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SOME PEOPLE CALL IT HEAVEN.YOU CAN CALL IT HOME
THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CONDO IN CHIANG MAI ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM NIMMANHEMIN ROAD. ON CANAL ROAD, OFF SOI KAENG RON BAAN SUAN.
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Charles Sands and Aunchan Tanampai were first shown a neglected 4 rai hillside orchard with beautiful views of the verdant hills surrounding it in 2002…they bought it on the spot. It wasn’t until 2005 however, that their ‘grand design’ commenced…this is Charles’ account of the 6 year journey to develop this truly stunning and unique resort.
The inspiration for The Heritage House & Garden evolved over a long period of time. My (Charles Sands from Kinderhook, New York U.S.A.) earliest inspiration in terms of appreciating prestige homes, beautiful interior design and lovely gardens was in my freshman year at Cornell University in 1965 where I was studying for a degree in Industrial Engineering. After finishing my studies at the library, I would
often go over to the magazine section and select Architectural Digest magazine to read for enjoyment. The Cornell University campus was inspirational too as it is considered by many to be the most beautiful college campus in America.
After graduating from Cornell and later Columbia University, I joined a management consulting firm in Greenwich, CT which is not a big town, but on a per capita basis is one of the wealthiest communities in America. Outside the town center, there is 4 acre residential zoning and the country estates are just spectacular with their beautiful stone wall fences, wrought iron gates, lovely gardens and distinctive manor houses set back so far from the entrance that they are barely visible from the road. Inspired, I hoped that someday I would be able to own such a property.
My wife (AunchanTanampai from Bangkok, Thailand) and I met in Houston, Texas in the mid-1990’s and we were married in 1997. By then, I was working in Belgravia, London for an international oil company and living in a flat near Victoria Station. My wife and I both loved London and particularly the UK countryside and on weekends, holidays and vacations we explored as much of it as we could. It was not long thereafter that we discovered the English Arts & Crafts Movement led by William Morris and began buying many books and visiting museums and historic homesaround London and in the Cotswolds to learn more.
GRAND DESIGNS IN CHIANG MAI: The Heritage House & Garden
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Outside Group Activites (OGA)
Expat Clubs
Please note that CEC meetings are now held once a month only.
Outside Group Activities operate independently from CEC without its control or administration.
Board & Card Games: Chris Hedges - [email protected] Mai Photographic Group: Mike See & Wyndham Hollis. [email protected] or visit http://cmpg.igroops.comChiang Mai Video Group:Computer Club: Bill Dahm - [email protected] or visit http://chiangmai-geeks.phpbb3now.comDining Out Group: Paul Schoenkopf - [email protected]
Expat Ladies’ Lunch Group: Nancy Lindley - [email protected] Group: Mark Bleadon - [email protected] & Lesbian Friends Group: Bruce Janis - [email protected] Hikes: Roger Williams. Email: [email protected] or visit http://cmhike.comReading Group: Janet Greenleaf - [email protected] Club: Dorthy Engmann - [email protected] Arts: [email protected]
One of the features of the Chiang Rai Expats Club has been the varied range of speakers and presenters. On Saturday 7th May, there was the return of the USA Chiang Mai Consular Chief, Mr. Andrew Veprek. With such strong interest on the ins and outs of the diplomatic services it was no surprise to see a good turnout, particularly from the American contin-gent. The club is now made up of I8 British and I8 US citizens plus a host of other
nationalities, but Saturday saw the Americans dominate the proceedings.One aspect of living in Thailand which Andrew mentioned related to the more senior members and the need for a medical proxy of some sort in case of ‘not being quite at the races’. That’s not the
term used in official circles but there can be a point where making simple decisions can prove tricky and it’s at that point help is needed. The suggestion is that expats ought to have someone such as a friend or even better, a relative who could help in such situation. However the documents should be legally acceptable and drawn up by a notary. Following this opening topic, Andrew was questioned from the floor in an impromptu question and answer session which was rapidly changing the purpose of the meeting. One query came back on a number of occasions to the point where the advice had to be that there are professionals in the country who can assist with visa applications. That can be to the US or any of the other countries where nationals may want to take their respective spouses or friends.Being the true diplomat Andrew fended off some tricky questions from his countrymen (and women) and did it all with smile – but that’s what being the diplomat is all about.Why not come along and meet some new friends and if you join you get to enter the prize draw which has now grown to 9 prizes (not bad)! You may get lucky. Lifetime Membership fee is 500 Baht meeting fees are 100 Baht for members and 150 for non members. Tea, coffee and light refreshments are included and the meeting takes place at the Inn Come Hotel opposite Big C on the Super Highway on the first Saturday of the month.
