meal of Hong Kong favorites. The cost is 300 Baht per person by prior reservation.  Make reservations with tablecaptain@cmirotary.org. PLEASE NOTE: Prior dinner reservations require payment if you do not cancel before noon on day of the meeting. Coffee and tea are served during the meeting and visiting Rotarians and invited guests are asked to contribute 100 Baht to cover this expense. The restaurant reserves parking spaces at the restaurant for people attending the Rotary meeting. Please come in and notify the staff you need to park and they will remove parking barriers.  For more information about Rotary and the Chiang Mai International Rotary Club club visit www.cmirotary.org or email secretary@cmirotary.org.

 

Chiang Mai Lawn Bowls Club at Big Tree Bistro, Tong Kai village near Night Safari. There will be a weekly competition on Tuesday morning at 8am Bowlers at all levels are welcome. Tong Kai Bowling League will be on Sundays at 5pm for local people from Tong Kai. For further information www.chiangmailawnbowls.com

Salsa Night at Warm Up Nimmanhaemindha Road – from 8pm – 9pm Dance lesson – followed by free dancing – PRIVATE ROOM – 150thb entry (includes 1 free drink)

Every Tuesday Weekly Mindfulness–Awareness Meditation Gathering by the Asian Center for Applied Mindfulness (ACAM) at Traidhos in Mae Rim. Open House Tuesday afternoons from 15:15 – 16:15 introduction to mindfulness–awareness meditation and opportunity to connect with other practitioners. Group meditation practice, occasional talk by a teacher from ACAM and brief discussion. Meditation instruction provided. Meditate in a supportive setting and learn about how to apply mindfulness to everyday life. Bring your friends! About ACAM: http://asiancenterforappliedmindfulness.com/  About Traidhos: http://www.threegeneration.org/ Contact us by email at:

info@asiancenterforappliedmindfulness

WEDNESDAY

Chiang Mai Community House every Wednesday  in Pong Noi Creative Writing Write-in – dinner / social time 5.30pm / write-in begins at 6.30pm for further info check out their facebook page chiang mai community house or callchiangmaicommunityhouse@gmail.com

Free: Language Exchange CM is where people go to learn/practice other languages and help others learn/practice their own language(s). We meet at Cube7 starting at 7pm every Wednesdayand Saturday. กิจกรรมแลกเปลี่ยนภาษาเชียงใหม่ แลกเปลี่ยน ถาม-ตอบ หลากหลายคำถามทางภาษา กิจกรรมจะมีทุกวันพุธและวันเสาร์ตั้งแต่เวลา 1 ทุ่มจนถึง 5 ทุ่ม ที่ Cube7 清迈交换语言   我们是学新的语言也可以帮你学我的语言。比如我是泰国人现在学中文我可以教你泰文。

我们每周三和周六在 Cube7 晚上七点见。

WEDNESDAY 19:00 – ~22:00 SATURDAY 19:00 – ~22:00

https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Cube+No.7/@18.7937731,98.9734788,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xde8f59edba19f82b!8m2!3d18.7952073!4d98.972484?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/456476087805075/

 

Holistic Therapy Unlock your healing potential through “Meditation”.Explore your consciousness to enjoy deeper love, health, happiness & contentment in your life/relationships. If you would like to open your mind, your soul, join the “free workshop” every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6pm – 7.30pm. Petra Schwier FB: Psychic Clairvoyant Tel: 099 38 28 804 p.schwier@gmx.de

 

Chiang Mai Toastmaster’s Club gives you excellence in public speaking through the international 12 steps program. The meetings/practices are in Thai.  We meet every Wednesday from 6:15 to 9:00 pm at the Mercure Hotel.  Beginners are warmly welcomed.  Visit us as a guest  to see if it is for you. Chiang Mai Toastmaster’s Club is the oldest and biggest club in the North. For more information please call the former president Poohntip Andersen 0837669365 or email pbbben@gmail.com

 

Yummy Pizza on the Canal Road – Live Music Night between 7pm – 10pm

THURSDAY

 

