Please Note! The contents of this OLD now out-of-date CCCC Community Resources publication has been moved to the latest version now posted on our CCCC website: sites.google.com/site/ccccrecent/home/community-resources 

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Please post your event, trainings, jobs, yard sales only in our FACEBOOK group. But NO rental properties please (unless you are a renter who is subletting).

• For rentals: Landlords and real estate agent are allowed to post once-a-year Rental announcements in our Housing Rentals section in this document. However, if you want to use FaceBook to advertise, then try one of these other FaceBook groups (Note: these FB groups are NOT associated with nor operated by the CCCC): Farang Chiang Mai Real Estate, House for rent in Chiang Mai or Rent & Sale House in Chiang Mai

• For buying/selling items, please use our ‘sister’ group (do not post them in our FaceBook group): https://www.facebook.com/grou…/ChiangMaiChristianBuyandSell/ or use one of the many other Chiang Mai selling-focused groups listed in our Transitions section.

Community Announcements & Alerts

Please Note! In case you did not see the above notice, the contents of this OLD now out-of-date CCCC Community Resources publication has been moved to the latest version now posted on our CCCC website: sites.google.com/site/ccccrecent/home/community-resources

You can also reach this by googling “CCCC Latest” and then selecting Community Resources from the menu.

To subscribe to the popular announcements that many in our community post on the CCCC Classifieds FaceBook group please join ‘CCCC Classifieds’: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccccclassifieds/.

If you have an important upcoming event, please be sure to post your event only in our FaceBook Group -- https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccccclassifieds (we typically include the kinds of events which one would find listed in an online church bulletin -- including a home that you rent are subletting while you are away temporarily).

We will continue to update this Chiang Mai Announcements & Community Resources publication periodically as a permanent archive and compendium of a wealth of Chiang Mai community information -- useful as an orientation guide not only for those who just arrived but also as a resource for those who live here throughout the year.

News Around Town

Local Resources

• Chiang Mai Resource Guide 2017  - Lori Rowe, CCCC advisor, has released her latest Chiang Mai Resource Guide 2017 (Aug. 2017). Contains a rich assortment of helpful topics touching on many aspects of Chiang Mai living -- prepared by someone with an extensive background from which to draw in working with others. [She and her husband, Bruce, raised their family here and have faithfully served this community for more than 20 years.]. (08/2017)

Immigration Updates

• Chiang Mai Immigration’s Calendar displays accurate holidays when Chiang Mai Immigration is scheduled to be closed on a business day M-F: http://www.chiangmaiimm.com/th-th/2016-06-05-07-26-37/2017-02-13-11-29-42.html (Note: you can also scroll forward to see future month holday closures as well)  (08/2017)
• Immigration Online 90-day Reporting Link - Temporarily Working Again...  Immigration's online reporting was working on 8-9 August when CCCC volunteers tried it. Submitted 90-day reports were approved the very next day (within 36 hours). It appears Immigration’s reporting site has been temporarily available again since the beginning of August 2017. Let’s hope this useful online service continues to last and will save folks time.

Caveat: Immigration’s reporting site has been up and down since the beginning of 2017 and will suddenly become unavailable from time to time without warning. It is best to allow plenty of lead time (7-15 days before your report is due) and not to become too dependent upon or have too high expectations for online reporting availability. When the system is not working, please try either Mail-In or In-Person reporting methods in Immigration Help.

• Main Chiang Mai Immigration office to remain at Promenada throughout 2017 - The Promenada Immigration ground floor and 2nd floor office infrastructure has been in place since the staff from the old Airport Immigration office combined with the Promenada staff (at the end of last while that location has been under reconstruction). For avoiding long queues, mid-week visits sometime will work better (avoid Mondays, Fridays, and days before/after holidays) but this depends on the type of visa you will be processing (e.g., Education/Teacher visa queues tend to be busier once the new international academic year begins). Visa Services: see signs displayed on glass  walls of each separate office, according to type of visa, for where to queue. As an example the signs for Office #2 (located just to the left of the ground level main Immigration office) say, “Education, Missionary, Teacher, Monk...”. The signs for Office #3 say “Volunteer”, “Non-Formal Education”, “Student Visa”, “Retirement”, “Medical Case”, “Re-Entry Permit”, “Tourist”, “Transfer Stamp”, “Visa Cancellation”, etc. | Note: Depending on visa queues, some may start to queue at Promenada as early as 5 or 6 a.m. (bring torch/flashlight if you do!) to wait to receive their appointment sequence number later on (when offices open at 8:30 a.m.) | Reporting Services: for TM.47 and TM.30 reporting see Immigration Help. For reporting, best practice seems to be to arrive later in the morning or early afternoon. (08/2017)
• TM.30 Reporting Cycle - TM.30 reporting is typically handled by the Immigration Promenada 2nd floor office. See Immigration Help. (Note: some have reported they still have been able to make TM.30 reports or update their info on file (after returning to Thailand) at the small #3 building still standing at the rear of the construction underway at the old main Immigration office near the airport).

Community Calendar

On-going Activities, Events, Trainings, Studies & Sports ←

Transitions

The CCCC has assisted many families over the years who are going through transition, not only when they first arrive but also when the time comes to finally leave. For those wanting housing please see Establishing a Place to Live below or perhaps post of a short description of what kind of a home and when you are looking to move to Chiang Mai in our CCCC FaceBook group.

Establishing a Place to Live

• See our Housing Rentals section or Housing Services such as Expat Homes.
• For furnishing a home see our CCCC FaceBook group for Moving Sale Announcements or go to Chiang Mai Christian Buy and Sell to find individual items that others are selling.

Moving/Household Clearance/Yard Sales

For Buying and Selling Things kindly use Chiang Mai Christian Buy and Sell (our sister FaceBook group) or one of these other sites Farang Classified Advertising Chiang Mai, SecondhandChiangmai, SeconhandChiangMai, Chiangmai Used Secondhand Apple Products, Chiang Mai Buy, Sell, Swap, ThaiVisa Classifieds, Ebay Thailand, Baht&Sold, or ThaiVisa Classifieds 

Selling/Buying a Vehicle?

See Vehicle Sales Services in Chiang Mai that can help sell your vehicle for you as well. Kindly use these services instead. But, please do not post any vehicle sales in the CCCC FaceBook group -- including motorcycles! (Instead use Chiang Mai Christian Buy and Sell).

Sublets & Housing Services 

Please Note: Only if you are a non-owner renter or leasee, you have permission to post your sublet announcement to our Facebook group. However, landlords/owners and agents should only use and post their house, room and condominium rentals in our Housing Rentals section below (ONCE A YEAR).

Also see our Housing Rentals section or Housing Services such as Expat Homes.

• Room to Let - an Airconditioned room to LET in Lanna Pinery Home | July 2017 - July 2018 --> 0843737964 (July 2017 - July 2018)
• Housemates Wanted - Honest people wanted to share house in Lanna Pinery Home  | Jul 09 2017 - Sep 09 2017 --> ronwparker@gmail.com  ] (9 July - 9 Sep)
• Fully-furnished 4 bedroom house in Koolpunt 8 for sublet - Fully furnished 4 bedroom house in quiet neighborhood, Koolpunt 8 for sublet from August 15 through December 31 | 21K/month plus utilities. Helper might be an option. Using our car might be an option to discuss. Please contact us at kzkuka@gmail.com (15 Aug 15 - 31 Dec 31)
• 2-Bedroom Townhouse To Sublet - Great location inside the Superhighway, close to the train station. This modern, 2-bedroom, 3 bathroom townhouse comes fully furnished including gas stove, oven, washing machine, as well as bedlinen, towels, crockery, etc. The house is fitted with WiFi and offers off-road parking. Ideal for a couple or two singles. Sorry, but no pets and no smokers. This is ideal for someone looking for a place they can move straight into, maybe whilst looking for a long-term home.  http://tinyurl.com/mzez67a | Oct 01 2017 - Apr 30 2018 - > Email Evie at eviecraig71@psmail.net (19 May)

Housing Wanted!

• Comfortable Home Required for Four Months - We are a professional couple looking to experience life in a home in Chiang Mai. We have visited many homes over the last several years but are tired of  hotel/ small condo living and wish to experience life in the suburbs. If you are looking to sublet for all or part of the time we are looking to stay in Chiang Mai it would be lovely to hear from you. We are dog and cat lovers and would welcome home duties in this period. Willing to pay up to Bht 25K plus outgoings. Currently in town until end of month please contact me if this could suit you.  Sep 01 2017 - Jan 31 2018 - > Kate at kathrob@tpg.com.au  (19 May) 

Living in Chiang Mai 

• Join our CCCC FaceBook Group to learn of the many local events going on in our community at  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccccclassifieds/.
• Get a copy of the 82-page booklet "Helpful Hints for Getting Settled in Chiang Mai” published by the Chiang Mai Community Church. Many have used this for their introduction to Chiang Mai. Cost: 50 baht -- one of the best guides for Chiang Mai living you can find. Here is how to find a copy.;
• See Lori Rowe’s latest Chiang Mai Resource Guide 2017 that she recently released (Aug. 2017). Contains a rich assortment of helpful topics touching on many aspects of Chiang Mai living -- prepared by someone with an extensive background from which to draw in working with others. [She and her husband, Bruce, raised their family here and have faithfully served this community for more than 20 years.];
• Refer often to the valuable CCCC Community Resources or Chiang Mai Community Map to help you find over 1000 useful tips and places around town. Google has told us these have been used by thousands over the years living here in northern Thailand and throughout the world;
• Check out Family Transition Fun and other trainings, workshops and events offered by the The Well International site -- useful whether you are new to Chiang Mai life or going through a transition in your life. Note: The Well International moved to their new location in World Club in August 2017;
• Exactly when do you have to next report to Thai Immigration? Click here to visit our Immigration Services Help. It may clear up your responsibilities for reporting to local Immigration authorities. See our recent updates to the TM.30 Reporting Cycle;
• See hints for setting up Banking in Thailand;  
• While most of us may not like to think about contingencies, please be sure that you and your family have sufficient health care coverage in place. Self-insuring too often proves impractical and fails, especially if you should fall unconscious from a sudden injury or serious illness. Family and friends are stuck with having to quickly raise or obtain the needed funds. If you work as part of an organisation/foundation, they should give you further guidance in this area. (Note: the CCCC Classifieds team has no affiliation with insurance agencies and other than listing a few service locations, along with hundreds of other businesses on our community map, we do not give specific recommendations -- other than to say you need to have reasonable health provision.) FYI - typically health care costs are lower at local government hospitals rather than private, and there are highly regarded medical and dental teaching hospitals in Chiang Mai (see Hospitals). Your country embassy may be able to assist with communications in an emergency -- once again, please Register Online with Your Embassy... for the sake of your loved ones as well!
• Your Embassy Online Registration - go to your passport country’s Embassy listing in Community Resources Consular Affairs/Services. (09/2017)

Navigating Life in Chiang Mai

About the CCCC Map - what started as a local home grown effort several years ago has developed into a veritable repository of accumulated community-wide shared knowledge of more than 1000 Chiang Mai locations. Current map usage recently surpassed 40,000 views (see Google map counter under its banner). The map’s hidden value can be found by clicking various place marks -- you will discover hundreds of contributions from folks in the community — includes tips, suggestions, and helpful hard-to-find info. --> Search "CCCC Map" or go to sites.google.com/site/ccccrecent/home/chiang-mai-map-cccc.

Chiang Mai Community Map - Where is _____? How do you find _____? | Click Search and submit a place, key-word or item you would like to locate, such as “Immigration”, “residence certificate”. Be sure to select “See all __ results” to display all locations and results. Tips: to uncover underlying info, click any of the symbols on this interactive map to see background, directions and photos. Zoom in and out as necessary to reveal surrounding details. Thousands make use of this latest version of the free CCCC Map. Click Here or web search for “CCCC Map” (also works on many mobile devices).

Use the CCCC CM Area Map with Real-time Navigation - if you use a mobile device that has Google Maps, when you open our CCCC Chiang Mai Area MAP in Google Maps, you should be able to obtain navigation routes, directions and travel times to various places. Note: mileage may vary depending on your Wi-fi connection and data plan. (08/2016)

Indoor Google Maps - you can now use Google’s Indoor Maps to view floor plans at some of the larger CM multi-storey malls. Click here If you would like to try this (best to use with desktop/laptop computer) using the Central Festival Department store as an example (in the bottom right of your map, choose among levels and floors -- this also works with Central Airport Plaza). For mobile devices, first open Chiang Mai Community Map, then view in Google Maps. If you cannot view Indoor Google Maps on your device, you should at least be able to obtain regular driving routes, ETA and directions if you have the Google Maps app installed (open one of our Placemark icons and, if displayed, select “View in Google Maps”). (08/2016)

Many helpful recommendations from folks who have lived right here in our own community for years went into pulling this information together, along with volunteer efforts from the Family Connection Foundation, Community Resource Foundation and sponsorship of local churches (like CMCC and CRF). Hopefully what you find in our publications will help make living in Chiang Mai just a little easier…

National Preparedness

A helpful guide called “National Preparedness Month” has been prepared by ready.gov.  While admittedly geared to life in the U.S., their excellent Make-A-Plan advice is directly adaptable to expats living overseas (Translations available: العربية | 中文 | Español | Français | हिन्दी | 日本語 | 한국어 | Pусский | Tagalog | Tiếng Việt) | If you do nothing else, register online with your own embassy here in Thailand (21 different countries). Lastly, consider this article “How to Deal with a Crisis Overseas” from GOV.UK. Tailor your plan as necessary with information from your embassy. (09/06)

Register Online with Your Embassy Now

Please see CCCC Community Resources Consular Affairs/Services or see the travel advice page of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Thailand | Note: if you know of other consular links that could assist your fellow citizens living abroad, could you kindly let the CCCC team know by writing crfthailand@gmail.com. Special thanks to the good folks at the CEC for their thought-provoking topic “Does Your Embassy Know How to Contact You?”, and also for their helpful links for the British Commonwealth. (08/2016)

Finishing Well…

• Funeral Assistance - Lori Rowe, CCCC advisor, just published Funeral Assistance for Foreigners in Chiang Mai  with contributions from Lanna Care Net and others in our community. This provides a helpful guide and checklist for navigating the myriad of items that must be addressed in preparation of or immediately following the death of a loved one.

Action Items

Activities, Community Events & Sports

Community Interest                     

Seminars/Community Events/Trainings/Conferences

• Post any and all events or trainings ONLY in our FACEBOOK group so that they will receive immediate attention from the community! Our CCCC readers now tend to exclusively access our FaceBook page, whereas this compendium of Community Resources publication still serves as a reference of community knowledge and Chiang Mai orientation referred to only occasionally when folks seek additional knowledge about a specific topic, such as Immigration Help or Housing.