Coming Events &Future Speakers
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Saturday, 28rd MayRhys and Wanwisa of ASSIST THAI VISA.
Friday, 10th JuneCEC Coffee Morning 10am-12pm at Mokador Coffee Lounge, Opposite Wat Pra Singh
Saturday, 25th JuneNeil Amas, will be giving a presentation on environmentally-friendly school Panyaden in Hang Dong; a completely unique, child-centered international school based on Buddhist principles.
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Chiang Rai Expats Club
Article written by Neil (Club Deputy Manager) Club contact details
Email: [email protected] tel. 0807402318
Landscape Garden Group: Ralph Angell Email: [email protected]
or visit the website : cmgardenlandscapes.phpbb3now.comThe current groups are;
Bridge Club of Chiang Mai: Email Stewart Simpson at [email protected]
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Dr. Greg Greer MD
American Board of Family Medicine and member ofAmerican Academy of Family Physicians since 1997 Adjunct
professor, Family Medicine, Sripat Medical Center,Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University
Contact: [email protected]
Can you believe all of this rain we have been having lately? Other than flooding, the rains bring other miseries via the pesky and enduring mosquito. While a mosquito bite is annoying, the more worrisome concern is the transmission of a virus that can cause serious illness.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito, which is active during the day in and around small pools of sitting water in both the city and the country, can transmit the dengue virus. The dengue virus has four distinct sub-types, each of which can cause dengue fever, often subsequent episodes worse than the previous.
Dengue fever is also known as “break-bone fever.” That describes it pretty well. Usually 2-7 days after the guilty mosquito bite, there is a rather sudden onset of high fever, headache, and severe body aches. It usually lasts a week. Often patients will have poor appetite, nausea and even vomiting. If dehydration occurs, then a few days in the hospital with IV fluids may be necessary. Since the underlying cause is a virus, antibiotics are not helpful and the illness will generally run its course and the recovery complete, although it may take a few weeks to get your strength back.
It can be helpful to check a complete blood count (CBC) to check for leucopenia (low white blood cell count) and thrombocytopenia (low platelets). The antibody test for dengue may lag a few days, limiting its usefulness in the initial period of the illness. However, most of the time, the clinic picture and lab results give you a good idea if you have dengue fever or not. The more serious complications of dengue fever are hemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. Thankfully, these are rare, but tend to occur in those over the age of 12, in females more than males, and in those who have had a previous episode of dengue. The main symptom is bleeding tendencies along with the fever and aches. The bleeding can occur from the nose or gums, the stomach, or in any organ where blood vessels may be damaged. In dengue shock syndrome, there is leaking of the blood into the tissues in all parts of the body, known as third-spacing, which leads to extremely low blood pressure
and shock, which can then precipitate organ failure and death. In these cases, the patient must be monitored in an in intensive care unit where supportive care is readily available and can be life saving. Some patients require blood product transfusions, ventilator support, IV fluids, etc until full recovery is achieved. The first few days it can be difficult to tell which patient has ordinary dengue fever and which has the more serious form with hemorrhage and shock. Often it will become obvious, ironically, when the fever begins to break on the fourth or fifth day and the platelets begin to drop rapidly. I ususally check the patient’s CBC daily during this period until I see the platelets start to rise again. Sometimes, they will drop as low as 10,000 (normal is over 150,000) but without any obvious bleeding or low blood pressure, we can generally observe the patient at home.
