sawasdee Jaow from Chiangmai

[made_in_chiangmai]

[color=red][/color]I'm living in Chiangmai been working here for 5 years now,thinking of going to visit HH for business as I am an interior decorator there maybe something for me to do there as well as taking a walk on the beach in the morning.

[matthew80]

Hi made_in_chiangmai! I am not in Hua Hin presently, and this actually has nothing to do with answering your question - so apologies for that - but I was wondering what the price of houses were in your neighbourhood? Could you possibly give me a general overview as to the market, what's available, and cost?

[made_in_chiangmai]

[quote="matthew80"]Hi made_in_chiangmai! I am not in Hua Hin presently, and this actually has nothing to do with answering your question - so apologies for that - but I was wondering what the price of houses were in your neighbourhood? Could you possibly give me a general overview as to the market, what's available, and cost? [/quote]

Hi,thanks for your Hi! and I'm glad to give you some info.I'd get straight to the point as the general overview :Chiangmai is still good for long term investment,price of land relatively very reasonable for other currency than the local Thai Baht.Price per Sqw.would start from 1,000-25,500 B.depend on where you want to be for example in Land and House Park (development)where we're living now minimum for a first home buyer small family 2-3 bedrooms house start from 2.5MB.
Each compound has different facilities for mine is a 104Sqw. plot 5 bedrooms cost 5.5MB.
There are alot available around here , price around B.5,500/Sqw.within the 10 Kms.from town close to ring road links to the airport .It is charming cultural place and Lanna people(Khon Muang) here are so service-oriented.Their wish to please people is extremly positive.I'd be happy to give you more info.about Chiangmai.cheers.venika

[PeteC]

Has all the smoke and smog retreated yet? Newspapers seem to have gone silent about it the last week or so. Pete

[made_in_chiangmai]

[quote="prcscct"]Has all the smoke and smog retreated yet? Newspapers seem to have gone silent about it the last week or so. Pete [/quote]

It's not completly gone but better now,we live in a house surrounded with shady mature trees and next to the big lilly pond we do alot of spraying the mist into the air around the garden ,so we are okay if we stay at home.We need a few more day/night rain rain rain...don't u think so?HH must be quite hot todays..but you've got a fresh sea breez .. ...I miss the beach ..will be there soon for a couple days searching for business location perhaps,if you r there can u give me some idea to rent a shophouse for furniture/home decor outlet/my home-office..we have a teak furniture factory here in CM ,this month we will deliver to a couple of private resident .I think there is market for me to squeez in ,what do you say?thanks cheers.venika

[PeteC]

....if you r there can u give me some idea to rent a shophouse for furniture/home decor outlet/my home-office..we have a teak furniture factory here in CM ,this month we will deliver to a couple of private resident .I think there is market for me to squeez in ,what do you say?thanks cheers.venika

I'm on the Pattaya side of the pond so will leave those questions for those in HH. Pete

[made_in_chiangmai]

[quote="prcscct"][quote="made_in_chiangmai"]....if you r there can u give me some idea to rent a shophouse for furniture/home decor outlet/my home-office..we have a teak furniture factory here in CM ,this month we will deliver to a couple of private resident .I think there is market for me to squeez in ,what do you say?thanks cheers.venika [/quote]

I'm on the Pattaya side of the pond so will leave those questions for those in HH. Pete [/quote]

Thanks anyway,how long have you been there?I used to go to Pattaya every weekend when we were living in BKK.Sugar Hut is our family favorite place since they were in Dong Tarn,beginning of Jomtien Beach.Just a few Bungalows ..it was only 400-600B/night...my children love Sugar Hut and their Deep Fried Icecream..it is a must when we are in Pattay..how about the PIC kitchen do they still got Jazz at night..(The same owner of Sugar Hut)And another one in Na Klaue was Moon Lite On Sea,is it still there?it was very primitive those days..our family was the member of Royal Waruna Yatch Club .One American Friend is now in Pattaya with his Thai girlfriend ,he wants to live there I think .How is Pattaya now?..oh..it's late i've gotta hit my sack now..cheers.venika

[matthew80]

Howdy! Thanks for the info, Made_In_Chiangmai! Sorry, I can't help you with your opening question, but I'm sure lots of good folks on this forum will provide everything you need to know. Chiangmai is high on my list of possible retirement locales! Have been there once and really liked the lush jungle, mountains and the people.