Regular Community Meetings/Studies/Events/Playgroups (Ongoing

        (Following may include both religious and secular community activities)

Bible/Church/Prayer Meetings

• (Expect more regular meetings to be added once the new international academic year begins in the fall,)

Playgroups

• International Playgroup: north CM. We meet in member's homes on the north side of Chiang Mai on Thursday mornings from 9.30-11.30.  Most of the children are aged 4 and under. All are welcome! To join our google group and receive weekly directions, or for more information please contact Isabell (isabellfache@hotmail.com) (02/2017)
• International South Side Playgroup - Looking to connect with some other new moms with preschool kids? The International Playgroup meets on the south side of Chiang Mai. We meet Thursday mornings from 9.30am until around 11.30am. Please email Anna for more details. --> annamatthewson1@hotmail.com (02/2017)

Community

• Chiang Mai Expats Club (CEC) -  meets for breakfast on the 1st and 3rd Friday mornings of each month at River Market restaurant from 9:30 - 11:30 am for a buffet and informal chat time. People from all nationalities are welcome. Once a month they have a General Meeting with an organised program and speaker at Le Meridien Hotel, on the 4th Saturday morning of the month, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon.  Arrive at 10 am for coffee and light refreshments. Website: www.chiangmaiexpatsclub.com/ -or- www.facebook.com/pages/Chiang-Mai-Expats-Club/286223608211692 | --> Contact: info@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com (021/2017)

Helping One Another

• Al-Anon meetings - Are you one of the people affected by someone else’s drinking? Friends and families of problem drinkers find understanding and support at Al-Anon meetings. There are two Al-Anon meetings a week.   Every Wednesday at  6:30 p.m.  and every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Seven Fountains Retreat Center Huaykaew Rd, Tambon Chang Phueak, Amphoe Mueang Chiang Mai, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50300 Write Ruth at: ruthelea@gmail.com (02/2017)
• Alcoholics Anonymous - If you want to drink, that's your business. If you want help to stop drinking, that's our business. 2-3 AA meetings a day, 7 days a week, call us at 0821862518  We are here for you.  The Alcoholics Anonymous group meets at 134 Kongsai Road, San Pacoy Business District, for a more detailed map visit our website at http://www.cmigaa.org/Directions.html  Now -  Dec 31 2016 --> Call at 082-186-2518 (3/2016)
• Narcotics Anonymous - Chiang Mai Group : **Drug Problem ?   If you want to stop, maybe we can help.**  Narcotics Anonymous meets at different locations and times 7 days a week (listed on the website)  For Information, Call us at Narcotics Anonymous 24 Hour Help line   English: 082-811-2686  or Thai: 087-569-6969 or visit Our Website http://www.na-thailand.org/ (2/2017)

Athletic Events & Kids Sports

• Women’s Community Basketball  Every Thursday at 5pm at the Chiang Mai International School gym, women exercise and have fun by playing basketball together. Any skill level is welcome so come join us! High school girls (16+) are welcome as well. Email Hanni at hoppel@cmis.ac.th for more info.062-125-9410  (02/2017)
• Chiang Mai Runners - Please check the Chiang Mai Runners Facebook page for notices on races and other information   (2/2017)

• Chiang Mai Softball - Come join us for a pickup game every Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm near Payap University.  Find us on Facebook for more details or contact darindunn@gmail.com. We have bats and gloves, just need you! (02/2017)

Books/Chiang Mai Orientation/Reading Materials/ Multimedia

• (Update) The Well - The Well International is a member care center the provides preventative and restorative mental health services to cross-cultural workers and their families through clinical counseling, pastoral care, spiritual direction, member care events and training. We are also available to speak at your conference or retreat. Please visit our website for detailed info and directions: www.thewellintl.org | View Upcoming Trainings/Events |  Appointments:  intake@thewellcm.com  (Note: The Well International moved to their new location in World Club in August 2017 -- please see their CONTACT info: http://www.thewellintl.org/contact-us | EVENTS: http://www.thewellintl.org/events/ (08/2017)
• CMCC Center (formerly known as the Raintree Library) is now closed, but trainings still sometimes take place there. The booklets "Helpful Hints for Getting Settled in Chiang Mai" and "Giving Birth in Chiang Mai" are also still available at the CMCC office. There are also maternity clothes to borrow for expecting mamas.  Contact administrator@cmcchurch.org to arrange pick up during weekday office hours. | PHOTO: Google Map streetview of CMCC Center car park | →  Call 053-244-820  (03/2017)
• XYZ5Star Bookstore - Books, English language - We have an extensive, inexpensive, collection of children, teen, adult, fiction, non fiction, comics, history, study aids, etc. | MAP | - - > jack at xyzjackcnx@gmail.com | Also see latest sales listed on owner’s FaceBook page:  www.facebook.com/jack.kosko.3?fref=gs&hc_location=group_member_profile (08/2017)
• CLC International Book Store Chiang Mai -We stock Bibles, Christian books, tracts, cards, gifts, music and many DVDs. All items in Thai and English. Many English books have been reduced to clear. New stock of mission, reference,and Bibles have been added recently. If we do not have what you are looking for, we will do our best to get it for you. We are located at 276/10 Tung Hotel Rd, T.Watgate, A.Muang, Chiang Mai 5000 (near the bus station). We are open Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm www.clcthailand.org.  We will gladly do a book table at your conference, retreat, camp or church (contact Don Veldboom don@veldboom.com )|  --> Book shop:  053-240447, clccmthailand@gmail.com    (02/2017)
• Sinai Christian Bookstore has good selection at great prices!  We stock English imported Bibles and books, Thai Bibles and books, Tribal language Bibles and books, imported and local music and DVDs, cards and an amazing gift shop.  We now have board games like Settlers of Catan and much more. We even take special orders.  We are out toward Sansai, near the small Sansai Tesco Lotus on the second ring road intersection (Sankayom intersection).  We have large, convenient parking, on a main street, with convenient hours 10 am - 7:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm Saturdays. Click the link for a map to our location or call (053-350-230) or find us on facebook  for more information. "Sinai Christian Bookstore . . . helping you meet with God."  ( <><  T/E )   (02/2017)
• English-Thai Dictionary of Christian Terms and Bible Words - Great for learning words and phrases used in Christianity that are not normally found in general Thai language dictionaries. Available at CLC and Sanai Christian Book Store. Also available online at Amazon and www.suksabai.com.    http://suksabai.com/pub/product/english-thai-dictionary-of-christian-terms-and-bible-words-revised-edition/# |  --> books@suksabai.com  (02/2017)

Banking in Thailand

• Transferring Funds - As you may already know, two of the largest banks in Thailand are Bangkok Bank (BB) and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). There are also many other banks from which to choose (you may want to ask a friend about their experiences with various banks.) For receiving funds from your home country, be aware that wire transfers, while a relatively safe option, also can be expensive. For Americans, Bangkok Bank has the unique convenience of having a New York branch where you can use more inexpensive EFT (ACH) to transfer funds directly to your account here in Thailand, thus circumventing expensive wire transfers. In fact, this method is deemed secure enough by the US Social Security Admin. for them to make regular monthly direct deposits to one's BB Thailand acct. number. (The main requirement in the later case is that the BB account must be in the name of the SS recipient only.)  You can also use this method to receive joint account transfers from a U.S. bank or credit union as well . Upon receipt, the Bangkok Bank - NY branch will transfer these funds directly to your Thailand BB acct. For charges and methods, see Bangkok Bank’s Fund Transfer website. (If the U.S. SS option is something you would ever want to look into, be sure to bring your Soc. Scty. card with you when you come to Thailand -- Note: if you list a Thailand address with the U.S. SSA, they may send you their annual SS Form 7162 to verify “If you are still alive?”.). [Also note that other countries have their own rules and requirements to qualify for their retirement pensions or social benefits, such as, you must return to your home country for so many days each year to remain qualified (to our knowledge the U.S. does not impose such a requirement). Check with your home country government.]
• ATMs - Of course, you can also use ATMs to receive funds from your home country. However, be warned -- these fees can quickly add up! Thai banks impose heavy fees of 150-200  baht-per each ATM transaction! While some banking institutions back in your home country may reimburse you for some of these fees, others might add a Foreign Bank fee. Credit card and ATM companies also will deduct an additional 1% international fee or give you a low THB exchange rate. Monitor your home country and Thailand banking statements (many are available online). [The worse case which we have heard was one person who was naively surprised at the end of their first year that they literally had paid out thousands of baht (and hundreds of U.S. dollars) in fees!]  Charles Schwab is one company in the U.S. that will reimburse these fees. There are others as well-- check with your home bank or credit union. [Note: Others please share information or suggestions how to transfer funds inexpensively from other countries -- please let the CCCC team know the details by writing us at crfthailand@gmail.com -- thank you.]
• Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Checks:  Personal checking is not popular in Thailand.  Thai banks may reluctantly accept personal checks for deposit but impose high fees of 300 THB or greater per check and usually have long float periods before crediting these to your account.  Some Thai banks will let you set up Electronic Fund Transfers with utility companies here to pay monthly bills (you can also pay some bills at Central Festival, a local popular shopping mall, and at some 7-11s). Larger banks may also offer online transfers even to accounts at other banks. Most Thai banks can also issue you a debit ATM card which you can conveniently use at major stores.  International MasterCard and Visa cards are both readily accepted (but again watch for those creeping international charges). Some credit card companies will not only waive their international fees but will reward or credit a percentage of all purchases back into your account (even for foreign purchases you make in Thailand). Please see this helpful article from Money Crashers: "7 Things to Consider When Using Credit Cards Overseas" - http://www.moneycrashers.com/using-credit-cards-overseas/

Chiang Mai Resource Guide - 2017

(New) Chiang Mai Resource Guide 2017  - Lori Rowe, CCCC advisor, has released her latest Chiang Mai Resource Guide 2017 (Aug. 2017). Contains a rich assortment of helpful topics touching on many aspects of Chiang Mai living -- prepared by someone with an extensive background from which to draw in working with others. [She and her husband, Bruce, raised their family here and have faithfully served this community for more than 20 years!]. (08/2017)

TOPICS - Chiang Mai Resource Guide 2017

Cleaning Services

• BeNeat Professional Home Cleaning Service - ph. 092-757-2999 | See following article from CityLife: http://www.chiangmaicitylife.com/citylife-articles/find-professional-cleaners-in-your-area-with-beneat-co/ 

Clothing Services/Tailors

• Clothing Services - Genesis International Tailors is a custom-tailoring business for all adult members of your family. They offer custom-made, trendy and quality clothing at reasonable prices. They have proven track record of many satisfied customers. Started in 2008 as a Christian business, they regularly support local churches, humanitarian and outreach ministries with their profits. They are located at Shangri- La Hotel, Level 1, Chang Klan Road, Chiangmai downtown area close to Night Bazaar. Operating hours : 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM (Monday - Saturday) Tel. 053 233 750, 080 491 5050 Websites : www.chiangmaitailors.com,  www.genesistailor.com  Email : genesistailors@gmail.com , info@genesistailor.com    Facebook page : GenesisInternationalTailors. Trip Advisor : Genesis International Tailors (02/2017)

Community Needs - Donations Requested

• Is your family complete?  I will take used maternity clothes to pass along to the newly pregnant—contact lori@thaicrc.org . (2/2017)
• Blood Donations - Chiang Mai Red Cross  (MAP)  8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please see https://www.facebook.com/ChiangMaiBloodBank/ for schedule.

Computer/Electronics Services

• Movaci Technology – We provide managed IT services for workstations, servers, and network security, optimization and management.  We also offer helpdesk support, hardware solutions VoIP phone systems, high-speed fiber internet, and security consulting and auditing.  We are your one-stop shop for all things “IT”. Give us a call at (053) 920 555, email sales@movaci.com, or visit www.movaci.com http://www.movaci.com/  (2/2017)

Conferences/Meetings/Training Facilities        

• Accommodation for Teams - Do you have teams coming?  Let us help you and at the same time you'll be helping us. "The River" is a Christian Community Development Foundation and Training Centre in HangDong. Our 28 room Hotel on Chiangmai-Hot Road, just 500m walk from Big C HangDong 2, makes transport and food easy! Great swimming pool, large grounds, play areas and friendly staff who are part of our training. Good rates and your patronage helps support The River work in Thailand.   |  --> reservations@theriver-hd.org   (02/2017)
• Great Team Building Location - The Grove is a multi-purpose training center hosting conferences, seminars, youth camps, retreats, weddings, and short-term mission trips. Get away from the distractions of the city for your next group function. Conveniently located only 30 minutes from the Night Market in the serene town of Doi Saket. The Grove sleeps 200 in either comfortable a/c rooms with ensuite bathrooms, or dormitory accommodations. Large and small meeting spaces for over 400, full-service meals, campus area wifi, recreation activity, and a peaceful setting make The Grove a great value for your next event. www.thegroveklc.com |  --> Contact: Jon@thegroveklc.com  (02/2017)

Consular Affairs/Services

(Chiang Mai area - this comprehensive listing of the CCCC Consular Affairs/Services section has been carefully curated by the CCCC Classifieds Volunteer Team during 2013-2016 (CCCC site: https://sites.google.com/site/ccccrecent/). Sources include embassy.goabroad.com http://www.embassypages.com, and the individual websites of noted embassies.

Caveat Emptor - Following info may be dated. Readers are recommended to use at their own discretion and are advised to check most current publicly available web sites for most up-to-date accurate information and assistance. Understandably the CCCC team cannot guarantee the veracity of all information. Kindly write crfthailand@gmail.com  if you should have any updates to the following listings. 

Northern Thailand:

 Austria - Consulate of Austria - 15 Moo 1, Huey Kaew Road, Tambon Chang Puak, Amphor Muang, Chiang Mai 50300 Phone: (+66/53) 40 02 31 (+66/53) 22 10 02 (+66/53) 21 34 73 Fax: (+66/53) 40 02 32 Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri: 09.00-12.00 website: www.aussenministerium.at/bangkok  https://plus.google.com/112868093392310240935/about?hl=en | Registration for Austrians Living Abroad

 Australia - Honorary Australian Consulate - GPS: 18.71655, 98.9128 | 195/262 Moo Baan Sansaran 2 (Mod Chic), Soi 2/7 T. Banwaen, A. Hangdong, Chiang Mai 50230 | Monday to Thursday 9am- 12pm (by prior appointment only)| Telephone:  +66 (0) 91 857 6996 Fax: +66 (0) 53 336 958 Email: australianconsulate.chiangmai@gmail.com | Also see: tranquilinthailand.com/australian-consulate-chiang-mai) | The Consular Section of the Embassy conducts regular outreach visits to Chiang Mai. Details of upcoming visits can be found at the following link:  Consular Outreach Visits | Website: http://thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/consular.html | [To see details and directions, click the flag icon at the centre of this CCCC Map. You can also do a web search of “CCCC Map” and then enter “Australian Honorary Consulate” into the map’s search function. Note: This represents one CCCC team member’s initial effort at trying to suss out the new location -- kindly write us and let us know at crfthailand@gmail.com if you should have any updates.] Travel Advice: http://smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/Thailand | Smartraveller Registration | Chiang Mai Consular Services for Australians - Chiang Mai Consular Services for Australians - see 2017 Consular Outreach Visits - Chiang Mai (04/2017)

 Bangladesh - Bangladeshi Consulate General - 95 Huay Kaew Road, T. Suthep, A.Muang, Chiang Mai 50200 Phone: (+66) 53 212373 - 4 Fax: (+66) 53 223524 Office Hours: 13.00-16.00 hrs

 Belgium - Honorary Consulate of Belgium - Chumpol building - Room 1307 - Yonok College, 444 Doi Prabaht, Lampang 52000  Phone: (+66) (54) 26.51.82 Fax: (+66) (54) 26.51.81 Email: nirund@yonok.ac.th Office Hours: 07.00 - 13.00 (Monday - Friday) http://www.bdembassybangkok.org/ 

 Canada - Consulate of Canada - c/o Raming Tea Co., Ltd., 151 Moo 3, Super Highway, Tambon Tahsala, Chiang Mai 50000  Phone: (+66) (53) 850 147 / 242 292 Fax: (+66) (53) 850 147 Email: cancon@loxinfo.co.th (best to contact by email) | Office Hours: 09.00 - 12.00 M-F | PHOTO | website: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/thailand-thailande/offices-bureaux/consul_chiang-ma.aspx?lang=eng | Security | Registration of Canadians Abroad

 China - Chinese Consulate General of China - 111 Changlor Road, Haiya District, Chiangmai 50100 Phone: 0066-53-276125, 272197, 200424(Administrative office) Fax: 0066-53-274614 Email: cgprccm@loxinfo.co.th website: http://www.chinese-embassy.info/asia/tha.htm#33    MAP

Article: "How to get a Chinese tourist visa in Chiang Mai" (Note: While the CCCC does not endorse all practices suggested by this article, it contains some useful information for background.)