Thursday Night Trivia at the U.N. Irish Pub 8:30pm start Do you think you know everything? Come and see! It’s a Pub quiz and the best in Chiang Mai. 6 rounds and topics are random, but include sport, movies, history, geography, books and authors, music (audio and video), science and other random crazy rounds, with a general knowledge round to finish. Well run and good for a laugh!

https://www.facebook.com/unirishpub/

 

Chiang Mai Swing Dance Thursday at Blur Bar 8pm to 9pm Intro Class 9pm onwards Social Dancing No partner needed, come one come all! FREE Blur Bar Nimman Soi 7 above Blackitch

For more information – https://www.facebook.com/chiangmaiswingdance/

 

Every 1st Thursday of a month is the Chiang Mai Chess meetup @ The Enjoy Café, Sansai Noi.

There is a good selection of food and drinks, more than 100 board and card games and a free pool table.

Customers wanting to play any of the games are kindly requested to purchase a minimum of 100 Baht on food and/or drinks.

https://goo.gl/maps/RV11i32woX82

 

Every Thursday Kizatin Mood Party at Our Place Chiang Mai Jed Yod Area near Maya. Totally Beginner Class >> 7:30 PM-8 PM Class >> 8 PM – 9 PM Party >> 9 PM til 12 AM Entrance fee 100 B Excluding drink 150 B Including drink MUSIC – MIXED (Kizomba, Salsa, Bachata, etc. It will be more kizomba songs right after the class, then mixed

 

Outdoor ball hockey Monday and Thursday evenings at Futsal Heaven south of Chiang Mai University. From 7.30 – 9.30pm.For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/474711125890763/

 

Chiang Mai Lawn Bowls Club at Big Tree Bistro, Tong Kai village near Night Safari. There will be a weekly competition Thursday evening at 5pm. Bowlers at all levels are welcome. Tong Kai Bowling League will be on Sundays at 5pm for local people from Tong Kai. For further information www.chiangmailawnbowls.com

Thursday – Chiang Mai Happy Hash, social cross country running group (all abilities), The bus for this mixed group leaves at 3:30 from near McDonalds.  You can identify the hashers who are standing around in front of McDonalds before this carrying bags and wearing HHH shirts.  Come along and make yourself known – on Thursdays we bring chairs! 🙂  Details on:  www.chiangmaihhh.com

The Green Papaya Sangha is a Buddhist Meditation that practices meditation in the style of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.  We meet every Thursday from 7:30 to 9:00 pm at the Yoga Tree.  Beginners are warmly welcomed.  For more information please visit www.greenpapayasangha.org.    May all who read this be happy and well!

FRIDAY

 

 

 

Nomad Coffee Club Every Friday 4pm there is a Nomad Coffee Club meet up at Food4Thought. Most weeks, an expert will share their knowledge with 40-80 people attending. Subjects range from specific niches through to logistics of being a nomad to living an awesome life. Every First Friday we have a skill sharing time and great opportunity to meet and connect with new nomads or entrepreneurs in Chiang Mai. There is a Facebook group where you can find more information – https://www.facebook.com/groups/nomadcoffee/

 

SATURDAY

 

Chiang Mai Swing Dance Saturday at Blur Bar 8pm to 9pm Intro Class 9pm onwards Social Dancing No partner needed, come one come all! FREE Blur Bar Nimman Soi 7 above Blackitch

For more information – https://www.facebook.com/chiangmaiswingdance/

 

Free: Language Exchange CM is where people go to learn/practice other languages and help others learn/practice their own language(s). We meet at Cube7 starting at 7pm every Wednesdayand Saturday. กิจกรรมแลกเปลี่ยนภาษาเชียงใหม่ แลกเปลี่ยน ถาม-ตอบ หลากหลายคำถามทางภาษา กิจกรรมจะมีทุกวันพุธและวันเสาร์ตั้งแต่เวลา 1 ทุ่มจนถึง 5 ทุ่ม ที่ Cube7 清迈交换语言   我们是学新的语言也可以帮你学我的语言。比如我是泰国人现在学中文我可以教你泰文。

我们每周三和周六在 Cube7 晚上七点见。

WEDNESDAY 19:00 – ~22:00 SATURDAY 19:00 – ~22:00

https://www.google.co.th/maps/place/Cube+No.7/@18.7937731,98.9734788,16z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xde8f59edba19f82b!8m2!3d18.7952073!4d98.972484?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/456476087805075/

 

Every Wednesday and Saturday evening from 6:30pm – 11:30pm Board games and Card games night @ the Enjoy Café, Sansai Noi.

