Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Siam Chiang Mai. The Rose of the North | Guest House

Siam Chiang Mai   

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by Grant Wills

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Siam Chiang Mai. The Rose of the North.

Chiang Mai is Thailand's 2nd largest city and the centre of culture and arts in Thailand. Chiang Mai celebrated its 700th year anniversary about 9 or 10 years ago.

Siam Chiang Mai is the Home of adventure Tourism in the far North of Thailand.

Chiang Mai was the capital of Siam for many years, being serviced from the south by river barge on the Mai Ping River. The large morning markets are still situated by the Mai Ping. All the main Consulates are still in Chiang Mai, with the British Consulate taking up a large block.

The British had considerable influence here in the 1800s and early 1900s, helping the Thai Government set up the mail, railway and transport infrastructure.

Thailand means FREELAND. Thailand was never colonized as they had a very astute King who did his schooling in Europe, When the British and French started encroaching on Thailand he summoned the respective consoles to his Palace and put forth the proposition that went something like this.

We have (the Kings personal army) 5000 battle trained elephants with full body armour, you have cannon. Your cannon will take out some of my elephants but the other 4000 will trample you to death, we also have a massive army of foot solders that will mop up any survivors.

To the British consul he said as a peace offering I will give you all the land on the other side of the mountains bordering Burma. As for Thailand at this time of history it was very hard to service (because of the mountain range).

To the French he said something along the same lines but offering them all the land on the other side of the Mekong river. Both Governments looked at the logistics of the situation and accepted the proposition.

Thailand has always maintained large armed forces as it was surrounded by hostile Countries who over the last 1000 years or so have each at one time or another ruled the whole Area. During the cold war America supported Thailand to the hilt with planes, tanks, equipment and training.

During the Vietnam War the Americans had many bases here, Airport bases at Uban Thani etc. Then came Air America (but that's a whole story on its own) with arms for drug deals, CIA backing of the Hill tribe Drug Lord Armies, as in the CIA's mind they were the bastion against Russian and Chinese communist forces.

Many of the treaties put in place in the cold war with the Shan people etc of Burma are still in place today and ratified by each incoming Prime Minister.

Thailand was the launching pad for the secret War in Laos, Cambodia and of course Vietnam.

That all said explains why the Thai's are such a happy care free people, they have never had there spirit broken and don't have the undercurrent of hate that you see in a lot of the old French and British colonies.

Thailand is a sub Tropical paradise, with plenty of lush rain forests, rivers and lakes. The mountains of the north run down to the flatlands and ocean.

Chiang Mai is 11 or so hours by train from Bangkok or 1 hour by plane, It has its own International Air port, so depending on were you are coming from you can fly straight into Chiang Mai. If you take the train from Bangkok the overnight sleeper is a good idea (book a bottom bunk) you get on the train, they serve dinner, make up the beds and you wake up in the morning for breakfast coming into Chiang Mai all for the price of dinner back home.

Thailand is a safe pace to travel; I have traveled back and forth from New Zealand for many years making 20 or more return trips with out ever having any thing stolen or the like.

Getting over 16,000,000 tourists a year, tourism is its no one $ earner surpassing the rice crop for export $'s.

From Chiang Mai you can book and plan small excursions into the unknown ha (Burma, Laos and China) with return air tickets from as little as $50 - $150 or you can book on a over land cross river execution to Laos. Traveling up to Chiang Kong and then across the river to Laos. http://Siam-ChiangMai.com

While in Chiang Mai stay at Mai.s Home Stay Guest House

Chiang Mai's No. 1 quality Home Stay Guest House in Northern Thailand

We invite you to share our home and environment

Because we will only take one set of paying guests we are able to offer a fairly private and very relaxing environment , with pool, waterfalls ,and the sound of running water etc. almost your own private resort, up to 5 star Hotel standards.
Accomodation , 2 Adults , can add a mattress for a child in the same room, Also we have a spare room which could be made available for 3 children (at our discretion).    The room has 1 single bed and 1 set of bunks.
Exclusive use of main bedroom,(new 32inch  colour TV with english programs and movie channels, refrigerator, table and chairs,refrigerator. )with ensuite and balcony , and the extra bedroom if required.
Welcome to  shared use of main kitchen , lounge TV room. , computer room .
Unlimited use of pool and facilities .
We are located at Karn kanok 1 development , a gated community with 24/7 security and closed circuit cameras . It is made up of friendly Thai families , and several foreigners (farang) with Thai wives . The development boasts a clubhouse located within park like grounds , with a playground , gymnasium ,sauna, restaurant and swimming pool.
Things to do and see may include visits to the night market in the city ,a day in the city checking out the bars and eating places , a visit to the large temple complex on Suthep mountain overlooking Chiangmai city , a visit to a hill tribe village , Kings project and hot springs at San kampaeng
Mai and Bruce run a high quality operation with every thing you would expect from a top class operation. They only rent out 1 unit at a time 1500 THB / $50 usd a night (min 3 days).
You can visit the new site we (XanDreams.com) have just built for Mai's Unique Boutique Homestay at http://mais-ubh.com/index.html
They offer transport to all the local spots + have 2 motor bikes for rent
It is estimated that there are 15,000 expats living in Chiangmai , many of whom are retired . This is because they know they are in a safe , welcoming environment so come and stay on our Home. Unlimited use of pool and facilities.
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I Highly recomend staying at 