So, with the rainy season coming early this year, you should take action to remove collections of water around your house as much as possible and take measures to prevent mosquito bites with good window screens and repellents. Local public health stations have larvicides available upon request. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has an informational website with more details on mosquito control at www.epa.gov.
If you develop a high fever with body aches, then it might be worth a trip to your primary care doctor to determine the likelihood of having dengue fever and then agreeing on a management plan to monitor and treat the complications of dehydration, bleeding and shock, if they should occur. Hopefully, we can prevent as many cases as possible, and quickly treat those that occur with appropriate supportive care, thus, preventing any unnecessary tragedies.
Dengue Fever
Dr. Greg Greer MD
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In 2002, I retired from the oil business and my wife left her job with IBM (UK) as a financial system designer for the banking industry. We moved from London to the center of Bangkok, Thailand where my wife grew up. In 2004, we visited Chiang Mai on a holiday weekend and when a family friend offered to show us land for sale outside the city we agreed to take a look. After viewing several properties on the Chiang Mai plain which were uninteresting, she drove us to the rolling foothills southwest of Chiang Mai off the Hang Dong – Samoeng Road. Located on the edge of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, the 4 rai (1.5 acres) hillside property bordering a stream afforded a beautiful view of the verdant hills surrounding it. The property was truly extraordinary and we bought it the same day.
We waited until 2005 to start developing the property. We started small by building a small wood timbered and brick cottage in old English style featuring stained glass windows and homey English country décor. We then began terracing the property by leveling the sloping area between the cottage and the stream and building a meandering stone wall to hold back the earth embankment that was carved out by a bulldozer. We then built two dams in a cascade in the stream that flowed on the northern edge of our property and added a sunset pavilion with stone walls and tiled roof in Provencal style adjacent to the stream. To conserve rain water and improve drainage, we created an artificial stream ending in a lotus pond with the water overflowing into an underground storage tank where it could then be pumped underground to a fountain at the top of the artificial stream. Given the size of the property, we decided that we would build a manor house which we would run as a bed & breakfast, but as we did not want to live in the same building as our guests for privacy reasons, we concluded we should build a separate, but adjacent house for us to live in with a ground level portion of it being used as the main kitchen for food served in the manor house dining room plus a laundry area. We chose Provençal architecture as the inspiration for the design of both the manor house and our house because it suited the Chiang Mai climate and was a European architectural style that we loved. We incorporated elements of the mas, bastide and chateau in the overall architectural design.
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(above) Dragonfly Cottage, the cosy wood timbered, brick cottage in old English style in which the couple lived while they awaited the completion of their own, Provençal style house. This was built adjacent to the main Manor House for the use of guests.
(below) The foyer of the main house. Virtually all rooms are decorated with wood beamed ceilings and specially designed stained glass windows, adding character and warmth. As in Provence, wrought iron fittings and decorations including balcony railings, window guards, stair railings, door hardware and the weathervane are used.
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We determined the layout of the manor house from the outside in. What resulted was a butterfly layout (which unknown to us at the time was a classic Arts & Crafts house layout). This produced eight bedrooms, each with en suite bath, spread out over three floors. The common areas consisted of living room, library, foyer, half bath, serving kitchen, dining room and informal sitting room adjacent to both the kitchen and dining room, with plenty of seating and a huge bay window with a beautiful view of the garden and the surrounding forest and hillsides.
In decorating the common areas of the manor house, we used a blend of Provençal and Arts & Crafts furniture and design. The eight bedrooms (actually five bedrooms and three open plan suites) are each designed in a different style: Provencal, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, English country, French country, French aristocratic, Arts & Crafts, Thai and Chinese. It is a home which is meant to be lived in and enjoyed to the fullest and, with this in mind, we have decorated it as tastefully as possible.