[PeteC]

Thanks anyway,how long have you been there?I used to go to Pattaya every weekend when we were living in BKK.Sugar Hut is our family favorite place since they were in Dong Tarn,beginning of Jomtien Beach.Just a few Bungalows ..it was only 400-600B/night...my children love Sugar Hut and their Deep Fried Icecream..it is a must when we are in Pattay..how about the PIC kitchen do they still got Jazz at night..(The same owner of Sugar Hut)And another one in Na Klaue was Moon Lite On Sea,is it still there?it was very primitive those days..our family was the member of Royal Waruna Yatch Club .One American Friend is now in Pattaya with his Thai girlfriend ,he wants to live there I think .How is Pattaya now?..oh..it's late i've gotta hit my sack now..cheers.venika

Off and on since 1970 LOL. Yes, the Sugar Hut is still there and like you, I stayed there first shortly after they opened in '86 when the prices were as you mentioned. They are now anywhere between 4,000-8,000++. Up to round 35 bungalows now, 3 swimming pools, jogging track through the jungle and much more. A very pleasant place to escape 'pattaya'. The owner Dr, Panya owns Pattaya International hospital. His brother is an ex-senator (Mr. Condom) and owns Cabbages & Condoms resort. The both of them just recently bought the Rayong Resort on the peninsula overlooking Koh Samat. PIC is still there and the Jazz is still there. Moonlite on Sea is still there, in the same place but tough to get to now as massive hotel and condo construction going on in that part of Naklua. Pattaya is Pattaya, not a good place to raise kids, especially teenagers. You can find anything you want, good or bad. The only plus to me is that we can find any kind of foreign food, clothing etc., that one could wish for. Very similar to being in Bangkok these days. If you haven't been here for awhile, you won't recognize the place. Pete

PS: What you remember as 1 bedroom bungalows at the Sugar Hut have all had living rooms built onto them now. Elevated walkway from the sleeping bungalow over to the living room, equipped with large sofas, big screen TV, stereo system, DVD. Luxury in the jungle!!

[made_in_chiangmai]

Retirement Locales!

There are many people who can live in Chiangmai comfortably within the budget ,depends on what you need.I helped many friends settle here happily..I'd be glad to discuss about this subject.Cheers..Venika

[made_in_chiangmai]

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Off and on since 1970 LOL. Yes, the Sugar Hut is still there and like you, I stayed there first shortly after they opened in '86 when the prices were as you mentioned. They are now anywhere between 4,000-8,000++. Up to round 35 bungalows now, 3 swimming pools, jogging track through the jungle and much more. A very pleasant place to escape 'pattaya'. The owner Dr, Panya owns Pattaya International hospital. His brother is an ex-senator (Mr. Condom) and owns Cabbages & Condoms resort. The both of them just recently bought the Rayong Resort on the peninsula overlooking Koh Samat. PIC is still there and the Jazz is still there. Moonlite on Sea is still there, in the same place but tough to get to now as massive hotel and condo construction going on in that part of Naklua. Pattaya is Pattaya, not a good place to raise kids, especially teenagers. You can find anything you want, good or bad. The only plus to me is that we can find any kind of foreign food, clothing etc., that one could wish for. Very similar to being in Bangkok these days. If you haven't been here for awhile, you won't recognize the place. Pete

PS: What you remember as 1 bedroom bungalows at the Sugar Hut have all had living rooms built onto them now. Elevated walkway from the sleeping bungalow over to the living room, equipped with large sofas, big screen TV, stereo system, DVD. Luxury in the jungle!![/quote]

Thanks..for all update info.Yes,Chiangmai is a good place to raise the kids..but you can find anything you want anywhere in the world good or bad anyway..teenagers are teenagers ,being a parents todays you've gotta be in a mode of Emotionally Intelligent Parenting.It is not so easy.It is the most challenging job being a parent.

We seem can't get away from those luxury items nowadays.That's why once a week I need to be in a little primitive rustic house in my own jungle..I have created my own Sugar Hut..sanctuary in Chiangmai..and have my Live Jazz Music play by my friends at the Gallery Bar by the Ping River.But to make big money in Chiangmai it's hard after I finished with all Resort/Spa job.. the current projects are on pending after the 9/ 19 millitary coup..that's why I have to look for other options as all my kids soon will have to go to uni/college at about the same time. Cheers.Venika