 Finland - Honorary Consulate of Finland - Ratanapon Stationery Store, 104-112 Tapae Road, Muang District, 50300 Phone: +66-53-234 777, 234 812, 233 532 Fax: +66-53-251 512 http://www.finland.or.th/public/default.aspx?nodeid=38735 

 France - Consulate of France - Alliance Française 138 Charoen Prathet Road, Muang District, Chiang Mai Phone: (+66) (53) 281 466 / 275 277 Fax: (+66) (53) 821 039 Email: tbaude@laposte.net  Office Hours: 10.00 - 12.00 website: http://www.ambafrance-th.org/Consulat https://plus.google.com/101377073575469442499/about?hl=en   MAP | Tout savoir sur l’inscription consulaire | Inscription consulaire au registre des Français établis hors de France

 Germany - Consulate of Germany - 199/163 Moo 3, Baan Nai Fun 2, Kan Klong Chonpratan Road, Tambon Mae Hia, Amphoe Muan, Chiang Mai 50100  Phone: (+66) (53) 83 87 35 Fax: (+66) (53) 83 87 35 | MAP | Email: chiang-mai@hk-diplo.de dekonsul@loxinfo.co.th | Office Hours: 09.00 - 12.00 | Honorarkonsul Hagen E.W. Dirksen | websites: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/Laenderinformationen/01-Laender/DeutscheAVen/Thailand/DeutscheVertretungen_node.html | http://www.bangkok.diplo.de/Vertretung/bangkok/th/10/1-HK-nordthailand/0-HK-Chiangmai.html | Deutschenliste - Wichtige Mitteilung

 Greece - Honorary Consulate of Hellenic Republic - Apartment 404 Mooban Nai Fan Condominium, 203/19 M.3 Kunklongchonprathan, Tambon Maehiech, Amphoe Muang, Chiang Mai 50100 Phone: (00660) 53839087 Fax: (00660) 53838756 Email: bangkok@embgreece.or.th

 India - Consulate of India - 33/1, Thung Hotel Road, Wate Kate, Muang Phone: 00-66-53-243066 Fax: 00-66-53-247879 Email: cgi.chiangmai@yahoo.com Office Hours: 0900 hrs to 1200 hrs http://www.indianembassy.in.th/pages.php?id=6  MAP

 Italy - Consulate of Italy - Honorary Consul - Dr. Vichit Leelamanit 19 Soi 9 Sirimungkalajarn Road Amphur Muang, Chiang Mai 50200  Phone: (+66) 5321-2925 Fax: (+66) 5322-4832 Cell: +66 (0) 81-8825252  E-mail: doctorvichit@gmail.com Office Hours: 09.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00 | http://www.ambbangkok.esteri.it/ambasciata_bangkok/it/ http://www.ambbangkok.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Bangkok/it/Menu/Ambasciata/La_rete_consolare/  MAP | Anagrafe Italiani residenti all'estero (A.I.R.E.)

 Japan - Consulate General of Japan - 104-107 Airport Business Park, 90 Mahidol Road, Haiya, Muang District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand Phone: (+66) 5320-3367 Fax: (+66) 5320-3373 Office Hours: 08.30 - 12.00 and 13.30 - 16.30 http://www.th.emb-japan.go.jp/en/embassy/chiangmai.htm   MAP | 大使館からのお知らせ | 在留届電子届出システム

 Korea - Consulate of The Republic of Korea - (ROK : South Korea) 50 V-Group Building Huey Keaw Rd., Chang Puak, Mueang District, Chiang Mai 50300 Tel.: 0 5322 3119-23 ext. 204, Fax.: 0 5322 5661 email: vgroup@cmnet.co.th | 재외국민등록

 Myanmar - Consulate of the Union of the Republic of Myanmar  - Maneenopparat Soi 3, Chiang Mai 50200 | MAP | Consul General: Mr Kong San Lwin | Email: mebkk@asianet.co.th | Can obtain an E Visa in advance through government site evisa.moip.gov.mm (Note: requires adequate advance lead-in time and costs $50 -- apparently cannot be used if arriving by land and instead you would have to apply for a full visa from the consulate). | Burmese workers should check with the Myanmar Embassy in Bangkok for latest advisories.

 Peru - Consulate of Peru - The Chiang Mai Ballet Academy, 362/30 U-Sa-Fah-Haam Compound, Charoenraj Road, Chiang Mai 50000 Phone: (+66) 5330-6357 Fax: (+66) 5330-6358 Email: preyapun@chmai2.loxinfo.co.th, ballet.jazz_latin_chiangmai@hotmail.com Office Hours: 13.00 - 15.00 (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday)

 Philippines - Consulate of The Philippines in Chiang Mai 176, M. 3, San Front San Sai, Chiang Mai 50210 Phone: (+66) 5335-1278 Email: chiangmaihcp@gmail.com, http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy10098/  Office Hours: 10.30 - 14.30 (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday) | Notice Thailand August 2016 | Register with the Embassy (08/2016)

 Sweden - Consulate of Sweden - 186/48 M.5 Green Valley, Mae Sa, Mae Rim District, Chiang Mai 50180 | MAP | Tel.: 0 5329 8632, Fax.: 0 5329 8634 email: konsulatcm@gmail.com | swedconsulcm@yahoo.com | Honorary Consul: Mrs. Supajee Nilubol | websites: http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Bangkok/ | http://www.swedenabroad.com/en-GB/Embassies/Bangkok/Contact/Embassy--Consulates/#Chiangmai-Thailand | Reseinformation Thailand | Anmäl din utlandsvistelse (08/2016)

 Swiss Consulate - Consulate of Switzerland - Frangipani Serviced Residences

11/1 Soi 13/1 Praproklao Road T. Sriphoom / A. Muang Chiang Mai 50200 | MAP  | Appointments only upon request +66 81 882 75 62  Fax: +66 53 215 338 Email: chiangmai@honrep.ch (08/2016)

 United States - Consulate General of United States - 387 Wichayanon Road, Chiang Mai 50300 Phone: 053-107-700 (from inside Thailand); +66-53-107-700 (from outside Thailand) Fax: 053-252-633 | Non-emergencies: ACS Appointments | After-hours emergency telephone number is 081-881-1878 (from inside Thailand); outside +66-81-881-1878 | Consular services site: th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/ | Email: acschn@state.gov  MAP | FaceBook | Safety & Security Messages | STEP enrollment for emergency notifications | US Passport renewal now ONLY by Mail (05/2017)

Outside Chiang Mai province:

(see embassy.goabroad.com/embassies-in/thailand for more comprehensive list - please send corrections/other suggestions to crfthailand@gmail.com)

 Australia - Australian Embassy - Update - recently moved to Wireless Road - Australia - Australian Embassy - 181 Wireless Road, Lumphini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 | MAP | Phone: 02-3446400 or e-mail immigration.bangkok@dfat.gov.au | Consular Services: http://www.thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/consular.html | Press Release July 2017 - “move to Wireless Road” | Advice Thailand | Smartraveller Registration | Chiang Mai Consular Services for Australians - see 2017 Consular Outreach Visits - Chiang Mai. (09/2017)

 Brazilian Embassy - Embassy of Brazil 34th Floor Lumpini Tower, 1168/101 Rama IV Road, Thungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120  Phone: (66 2) 679-8567/8 Fax: (66 2) 679-8569 Website: http://www.brazilembassy.or.th Email: info@brazilembassy.or.th Office Hours: Mondays to Thursdays: 9:30 to 12:30 and 14:30 to 16:30 (from 15:00 to 16:30, document collection only) Fridays: 9:30 to 13:00

 Cambodian Embassy - Embassy of Cambodia 518 / 4 Pracha Uthit Rd., ( Soi Ramkamhaeng 39 ), Wangtonglang Bangkok 10310  Phone: ( 02 ) 957-5851-2 Fax: ( 02 ) 957-5850 Email: camemb.tha@mfa.gov.kh  MAP

 Danish Embassy - Royal Danish Embassy 10 Soi Attakarn Prasit, South Sathorn Road, 10120 Phone: +66 2 213 2021 Fax: +66 (0)2 213 1752 Website: http://www.ambbangkok.um.dk Email: bkkamb@um.dk

 Ghanaian Consulate - Consulate of the Republic of Ghana 976 Promsuan Building, Rimklongsamaem Road, Huay Kwang Bangkapi, Bangkok 10320 Phone: +662-6415214 Fax: +662-6415215 Honorary Consul General: Dr. Sicha Singsomboon  Website: http://www.ghanaconsulate-thailand.com/html/contactus.html  Email: info@ghanaconsulate-thailand.com

 Hungarian Embassy - Embassy of Hungary 20th Floor, Oak Tower, Prakanon, President Park Condominium,, 99 Sukhumvit Soi 24, Prakanong, Bangkok 10110  Phone: (+66) 2661-1150 / 1 / 2 Fax: (+66) 2661-1153 Email: huembbgk@mozart.inet.co.th Office Hours: 08.00 -14.00

 Indonesian Consulate - Consulate of Indonesia in Songkhla 19, Sadao Road, Amphur Muang, Songkhla 90000  City: Songkhla Phone: (66-74) 311-544, 312-219, 441-867 Fax: (66-74) 441-094 Email: song4kom@hadyai.loxinfo.co.th

 Irish Embassy - Embassy of Ireland 208 Wireless Rd., Unit 1201, 12th Floor, Lumpini, Pathumwan,

Bangkok 10330  Phone: +66 2 016 1360  Fax : +66 2 675 3933  | Website: www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/thailand/ Email: irishembassythailand@dfa.ie | Details: Honorary Consul: Peter Gary Biesty  CHIANG MAI - Voluntary Representative Annette Kunigagon Tel: 053-874-126, 053-235-387 |

 Israeli Embassy - Embassy of Israel 25th Floor, Ocean Tower II, 75 Sukhumvit Soi 19, Bangkok, 10110 Phone: 02-204-9200; 02-204-9237; 02-204-9226-7 Fax: 02-204-9239; 02-204-9221 Website: http://embassies.gov.il/bangkok-en/Pages/default.aspx  Email: info@bangkok.mfa.gov.il  MAP

 Kenyan Embassy - Embassy of the Republic of Kenya - 62 Soi 5 Thonglor, Sukhumvit 55 Road, Klongtan, Wattana, Bangkok 10110  Tel: (+66)(0)2 7125721, (+66)(0)2 1853682, (+66)(0)2 1853683 Fax: Fax: (+66)(0)2 7125720 E-mail: info@kenyaembassy.or.th  Office hours: 09:00 - 13:00, 14:00- 16:30 hours, Monday to Thursday, Friday 09:00 - 12:30  http://www.kenyaembassy.or.th/home.htm  Citizen Registration

 Lao or Laotian Embassy - Embassy of Laos 502,502/1-3 Soi Sahakarnpramoon, Pracha-Uthit Road, Wangthonglang, Bangkok 10310  Phone: (+66) 2539-66679-8 Fax: (+66 2) 539-6678 Website: http://www.bkklaoembassy.com Email: sabaidee@bkklaoembassy.com, embalao@bkklaoembassy.com Office Hours: 08.00 - 12.00 and 13.00 - 16.00

 Malaysian Embassy - Embassy of Malaysia 33-35 South Sathorn Road, Tungmahamek, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Phone: +66-2-6296800 Fax: +66-2-6792208 Website: http://www.kln.gov.my/perwakilan/bangkok Email: malbangkok@kln.gov.my | Registration of Malaysian Abroad

 Mexican Embassy - Embassy of Mexico 21/60-62 Thai Wah Tower l, 20th. floor South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, 10120 Phone: (662) 285-0995, 285-0815 al 18 Fax: (662) 285-0667 Website: http://www.sre.gob.mx/tailandia Email: mexthai@loxinfo.co.th Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00 - 16:00 | Sistema de Registro de Mexicanos en el Exterior  (08/2016)

 Mongolian Embassy - Embassy of Mongolia 100/3 Soi Ekkamai 22,Sukhumvit 63 Road,Klongtan -Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110 Phone: 02-381-1400 Fax: 02-392-4199 Email: mongemb@loxinfo.co.th Website: http://www.bangkok.mfa.gov.mn/index.php?lang=en MAP

 Moroccan Embassy - Embassy of Morocco One Pacific Place Bldg., 19th Floor, 140 Sukhumvit Road, (between Soi 4-6) Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110 Phone: (+66) 2653-2444 - 6 Fax: (+66) 2653-2449 Email: sifambkk@mweb.co.th, sifambkk@samarts.th Office Hours: 09.00 - 16.00 Details: Ambassador: Mr. El Hassane Zahid

 Myanmar Embassy - Embassy of of the Union of the Republic of Myanmar 132, Sathorn Nua Road, Bangkok 10500 Phone: (662) 233-2237, 234-4698, 233-7250, 234-0320, 637-9406 Fax: (662) 236-6898 Email: mebkk@asianet.co.th, bkkmyanmar2013@gmail.com | http://www.myanmarembassybkk.com/ 

     Nepalese Embassy - Embassy of Nepal 189 Soi 71, Sukumvit Road Prakanong,, Bangkok 10110 Phone: 00662-391-7240, 390-2280 Fax: 00662-381-2406 Email: nepembbk@asiaaccess.net.th 

 Netherlands - Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands 15 Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road, Lumpini, Phatumwan, Bangkok 1030   | P .O. Box 404, Bangkok 10500  Phone: +66 (0)2 3095200 Fax: +66 (0)2 3095205 Website: http://thailand.nlembassy.org/  Email: ban@minbuza.nl Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 08:00-16:00 Friday 08:00-12:00 Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00 (consular) |

Registering as a Dutch national abroad

 New Zealand Embassy - Kiwi Embassy - M Thai Tower, 14th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Pathumwan, Lumpini Bangkok 10330 Tel: +66 2 254 2530 Fax: +66 2 253 9045 or 253 0249 E-mail: info@newzealandembassybkk.com Emergency After Hours Duty Officer: +66 81 837 7240 Office hours: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 - 14:30 hours, Monday to Friday http://www.nzembassy.com/thailand | Consular Assistance | MAP / Contact | Safe Travel Registration (08/2016)

 Norwegian Embassy - Royal Norwegian Embassy Office Address: UBC II Building, 18th floor, , 591 Sukhumvit Road, Soi 33, 10110, G.P.O. box 81, Bangkok10501 Phone: +66 (0)2 204-6500 Fax: +66 (0)2 262-0218 Website: http://www.emb-norway.or.th Email: emb.bangkok@mfa.no Office Hours: 09:00 to 12:00, and from 13:00 to 16:00 Monday through Friday Details: Ambassador: H.E. Ms Merete Fjeld Brattested | Reiseregistrering (10/2016)

 Filipino Embassy - Embassy of the Philippines 760 Sukhumvit Road, cor. Soi Philippines, (Soi 30/1) Bangkok 10110 Phone: (00662) 259-0139 to 40; 258-5401 Fax: (00662) 259-2809 / 259-7373 Website: www.bangkokpe.dfa.gov.ph Email: bangkokpe@dfa.gov.ph Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m  | Notice Thailand August 2016 | Register with the Embassy (08/2016)

 Portuguese Embassy Embassy of Portugal 26, Bush Lane (Soi New Road 30), Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500 Phone: (+66) 22342123, 22340372, 22347435 Fax: (+66) 26396113 Email: portemb@scban.dgaccp.pt

 Russian Embassy - Embassy of the Russian Federation - 78 Sap Road, Surawong, Bangrak 10500 Telephone: (+66)2-234-9824, (+66)2-268-1169 email: rusembbangkok@rambler.ru www.thailand.mid.ru  | Reommendations | Консульский учёт (08/2016)

 Singaporean Embassy - Embassy of Singapore 129 South Sathorn Road, Bangko

10120 Phone: +286 2111, +286 1434 Fax: +286 6966, +287 2578 Website: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/bangkok/ Email: singemb_bkk@sgmfa.gov.sg Office Hours: Mon - Fri 9.00 am to 12.00 pm 1.00 pm to 5.00 pm Sat & Sun - Closed  | Thailand Travel Notice | eRegister (08/2016)

 South African Embassy - Embassy of the Replublic of South Africa - 12th A Floor, M Thai Tower, All Seasons Place, 87 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok, Thailand | Phone: +66(0) 2 685 3500 Email: saembbkk@loxinfo.co.th | Office Hours: http://www.dirco.gov.za/bangkok/contact.html | http://www.dirco.gov.za/bangkok/rosa.html

 Spanish Embassy - Embassy of Spain 23 Lake Ratchada Office Complex, 193/117 Ratchadaphisek Road, Bangkok 10320 Phone: 02 661 8284 Fax: 0-2661 9220 Email: embespth@mail.mae.es, spaincom@ksc15.th.com Office Hours: 08.30 -15.30 (Monday - Thursday) 08.30 - 13.30 (Friday) Visa Section: 09.00-12.00 (Monday - Friday) | Recomendaciones de Viaje (08/2016)