The Heritage House & Garden was created over a five year period up until literally the present day, with the length of time involved allowing for a steady evolutionary development of the property. During the course of construction of the main buildings, my wife and I (primarily my wife) worked on designing and developing the terraced English/French garden and the many water features set amidst it.The garden includes a wide variety of interesting and beautiful flowers, plants and trees as well as spacious lawn areas and seating areas for relaxing amidst nature. Water features include a stream with a two dam cascade, artificial stream with waterfalls, lotus pond, six water fountains, wishing well and a natural stone edged swimming pool with integrated whirlpool. The garden has a wonderful balance of shade and sunlight which enhances its overall enjoyment and permits a large variety of plants and flowers.
My wife and I were responsible for the architectural concept, design, layout and siting of all buildings, although a licensed Thai architect was hired to prepare the formal drawings and to ensure that each building design was structurally sound. We were also responsible for the interior design and decoration.
Charles and Aunchan are currently adding the finishing touches to the property though they have already hosted several weddings and prestigious private events. Room prices range from just 3500THB per night including breakfast up to 7000THB for their stunning honeymoon suite. Rather than aiming at the luxury resort market they would like guests to feel that the resort is more of a ‘home away from home’ and encourage local expats to visit and stay with them on a regular basis. With this in mind they would like to offer the Chiang Mai Expat community a very generous 40% discount from mid-January through to the end of November.
Please contact them to arrange a visit on Tel: 053 317 515 Mobile: 086 920 0123, 080 500 3210
Email: [email protected] and visit the website for further details: www.theheritagehg.com
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40% discount off the rack rate for a guest house (Dragonfly Cottage, Tuscan House or Gate House) or a bedroom or suite in the Manor House at The Heritage House & Garden
Valid until 30 April 2012
On April 28th, Master Ruma and several of his disciples visited the Maethalla village in Kalyaniwattana District in the mountains above Samoeng, about a 3 ½ hour drive from Chiang Mai. The mission was arranged by K. Nai and
K. Gai of Chiang Mai Properties, who had ‘adopted’ this village about a year ago.
As you are probably aware, Expat Newsletter has been leading an appeal for donations for this impoverished village since last year and our Expat Club was able to make a modest donation. Earlier this year, Chiangmai Properties approached Jonathan Nash, the Executive Director of the Master Ruma Foundation, to enquire if the Foundation would be able to help in some way. These preliminary discussions materialized into a personal commitment by Master Ruma himself to visit the village and donate a significant quantity of neces-sities to help relieve the burdens of the 83 families living there (comprising approximately 400 adults and children).
Each family received a 15kg bag of rice as well as other necessities such as soap, salt, toothbrushes and toothpaste. In addition, all the school children received lunchboxes and notebooks. Along with contributions from Chiang Mai Properties, the total donation exceeded 50,000 baht. A vegetarian lunch was also provided for everyone in attendance.
The local Phuyaiban also arranged for Master Ruma to give an inspirational dharma talk to the villagers…
Master Ruma spoke about his own trials and tribulations as a young child, all alone in a Vietnamese refugee camp in Malaysia; and how his faith in Buddha and his devotion to the spiritual path allowed him to overcome the hardships and life challenges that he was forced to face. He encouraged them to persevere, even though they find themselves isolated and in poverty: “Please always remember the Buddha or God or whatever you believe (the villagers are 80% Buddhist and 20% Christian), and be thankful for the beautiful place where you live and the love you share with each other.”
Maethalla is an isolated Highland Karen Hill Tribe village without any government supplied electricity, water, or sewage system. There are 83 families consisting of approximately 70 primary school age children, 40 pre-school children, and 276 adults and teens. Recent efforts by the owners and staff of Chiang Mai Properties have resulted in the introduction of a fresh water collection system and the installation of a solar panel.
There remains much to be done to help these villagers emerge from their poverty and deprivation. The Master Ruma Foundation is committed to this ongoing effort and will plan similar missions in the future.
The Master Ruma Foundation in Thailand was founded in November 2010 specifically to try to help disadvantaged and disenfranchised people to overcome the unfortunate circumstances in their lives, and to promote meditation and vegetarianism.
