A new RAce Country Cottage webpage has been published that outlines the activity during the 1st week of house construction – 17 April 24 Read More
Thai House Build -1st Post Ceremony
Our build site has been formally surveyed, cleared, some land fill & leveling. We had the Buddhist ceremony raising the first and second columns conducted by monks. Read More
The Move – Chiang Mai to Isaan Thailand
After 10 wonderful years in Chiang Mai Thailand an opportunity presented itself to relocate to the northeast region and settle in the Province of Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – January 2024
Reflections on retirement from the role of Honorary Consul of Australia in Chiang Mai and move to a new home in Isan, Thailand. Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiangmai – July 2023
Retirement life in tranquil Chiangmai, Thailand includes attending events, visiting Chiang Rai, meeting interesting individuals, a trip to Singapore, visiting eateries, home and garden. Read More
Singapore Visit for Training
Recently I was provided the opportunity to travel to Singapore for work related training & looked around at night. Read More
Chiang Rai Retreat
This week we travelled to Chiang Rai for some relaxation & relaxation by enjoying the Le Meridien Resort. Read More
Songkran – Thai New Year 2023
Songkran Festival Chiang Mai – the traditional and fun celebration was back this year with all the color, tradition & water splashing that everyone expects. Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – March 2023
Expat living tranquil in Chiang Mia – blogging retirement life in the north of Thailand. Chronical of enjoyment. Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – 2020
Wow – it’s been 12 months since my last website personal blog about semi-retirement life – living tranquil in Chiang Mai. Read More
Khao Yai – Road Trip Oct 2020
Here are highlights of our journey exploring Khao Yai area and National Park, Thailand Read More
Doi Ang Khang and Nor Lae Border Village – Northern Chiang Mai Province
Road trip to Doi Ang Khang and Nor Lae border village in northern Chiang Mai Provice. Some nice memories of the way of life in the North of Thailand. Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – July to Nov 2019
Living tranquil in Thailand is now about “everyday life” – the ordinary things that everyone usually does or experiences. It seems that time has slipped away and it has been 5 months since my last personal blog post. Read More
Road Trip Getaway -June 2019 – Mae Sot, Sukothai
It was a 20 years anniversary celebration outing that involved taking to the local highways in our ride to explore some new areas of Thailand not visited before. Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – Apr/Jun 2019
It has been another 3 months on our journey, loving the experiences in Northern Thailand. Life is amazing – we are now looking back on 20 years of a fantastic life together this month. Ace Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – Nov/Mar 2019
My last Tranquil in Chiang Mai post was in October 2018 and there has been lots of life since, so check out what’s been happening for us from last November to now. Read More
Khon, the Masked Dance Performance – Chiang Mai
Thanks to an invitation by Chiang Mai City & Province, we experienced and enjoyed a particularly unique outdoor performance of the Khon Thai Masked Dance Drama at 3 Kings Monument Read More
Chiang Mai – The Beauty of Diversity – A Video Story
A nice video that shares images of our beautifully diverse city
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – Sept/Oct 2018
“You either get bitter or you get better. It’s that simple. You either take what has been dealt to you and allow it to make you a better person, or you allow it to tear you down. The choice does not belong to fate, it belongs to you.” – Josh Shipp This thought piece is a… Read More
Tranquil in Thailand – Chiang Mai – Jul/Aug 2018
Over the past months of July and August 2018 retirement life in Thailand has been engaging. We took a couple of weeks off from work & life in Chiang Mai and during that time we travelled south to Bangkok, took in the resort town of Hua Hin for a beach break. The rest of the time has been spent keeping busy around Chiang Mai. Read More
Retired Expat in Thailand 