Mai's Unique Boutique Home stay

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Homestay Guest House | Chiang Mai | Thailand


Mai's Guest House & Home stay, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Chiang Mai's No. 1 quality Home Stay Guest House in Northern Thailand

We invite you to share our home and environment

Because we will only take one set of paying guests we are able to offer a fairly private and very relaxing environment , with pool, waterfalls ,and the sound of running water etc. almost your own private resort, up to 5 star Hotel standards.
Accomodation , 2 Adults , can add a mattress for a child in the same room, Also we have a spare room which could be made available for 3 children (at our discretion).    The room has 1 single bed and 1 set of bunks.
Exclusive use of main bedroom,(new 32inch  colour TV with english programs and movie channels, refrigerator, table and chairs,refrigerator. )with ensuite and balcony , and the extra bedroom if required.
Welcome to  shared use of main kitchen , lounge TV room. , computer room .
Unlimited use of pool and facilities .
We are located at Karn kanok 1 development , a gated community with 24/7 security and closed circuit cameras . It is made up of friendly Thai families , and several foreigners (farang) with Thai wives . The development boasts a clubhouse located within park like grounds , with a playground , gymnasium ,sauna, restaurant and swimming pool.
Things to do and see may include visits to the night market in the city ,a day in the city checking out the bars and eating places , a visit to the large temple complex on Suthep mountain overlooking Chiangmai city , a visit to a hill tribe village , Kings project and hot springs at San kampaeng
Mai and Bruce run a high quality operation with every thing you would expect from a top class operation. They only rent out 1 unit at a time 1500 THB / $50 usd a night (min 3 days).
You can visit the new site we (XanDreams.com) have just built for Mai's Unique Boutique Homestay at http://mais-ubh.com/index.html
They offer transport to all the local spots + have 2 motor bikes for rent
It is estimated that there are 15,000 expats living in Chiangmai , many of whom are retired . This is because they know they are in a safe , welcoming environment so come and stay on our Home. Unlimited use of pool and facilities.

Siam Chiang Mai    by Grant Wills


Siam Chiang Mai. The Rose of the North.

Chiang Mai is Thailand's 2nd largest city and the center of culture and arts in Thailand. Chiang Mai celebrated its 700th year anniversary about 9 or 10 years ago.
Siam Chiang Mai is the Home of adventure Tourism in the far North of Thailand.
Chiang Mai was the capital of Siam for many years, being serviced from the south by river barge on the Mai Ping River. The large morning markets are still situated by the Mai Ping. All the main Consulates are still in Chiang Mai, with the British Consulate taking up a large block.

Monday, April 12, 2010

ChiangMai Rocks

WOW
Armed and Dangerous
ChiangMai is Rocking

Sawadee pee mai

(Happy New Year)

Songkran
is off to a good start

The only water cannons we have seen so far
are being "maned" by beautiful young girls.

ChiangMai is having its own Songkran with thousands of Thai families
joining in the fun

Our Stall is right in the center of
Thapae Gate

Akha Hill Tribe Products

Chiang-Mai-Homes.com
ChiangMai-Homes.org
This-is-ChiangMai.info
This-is-ChiangMai.com
Akha-Hill.com

ArThai | Thai art from ChiangMai
and the North of Thailand
Art Thai
ArThai.co.uk

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sawadee pee mai | Song Kran ChiangMai 2010

Sawadee pee mai

(Happy New Year)

Songkran is here again

Information on

Chiang Mai

&
the Far North of Thailand.


Sawadee pee mai


Songkran is Thailand's largest
celebration.

Songkran is the Thai new
year.

The largest and most
popular of the many New Year celebrations here.

Traditionally the pouring
of water over another persons hands as a mark of respect

has turned into the Worlds largest water fight.


The festival is held in
mid-April when the weather is hot and the celebrations are a relief
from the oppressive summer heat. Thailand’s countrywide water fight
festival generally lasts for three days, from the 13th to the 15th of
April.

The huge amount of water
that is spread all over ChiangMai could even cause
an early start to the wet season, what goes up must come down!


So come up to ChiangMai
Take a break from the Bangkok HEAT and enjoy!