The Foundation is located at Praipanwana Resort in Baan Pong on the Samoeng Rd. In the past six months several similar type projects have already been implemented; from the refugee camps in Mae Sot to small Thai and ethnic villages in the North.
NB. Currently we are looking for volunteers with expertise in hydroelectrics. The village is situated in close proximity to a substantial waterfall, and they have requested us to investigate the possibilities for
water-powered electric generators.
For further information about the effort to help Maethalla, and/or to inquire about opportunities to help,
please contact the Master Ruma Foundation at [email protected]
or Jonathan Nash at [email protected]
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CHARITY MISSION TO MAETHALLA VILLAGEBY THE MASTER RUMA FOUNDATION
AND CHIANGMAI PROPERTIES
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Toby Allen is from Florida. He worked for a tour operator in China and Hong Kong for eight years, then as executive director of an American company, setting up control systems for new offices worldwide. After living the American dream, Toby moved to Southeast Asia to unwind and relax. In 1998 he came to live in Thailand, where he established an orphanage in Fang and a chain of branded luxury spas.
Since 1984 Toby has helped under-privileged children in Romania and China. He came to Thailand to fulfill his dream of establishing an orphanage before staring his spa business. “Thailand is a country, which allows many people to realize their dreams instead of shelving the ideas until a day that never arrives,” he says.
For Toby, the administrative process of forming a charitable foundation in the mountainous area of northern Thailand was a bureaucratic marathon lasting eighteen months. It was necessary to provide evidence that the project was humanitarian and free of any self-interest, because the legal status of a registered foundation facilitates fund-raising and sponsorship by NGOs and other non-profit organizations.
The orphanage comprises seven buildings, on 25 Rai of land, that accommodate fifty orphans. Toby lived and worked in Fang for four years.
By Philip Wylie
The Story behind
Oasis Spa
In 2002 Toby and his Thai partner, Pakin Ploywaen, researched the market for luxurious health spas in Chiang Mai. There were 35 spas in Chiang Mai in 2002, of which just ten provided a full range of health treatments. Toby and Pakin decided to develop a mid- to upper-class spa, offering several traditional health treatments including Ayurvedic massage, aromatherapy and herbal treatments.
They started the Oasis Spa in 2003. Now there are four Oasis spas in Chiang Mai and one in Bangkok. Their clientele includes members of the royal family, politicians and media stars; in otherwords, the brand is successful.
Toby and Pakin complement each other perfectly for this business. Toby is responsible for administration, planning, control systems and marketing. Pakin’s expertise is in personnel development, training, customer service and aesthetic design.
Toby believes the reason for their success is their policy for staff recruitment and training. It takes up to twelve months to train each employee. They spent two months training staff before opening their first spa. Staff development is a long-term investment in the business’s most valuable assets. Good character and personality are the key qualities Toby and Pakin seek in their recruits. Age, beauty and experience are relatively unimportant.
Many of the spa’s workers are employed immediately after completing their university education.Now, Oasis employs 150 people in five locations. Half of the employees are therapists and the rest are support staff (including buyers, accountants, call-centre staff and drivers).
Oasis Spa’s most potent marketing medium is referral and repeat business based upon high quality service. Toby promotes his brand in magazines (although he says there is a lack of quality magazines in Thailand reaching the high-end Thai market), at brochure stands, on their websites and with standard referral
Oasis Spa Earns Thailand’s ICT Excellence Awards 2010 in Two Categories. Toby Allen and Pakin Ployphicha
2nd and 3rd from right.