 

ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) We meet at the 7 Fountains Retreat Center every Sat morning @ 11:30 – 12:30. Contact Jan @ 0850188706 or mjelliott92001@yahoo.com

 

Saturday – Chiang Mai Saturday Hash, social cross country running group (all abilities), The bus for this mixed group leaves at 3:30 from near McDonalds.  You can identify the hashers who are standing around in front of McDonalds before this carrying bags and wearing HHH shirts.  Come along and make yourself known 🙂  Details on:  www.chiangmaihhh.com

Pure Organic Farmers Market Chiang Mai at Jing Jai (JJ Markets). The market will be open every weekend; Saturday ‘Pure Organic’ 5.30 until 8.30am / Saturday Pesticide free 9am until 3pm and Sunday 6am until 1pm under the shade of the trees

SUNDAY

Chiang Mai Community House in Pong Noi – every Sunday Kundalini Yoga & Meditation 10am /Tarot Reader’s Circle 12noon / Laughter Yoga & Kirtan 2:30pm = each 200thb or Community House Pass for further info check out their facebook page chiang mai community house or call chiangmaicommunityhouse@gmail.com

 

Sacred Heart Cathedral Mass  Usual services on Sundays; Thai – 6.30, 8.30, 18.00, Eng 11.00. April 16 – Easter sunday. Mass the same time. Sacred Heart Cathedral located on Charoen Prathet Road

 

Sunday, 11 a.m. Regular Episcopal/Anglican Eucharists at All Saints, Chiang Mai. All Saints is located at Kaeo Nawarat Road, Soi 2/2, see the map on the website.

Vicar: Rev. Iain Baxter Contact: info@AllSaintsChiangMai.com or call: 0 904 604 304www.AllSaintsChiangMai.com

 

Homemade Market Every Saturday and Sunday 7am – 11.30am at Wawee Coffee Headquaters   T. Fahham on the Inner Ring road near Tesco Meechok.. your Saturday morning will never be the same. Homemade Market is a collection of stands from various restaurants, cafés, chefs and other ingredients suppliers from around Chiangmai serving up the best breakfast. This is the best place for a Saturday morning just to grab a cup of coffee or a fresh pressed juice and stroll around to find your perfect breakfast whether sweet or savory, traditional or exotic  https://www.facebook.com/homemademarketcnx/

 

Every Sunday – Morning Market at Baan Kang Wat. 8 – 11.  Just next Wat Umong, you’ll find the beautiful art space of Baan Kang Wat hosting a new weekly market.  There are organic & local producers selling delicious bread, cheese, coffee, jam, chutney, nut milks, kombucha and lots of more.  https://www.facebook.com/marketbannkangwat/?fref=ts

Sunday – Chiang Mai Bunny Hash, – LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH – girls only – social cross country running group (all ability levels) – for details please see the website www.chiangmaihhh.com

Life on a Budget in Chiang Mai

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Life on a Budget in Chiang Mai – How to live on around 10000 baht per month.Thaimoney

So you may have seen all the posts about “How Cheap it is to live and be a nomad in Chiang Mai” or the posts about “How much I make and how much it costs to live in Chiang Mai.” I promote a few good services and other things, but in general, I don’t make much money off the advice I share or give. I have on occasion received a soda or meal from friends who appreciated my information and time. Maybe in the future, this will change, but until then I am happy to share what I have and know.

So, here is a slightly different version of “Life on a Budget in Chiang Mai”. When I am connecting with others and sharing my monthly expenses people are usually surprised with the amount I live on.

There are many things that you can do to live on a smaller amount here in Chiang Mai. Firstly, being local can save you a bunch, having even the slightest amount of Thai language can help you out a lot. I have a couple of cheat sheets for the “Basics of Thai”

I am not proposing you do what I do, because you can’t and don’t have to! But maybe I can share some tips and tricks to get yourself some good deals.