 Sri Lankan Embassy - Embassy of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka - 89 Soi 15, Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok Phone: (+66-2) 2512788, 2512789 Fax: (+66-2) 2553848 Email: slemb@ksc.net.th Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30:00 AM to 4:15:00 PM

 Swiss Embassy - Embassy of Switzerland - 35 North Wireless Road, Bangkok 10330, P.O Box 821, Bangkok 10501  Phone: ++66 2 253 01 56 Fax: ++66 2 255 44 81 Email: ban.vertretung@eda.admin.ch, ban.visa@eda.admin.ch Office Hours: Mo - Fr. 09.00 - 11.30 AM | Reisehinweise für Thailand | Consigli di viaggio - Thailandia | Conseils aux voyageurs - Thaïlande | Online-Registrierung | Registrazione online | Inscription en ligne | (08/2016)

 Taiwanese Embassy - Representative Office of Taiwan - 20th Floor, Empire Tower, 195 South Sathorn Road, Yannawa, Bangkok 10120 Phone: (+66) (2) 670-0200 - 9 Fax: (+66) (2) 670-0220 Email: tecoinfo@ji-net.com,tecocomu@ji-net.com

 Ukrainian Embassy - Embassy of Ukraine 87 All Seasons Place, CRC Tower, 33rd Floor, Wireless Road Lumpini, Phatumwan, Bangkok Phone: +66-26853215 Fax: +66-26853217 Website: http://www.ukraineinfo.gov.ua/main

 United Kingdom - British Embassy Bangkok 14 Wireless Road, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330 Phone: +66 (0) 2 305 8333 Fax: +66 (0) 2 255 9278 Email: Info.Bangkok@fco.gov.uk | Office Hours | Websites: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/thailand | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/living-in-thailand | Foreign Travel Advice: Thailand | Email Alert Subscription  | https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-deal-with-a-crisis-overseas (08/2016)

 Emirati Embassy - Embassy of United Arab Emirates - CRC Tower, 29th Floor, All Seasons Place, 87/2 Wireless Road (Thanon Witthayu), Lumpini, Phatumwan, Bangkok 10330 Phone: (+66) 2 402 4000 Fax: (+66) 2 402 4005 Email: info@uaeembassy.or.th | http://embassybangkok.com/emirati/emirati-embassy-in-bangkok/

 Vietnamese Embassy - Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 83/1 Wireless Road, Lumpini,, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Tailand Phone: 0-2251-5836 - 8 Fax: 0-2251-7203 Website: http://www.vietnamembassy-thailand.org Email: vnemb.th@mofa.gov.vn Office Hours: Monday - Friday 08.00 - 11.30 and 13.30 - 16.30 Hrs. | ĐƯỜNG DÂY NÓNG CỦA ĐẠI SỨ QUÁN VIỆT NAM

Cottage Industries - Services / BAM

• Editing reports, documents; copy writing and so on. All by native English speaker (UK); established author, columnist, editor  Call Keith on 083-204-2505 for more information or an informal discussion about your requirements   (2/2017)
• Barbecue Grills and Accessories - We have a full range of barbecue grills and accessories in our Chiang Mai store. The Barbecue store has been serving customers nationwide for fifteen years. Credit cards accepted and free delivery within ten kms. Our shop is located on the canal road, between Mae Hia market and the Night Safari. Closed every Monday.  http://www.bbqthai.com/ |  --> 0818603608  (02/2017)
•  Thai Village Inc-Handmade Crafts - Thai Village works alongside national churches in Thailand to produce a large variety of unique handmade jewelry, stationery, home decor, Christmas items and personal accessories, incorporating traditional patterns and local materials. Crafts are produced by men and women from various villages in northern Thailand. The Thai Village showroom and workshop, located in Chiang Mai, is open to visitors M-F (Mondays 1-5pm, Tues-Friday 9:30-5pm). Stop by to shop for unique local handmade gifts. MAP - - > kt.lehman@gmail.com (02/2017)
•  Cloth Diapers/Nappies - Stylish, convenient and comfy cloth diapers/nappies (with bamboo cloth inserts for extra absorption). I choose the best designs that can also double as trendy pants. 350 baht each. About 85% cheaper in the long run than throwaways! Go to my website and click on the English flag. www.heybabyjoe.com |  --> Please write to Judy at joe@heybabyjoe.com if you have any questions or problems. (2/2017)
• Montessori toys and equipment - If you are homeschooling your toddler or just want your child to be engrossed at home then I have beautiful and specially-designed wooden toys based on the Montessori principles of self-discovery. Available as a set or I can sell the toys individually. Please allow about one month for delivery. http://clickshopzone.com/shop/heybabyjoe/Montessori_Family_Set__International_edition-000020-EN-pdtdetail.html |  --> Please write to Judy at joe@heybabyjoe.com for further details. (2/2017)

Couriers

• (New) BEP Bicycle Couriers - Ph. 064-689-7923 | www.facebook.com/bepcyclecouriers (7/2017)

Education-Teachers/Schools/Trainings

Homeschool

• The SmartSeed Academy - (Christian School using ACE/SOT Curriculum) is now accepting student reservation for SY 2017-2018  from ABC's to 12 Level (ages 4 years old - up). School Year (First Semester) starts on August 1, 2017. For more information please contact Khun Ethel 088-6429024 or email smartseed.academy@gmail.com. School Location: Chiang Mai Flora Ville, San Na Meng, Doisaket (boundary of Sansai) |  -->  www.aimthailand.org --> Khun Ethel  088-6429024 or email us  smartseed.academy@gmail.com (07/2017)
• US Masters Degree in Asia - Asia Biblical Theological Seminary (ABTS) of Cornerstone University offers US-accredited Masters degrees in Bible, theology, and ministry in Chiang Mai. Classes are two-week intensives offered every January and July. For more information, visit our website, email us, or call our office. https://www.cornerstone.edu/abts |  --> office@abts.asia OR  053 491 585 (2/2017)

Education - Language Instruction - Thai Teachers

Tutors-Language Schools/Resources 

• Thai Language Teacher - Khruu Gang holds a degree from Payap University and has been teaching since 1997. She speaks English; has extensive experience teaching both adults and children; and tailors her lessons to your schedule, pace and ability. Typical study time is 2 hours per session/3-5 days per week. Tuition fee is 300 THB/person/hour or 400 THB/2 people/hour. Meeting at your home or office is a possibility depending on the number of hours and location. For reference call Barbara at 087-186-4733. →  Contact  Kruu Gang 099-294-8654| Email: kruugang@gmail.com  LINE: khruugang.  (06/2017)
• Learn Thai At MTS - Learn Thai at one the best Christian Language school in Chiang Mai. Experienced teachers and a friendly atmosphere. You are sure to have fun. Forget the old conventional methods of teaching, MTS introduces the new TPR method in which the student can learn faster and better. https://goo.gl/maps/eA6ts7pbaN22 - - > 0625322189 (07/2017)
• Thai Language and Culture Available - Lively lessons provided by a 17 years experienced Thai tutor base on students' backgrounds/learning needs integrated with Thai cultures.  Christian terminologies are also available.  Instructions can be private or small group with reasonable rates.  Direct method of teaching are offered to non-English speaking students.  Place and time of studying can be arranged together.  - - > Contact Kruu Yay at kruuyeah@gmail.com, line ID: 0994547931, or call 081-7962636. (08/2017)
• Reading Thai Bible Classes  - open to missionaries or any foreigners who want to read Thai Bible fluently. Available to use any books and versions of Bible you want. Class time can be depended on your timetable.     |  --> Call Suvanee at 09-3140-7410 or 08-1297-5274 or suvanee.cmai@gmail.com  (02/2017)
• Learn Thai in Natural Way - at school  your place or via Skype with our Quality Thai teachers. We have open class for student who would like to learn the Quality Thai language school with our excellent Thai teachers for Beginning Intermediate and Advance included the electives like Bible, Northern Thai language, etc. Both Individual 1 on 1 with teacher or group class.  Please visit us at: www.thailanguagevisa.com  |  --> Write at cornerstone-cc@hotmail.com   FB: Learn Thai at Cornerstone Language School Chiang Mai (2/2017)
• Experienced Thai Teacher Available - I have been teaching Thai every level to children, teenagers, and adults, missionaries, business people from all nations, individuals or groups for over 17 years with various curriculums, depending on the learner’s background and abilities. Call me to meet & talk, discuss unique Thai classes, especially for your learning needs. |  |  --> --> Call Suvanee at 093-1407-410 or suvanee.cmai@gmail.com  (02/2017)
• TESOL Training in Chiang Mai - TESOL training course with Asia’s Center for TESOL: 3 July - 4 August 2017. Asia’s Center for TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) conducts intensive, five-week courses for a comprehensive TESOL certificate. For the first three weeks the classes are Monday-Friday, 8-4.  For the last two weeks, the classes are 8-12, followed by a two-hour practicum in the afternoon or evening.  This totals 120 hours in class and 20 hours of practicum (10 hours observing and 10 hours teaching).  Contact Melody for application forms or more information: infothai@actesol.com  or see http://www.actesol.com for more on prices and other information. | (Note: If you these dates don't work for you, and you're interested in taking this course in another Asean country, please contact us. We cannot advertise the other countries in public emails or web sites.) | 3rd July to 4th August 2017 → infothai@actesol.com (02/2017)

Employment & Volunteer Opportunities

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Food and Eateries

• Moringa Tea - Healthy Organic Moringa Tea: being sold to help support local orphan ministry. The tea is organically grown, hand processed and hand packaged here in Chiang Mai. 100% of all profit goes to help hill tribe orphans. 20 tea bags for 250 baht (in two flavors:spiced or spearmint), or packaged in bulk- ¼ pound of pure Moringa-leaf tea for 350 baht.   (see link about this orphan support project) https://www.flickr.com/Moringa tea photos/→ dccalli2@gmail.com or 089-854-4579  (02/2017)
• Grace Bakery, founded by a friendly English-speaking Thai-Taiwanese couple, Es and Lien-Fan. They use no artificial additives or preservatives. Their selection includes whole wheat bread with pumpkin seeds and rolled oats, whole wheat bread, soft fresh cream white bread, white bread, raisin bread, sesame bread, focaccia breads,etc., ranging in price from 50-80 baht a loaf. You can also ask them to increase the amount of whole wheat used.  They sell lovely homemade jams, cookies and desserts as well as serving simple breakfasts and lunches. Enjoy! Grace Bakery, 169/5 moo 7, Samoeng Road, Tumbol Nongkwai, Hangdong District in the neighborhood of World Club Land, east of 7-11 on the Samoeng Rd.  Call ahead to order, telephone 0946141881 (Khun Lada), or pop by to see what's been made that day! Open Monday-Saturday 8AM-6PM. Lien-Fan and Es are away now, so it is very helpful to know Thai if you are ordering by phone   Recommended by Lillian Wong (cary2lil2002@yahoo.com   (02/2017)

Restaurants/Services

• Restaurant Delivery Service (Menu's Online) - Meals on Wheels4U - Delivering from over 50 of Chiang Mai's best restaurants directly to your  doorstep including The Duke's, Italian/Mexican restaurants, Subway and many others. Menus are available Online. www.mealsonwheels4u.com  | --> Order Online at www.mealsonwheels4u.com  or call 084 608 6661 (02/2017)

Funeral Assistance

• Funeral Assistance for Foreigners - Lori Rowe, CCCC advisor, has released her latest edition of Funeral Assistance for Foreigners in Chiang Mai_ with contributions from Lanna Care Net and others in our community. This provides a helpful guide and checklist for navigating the myriad of items that must be addressed in preparation of or immediately following the death of a loved one. (02/2017)

Health Services

• Birthing classes - Giving birth in a foreign country can be daunting!  We offer a series of childbirth preparation classes for first time parents or a 2 hour refresher courses for others.  Classes are free of charge.  Contact Lori Rowe ( 053-839-343   birthingcnx@gmail.com) for more information.  We also have a large collection of maternity clothes and books (and some baby things) for you to use--just let Lori know.  (Recommended) (<><  E ) (2/2017)
• Chiropractor - Dr. Philip Parry. I am now working at the Rajavej Hospital every other week Sun 09:00hrs - 16:00hrs and Mon-Tues 09:00hrs - 13:00hrs.   My email address isdrphilipparry@gmail.com . If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask or alternatively check out my website at www.doctorphilip.com  (2/2017) 
• (New) Physiotherapy Services - I am a physiotherapist specialised in sports injury and various musculokskeletal pains. I used to live in Chiang Mai but I am based in Bangkok now. Whenver I visit missionary friends in CNX I also take time to offer Physio services to those who might need it. I hope to visit your beautiful city in October(2017) and maybe also on Loi Krathong. Anyone who would like to have physio consult can contact me. Many thanks and God bless all! Check my blog at dionpt.wordpress.com  - - > Email Dion at deen316@gmail.com  or text 085-969-0803 (9/2017)
• Head Lice Removal Salon - Greetings to all, My name is Jeremy. My Thai wife (Gai) and I operate a very caring Head Lice Removal Salon located in Chiang Mai Land Village (just off Mahidol Road 1141). We use safe and effective vacuum technology and offer all customers a 30 day guarantee so they can be sure we have done the job completely. The price is Baht 250 for boys and our average price for girls is Baht 500. Here's a video showing what we do:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbK78gSJUak We just wanted to let you know that we are here in Chiang Mai to clear this problem if anyone needs help. Please call Gai or Jeremy for more information. Tel: 092-628-2125 (Thai or English) (8/2017)
• See Online Health Food stores in Useful Websites

Home Repairs/Pest Control/Gardening Services

(Please let us know if you have recommendations for reliable home improvement services by writing crfthailand@gmail.com .)