Continued on page 10
Page 10 | Expat Newletter | Issue 64 Crossword & Puzzles
Cryptic Crossword
Down1 Creation of Jim Henson up in confused temp (6)2 Courier for green mess, organised (9)3 Choose the chosen? (5)4 Educating when hot (cool outside) inside new gins (9)5 Kinds should reportedly in a ship (5)6 Practices river crises, when moving (9)7 Picture - "I'm A Good English Leader" (5)8 Enjoying Lithium ruler (6)
14 The TARDIS? (9)16 Harboured that woman, Lieutenant - e-embarrassed? (9)17 Slushy, a moonlit evening, initially, sort of (9)20 Steven's strange happenings (6)21 Only me! I swear! (6)23 Dirt in jug rim edge (5)24 Stay clear of a space (5)25 Band haven (5)
Across1 Recalls without the first two parts (7)5 Exceptional places I smashed (7)9 Spread mangled tapes (5)10 Esroh - where a rider might be (9)11 Choose president's small particles (9)12 Tidy with the French in prison (5)13 Returned Sega for a long time (4)15 Haphazard tidiness asserted (8)18 Endless trip, to fish and shape (8)19 Go and attempt to score (4)22 Unclear mid-Devon sickness (5)24 Clear writer is English (9)26 One who is nearby (in Australia?) (9)27 Feel second eerie new sensation early, initially (5)28 Engrossed deepest change (7)29 Show (princess's show) (7)
Solution is on page 11
Each of the Oasis spas is linked by a sophisticated computer network, allowing real-time, multi-location reservations management. This system enables call-centre staff to divert drivers to a different centre if a spa becomes fully booked.
Toby’ Tips
- Take special care of your employees and train them to provide a high quality service.- Offer the highest possible standard of service and pay attention to details.- Consider the quality of a magazine’s distribution when planning your advertising schedule.
Conclusion
The US formula for success is to build an empire, become a politician, and perhaps toss a little excess towards NGOs (in return for publicity). Toby’s first mission in Thailand was the establishment of the charitable foundation (with his own money). He made a valuable contribution towards Thai society before
starting his business. The key theme throughout the development of Oasis is a high standard of quality control, particularly in all relationships with partners, employees and customers. For additional information about Oasis Spas, visit their website: www.oasisspa.net
This article has been reproduced from Philip Wylie’s How to Establish a Successful Business in Thailand with permission from Paiboon Publishing. The second edition, which will be published by Fast Track Publishing (fasttrackpublishing.com) in November, will be updated with exciting new case studies and a chapter on sustainable business.
The Story behind Oasis SpaContinued from page 9
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This well established vegetarian restaurant must be one of the most ‘laid back’ and relaxing eating experiences you can find in Chiang Mai or all of Thailand for that matter. It serves organic and macrobiotic food and specializes in teas including one called Immune, for which health claims are made(100 baht).
You will find it next to a busy bar and only a few yards from and opposite the Imperial Mae Ping Hotel. I offer these directions simply because it is an unobtrusive kind of place. You enter via some wooden steps and come into a courtyard where the main serving area is found, with cushions and support laid out beside tables at raised floor level. There is another room further on with a conventional table and chairs. The atmosphere is quiet and relaxing.
The menu is clearly stated and divides into simple sections beginning with a choice of soups such as Creamy Pumpkin (90) or Miso (80) and so on. There are a variety of salads from which I chose the Reddish (80) which had a combination of shredded vegetables in a slightly sharp and tangy dressing. More substantial dishes included Buckwheat noodles (100) and the brown rice salad. I chose this and was extremely glad that I opted for the ‘small’ portion which was substantial enough for me to ask for a carry home bag. The organic rice comes on top of a bowl with seeds, nuts, various herbs and vegetables, seasoned with apple vinegar and sesame oil. To accompany this I chose the fried tofu with sesame seeds and a side dish of sesame oil and seeds. Once again this was too much for one person and the best advice I can give is to go with friends and make a selection of dishes. It might be worth choosing some of the tastier food, such as the mushrooms in garlic or the single non vegetarian dish (Canadian smoked salmon) to complement the salads and other choices which can seem a trifle bland. That way you can try the many choices of stir fried vegetable dishes and other choices and may have room for one of their small range of puddings, such as the buckwheat pancakes or just
the fresh fruit salad. All of this can be accompanied by a choice of fruit juices, cherry, papaya, banana and others (60) or of course green tea or their more exotic offerings from Yannun province in China. No alcohol is served but I guess they would not object to you bringing your own.It might be a good idea to go in simply for a choice of tea and a sweet dish such as the corn cakes with sesame and honey or the pancakes. Or on Tuesday or Wednesday only they offer a buffet lunch at a very modest 150 baht. Whichever you choose it is worth making the trip to this rather unusual and easy going eatery.