Daily Life

I live and work(unpaid volunteer) in the area known as Chang Puak, just north west of the old city. This is a money saver, because it virtually costs me nothing to get to where I spend my days. Cheap in time and money! So one big consideration for you is to be close to where you want to be most of your time.

I have two motorbikes, a Honda Click and Honda Air Blade, they are both great for running around town, but I wouldn’t take them very far. It is only about 100 baht per week for fuel or USD$3. I just registered both bikes and that cost a whopping 550 baht each or around USD$16 for the year, including compulsory insurance

Accommodation

So, I live in Chang Puak (or “Santitham” – has a history, so I use this name in some places, not others), it is a basic university housing area, because it is 5 minutes away from two of the big Chiang Mai Universities and many of the vocational colleges. Rooms run from 2000 baht per month to around 6000 baht, but you can probably find “dumps” cheaper and “palaces” more expensive.

I pay 4000 baht for my room and because of it’s position I get a lovely cool breeze 90% of the time, so have no use for the supplied air conditioner. Utilities average around 500 baht per month, so I am not complaining. internet and 60 channels of “cable TV” are included. Thankfully, I also get every Liverpool game on my TV.

Food

In Chiang Mai you have so many sources of food and sometimes the most expensive option is to eat at home. Personally, I am extremely lucky to live and work on a street with one of the best restaurants in Chiang Mai. It’s not the Shangri-La, the Le Meridien or McDonald’s, but a small family run business, that is always full of local Thai people(the best sign) and a fair few of my converted contacts and colleagues.

I tell people, that I don’t have to go to the supermarket, buy the food, keep the food cold, clean the food, prepare the food, cook the food or even clean up after the food. And each meal costs 40 baht. I am not the smallest guys and I walk away satisfied every time. It’s almost fast food also with me taking about 15 minutes each meal unless the place is packed.

If you want to know more, maybe I can share my secret. It’s where I end up in my video. I even made a website for my restaurant.

Look for the blue and white awning directly across the road from Tipparat Place Hotel.

Other Food

Occasionally, I have to eat elsewhere and if you have a look around this blog you will find a few of my regular places, they are usually when I spoil myself for a once a week or so, buffet dinner or lunch.

If I have someone to take out, usually I will take them to try a place I haven’t been to, to see if there are other Chiang Mai restaurants I can recommend. I will hit up Tripadvisor to choose. But most times I am dreaming of my “local”.

Phone & Internet Access

I am running an AIS service and have been for five and a half years, I switched to post paid a couple of years ago and it works better for me. I spend about 50 baht on calls per month. I changed to 6mb monthly internet subscription and all up it costs around 650 baht per month.

I have an acceptable Wifi internet included in my accommodation and don’t have excessive needs anyway. I also have internet in my workplace, so no extra charges there.

Entertainment

I don’t smoke, drink alcohol or coffee, so that is a massive money saver!!! You probably won’t be giving up your beer or spirits for me, so my budget life doesn’t include these “luxuries and relaxants”. However, I do know that many people “BYO” to many venues and whilst it’s not encouraged, I know it happens. Most venues will be happy to serve you mixers to go with your BYO, but sometimes they will ask a modest charge for you to BYO. Saying this, if you don’t want to take your bottle home or are planning to be a regular and you don’t finish your bottle that night they will keep it for you for next time.

If you want coffee, the best resource for coffee without doubt is my friend’s blog – Chiang Mai Coffee Culture . I have never drunk coffee either, so I know nothing except that many people love coffee and need it daily. If there is one thing about Chiang Mai, that’s not about the massive numbers of Nomads here, that there are a massive number of coffee shops here, with the numbers growing almost daily. It has been said that there is a new coffee shop opened every second day in Chiang Mai, it fails to mention how many are closing. I will however mention a couple that are closer to my heart, Akha Ama and Bay’s Cafe. Lee at Akha Ama is inspiring, watch him at TEDx Chiang Mai.

Networking

It doesn’t cost that much to network with great people. The different communities of people in Chiang Mai are interesting and a great outlet if you want to be socially active. One awesome thing about Chiang Mai is that it is one of the Creative Cities of South East Asia, so there is always something going on. You can sign yourself up to get an email every Monday morning to let you know everything that is happening that week or month. Do this by emailing charityrooftopparty@gmail.com . The other way to find out what is happening is the Chiang Mai Events Facebook Group.