Note: You may also want to review this unsponsored FaceBook group: Chiang Mai Tradesmen - Construction, Mechanics, Handymen, Gardening etc

• Eco Pest Solutions - provides pest control services to houses using green and natural products that are safe for human and pets. Feel free to contact us for home inspection or queries in English or Thai at Email: info@ecopestsolution.com | LINE-ID: ecopest | Tel: 053-216-216. For more information, please visit our website at ecopestsolution.com (02/2017)
• Well Borehole Drilling - L’Analytic | Tel. 053-410-182  (02/2017)
• Pyramid Organic Compost  - Buy our compost to support our Free Compost Project which helps local chemical farmers to switch to organic growing.  Made from leaves, grass, twigs, rice husk and dried cowdung. We have both sieved organic compost for pots or lawns and unsieved for trees. Packed in bags of 10 kilos priced at 150 Baht per bag. Lower prices available for bigger quantities. For new plants, add 15 to 30% to your soil. For existing plants and trees, just cover the roots. We are located in Nampreh-Hangdong. Call Cory in English at 081 88 11 004 Call K. Amporn in Thai 081 03 08 932, or email: info@asianhealingartscenter.com. If you want to learn how to make your own Pyramid Organic Compost in two months, we organise regular hands-on classes. |  --> info@asianhealingartscenter.com  (02/2017)
• Compost for sale - Homemade Organic Compost, made from garden waste and cow dung, ideal for mulching, vegetable plots, trees and bushes. Each large bag about 20 Kg. Buyer collects. Hang Dong, Mae Hia, Nong Kwai area. 100 Baht/Bag.  |  --> Call Jan on 081-952-4763 (2/2017)

Hospitals

(More suggestions? Write crfthailand@gmail.com with recommendations/improvements)

• Blood Donations - Chiang Mai Red Cross  (MAP)  8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Please see https://www.facebook.com/ChiangMaiBloodBank/ for schedule.
• Bangkok Hospital - Tel. 052-089-888 | Located on the Superhighway between Index Furniture and Makro, is open 24 hours, however, International Medical Services (IMS - has interpreters) is open 7:00am to 8:00pm daily. IMS (1st floor) phone: 052-089-843-4 or Email: bcmims@bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com. To make an appointment, call 052-089-888 or visit www.bangkokhospital-chiangmai.com (Emergencies: call 1719).
• Chiang Mai Ram Hospital - Tel. 053-920-300 | Emergency Calls: 053-920-330 | Heart Center: 053-920-320 | http://www.chiangmairam.com/  
• Chiangmai Ram Medical Center - recently opened on the outer northwest bank of the city moat (see MAP). It boasts several new clinics found within a modern medical complex/business park that spreads over 11 hectares. Includes the new Chiangmai Ram Dental Center, Skin Center, Physical Therapy (PT) and Check-up Clinics. Convenient parking on either side of the wide avenue in front of each unit (or use the car park in back). Also try their new Starbucks with comfortable second storey seating and views of the tree lined moat (has a street level drive-thru if you’re in a hurry  ;-). | Ph. 053-920-300 | For more info go to www.chiangmairam.com. (12/2016)
• McCormick Hospital - Tel. 053-921-777  email: mchosp@yahoo.com  http://www.mccormick.in.th/mc/eng/mail/contact_form.html 
• Rajavej Hospital - Tel. (053) 801 999 | http://www.rajavejchiangmai.com/hospital/contact/english-contact-rajavej-hospital-chiang-mai.html | Located on the east side of the Mae Ping river, across from the tall Holiday Inn hotel. (Also has an English-speaking chiropractor on staff.)
• Sriphat Medical Center - Tel. 053936900-1 | http://sriphat.med.cmu.ac.th/eng/information_map | Closedly tied to the adjacent Maharaj Nakorn Hospital (aka Suan Dok Hospital). Highly qualified senior doctors teach or are associated with Chiang Mai University Faculty of Medicine (some also have privileges at other hospitals as well). Excellent trauma center.
• Suan Dok Hospital SkyWalk - Click SkyWalk to see the well-engineered 2nd level Skywalk (finished 2016) to help you to easily navigate the vast campus of Suan Dok, Maharaj Nakorn and Sriphat Hospitals. Connects to the tall 10-storey car park on the west side of the campus -- with coffee shops, McDonald’s and other restaurants. (12/2016)

Housing/Rental Services

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NOTE: According to the Thai Immigration Bureau website,  "House owners, heads of household, landlords or managers of hotels who accommodate foreign nationals on a temporary basis who stay in the kingdom legally, must notify the local immigration authorities within 24 hours from the time of arrival of the foreign national. [with a filled TM30 form] "

Housing Services

• Expat Homes Co., Ltd - We aim to be the preferred choice in Chiang Mai for home rental and sales services. Our extensive inventory includes starter, family, and luxury homes as well as condominiums and townhouses. On leases over a year, there is generally no charge for our house finding service. Additionally, our experienced maintenance team works to western standards in electrical, plumbing, and other handyman type jobs. Please check out our website to get your housing search started today. Our mixed staff of Thais and foreigners are waiting to serve you! https://goo.gl/maps/voNL1scN5bQ2 - - > homeinchiangmai.com | 053.447.985 | expat@homeinchiangmai.com  (07/2017)
• Rentals in Chiang Mai near airport - Rent a family house or Bungalow near the airport in Chiang Mai http://www.rent-in-cnx.info | - > Klaus at Klaus@rent-in-cnx.info  (02/2017)
• JT Housing Rental Service - Jess has several listings and would like to match tenants with her various clients/landlords throughout the year (including kwamrod@gmail.com at 0861-9494-70). These multiple rental listings range between 7K and 12K baht per month. |  --> For more info write  jessincm@gmail.com   /  Call  0817969181(02/2017)

Housing Wanted

• World Club Furnished Sublet or Rental House wanted - We are seeking a Furnished Rental house or Sublet in World Club starting June or July for 1 year or longer.  3 or more bedrooms. Ideally 15k B/mo or less.   1/10/2017 - 6/10/2017 - > roger_green@sil.org (10 Jan - 10 Jun)

Sublets by renter (*not the owner)

• Room to Let - an Airconditioned room to LET in Lanna Pinery Home | July 2017 - July 2018 --> 843737964 (July 2017 - July 2018)
• Wonderful House for Rent - 4 -5 bedroom house for rent close to the train station. Great location 5 minutes from the train station in a lush secluded area. Our house has 5 bedrooms (on top of the one we will use for storage) and plenty of open space. Good size modern kitchen with dining area. The house will be available from February 15th 2017 until January 2018. It is fully furnished and everything you need. Monthly rent is 19 000 baht. You will cover electricity and water.  | 2/15/2017 - 1/10/2018 - > Call Lisette at 0850313006 or Christian at 0846169131 or email gabre@gabre.net  (Feb 2017 - Jan 2018)
• Sublet 3 Bdrm Home World Club - Sublet for 20,000 Baht/month + damage deposit. Clean spacious 3 bedroom house in World Club Land available for sublet from June 2017-June 2018. Serious applicants with references can contact Paula for an interview. | --> Email Paula at paula@moondata.com (June 2017 - June 2018)
• 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house - in quiet neighborhood in Koolpunt 8 for sublet for the fall semester: mid July through December, 2017. Fully furnished. Lovely large kitchen. An old cat that loves to cuddle. And we would love it if you kept our helper while in our house. She speaks a little English, cooks, cleans, washes clothes, irons, and does my errands (and my groceries because I can write the list in Thai). Oh, there is also a small weight lifting contraption for your exercise! we can negotiate about use of a car, scooter, and bicycles.| 21,000/month including subdivision dues. Plus utilities.  | Jul 22 - Dec 31 2017 --> kzkuka@gmail.com, 0835770082 (22 July - 31 Dec 2017)

Rentals by owner (once-per-year adverts promoted by or for landlords - various prices)

• 3-bedroom townhouse (new condition) - in preferred location (Chang Kian) - Townhouse with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, kitchen, A/C, hot water, garden, car parking in Chang Kian. Close to Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai Zoo, Maya Mall. THB 15.000/month. | Sep 01 2017 - - > hedonistroyal@gmx.de  (22 Aug)
• House for rent near GIS  - A new house for rent on the outer ring road. 5-10 mins drive to GIS / Lanna / Satit. Furnished, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a small yard and parking space in a quiet safe compound with security guards. THB15,000 baht per month negotiable. Available 1 July. See Map: https://goo.gl/maps/iNoz4bQqPRv | Email narada.luckanachai@gmail.com or call 0808070885. (1 July)
• 2 Houses for Rent - My name is Nitaya. My and my relative's houses are available to rent. Include 6 bedrooms, 2 kitchens and living rooms, 4 bathrooms. It is near by Payap University and Festival. We would like to release those houses for 12,000 bath./ month. Please contact me at phone 086 420 2822 or 0844851691  Email is nitayasuwit@gmail.com  (1 July)
• Small House For Rent - A single house for rent at Buak Krok Luang next to Dhara Dhevi Hotel (2 minutes walk) and close to Promenada Shopping Mall (3 minutes drive). Property details: living area is 144 square meters, 2 levels, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, open-plan living dining and kitchen. It is fully fitted kitchen equipped, fridge-freezer and microwave. There is 1 car covered parking and small garden. Rent: 14,000 Bath/Month. Address: 119/4, Soi 9, M.1, T.Tha Sala, A.Mueang, Chiang Mai 50000 → Phone: 094-613-9181, 084-041-5458 (Owner) Email: jattanakorn@gmail.com, kulyings@gmail.com (30 June)
• House for rent in World Club Land - quiet street, nice mountain view, 4 bdrms, 2 bathrooms, 2 multipurpose rooms, furnished. 6 air cons. This house is normally pretty cool downstairs though and we hardly used the air cons downstairs. Present tenants are leaving soon. Want to find renters starting July 1st! Rent 18,000 obo. - - > Call Larry at 08-6732-3812 or Diane (Thai) at 08-3763-7306 or email larryduen@gmail.com (30 May)
• House for Rent - 2 stories, 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, large living room & dinning area. All rooms air-coned. Spacious kitchen with built-in cabinets. Partially furnished. Large yard with lots of plants. Swimming pool at club house.Quiet & safe neighborhood. Location: Land & Houses Park on Chiangmai-Maejo Rd. 20,000.Baht/month.  | Mon Apr 10 2017  --> Call Mr. Tee 081-882-6968 English, Khun Lek 081-881-5127 Thai (23 Apr)
• House for Rent - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 office all on one floor.  Located on the road to Sankhampheng, 10 minutes from Payap University on the superhighway and behind Promenada Mall.  Available immediately. Cost is 14,000 baht a month, utilities and muuban fee not included.  The house is 8 years old and is fully furnished including the kitchen (except for a washing machine).  | Thu Mar 23 2017  - Fri Mar 23 2018  - > Write to Khruu Usa Maksuk at usa.maksuk@gmail.com or call Ekk at 087-280-4040 or Ann at 093-249-7409. (28 Mar)
• House for Rent - Three bedroom 2-bathroom house in Grand View Village, close to Chiang Mai Airport. Available fully furnished. One B/R air-conditioned; Refrigerator. Six or 12-month lease; 12,000.00 per month. Will email photos on request.  | Mon May 01 2017  --> Call Orapan 'Am' on 081-885-4171 am_orapan@hotmail.com (28 Mar)
• House Rental w Visa n Cleaning Services - Fully furnished w 4 bedrooms, 3 showers, living, dining n kitchenette  w WiFi n Chromecast TV at 14,000 baht/month - 5 minutes walk to fresh market n convenience stores n sport stadium w workout equipment, 3-12 minutes drive to Tesco, HomePro, Central Festival n Payap U / Meechoke Plaza, Tesco, Nakhon Payap Intl School / Maejo U   |  --> Please call Pastor Dee at 0861 9494 70 or Jess at 081 7969 181 or write to jessincm@gmail.com    (28 Mar)
• Duplex House - Great Location - Modern two-storey townhouse with adjacent unit - 3 bedrooms, 3 baths (1 w/ tub), full kitchen, large living and dining area downstairs. Includes covered car park, refrigerator, sofa, wardrobe, dining table/chairs, air conditioned. Rent 17,000 baht. Can send pictures. | Conveniently situated in a small quiet community (that has never flooded) -- you don’t even need a vehicle to reach a wide variety of nearby restaurants and stores (but if you do drive it is only a half km. to reach the middle ring road) or just a short 1.5 km. walk to Central Festival w/ many restaurants, shops, movie theatres, postal service, tech stores and utility companies) and also near the Promenada Resort Mall (now hosting the main Chiang Mai Immigration offices, movie theatres, Ragu Italian and Dukes restaurants). Close by are Bangkok Hospital, McCormick Hospital, CM Dental Clinic, Fortune Dental, Expat Auto, Oasis Air Travel, the Arcade Bus Terminal, CM Railway Station, Tops and three of the Rimping grocery stores (all within ~10-12 min.) And, if you enjoy safe urban biking/hiking, it only takes about a 7 min. walk to reach the beautiful Payap University campus. Just beyond is Big C Extra, HomePro, Perfect Dry Cleaning, Index Furniture and the newest Bake & Bite. It’s like living in a planned community with so many of these local resources conveniently available. See map of surrounding area. A plus is the pleasant Christian lady/Thai tutor who lives in the upstairs unit and can watch your home for you anytime you are away. http://g.co/maps/8q5j | 02/15/2017 - > line: khruugang    E-mail: kruugang@gmail.com  (02/2017)
• Fully furnished 4-bdrm 3-bath house - on 67 square wah lot San Sai Noi 15K/month.  Brand new furniture, TV with satellite, fibre optic internet, 5 air conditioners, ceiling fans, curtains, security bars, water tank & pump, 3 water heaters, 2 balconies on upper floor, 1/2 thai-western kitchen with gas range. Ensuite bathroom in master bedroom. Safe, quiet neighborhood with security. 5 minutes from Payap University and Central Festival. On the first ring road so most places in CM are only minutes away. Moo bahn Sintana next to Doi Saket road and first ring road intersection. GPS location 18.80494, 99.03091 | See  MAP or  Photos| 7/14/2017 - 7/14/2018 --> Call Philip at 097-079-1002 or email philip@philiptoews.com  (07/2017)
• 4-bedroom house for rent - All rooms air-coned, 3 showers w heaters n fully furnished @ 12, 000 baht/month. Located inside Outer Ring Road at a T-junction w parking space, near Tesco, Meechoke Plaza n Central Festival. Facilities n services available: wi-fi, satellite tv, fresh market, 7-11, quiet park, swimming pool, football field n running track. Welcome! any time for a view : )  |  --> Call Nirand @ 0861949470 or write jessincm@gmail.com  (02/2017)
• Home for Rent Near Promenada - Lovely 2 storey, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with car park for rent in Mooban Kwan Nakhorn Ping about 5 minutes away from Promenada. The 200 square meter house sits on a land size of 61 square wahs. It is fully furnished with True internet; 2 air condition units; flat screen television; sofa; stove; electric oven; microwave; refrigerator etc. The rental is 9,500 baht per month with a minum. of a 6 month rental. Will be happy to send you pictures. Sorry but damage caused by pets are extensive and costly. Click for MAP-Photo | Feb 21 2017 - Feb 21 2018 | --> Call Namatha Avilez at 08-1111-6012 or write to her @ belasians@gmail.com (02/2017)
• World Club Land Rental - 2 storey furnished house with private yard on quiet street,  mountain view, and car park. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, 7 air cons. Separate large built-on room for storage or study. Asking 20,000 baht per month. Write for photos. Prefer long contract at least 2 years. No smoking or pets allowed! | Jul 01 2017 - Jun 30 2018 | - > 08.6732.3812 or larryduen@gmail.com (02/2017)

Housing/Places to Stay/Retreat Centers

Large Facilities/Offices for Ministry

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Immigration Services Help

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So when do I have to report to Immigration? 

First, be sure to check the latest “Stay Until Date” you have stamped in your passport. Do not overstay! You must leave Thailand by this date or have extended your stay with Immigration. There are also other times when you need to report. We have described some of the important topics here (like when you intend to stay in Thailand beyond 90 consecutive days, or you have just returned from another country, or you have just moved to a new address). [Caveat Emptor: This is a free community service. We do not claim to be visa experts and all information is to be taken as advisory only.]  We trust that you will find the following helpful.

Immigration Topics

If you are new to Chiang Mai...

Re-Entry Permit Warning

Airport Immigration Provincial Office

Promenada Immigration One-Stop-Service

Lamphun Immigration Office

Thailand Visa Overstay Advisory

TM.30 Reporting Procedure - Report of Alien in Residence

TM.28 Reporting Procedure - Alien Change of Address Required when Moving to a New Province

Residency Certificates

Foreign National Information Form

Notification of Staying in the Kingdom over 90 Days

Online Immigration 90-Day Reporting Simplified

Mail-In 90 day immigration Reporting Procedure

In-Person 90 day immigration Reporting

Useful Immigration Websites

If you are new to Chiang Mai...

Make careful note and keep track of your Stay Until Date in your passport so you do not overstay your authorised stay in Thailand (for penalties and consequences see Overstay Advisory below). There are many aspects to obtaining and processing Thai visas -- that requires extensive research. If you are part of a school, business, NGO or volunteer foundation, discuss with them how they might be able to assist you when applying for future visa changes/extensions. They also can give you advice on taking out a Re-Entry permit that protects, and does not void, your long-term visa should you need to fly out and return to Thailand. As an alternative, perhaps seek the advice of a visa agent in Chiang Mai. (Note: we do not recommend any particular agent but you can refer to our CCCC Community Map for help finding their locations).

While we on the CCCC volunteer team do not claim to be visa experts, as a free community service, we try to discuss (see below) different ways to handle repetitive routine time-consuming Immigration reporting procedures which all foreign nationals must endure who remain long-term in Thailand. We do this in an attempt to help folks work together as efficiently and effectively as possible, saving everyone time and headaches. Hopefully, the following topics will assist you to avoid being caught unaware as you continue to live in Thailand.

For starters, begin counting 89 days from the first day you arrived in Thailand, this will help you to anticipate when your first 90-day notification report is due (should you continue to stay beyond that date). The main Immigration office is now at Promenada [Note: while the old Provincial Chiang Mai Immigration office by the airport is under re-construction - until 2018.] Chiang Mai Immigration is sometimes referred to as the  “One Stop Service” office and is located at Promenada Mall. The latter is where you also go to file 90-day Notification reports (TM.47) in person. See our Immigration Help. (04/2017).