You can find it at 119/1 Kampangdin Road and they are open each day except Sunday from 10 in the morning until 10p.m. The telephone number is 053 449 539.
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The Expat NewsletterTeamPublisher: Alan Hall
Designer: Kritiya Kanthasate Editor : Ana Gracey
Website: http://www.chiangmaisos.com/expat-newsletterFor Advertisement and Editorial contributions Email: [email protected]
Educational Visas are becoming increasingly popular with expats who wish to stay in Thailand on a long-term basis. There are, of course, other options available but it seems the most popular choices for expats who are not working in Thailand are Retirement or ED Visas. This popularity is due to the ease in which you can obtain such an ED Visa: Find a school you like, pay a fee, and there is your visa, it’s really that simple. The down side, as many found out with the CMU affair, is that Thai Immigration, quite rightly, actually expect you to attend classes! This has led to the closure of many bogus schools, leaving expats out of pocket and without a valid visa. We have sent many of our custom-ers to a trusted school and have only good reports; however, be warned, as we have also heard a few horror stories with the ED VISA route. Our advice is to go on recommenda-tions and always go to look at the school before you pay a fee.
This week ED vs Retirement Visas grabbed my attention when I learned ED visas will no longer be granted to people over 50 in Chiang Mai!
This leaves them with really only one choice, and obtaining a retirement visa is not always easy. The good news is if you have a pension, and are applying for a retirement visa you have far more flexibility with how you have to show proof of funds. When it comes to money you should never believe what you read on online forums or gossip at the pub. Retire-ment visas aren’t for everyone, and you should always be on the best visa for your personal circumstances.
If you are too young or not fortunate enough to have a pension, then with the closing of the ED route you are left with difficult choices. We will always try to advise you of your best option, and you need to be aware that many com-panies can leave you on a visa that is incorrect or just over-charge you for something you don’t need. Always seek advice from a company you trust.
If you have any questions regarding an individual case please email me at [email protected] or visit our website www.assistthaivisa.com
EDUCATION VISAS…
Are They The Best Option?
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Cremation
If cremation is chosen the body is sent to the temple. There is no formal or specific timeframe for cremation.
The ashes can be:
- Kept in a chedi in the local temple- Scattered in Thailand - In the case of foreign nationals they can be:
1. Carried back to the deceased's home country with the help of an international funeral director.2. Shipped back to the home country, if it is not possible for the next of kin or representative to come to Thailand. The Embassy and local undertaker can make the necessary arrangements and process the paperwork.
Repatriation of the Body
If the deceased was covered by insurance then the insurance company will usually be able to make all the arrangements for repatriation with an international funeral director. If the deceased did not have insurance, relatives should contact the appropriate Embassy who will assist with appointing an international funeral director.
The body must be embalmed and placed in a zinc-lined coffin. The international funeral director can take care of these arrangements as they have special caskets that are approved by Thailand Customs as well as other countries' Customs. This process usually takes up to 10 days.
The following documents are required:
1. Civil death certificate2. Doctor's death certificate3. Certificate of embalming4. Certificate of permission to transfer the remains 5. Usually the home country's Embassy can supply covering letters for their own Customs offices and can also provide certified translations of the death certificate, if necessary.
Death& Dying
In ThailandBy Kritiya Kanthasate (LL.B.)YK Consultants
Part 2
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Please contact
PHONPSI KARNKONHUManager
Bangkok Bank, Kad Suan Kaew Branch
Tel. 053-225-465-7 ext. 1001 Fax. 053-225464Mobile: 081 2881644
Email: [email protected]
Address: 21 Huay kaew Rd. Tambon Suthep, A. Muang, Chiang
Mai 50200, THAILAND
Contact 053-124-430 or 053-124-263 (ext. 139)
Website: www.mckeanhosp.org Email : [email protected]