There are so many different social and sporting activities you can connect up and I have listed them in my Chiang Mai Basics page. Watch out for all the personal development opportunities led by some of the Chiang Mai Digital Nomads.

 

The details in Baht

Accommodation – average 4500 per month

Food & Living – 1000 per week

Internet & Phone – 300 per month

Fuel – 500 per month

Incidentals – 1000-1500 per month

OUTSIDE OF BUDGET and not included above

Travel Insurance – AUD$1000 – yes it is expensive, yes I should factor it in, but it is a once a year payment from outside funds. I recommend EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE INSURANCE. Living (especially driving) is dangerous in Thailand.

Medical and Dental – not an every day expense. I have spent approximately 10,000 baht in my 8 years.

Visas and Work Permits – approximately 15000 baht per year. 5000 government fees and 10000 suggested donations to my foundation.

 

Best Chiang Mai Resource Links

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The BEST Chiang Mai Resource Links

Chiang Mai is an awesome place and you will come to understand that very quickly. These best Chiang Mai resource links will give you lots of great information about Chiang Mai and will get you connected to the people that will help you in daily life. Slowly I will be sectioning of this article and you will be able to find the information in more categorized and structured layout. The page was created as a resource for all the good local knowledge and groups to find accurate information. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy.

There are so many social groups, the nomad groups, the business groups, the teacher groups and all the rest of the groups you can become a part of. You can be as unsocial or as social as you like. Short term or long term Chiang Mai has plenty to offer. To see some of the social groups in Thailand see my post here!

 

It’s easy to just ask questions, but maybe your question has been answered already,so make sure to search and see if your question has not been already answered in one of many other Facebook groups about Chiang Mai:

Best Chiang Mai Facebook Groups

General Chiang Mai  – I ♥ Chiang Mai Facebook Group (it’s secret, but maybe any cool Chiang Mai people can add you to it) – https://www.facebook.com/groups/290755510935085 – We all love Chiang Mai. There is a great files section with loads of information.

What’s Happening! Check out Chiang Mai Events – https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChiangMaiEvents – it’s usually here if it is happening in Chiang Mai.

Current Events Email List – STEVE’S WEEKLY EMAIL

The best Chiang Mai Events Group – http://www.facebook.com/groups/ChiangMaiEvents/

EVERY WEEK EMAIL – There is an email list with all the latest events every Monday – email
charityrooftopparty@gmail.com and you will be added to the list which includes lots of great activities, dinners, events and all the good information. Here is a link to the latest one!

If you have an event – Email all details to Steve at the above address also – date, time, location, cost and other details including Facebook event, contact phone or email.

Visa Advice

This is the only place to as visa questions – Thai Visa Advice Group

Nomads

There’s now a new post – The full list of Nomad Groups – https://www.chiangmaiambassador.com/digital-nomads/

Sak Yant Tattoo

There is only one place to get a Sakyant tattoo or two and that is Sak yant Chiang Mai. Personally tattoos are not for me but I have heard great reports. They are on Facebook also – Sakyant Chiang Mai.

General Resources

For General Chiang Mai Community resources and second hand stuff head to Chiang Mai Christian Community Classifieds and the Chiang Mai Community Resources.

 

If you are looking to get setup in Chiang Mai or if you want the hassle taken away from getting the basics done in Chiang Mai – http://www.cmlocals.com/ – Tell Nana,  Shayne sent you and her team will look after you.

 

READ   ALL ABOUT RENTING BIKES!!!

For renting motorbikes – https://www.facebook.com/mangobikesrent – Mark will look after you!  