• How Do You Locate the Various Immigration Offices in Chiang Mai? - Just search for “Immigration” on our Chiang Mai Community Map at https://sites.google.com/site/ccccrecent/home/chiang-mai-map-cccc. (11/2015)

Re-Entry Permits  

Warning! -- DO NOT leave Thailand without FIRST obtaining your RE-ENTRY PERMIT! You may also need to obtain one for each person in your family whose permission to stay in Thailand is dependent upon your visa (when they are travelling with you). If you should omit or forget to take this simple but critical step (prior to departing Thailand) you will automatically make null and void your current Thailand visa! This can affect the dependent visas of other family members as well -- especially important if you hold a Work Permit and intend to continue your work in Thailand.

When you exit Thailand, keep in mind that Immigration does not necessarily warn you that you forgot to obtain your re-entry permit. Over the years there have been too many stories of folks returning to Thailand only to find out their long-term work visa had been cancelled when they left the country (when they did not bother to apply for a Re-Entry Permit). Then, if they had intended to continue their work here, they needed to start their entire visa application process all over again (often at an additional cost of thousands of baht and many weeks of work). This can impact your Work Permit as well. Re-Entry Permits cost 1000 baht per single entry per each family member travelling. But it will save you a lot of grief in the long run. For the few exceptions as to when you may not need a re-entry permit and other info, please refer to this article: “Thai Re-Entry Permit Explained”.

Airport Immigration Provincial Office

See latest address in 90-day Mail-in for where you now mail 90-day notification reports. With ongoing construction at the old Airport Imm site near the airport for the remainder of 2017, all Visa processing services are temporarily transferred to Promenada Immigration. TM.47, TM.30 (and TM.28) reporting as well. (9/2017)

Immigration Promenada One-Stop-Service

(Update) Immigration Promenada Office - expect the recent fast pace to continue well into August as many new folks arrive to live and work in Chiang Mai. The infrastructure at Imm Prom office is mostly up to speed with transferred staff and procedures from the old Airport Immigration office (last fall), but longest queues typically still tend to occur Mondays and days before & after a public holiday. Visa Services: early morning signs are taped to the window of each separate office according to visa type. Queue in front of each (chairs may be available) to wait to receive your assigned appointment queue number later on. As an example, the sign at Office #2 (located immediately to the left of main Immigration office) might say, “Education, Missionary, Teacher, Monk...”. The sign for Office #3 will say “Volunteer”. Note: some will begin to queue before 5 a.m. to be assigned their appointment later (after 8;30 a.m.). The Chiang Mai Immigration Calendar displays accurate holidays when IPO is scheduled to be closed on a business day M-F: http://www.chiangmaiimm.com/th-th/2016-06-05-07-26-37/2017-02-13-11-29-42.html (Note: you can scroll forward to see future month holday closures as well). Reporting Services: For various kinds of Immigration reporting see following or go to Immigration Reporting. (07/2017)

Factors Contributing to 90-day Reporting Delays and Long Queues - Last July to early August was one of the four most active TM.47 90-day reporting cycles (repeat of an annual trend) . Anticipate TM.47 lines to swell and reach peak amplitude each and every following 80-90-day period. It will grow busier following the government holiday the second week of July and will also be impacted since Immigration’s online reporting site has been up and down since May. Mid-week afternoons tend to be better than morning for TM.47 walk-in reporting. Note: You can help reduce backup and manage queues by

• submitting your 90-day report online [when the system is up and running];
• filling out forms ahead of time; or
• by filing your 90-day reporting forms by mail.

IPO office hours M-F 8:30-16:30 | Tel. 053-142-788, 053142787  Cell:  0955428125 | See MAP: 18.76619, 99.037  | See Holiday Calendar when closed. Adjacent to the mall's accessible downstairs car park at the ground level below the larger of the two Promenada buildings -- under "Tom N Toms Coffee". IPO services include Business, Education, Marriage, Religious, and other Work-Permit-related and Volunteer visa processing, Tourist Visa Extensions, Retirement Stay Extensions;  90-day and TM.30 Reporting, Medical Cases, and Re-entry Permits. Coffee shop and facilities conveniently available early mornings.

Why are the IPO queues so busy during certain times of the year?  - While some months, like, November, February-March and May-June are outside of the busier 90-day busy cycles, there are 4 particularly busy cycles or waves during the year: July into mid August then recurring every 3 months onward (watch out for that first month of each quarter.) Reason: Newcomers, including many families (some required to file at least 3-4 simultaneous 90-day reports) start to arrive to volunteer or work in CM in time for the international school year. If they have not travelled outside of country (usually most do not) they need to report again each following consecutive 90-day period. Other factors:

• Some make use of Immigration’s Online 90-Day Reporting website (that is, when it is working -- their site has been up and down since the beginning of 2017 -- for weeks at a time).
• Others have had consistent success by simply Mailing their 90-day reports to Immigration.
• Some using visa service agents to do their stay extension processing and notification reporting - several agencies available around town [for list -- search the CCCC Map’s banner lens for the word “visa”] -- all willing to file your (free) 90-day notification report for you -- but for a fee (average ~ 300 baht per report). These same agents also can assist you with filing your stay extension -- for an even higher price. But they also will check to make sure forms are properly completed and also save you the inconvenience of waiting in line. [Note: Most visa agents will offer to queue in line at Immigration even during early morning hours as your surrogate -- one of the key reasons many folks use their services].
• Tourist visa applications -  Expect foot traffic at Immigration to once again pick up in July/August when many new seasonal tourists arrive in Chiang Mai from latitudes above and below the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. However, their numbers will dwindle again by the low-air-quality-index months of the new year (February-March).

Lampang Immigration Office

• Lampang Immigration Office now open @ สภอ.เมืองลำปาง | GPS: 18.29067, 99.50267 -- see MAP | Lampang now has its own full-service Provincial Immigration office. | The new Lampang Immigration Office is located at the Lampang Royal Thai Police Station | 3 Boonyawat T. Hua Wiang, Mueang Lampang, Lampang 52100 | Tel. 054- 209-534 | Photo: https://goo.gl/maps/fDunCwBcF9N2 (03/2017)

Lamphun Immigration Office

For those living in the area, the new Lamphun office is now open. Click Here to find it on the CCCC Map; then select the building icon you see in the center. Note: supposedly there is a new Lampang Immigration office opening as well. Hopefully, both new offices will relieve some of the impact (and long queues) at Chiang Mai Immigration during 2017. (12/2016)

Thailand Visa Overstay Advisory 

see http://overstay.immigration.go.th/advice.html

 TM.30 Reporting Procedure - Report of Alien in Residence

Where to Report: Immigration Promenada - 2nd floor office (while the Airport Immigration reconstruction continues). Usually a very short wait, especially if you are simply updating your TM.30 information already on file with Immigration (avoid Mondays and days following holidays.)  [Note: Some have reported they have been able to also use the small building 3 located at the rear of the construction site of old main Immigration located on the road on the way to the airport]. (02/2017)

CM Immigration has been expecting some to have their TM.30 reports already be on file for first time visa extensions and in particular for any visas/extension that Immigration has to send to Bangkok for final approval (that said, this may be enforced intermittently). A copy of your TM.30 report receipt may also be required for other applications such as Residence Certificates.

As an expat living in Thailand and especially if you are under the authority of Chiang Mai Immigration, you should carry in your passport your receipt for your current TM.30 report. If you or your landlord have never filed this necessary report, not only can your landlord technically be fined, but Immigration has be known to delay visa renewal / stays-of-extension for some who do not have this report on file. This has caught many tenants and their landlords unaware. Unfortunately, it is often the expat who pays the consequences so you may want to bring your landlord up to date of this requirement. [Note: If you are not a tenant, we recommend that you go to Immigration Promenada and explain your unique situation (respectful use of Thai language has aided many negotiations).]

Initial Filing -- Earlier this year Immigration, for a while, had allowed renters with a signed lease agreement to successfully file their initial TM.30 report on behalf of their absentee landlord (provided they had supplied all supporting documentation -- see “Detailed Requirements” below). In so doing, they were able to complete their missing TM.30 report that their landlord was supposed to have originally filed for them -- technically within 24 hours after they first occupied their rental home, however, lately it seems that CM Immigration has relaxed the time frame a little (but still a good idea to do as soon as possible following a move). The CCCC began telling and tried warning folks of this requirement in September 2015, however, many still seem to be caught unaware or do not understand it, in spite of what has been detailed here since that time. 

Check with Promenada Immigration for current requirements as to whether you can file this on behalf of your landlord. A few of months ago (while TM.30 reporting was still being done behind the old Airport Immigration office) some Chiang Mai Immigration Officers said at that time only the landlord, or his/her designated Thai representative, should present file the tenant’s initial TM.30 report. One expat renter wrote the CCCC when they were turned away when they attempted to file their initial TM.30 reports by themselves: "...I would recommend that in general if the landlord is not personally present to do the registration, that the Thai national in their stead will need a power of attorney form signed by the landlord. This is not something that is listed on the immigration website. I found one online here which I believe would suffice, although I didn't use it myself.  http://phomes.perfecthomeschia.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Power-of-Attorney-Form.pdf. The article which references this form is here, and is a very helpful explanation of the TM30 process: http://perfecthomes.co.th/tm030-registration-thailand/.". Advice: Check with Imm Prom for their requirements at the 2nd floor Immigration Prom office.

What if I just want to UPDATE an Existing TM.30 Report - In contrast, it is a lot easier to simply update your old TM.30 report receipt. Perhaps you have recently gone out of country, received a new Arrival/Departure Card # and new entry date, and now you need to update your TM.30 information you have on file with Immigration. The good news is that Imm Prom has been allowing self-reporting updates solely by the expat to his/her prior existing TM.30 report info that is already on file with Chiang Mai Immigration -- provided he/she returns to the exact same residence and reports immediately after being out of country (they say within 24 hours but have allowed some to report up to a week later without penalty). In these cases, it does not take very long to wait in queue (and you do not have to go in early morning -- just go directly to the Imm Prom 2nd floor office). CM Immigration quickly enters/updates the expats TM.30 information (new Arrival/Departure card # and most recent Date of Entry) in their database and then endorses/date stamps their existing TM.30 receipt that the expat has (if they had kept their old receipt pinned in their passport and not lost it). You would do this for each household/family member whenever they re-enter the country (avoid Mondays and days following holidays).

Again, as an expat renter it is your responsibility to inform your landlord and to keep your TM.30 info with Immigration up to date every single time that you or anyone in your household exits the country and re-enters Thailand (which triggers new Arrival Card generation) -- even if you return to the same rental address.

It is always in your best interest to ensure that your TM.30 report is properly filed and up to date. Not only is Immigration now checking if your TM.30 receipt (and info in their database) is up-to-date when you extend your visa, but you may also need to show it if you ever apply for other Immigration procedures, like obtaining a Certificate of Residency, in the future. (Some have suggested that including a copy of their TM.30 receipt has helped to speed approval of their TM.47 90-day report they had mailed in.)

If you live in a large condominium complex, check with the designated juristic person to see if they have already filed your TM.30 report for you. (If they had, ask for a confirmation copy to include with your passport.)

What is Required (also see detailed list below): signed copy of the first page of the report for each foreigner staying in your home. However, you only have to submit one signed copy of the report’s second page listing for your entire family (on the second page you must record the required info for each member in your home). Each person should keep a copy of the submitted report confirmation receipt in his/her passport (again, do not remove this slip from your passport when you temporarily leave Thailand and plan to return to the same address -- Immigration will update this same receipt with a new date stamp when you file your next TM.30 report upon re-entry).

Note: Any future 90-day notification TM.47 reports that you also submit should conform with your TM.30 information. In the event that folks find their 90-day reports are not being approved, or if they receive a message to report to their local Immigration office in person (whether they file online or by mail), there is a fair chance that they (or their landlord) had never filed their initial TM.30 report (or it does not appear in Immigration’s database) since they last entered/returned to Thailand. (CM Immigration may also be using your TM.30 report information when processing your next 90-day report to see if your Arrival (Departure) Card ID matches what is current.) 

Now, what do I do if I should go on domestic holiday or attend a conference within Thailand for just a few days? Do I still need to file another TM.30 when I return? - There has been so much controversy about this topic! If you are part of an organization, it is our recommendation to just accept the advice of your administrator as to their current position. Unfortunately, there are still those who had earlier misunderstood or had been misinformed that you also had to file an additional TM.30 report after every domestic only overnight trips. (Then when they went to Immigration were told this was no longer necessary). It is confusing when some sites still promote outdated information and has added to the high level of ambiguity surrounding an inconsistent or non-enforced requirement.

To again clarify, If you have confined your domestic travel to only within Thailand (even if you have traveled to, and temporarily stayed, in another one of Thailand‘s provinces) and if you keep returning to the same home residence listed on your current TM.30 and you do not at any time in your temporary travel, venture outside of Thailand’s borders, Immigration Officers appear to be lenient about not having to update your TM.30 report [as always, caveat emptor]. So far… we have not heard of families being fined for not filing a new TM.30 after going on a brief domestic trip to attend an overnight conference away but still stay within Thailand.

However, what is true is that people have been fined only when they have crossed a Thai border, and then have returned to Thailand, but failed to promptly update their TM.30 information on file with Immigration shortly after they re-entered Thailand. The law says within 24 hours, but if only slightly late, Chiang Mai Immigration has shown some grace (dress and act respectfully when you go to report). If you have any concerns about your current status, just check with Immigration and see what records they might have on file for you, before you extend your next visa/stay.

What about family, college students, or associates who temporarily are visiting from another country and staying in your home? We have heard that recently Chiang Mai Immigration has allowed self-reporting by current tenants (who have a prior existing TM.30 report that is already on file with Immigration). In recently reported cases the tenant has gone with their visitor to CM Immigration (now at Promenada) and their visitor has presented their new Arrival/Departure card # and recent Date of Entry. In these cases the Immigration Office has simply updated the tenant’s existing TM.30 information in their database and prints a new TM.30 receipt for their visitor to keep in his/her passport. Recommend that you do this shortly after your new visitor arrives in Chiang Mai. Note: Technically, it is your landlord’s responsibility to submit a new TM.30 report that now includes all of your visitor’s information on the TM.30 house roster (second page of report). As such, it is best to keep your landlord advised that you have a new visitor. But for the time being, see if Immigration can simply update their database for your visitor without your landlord having to accompany you. For those who have a condominium association available, check to see if they have TM.30 online access and can file these updates for you. (12/2016)

What happens when I move/change residences? if you are a tenant, your new landlord (or you as the “possessor”) would need to submit a TM.30 form that the homeowner/housemaster would sign. If you also move to another province, whether or not as a tenant, it is your personal responsibility to also file a separate TM.28 report (see TM.28 reporting reporting procedure below).

What if I am the owner of my condominium/residence? Since you do not have a landlord, you (or your spouse if they are the owner) would submit the TM.30 -- for yourself and for each additional alien living in your home (some of the required documentation listed below may vary for owners). Do this when you first buy your residence and when you subsequently re-enter Thailand from a foreign country.

Detailed Requirements (mainly for tenants) - items required to be submitted with your TM.30 report:

• Completed TM.30 form (download), including second page with Passport #, Arrival Date, Departure Card #, Type of Visa, Stay-Until date, etc. filled in for each adult and child foreign tenant (fortunately, unlike the TM.47--90-day report, only one TM.30 report needs to be filed for the entire family);
• Signed copies of main passport pages for each foreign tenant, including copies of each person’s visa, arrival date and TM.6 (Departure card) pages;
• Signed copy of homeowner’s blue (or yellow) house book (homeowner signs - can be faxed to you);
• Signed copy of homeowner’s Thai National ID card [บัตรประจำตัวประชาชน - bat pracham tua pracha chon] (homeowner signs - Promenada may accept a faxed copy).
• Note: while not required, suggest that bring you a copy of your rental/lease agreement, if you have one (only show when asked to do so by Immigration). A Residency Certificate is not required.  (12/2015)

•  TM.28 Reporting Procedure - Alien Change of Address Required when Moving to a New Province

You are only required to submit a TM.28 report when you formally change your permanent residence from your old province to a new province within Thailand. (Note: if you are renting, the TM.30 form is also expected from your landlord - see above procedure). However, if you move within the same province, and if you are a tenant, your new landlord (or you as the “possessor”) also would need to submit a TM.30 form (again see above procedure) that the homeowner/housemaster signs, but not TM.28 report is required. (Be prepared - Immigration may also ask to see a copy of your current lease agreement when you do the latter.) This is being enforced so that Chiang Mai Provincial Immigration learns immediately of foreign aliens transferring under their purview. We do not have a firm answer on this, but we assume that if you are moving within the same province then your TM.47--90-day notification report would cover notification of your new address -- again, if it is still within that same province, but that should conform with the new TM.30 that your new landlord reported previously. (Always best to confirm with your local Immigration on this -- please notify crfthailand@gmail.com if you should hear anything otherwise.) TM.28 reports are filed at Chiang Mai Immigration Promenada.

