... will have to find an apartment because it will probably be cheaper (unless I can come to an arrangement for a long stay with a guesthouse which I would prefer) but will check this all out when I initially come. To any other retirees out there, go see that movie ... more

... Chiang Mai, lots of serviced apartments which will probably will be more comfortable than a guesthouse room for about the same price. Even if you plan to do some overnight outings, having an apartment, allows you to leave some of your baggage behind (in your room's closet), as I ... more

Can anyone recommend a serviced apartment close to CH old city, preferably with a pool, for a period of four weeks. We are looking at Feb. 2013. What will the weather be like then. Mags ... more

... tiny), view and breeze, you will need to look outside the city and have your own transport. He might need to resign himself to relaxing on the balcony of an apartment on a higher floor, enjoying the view over the city at night with an ice cold Leo in hand ... more

There is a shop that has both strollers and car seats available for hire in my apartment building, so they can be hired if your chosen driver doesn't have access to one. PM me if you need location details. ... more

... We see them outside the apartment several times a month, more frequently towards the end. Helmets and insurance is the main thing, but they will also pull folks over for being drunk. Once we get closer to Songkran a lot of the checkpoints become permanent, manned day & night trying to ... more

... piece before it entered our apartment (we live in Bangkok). We got back a "repaired" piece, meaning they glued it back together and then the two pieces that were custom made to match-DON'T match-either in style or wood color. Use extreme caution if you must buy from ... more

... walk to the river and a 60bht tuk tuk. I loved 137 Pillars as the setting that has the "House" and gardens as the focal point was tranquil, great pool backed by an incredible plant "wall" to block out the neighbouring apartment complex....topped off with excellent service and food ... more

... to come, get a serviced apartment and then explore around for the first month. Most "neighborhoods" are quite small inside the city, only a couple of short soi (small streets). Picking a neighborhood beforehand and then trying to find a rental in that neighborhood from overseas is pretty non-productive ... more