 

Best Chiang Mai Second Hand Groups

Chiang Mai Community Classifieds – https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccccclassifieds/

Selling/buying things – https://www.facebook.com/groups/2ndhandchiangmai

https://www.facebook.com/groups/149726448524351

https://www.facebook.com/groups/secondhandchiangmai

https://www.facebook.com/groups/168288853294122

Buy, Sell, Swap, Free – https://www.facebook.com/groups/bssfcm/

For selling/buying motorcycles – https://www.facebook.com/groups/512883258737603

For selling/buying bicycles – https://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaiusedbikesforsale

For apartment/house hunting (sell/buy/rent) – https://www.facebook.com/notes/i-chiang-mai/apartment-recommendations/329224887088147

Best Chiang Mai Teaching Groups

It is an option for long term stay – https://www.facebook.com/groups/134661976708783

https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachers.in.thailand

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Foreignteachersthailand

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CMExpatTeachers/

Learning Thai Language

Here’s some of the “Basics of Thai“.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/faranglearnthai – This group can be fairly high level.

Otherwise – you can “Learn Thai from a White Guy”

Best Chiang Mai Food

Chiang Mai Foodies – http://www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaifoodies

Best Chiang Mai Eats – http://www.facebook.com/groups/624398594280154

Eat in Chiang Mai – http://www.facebook.com/groups/1827880487437372

Vegetarian Chiang Mai – http://www.facebook.com/groups/454104704638377

For Bakery goods – YOK – It’s a great store on the super highway. Go to the intersection after Makro going east(anticlockwise), do a U-Turn and it’s on the left 1-2 kms down.  http://www.google.com/maps/place/18.791821,99.023067yokinter.com

Other Groups

Couchsurfing in Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/FriendsCMCS

Chiang Mai Expat Club – https://www.facebook.com/Chiang-Mai-Expats-Club-286223608211692/

Softball Club – https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChiangMaiSoftball/

Farangs Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/578027789075015/

Expats Chiang Mai – https://www.facebook.com/groups/102462560217836/

Beach Volleyball – https://www.facebook.com/groups/523747357635428/

Acro Yoga – https://www.facebook.com/groups/AcroYogaChiangMai/

Ultimate Frisbee – https://www.facebook.com/groups/cm.ultimate/

Salsa and Dancing – https://www.facebook.com/groups/salsaclubchiangmai/

Best Chiang Mai Accommodation

So before you ask the question about accommodation you can head to my friend, Adrien’s website for some great information and options – http://www.grownupplayground.com/chang-mai-monthly-accommodation/

Basic Accommodations Map 

About this map, these are good areas to move into if you are staying longer term and especially if you are more of a digital nomad type. The black circle is Santitham, my area, and monthly accommodation is between 3000-7000 baht. The green circle is Jet Yod, around monthly accommodation is between 4000-12000 baht. The red circle is Nimman, around monthly accommodation is between 5000-15000 baht.

*** You may get cheaper or more expensive but these are averages. I suspect there are over 400 accommodation places in just those 3 circles, so get on a bike and find somewhere you like.

Best Chiang Mai Resource LinksThanks Google for the map(and the below maps)!!!

 

The best resource map of Chiang Mai – so many where’s of places to find

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Movie Show Times For Chiang Mai

Thanks Darin Dunn
SFX Cinema – Maya Lifestyle Mall
SFX Promenada Chiang Mai Cinema
Krungsri IMAX – Central Festival Chiang Mai
Major Cineplex – Central Festival Chiang Mai
Major Cineplex – Airport Plaza
KSK Vista Movie Theaters

Google Maps Resources – CCCC Classifieds

Chiang Mai Community Resources Updated Monthly!
Thanks Chiangmai Christian Community Classifieds (CCCC Classifieds) 

Google Map Links of Chiang Mai

(thanks to Lys Johnson)

Couch Surfing meeting places
http://goo.gl/maps/GjauX

Chiang Mai – Shopping
http://goo.gl/maps/sMPpj

Chiang Mai – Activities and Attractions
http://goo.gl/maps/M6gi2

Chiang Mai – Information, Communication, and Emergencies
http://goo.gl/maps/nXRDe

Chiang Mai – Transportation
http://goo.gl/maps/g03T0

Chiang Mai – Cafes, Juice Bars, and Ice Cream
http://goo.gl/maps/KU6rp

Chiang Mai – Bars, Live Music, and Nightlife
http://goo.gl/maps/j5j59

Chiang Mai – Restaurants
http://goo.gl/maps/MHT4N

Chiang Mai – Accommodations
http://goo.gl/maps/4wofQ

Thanks and welcome to Chiang Mai! Do you like the best Chiang Mai Resource Links?