Note: It is our understanding, according to a recent conversation with Promenada Immigration, that if you are only visiting temporarily in another province within Thailand (e.g., taking a week-long trip to Bangkok) then you do not need to submit a new TM.28 if you return to the exact same address where you were living before your trip. Furthermore, if you travel out of country and you return to the exact same address, likewise you also would not need to submit a TM.28 form. (10/2016)

Residence Certificates

Certificates of Residence are once again available for free -- but you need to make an appointment with the upstairs Immigration Promenada Office (not to be confused with the G4T office --  Google “CCCC Map” if you do not know where this is located). Also be prepared to wait for Immigration’s minimal two-week processing.

This is a detailed summary of Promenada Immigration’s current procedure (thanks Chiang Mai Answers):

1. Make an appointment for Residence Certificate (RC) application (open 9-11 a.m. M-F).
2. Bring the following:

1. your actual passport;
2. completed Residence Certificate application form (click link);
3. 2 passport photos (6x4 cm with blue background);
4. signed copy of your passport’s main photo page and current visa page;
5. signed copy of census registration, or House Book (tambien baan), or lease agreement;
6. (new requirement) receipt of Notification of Alien in Residence report (your TM.30 receipt from your passport -- see above TM.30 procedure for questions);
7. copy of TM.6 (your Departure Card from your passport).

3. After 2+ weeks, return to collect your approved RC application (it’s free). Confirm with Immigration how long this certificate is effective (we have heard reports of 30 days after date of issue).
4. If you need faster service, you should contact your embassy or consulate. The latter typically requires an appointment and processing fee, but the life of the certificate may be in effect longer than a free one obtained from Immigration -- check with your consular service.

A helpful resource, found at  http://tielandtothailand.com/certificate-residency/, reinforces required documentation needed when applying for your certificate. Following is an anecdote from ThaiVisa: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/943632-certificate-of-residence-another-change-to-procedure/?do=findComment&comment=11171098

As an alternative option, G4T has moved its Residency Certificate service office upstairs next to the Camera Bug shop on the second level of Building A (see the CCCC Map) -- same floor as where Chi Chang is located (in the same building as Immigration Promenada). For this service G4T charges a 500 baht fee but may be able to provide you with the RC the next business day. (11/2016)

Foreign National Information Form

 Note: Since the move to Promenada, Chiang Mai Immigration no longer requires and at this time in not enforcing the Foreign National Information Form to be submitted along with 90-day reports, processing extensions, etc. [ Click here to see a digital copy of this old report. Similar to your passport country’s consular services, apparently the key purpose of this report was to be able to identify you and locate your next of kin in case of emergency. Most critical items besides name, passport # and nationality, are your address in Thailand, names of parents (mother’s maiden name not necessary), contact person for emergencies. For other fields (not all are mandatory) please refer to note at top of the form. Suggestion - (In case this is ever enforced again) Prepare and customize copies in advance per family member (much info is duplicated). Have each person sign. Bring extra photos/forms with you (they may ask for multiple copies). Change as needed for future trips. Kindly consider completing as much as you can ahead of time to help reduce queue backup and processing time for everyone.] (01/2017)

New Passport - Transferring Visa Stamps

How to transfer Immigration Visa stamps and info from old to new passport, please see this excellent write up from CMBob on TV: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1001661-transfer-stamps-to-new-passport/. (Note: with new passport numbers expect that online 90-day reporting will not work for you when you go to try to use it -- until you leave and re-enter Thailand. Use mail-in or walk-in instead.)

Notification of Staying in the Kingdom over 90 Days

“If you are a foreigner staying in Thailand for a period longer than [consecutive] 90 days holding a Non-Immigrant Visa, you are required by Thai Immigration to report your current address every 90 days.” - Thai Immigration

How do I report? There are currently four choices:

1. Notification in Person - at the Immigration Promenada Office (cost of personal time). One family member can do this for the entire family (other members need not be present). When you line up, be sure to get a separate queue number for each member of your family reporting.
2. Registered Mail - small cost of registered postage and time to copy forms and mail. See procedure below.
3. Agent Assistance Service for hire - more expensive (the office right next to IPO currently charges 300 baht per individual report).
4. Online reporting - Immigration’s online reporting website has temporarily available since the beginning of August 2017 (this could change at any time).

• Online Immigration 90-Day Reporting Help ← CLICK

GO TO: https://sites.google.com/site/ccccrecent/home/immigration-online-reporting-help

CAVEAT: Immigration's online reporting site has been up and down since the beginning of 2017. So may suddenly become unavailable again without any warning. [it has been temporarily AVAILABLE since the end of July 2017,] When not working, try either Mail-In or In-Person reporting methods described below.]

• 90-day Reporting in Person 

Here is the form you will need to complete processing this in person at the Chiang Mai IPO (similar to what you need for mail-in with photocopies of your required passport pages -- see mail-in procedure below): Click Here to see the most recent TM.47 July 2016 version. [Thanks to Darin D. and Christopher M.] (08/2016)

• Mail-In 90 day immigration Reporting Procedure

See Mail-in Reporting Simplified Work Flow

There is also an excellent write-up published on ThaisVisa on how to mail in your 90-day reports at http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/557382-90-day-report-procedures/ [special thanks to TV moderators Tywais and cmsally]:

Chiangmai Immigration

71 Moo 3  Sanambin Road

T. Suthep A. Muang

Chiang Mai

50200

Source they gave:  http://www.chiangmaiimm.com/en/.

[Note: Recently some have also reported being able to  mail their reports directly to the Promenada address a without problem. However, when the renovation of the old Airport Immigration office is completed - in 2018, they may require that all mailed-in 90-day reports to only be sent to the above address.]

Expect some delay in receiving immediate confirmation by mail from Immigration after you have mailed your report -- especially during the predictably high volume cycles which occur during the first month of each quarter (Jan, April, July, October). So if you do use mail, send your report in early enough so that you have time to report in person if you do not receive your Approval confirmation slip before your report is overdue and you are vulnerable to be fined. Overdue reports can be especially costly for families -- 2000-5000 baht penalty plus 200 baht for each day overdue -- for each family member. [Note:. If you ever do not receive a returned Notification slip from them by mail, go to Promenada Immigration and they should be able to print you a copy. See What to Do When Mail-in Reporting is Delayed? (11/2016)

Again - If you do not immediately receive a receipt/confirmation by mail make sure you go to Immigration in person so you can check that you were approved so you are not fined. [There are reports of Mail-in rejections resulting from when foreigners leave and then re-enter Thailand but forget or ignore immediately filing a new TM.30 report upon their return.] (01/2017)

Insurance Services

• Insurance Provider for Missionaries: Talent Trust Consultants (TTc) TTc was born out of YWAM in Thailand in 1991 as a ministry to serve international missions by providing quality and affordable international health & travel insurance for both long-term and short-term missionaries. Starting with only 12 members in the refugee camps on the Thai/Cambodian border, we have now grown to cover more than 1,200 missions in more than 180 countries. More details on our programs are available on our website www.talent-trust.com.  Alternatively, you can email Pansy at Pansy@talent-trust.com , who will be happy to answer any of your questions. Let her know you learned about this from Lori Rowe in the classifieds  (2/2017)

Legal or Financial Services

• I am a Justice of the Peace (Qualified) for the State of Queensland, Australia now living in Chiang Mai. I am happy to offer my services to the local Australian community. All services are free of charge. An Australian JP outside of Australia can deal with many matters for Australian citizens, but not all. Please contact me by email njkilah@hotmail.com or SMS 08 9496 1842. initially to see if I may be of assistance Also check: http://jpincm.yolasite.com/ Best Wishes. Neil K (02/2017)

Moving & Shipping Services

• Professional Moving Service - English Thai managed company, we can take care of your house move whether moving within Chiang Mai, to another city or internationally. www.chiangmairemovals.com   |  --> Call John at 0810307565 or Joy at 0871891117  (2/2017)
• Shipping Company - English and Thai managed, we are a professional shipping company based in Chiang Mai. We can ship your goods anywhere in the world  for your business or your personal effects. www.thai-exports.com  |  --> Call John at 0810307565 or Joy at 0871891117  (2/2017)

Office & Translation Services

• Translation Services - The Home Of Translators & Linguists, a network of Bible Translators offers Contextualized Translation Services in 15 Asian Languages for Christian Missions to extend their ministry to unreached people groups.For details Contact raza.waseem4@gmail.com   (02/2017)

Pets and Services

• The Care for Dogs Foundation works to save, improve and protect the lives of dogs in Thailand. We care for dogs through our rescue, rehabilitation, shelter, and adoption programs and inspire others to action through advocacy and education. We are a non-profit, dependent on generous donations to continue our work. Join us in caring for dogs today.   Visit www.carefordogs.org to learn more about adopting your new best friend, volunteering, donating and more! You can reach us at contact@carefordogs.org or 084 752 5255 (English) or 086 913 8701 (Thai) (2/2017)
• Santisook Dogs and Cat Rescue Foundation -  http://www.santisookdogsandcats.org/en/ | FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/santisookdogandcatrescuefoundation/   (2/2017)
• Chiang Mai Adopt/Foster Dogs and Cats - www.facebook.com/CNXAdoptFosterDogsCats/?fref=gs&hc_location=group_member_profile
• Pooch Resort - (Home away from home) Cage-Free boarding. When leaving your dog/s in care do you want them caged or in kennels for up to 22 hours a day if you say NO POOCH RESORT (Home Away from home) The ultimate dog destination in the north of Thailand offers for those that love there dog/s kennel free care so your pet can wonder around in a open environment outside or indoors and enjoy the company of other dogs under supervision of trained staff Let us take the stress when leaving your loved one/s And at night have the comfort of a doggy bed in the house  If you have a dog that does not mix we use runs with there own house so your dog can still have space to move around and enjoy his stay Mobile: 0857954768  E-Mail: poochresortc@hotmail.com (02/2017)
• How to Make a Humane Cat Trap - How-to/make-homemade-cat-trap to take to shelter - for feral population control. (03/2017)

Photography/Video/Printing/Media Services

• Full Service Print Shop - Design, Offset & Print-On-Demand Printing & Video/Multimedia Services - ActsCo Printing has been serving missionaries, missions groups and organizations in Chiang Mai since 1999 through high quality design, offset & print-on-demand printing, as well as multimedia services at affordable prices. We print many items, from business cards to prayer cards, newsletters to books and much more! Come visit our website at http://actsco.org/  to see what we can print for you, by clicking on our printing options, and request a quote for your printing and multimedia needs. Please note: There are no minimum quantities and we provide quick turn around times. We look forward to serving you soon! We also offer full Video Production services, http://actsco.org/multimedia/  (email Kevin LJ at actsmultimedia@gmail.com) We are located at https://goo.gl/maps/88oy8LZCxRJ2 |  --> Contact Ms. Paveena by email at moreinfo@actsco.org  or call 053-960-290.  (025/2017)
• Family photographer - If you are looking to capture some amazing family moments, a newborn baby or an event then please contact us at Obey Leesin Photography. We have competitive rates and excellent customer service, to see examples please visit www.obeyleesin.com .  |  --> Bey at obeyleesin@gmail.com  or 090-121-5387 (02/2017)
• Greeting cards - A large variety of greeting cards for all occasions available in Chiang Mai. These are great cards made by a local photographer suitable for both men and woman all over the world. You can see them on the website at www.obeyleesin.com  or we are happy to come and meet you and let you see them in person  |  --> Bey at obeyleesin@gmail.com  or 090-121-5387 (02/2017)
• Child & Family Photography - If you want to have wonderful family photos but don't know a good Thai photographer who could speak English well, please contact me for a photo session's info and the parent-friendly price. You can see some of my photos at sararuang.wordpress.com  or www.facebook.com/sararuangphotos   |  --> Email Sara at sara.ruang@gmail.com  or call 062-823-9285 (02/2016)

Places to Visit and Stay

Bangkok

• Recommended Place to stay in Bangkok: Alliance Mission Home:  We are a Christian Mission Home open to Christian workers located just north of the heart of the city with excellent access to all destinations.  We’re a 20 to 25 minute walk or short taxi or bus ride from the BTS Skytrain. The Alliance Mission Home has many amenities to make your stay comfortable/enjoyable/restful.  We have an on-site manager, 24 hour guard, daily breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness room, green space/children’s play structure, TV/movie/children’s play room, guest kitchen, and a free loan library.  We’re happy to help with travel arrangements.  We have 20 guest rooms with a variety of configurations and two furnished/serviced apartments.  The apartments are favorites for those that are here for a longer stay.  Contact us for availability.  02-270-0693.  https://www.alliancemissionhomebangkok.org; alliancemissionhome@gmail.com (02/2017)

Police & Emergency

(Sources include: individual websites of various government agencies)

Postal Services

• Main Chiang Mai Post Office Relocation - Postal code: 50000 has moved to the Superhighway - GPS: 18.78685, 99.02563 | See MAP | Just before you reach  the FedEx facility driving north on the Superhighway, you will find the new location of the main Chiang Main Post Office for the remainder of 2017 (while the old facility on Charoen Muang road undergoes reconstruction). [Note: If you also had an existing P.O. box at the old facility, it has now moved here as well.]  NEW EXTENDED HOURS - open DAILY - M-F 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; also Sun. & Holidays 9 a.m.-12 noon. [Please call 053-242-184 to confirm these hours.] | View from Superhighway: https://goo.gl/maps/wLPmeQtK22y (6 Feb)
• Post Office at Central Festival (2nd level) - GPS: 18.8066, 99.01818 -- see MAP. Quite a few have discovered the convenience of this little full-service Thai post office, quietly hidden away on the 2nd level, opposite the south bank of elevators (in corridor by the southern car park entrance). While not as large as a main post office, its 3-person staff still provides the same quick efficient service. Standard Thai postal rates will apply (e.g., similar to what you might expect to pay at any regular post office for an airmail letter of equal weight). Many sizes of Thai post office shipping boxes, envelopes available. This is handy if you need to send a letter or package while out juggling shopping and errands. (15 Dec)
• Post Office St. 7 Chiang Mai 204 ที่ทำการไปรษณีย์ สาขาเจ็ดยอด - Extended hours Feb 2017 on? - According to this chiangmainews Jan 2017 article as of February 2017 Thai Post may begin to offer extended-hour service at this branch: Monday - Friday from 10:00 am. - 19:00 pm, closing earlier Saturday - Sunday. May also be open for limited services some public holidays. Please confirm with Thai Post at 053 248 719 (Thai) if these new hours are in effect. | GPS: 18.80757, 98.96422 -- see MAP | 9/25 Mu 2 Jed Yod-Chang Khian 50300 | Located immediately to the left of the adjacent “7 Summit” Plaza / market -- see this Google Streetview photo. (23 Jan)

Recycling

• Search for Recycling on the CCCC Map.
• Battery Recycling - Some have reported on ThaiVisa that there is a place to recycle batteries on the second or third level of the parking garage of the Kad Suan Kaew shopping mall. 

Retirement Community Services

(Sources are noted with each individual listing.)

