Sitting on my pergola at the back of our house in Chiang Mai my memory drifts back to the days when retreating from the everyday working grind in Australia to a tropical place in Thailand was our vision. So what is life like now we have been living in Chiang Mai for over 3 years? Read More
Talk about time travel living in Chiangmai – that is what May and June months have seemed like. Read More
It has been awhile since I have shared Chiang Mai living updates on my blog so thought it was to write a little about our April happenings. Read More
ANZAC Day Chiang Mai, 25 April 17 – You can observe the Anzac Day Dawn Service, which has its origins in an operational routine which is still observed by the Australian Army today. Read More
The Chiang Mai Ballet Academy hosted a charity dance performance on 26 March 17 at the Kad Theater at Kad Suen Kaew Centre and I was invited to attend. Read More
The colourful and intriguing festival of Poy Sang Long is essentially Thai Yai and means “ordaining the beloved sons” and worthwhile to experience if you are in Chiang Mai this time of year. Read More
The Australian Consulate in Chiang Mai does not accept or process visa applications for Australia. A number of calls each week are received regarding visa matters that are then simply referred to the Australian Visa Application Center. There are many different visa types and classes depending on your intended travel reasons. You need to check… Read More
Would you believe that it has been 3 years since packing up a life in Australia and moving to live in Chiang Mai Thailand? Here is what we’ve been up to in the past few weeks. Read More
Krisdadoi is a legendary country-style resort situated in the charming countryside on the road to Samoeng, outside of Chiang Mai city, now home to Flora Creek Resort and was a lovely place to visit. Read More
So its been another week of living Tranquil in Chiang Mai, Thailand so I thought maybe a post on the week that was might be a good idea. Read More
It was the grand opening of the gardens and library for Arokaya De Saraphi and the Honorary Consul of Australia participated. Read More
Today I took the opportunity to brief the Hang Dong District Police Commander about the Australian Consulate in his jurisdiction. Read More
The evening at the Na Nirand Boutique Resort was hosted by the Chiang Mai Governor, Prawin Chamniprasart, to thank the Consular Corps of Northern Thailand for the Chiang Mai World Fair 17. Read More
It was an opportunity for the Honorary Consul of Australia to present his credentials to the Chiang Mai Provincial Governor. Read More
With house guests on this special valentines day we made our way to San Kamphaeng Hot Springs and later to Narittaya Resort for dinner. Read More
Our journey was a Thailand road trip through Isaan, Petchabun to home to Chiang Mai. Read More
A road trip to Laos PDR was planned as I was in need of a new Thai visa for my role Read More
Dance Motion USA was visiting Chiang Mai and an invitation to a performance was accepted. Read More
The Australian Hon Con attended a ceremony to mark 100 days since the passing of the late King Rama IX at Wat Suan Dok. Read More
To celebrate my formal appointment as Australian Honorary Consul we decided to head to Mix North Hill golf course restaurant. Read More
Chiang Mai Expat & AUS Hon Con - Ron Elliott 