11th April 5 - 11pm

Opening of Songkran festival

Three Kings Monument


12th - 15th April
Celebration of 714th Anniversary of ChiangMai
Thapae Gate

Our Stall is right in the center of Thapae Gate

Chiang-Mai-Homes.com
ChiangMai-Homes.org
This-is-ChiangMai.info
This-is-ChiangMai.com
Akha-Hill.com

ArThai.co.uk

Friday, March 12, 2010

Our new Office & Shop - House


Our new Office and Shop - House

Chiang-Mai-Homes.com
ChiangMai-Homes.org
This-is-ChiangMai.info
This-is-ChiangMai.com
Akha-Hill.com

ThaiTribe.com
ArThai.co.uk

to name a few are all run from our split level Office

  • charcoal art

    ThaiTribe.com

    Quality art and handy crafts from the North of Thailand

    Call in for a free coffee and chat with Andy or Grant when you are in ChiangMai

www.ArThai.co.uk
Map

ThaiTribe.com

ArThai.co.uk

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Thursday, October 29, 2009

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Saturday, September 19, 2009



Front
Kitchen


lounge

bedroom

kitchen



Condo - Ref #C120


Price | Sale 1,000,000 Baht (app $29,500us)

DISTRICT: Chiang Mai,
CITY: Chiang Mai,Thailand.

Srianant Condo Town
Building B - Room # *** (3rd floor)


1 lounge, 1bedroom, 1 kitchen 1 bathroom,

Next to the Chiang Mai Ram 2 Hospital
2nd right past the Hospital on the Chiang Mai - Mai Jo Highway.

Rimping Super Market is just down the road.
This condo is 5 to 10 minute walk from large open air food markets, Super Market. Hospital 2 minutes.
It is in easy reach of local golf courses and supermarkets.


Large lounge, Bedroom, Kitchen and Bathroom

It has a large modern kitchen.

1 bedroom

1 lounge

1 bathroom

Cable tv

Internet access

24h Security

Fully furnished


We are listing this for Sweet Herbal Gardens.

Condo For Sale at a Reasonable Price

70 square meters (700 sq feet)
A. This one bedroom condo has been completely rebuilt with all
new piping, fixtures, furniture and tile.

1. List of new Kitchen features
Tiled to the ceiling
Tiled counter top
Electric stove with oven and hood
Two door refrigerator/freezer
Venetian blinds
S.S. double sink

2. New bathroom features
Shower over tub
Commode, hand basin and mirror
Chrome plumbing fixures
Hot water tank with insulated copper pipes
All PVC drains
Tiled to ceiling

3. New lounge features
Solid wood furniture
Parquet floor refinished
Window grille

4. General features
Repainted all rooms
Drop ceilings in all rooms
New switches and electric outlets in all rooms
New mattresses on both beds
New floor tile in bathroom and kitchen
All furniture is solid, no chipboard
Extra cupboards and clothes cabinets in each room.

B. Apartment features

Front door secured by keyed dead bolt

Located on the fourth floor next to a fire stair

Hallways are lighted at night

A live telephone line is available in both rooms and broad band is available as is cable T.V.

All windows are draped and screened

Because this is on the 4th floor it is possible for a foreigner to own a fee title deed in his own name. The building is mostly Thai owned as it has been used for vacations by Thai owners so it is very quiet.

C. Finance
It should be financed off shore as unless the Thai Government is involved the Banks will not loan to a foreigner usually. Taxes and transfer costs are shared between buyer and seller and these are reasonable. The only other expenses are a service charge of 8,000 THB per year for the building and security guards. Entry to the building is by a coded card.

D. Building and compound

1. The building is poured concrete and contains about 45 single rooms. After we bought, we put two rooms together and it is one of the few one bedroom apartments in the compound with a kitchen.
2. There are 12 buildings in this compound with small shops on the ground floor.
3. The current shops are small grocery, computer games, book rental, coffee shop, coin laundry, serviced laundry, hair dresser.
4. There is adequate parking for all tenants with motorcycles or automobiles.
5. Entry card required to pass the compound guard.
6. Within walking distance, bus to Mai Jo or Chiang Mai, noodle shops, bank, fish restaurant and drugstore.
7. Nearby is the large Rim Ping Market, two other banks, gasoline stations and other fresh vegetable markets and restaurants.
8. A new large central department store complex is going to be built on the corner of the super highway and Sasaket Road, which is within 600 meters of the apartment.

Costs

The land office gave an estimate of the cost of taxes and documentation of about 14,565 THB ($436us) to be split between the buyer and the seller. Title deed to be given at time of sale at land office and reissued with your name added on the back. A foreigner can only own in his name if the apartment is above the second floor.


Contact Us

Phone: (66) 53 35 40 50 Mobile: (66) 86 659 9958

email
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For Thai or English language
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75/1 moo 7 T. Nongjom A. Sansai
Chiang Mai 50210
Thailand.

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