•  Lanna Care Net - A group of people who help aging foreigners live safe and healthy lives in Chiang Mai and surrounding areas, by providing advice and practical assistance where necessary. Assistance includes counseling, giving advice, offering practical help and contacting other individuals and organizations that can help. Assistance is given to people both in the short and the long term, according to need. | http://www.lannacarenet.org/  (03/2017)
• Dok Kaew Gardens - Located in the McKean's green compound attractive Assisted Living units for semi-independent, higher care, and  dementia care are available for seniors in Dok Kaew Gardens .   Aides are on call 24 hours a day. For those requiring physical or occupational therapy, there is easy access to McKean’s highly regarded rehabilitation center. Three meals a day are served, both Thai and “farang” food. McKean also provides multi-level residential services to seniors. Nursing home care is available in Bouganvillea wing of McKean hospital in private, semi-private and shared rooms.  For active seniors McKean is planning independent living units in a landscaped village setting with central club facilities in the next year. There are also a few lower cost studio apartments with shared bath and kitchen facilities newly available in Bethany House in the north village of McKean.Contact the Dok Kaew office at 053-124-430 or 053-124-263 ext.139. | http://www.mckean.or.th→ E-mail dokkaewgardens@yahoo.com  (2/2017)
• Care Resort Chiang Mai - 43/1 Moo 6 Mae Rim-Samoeng Road, Chiang Mai, 50180 | Telephone: 053.044.097 | Fax: 053.044.096 | Email: enquiries@careresortchiangmai.com    or:  careresortchiangmai@gmail.com | http://www.careresortchiangmai.com/  (2/2017)

Storage Services

• Safe Secure Storage Warehouse - English and Thai managed storage warehouse. We can store your household goods in our warehouse for 250 Baht /cubic metre / month. Flood free, pest free. www.chiangmai-storage.com  |  --> Call John at 0810307565 or Joy at 0871891117 chiangmaistorage@yahoo.com  053-434-591   (02/2017)

Theaters / Cinema

(Caveat Emptor: Live productions or film offerings by the following theaters can contain content which may or may not be suitable for young adults and children to view. While not necessarily endorsed by the CCCC Classifieds, these community resources are included for adults to make responsible and intelligent choices.)

Cinema / Movie Theaters

        (Click theater to see map location / Now Playing for current showing)

• SFX Cinema - Maya Lifestyle Mall  (Now Playing)
• Promenada Chiangmai Cinema      (Now Playing)
• Krungsri IMAX - Central Festival Chiangmai (Now Playing)
• MajorCineplex - Central Festival Chiangmai (Now Playing)
• MajorCineplex - Airport Plaza   (Now Playing)
• KSK Vista Movie Theaters         (Now Playing)

Live Theater

• The Gate Theater - – Chiang Mai’s only English-language live theater with up to 4 quality full stage productions every year for over 9 years. Recently introduced Reader’s Theater - dramatic readings of a script to bring you more performances and more chances to audition your artistic alter ego.  With proper funding, we can include children’s and Thai-language shows this season. Please contact us about supporting live theater in your community, to see our upcoming shows and to register for regular updates (Monthly free draw). PHONE: 089 264 0380 WEB: www.gate-theater.com EMAIL: gatetheater@gmail.com FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/TheGateTheater (2/2017)

Tourist Interests & Recreation

• Tube Trek Water Park Chiang Mai - located 3 km. east of the Outer Ring road (Hwy 121) and 1 km. north of the old San Kamphaeng Road (Hwy 1006) at GPS: 18.76483, 99.097 -- see MAP | Tel. 052-010-123, 064-001-2505, 081-783-9920 (call for exact hours -- vary from 10:00 am. to 18:00 pm. weekends and holidays -- open 9 a.m. M-F) | Admission prices 850 baht for adults; 450 baht/child (90-130 cm.); seniors (+60) 450 baht. Foreign visitors/tourists may encounter a ชาวต่างชาติ price of 1350 baht, however, for those living locally in Chiang Mai, a Thai driving license or work permit can help (call 052-010-123 for prices/questions). At the end of the day, some will find it was worth it “getting soaked” at one of their four water zones: Kid’s Pool, Splash Pool, Wave Pool, and Lazy River. Still could be costly for a family of four, so if you should hear of any special promotions, please let folks know. See Tube Trek’s FaceBook page or website. Traffic: Good roads heading east, but that last kilometer stretch north will be on a narrow two-lane road. (05/2017)
• The Escape Hunt Experience - Good for team building! The first ultimate live escape game in Chiang Mai. You and your teammate(s) are locked inside a room for 60 minutes. The challenge? You must play detective, find the clues and solve our puzzles in order to escape. Hope to see you join us and we promise you will have a great time. If interested please see: http://chiangmai.escapehunt.com  (02/2016)

Transportation/Rentals/Travel/Tour Services

• Expat Auto Car Rentals  (02/2017)
• BudgetCatcher: Car Rental - Car fleet includes: Automatic Toyota Yaris, Toyota Vios and 2016 Honda City 1.5 L, Honda Brio For rent, including First Class Car Rental Business Insurance. For prices and other vehicles for rent click BudgetCatcher: Car Rental - Chiang Mai or go to our FaceBook page. At BudgetCatcher, we keep our prices low – there’s better things to spend your money on! | http://budgetcatcher.com/shop/  | --> Call / WhatsApp : 087-6229933 | Line ID : budgetcatcher.cnx | budgetcatcher@gmail.com  (2/2017)
• Taxi-Meter - – Can provide male or female driver at your request, also check website for hiring for day trips.  Pick-up call center 053-241-955 or 053-244-268  www.taxichiangmai.com/en (02/2017)
• Taxi - tel: 09-3946-1559 (English spoken) www.taxichiangmaidelivery.com  (02/2017)

• VIP Van Tour Service with Driver - Khun Worawit will help put you and your guests at ease as he provides transportation and guided tour -- whether you want to see elephant camps, tigers, monkeys, snake exhibits, or venture to the CM Night Safari. He will also arrange and take you on fun outdoor adventures like river rafting, zip lining through jungle canopies, bungee jumping, or connect you with reliable rock climbing outfits. For more leisurely days, he offers relaxing trips to waterfalls, botanical gardens and other scenic points. Khun Worawit graduated from Payap University and is a fair, honest, amiable and trustworthy gentleman. You will discover this as he adds a unique quality to your Chiang Mai trip as you enjoy places that you will always remember. You can contact Khun Worawit at 081-111-9578 or Presawat@gmail.com | Line: wit0811119578 | English references are available on request. <>< (06/2017)

• Tour guide available - Lowey is a licensed professional tour guide with over 10 years experience, available for all kinds of tours in Northern Thailand. Chiang Mai city tours and trekking tours are his speciality but he can also arrange bicycle tours, and sightseeing tours to other areas in N. Thailand.  Please contact him on 089-4343695 or suksabai2515@gmail.com.  References are available on request  (02/2017)

Vehicle Services/Repairs/Sales/Training

Auto Sales/Transfers

• Expat Auto Chiang Mai -  serving the foreign community, we are here to give you peace of mind in the used auto industry whether it be for buying, selling, or paperwork services. We sell vehicles that have been thoroughly inspected, and give a written warranty on parts and labor with our certified vehicles.  Use our consignment service to help you sell your vehicle, or our paperwork services to transfer ownership, extend registration, etc. We look forward to serving you. For inquiries contact us by email at contact@expatautocm.com , by phone at 083.572.8488, or visit us on the web at www.expatautocm.com for more details. (02/2017) <><
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• Other Places to Buy or Sell Vehicles 

• While the CCCC does not necessarily recommend these sites, for alternative places to buy or sell a vehicle, many now go to FaceBook or other groups -- such as: Chiang Mai Used Secondhand Cars and Trucks, Chiang Mai Cars and Trucks, Farang Classified Advertising Chiang Mai, SecondhandChiangmai, SeconhandChiangMai, Chiang Mai Buy, Sell, Swap, ThaiVisa Classifieds, Ebay Thailand, Baht&Sold. 
• Also consider the better coverage and inventories available through Chiang Mai Motorcycle Buy and Sell,.
• For bicycles and mountain bikes, see Chiang Mai Used Secondhand Bikes.Chiang Mai Motorcycle Buy and Sell FaceBook Group (07/2016)

Air Conditioning/Electrical

• Amnuay Motor Air 2 - one of the very best air conditioning/electrical repair/installation shops in town. Reliable, same-day service. Located on Highway 11 (east side of Chiang Mai) on the west frontage road of Highway 11 - opposite Makro and the new Bangkok Hospital (many will pass their tall building with its large blue Alpine sign on their way to Big C Extra or Index Furniture - see Photo).  For a map and more info including entertainment/navigation/security systems, visit: www.amnuaymotor2.com | Contact 053-247-444 (02/2017)

Repairs

• Vehicle Repairs: J & N Auto Service, Jimmy is an English-speaking mechanic, trained and worked in the USA for 12 years. 25 years total experience. Complete repairs for all cars and small trucks. Computer, engine, transmission, clutch, fuel injection, brakes, electrical, A/C. Guarantees his work. Call Jimmy, mobile: 081-885-2893, 087-660-9645. Office Tel: 053-140-323. Email: jnautoservice@gmail.com. Located near Global House on Middle Ring Rd. and just west of Chiangmai-Lamphun Rd (02/2017)

Useful Websites

(Caveat Emptor: usage of any of the information contained in this document is at the reader’s own risk. Understand that the CCCC Classifieds bears no responsibility for the validity of any web links contained, nor any information listed, nor any other web links or other information promoted at each site. Furthermore, the CCCC Classifieds assumes no responsibility for any actions taken by individuals in using information found at these websites or disclosed by any associated web links.)

Airport (CNX)

• Flight Status (Chiang Mai Arrivals/Departures) - http://www.chiangmaiairportonline.com/flight-status-arrivals-departures/ 
• Flight Path Tracking - monitor Chiang Mai (CNX) take-offs, landings, box pattern activity, and Thailand flight routes  (virtual top view of real-time flight activity) - https://www.flightradar24.com/18.76,98.96/14 

Art Supplies Online

• All Art Center - http://www.allartcenter.com/index.php?lay=show&ac=article&Id=478918 

Books

• Books - Free Worldwide Delivery - Usually takes 2-4 weeks:  http://www.bookdepository.com/ -or- http://www.betterworldbooks.com/ [Recommended by Tom and Anne T.] 
• Books - Can order and have delivered to your house English books (as well as Chinese, Japanese and Thai) from https://thailand.kinokuniya.com/t/books/english-books [Recommended by Robin M.] 

Chiang Mai Tourism

• For walk-in tourist attractions, check to see if they offer senior discounts or reduced prices if you have a Thai driver’s license (never hurts to ask nicely).
• Wikivoyage Chiang Mai  (Warning: helpful overview includes secular listings)

Communications

• Free Fax - Free FAXing using your computer: https://faxzero.com/. And here are two more FAX services: https://www.hellofax.com/ and http://www.pamfax.biz/en/ others have recommended.

Consumer

• Product Owner Manuals (online) - free online library of PDF owner manuals for many products.
• Data Breach Check - a safe place to check if an email address you owned possibly could have been included in reported large data breaches at certain companies in recent years --- only if you had ever signed up using that same email address at one of these companies such as Adobe, DropBox, etc. (other large corporations also mentioned at the site). For more info, see this Wikipedia write-up about the site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Have_I_Been_Pwned%3F.
• Drugs/Medication Index - for consumer and healthcare professional. Do not take any medication or dosage which a physician did not specifically prescribe for you for your personal medical condition.

Emergency Tips

• How to Remove a Stuck Ring - from wearing a ring too small or a swollen finger joint. ASSH site: http://www.assh.org/handcare/Conditions-and-Injuries/Hand-Safety/Removing-a-Ring.

Environmental Conditions

• Air Quality Indices -

• CM City Hall - Air Pollution Quality - PM10 Air Quality Index (AQI) for Chiang Mai.
• For more granular PM2.5 counts, see the US Consulate FaceBook page (Caveat - may not be active weekends): https://www.facebook.com/chiangmai.usconsulate/?fref=ts&hc_location=ufi -OR- calculate on your own (see following AQI Calculator).
• Air Quality Index Calculator - https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=resources.conc_aqi_calc 
• Real-time Air Quality Index Visual Map - http://aqicn.org/map/chiang-mai/#@g/18.6779/98.9999/5z
• Fires in Thailand (Air Quality) -: http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/NaturalHazards/view.php?id=87620&src=eorss-nh

• Earthquakes: geofon.gfz-potsdam.de;  European Mediterranian Seismological Centre;  earthquake-report.com; Earthquake Safety Actions; Drudge Report  (2/2017)
• Earthquakes - Latest Earthquakes Worldwide (USGS)  (2/2017)
• Flood Levels:  http://www.hydro-1.net (2/2017)
• Storm Tracking in the region -- http://www.tropicalstormrisk.com/  (replaces OLD site: //tsr.mssl.ucl.ac.uk/tracker/dynamic/main.html) (2/2017)
• Weather

• Forecasts - http://www.tmd.go.th/en/province.php?id=2; http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/TH/Chiang_Mai.html; Weather Chiang Mai (2/2017)

Health Food Stores (online)

• Health Food Thailand
• iHerb

Immigration

• See CCCC Immigration Services help section
• Extending Tourist Visas - Chiang Mai
• Thailand National Public Holidays - see these posts:

• http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/thailand/
• https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/961315-official-holidays-in-thailand-2017/?do=findComment&comment=11477173
• http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/889084/cabinet-approves-more-holidays

• Thai Date Translator - 2559 (Thai) = 2016 (AD). See Date Converter 
• Time and Date Calculator - very useful for computing 15 days ahead or 90 days from now. See Date Calculator 

Legal

• Notary for U.S. - notarize.com/ - combined process using smartphone app and desktop/laptop computer. Their site claims recognition by all 50 U.S. states. Also see https://9to5mac.com/2016/02/04/notarize-licensed-notary-iphone/ 

Map of Chiang Mai

Just google “CCCC Map” to see our Chiang Mai community online map of over 800 popular locations with curated details and photos. Many items suggested by members of the community who have lived in Chiang Mai for years. (2/2017)

Minimalism

• Clutter Stats  - interesting read on how much folks tend to accumulate (the CCCC Community Resources tends to accumulate pages of information, some folks find helpful, some not! ;-).
• Decluttering - read this article one mom wrote on ”How Getting Rid of My Stuff Saved My Motherhood”.

Post Office

See Postal Services

Thailand Post - check status of EMS and Registered Mail (01/2017)

Snakes

Snakebite in Thailand - What to Do? - also can ID snake species for you. (10/2016)

Thailand Addresses

Understanding Thailand Addresses - summary of Wiki articles by Khun Benq of ThaiVisa (11/2016)

Translation Services

Translation Service Providers in Chiang Mai (PDF) (8/2016)

Transportation

• See CCCC Vehicle Services section
• Air-conditioned Bus Routes (CM local) - slice-of-thai.com/cmbus/  [Thanks to folks at Slice-of-Thai] (7/2016)

• Chiang Mai Bus Routes in English  [Chiang Mai City Life - 4 August 2017] (9/2016)

• Buying & Selling Vehicles Requirements - Buying & Selling Vehicles (9/2016)
• Driver's License - "How to Get a Thai Driver's License" (and renewal). Would you like to obtain a Thai motorcycle or car driver’s license?  Here is a free resource to show you how! http://www.darindunn.com/upload/GettingaThaiDriversLicense.pdf [Note: we have heard that if you renew your 5 year license within 90 days of expiration, you do not have to take the driving test] (2/2017)
• Vehicle Registration Renewal - see this new helpful resource for car and motorcylce registration renewal: http://www.shayneinthailand.com/registration-renewal/ (2/2017)
• Shuttle Service to Larger Shopping Malls - may be available from some hotels. Various schedules - check with your hotel front desk/concierge service. (07/2017)
• Toyota Owner Manuals - Online (English) - .http://www.toyota.com/support/#!/app/answers/detail/a_id/7429 | Note: you may need to substitute an equivalent model if you cannot find your vehicle on their list (e.g., Vios -- try the Yaris for the same year instead… many similarities.) (08/2016)
• Motorcycle Buy & Sell - Chiang Mai Motorcycle Buy and Sell | (01/2017)
• Bicycle Buy & Sell - www.facebook.com/groups/chiangmaiusedbikesforsale  (02/2017)