FAQ

FAQ: Frequently Ask Questions

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The short and simple answer is that Chiang Mai Buddy was started as much to provide a good job and a decent salary for local people; as it was to make moving here easy for you.

Thai people do not need as much money to live as we farang seem to manage to spend living here. Chiang Mai Buddy was created to repay the kindness that was shown to me (Andrew the Farang element of the business) from my friends, by providing them with decent work and better pay.

Also we are providing an introduction service. The Arrival package we arrange for your accommodation, SIM card, motorbike hire and pick you up. Then in the tour package we find you a suitable phone plan and give you a short tour that suits your specific needs. We will point out the places of interest for you to return to later.

We also assume that you have already had a health checkup before you left your own country, and will want to look around before deciding where you want to live permanently. We are a basic introduction package and then provide additional services when you are ready.

In fairness to some of the more expensive options available they jammed packed with pre-selected services signups (Medical, Lawyer, Banking etc) and include the cost of these services in their pricing. Chiang Mai Buddy is better suited for the person who wants an opt-in option to make their own choice from the available selections.

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[slide name=”What was the Reason and Motivation to Start Chiang Mai Buddy?”]

I (Andrew, former owner of the business) had a horrible time when I first arrived in Chiang Mai. I rented a condo in an area where no one spoke English, and I had no idea where I should go or how to do anything. I was alone and miserable. Asia was a confusing and totally different place to be – and no one mentioned this in blogs telling me to come here.

Over time I meet Expats who helped me, I researched Thailand’s customs and once I started to interact with the locals, I made some good friends. This made all the difference in the world, once I knew how .. I started to love living in Chiang Mai

As I researched and learned I noticed that many of the westerners I associated with did not. They where paying far more than they needed to for services, went to the same English speaking places over and over, and really failed to benefit from not assimilating.

I also noticed that my Thai friends worked extremely long hours, had little time off, and got paid very little for it. I was enjoying the benefits of their wisdom and friendship and I wanted to give back.

It was an easy and natural progression, from me contributing on forums and notice boards answering questions from people about to arrive or having problems here; To deciding I could provide these services and at the same time employee the local people who made such a difference to me.

The bottom-line is, the concierge services that Chiang Mai Buddy provide have risen from thousands of people asking the same questions on forums and asking for someone to help them. I thought who better to help than the people who live here and at the same time provide them with a good salary.

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[slide name=”I am already in Chiang Mai. Can you still help me?”]

Yes of Course.

In fact the day before I wrote this section of the website, I went to pick up my motorbike from a repair shop and it was closed with a notice on the door. I do not at this time read Thai, so I sent a photo of the sign to my assistant asking what it said. She replied it said out on business back soon, and called the number to find out how long, if my bike repairs were finished and how much.

Almost everyday you will want to know what a sign says, or tell the waitress not to use sugar or MSG in the food. You may get fed up with trying to explain on the phone that you want internet connected at the house to someone who does not understand you. We can do this at an incredibly affordable rate.

We also provide a resource of trusted service providers, Lawyers, Learn to teach English or speak Thai, condo or house rental and purchase. The list of things we can assist you with is huge and always growing.

Maybe you want to hire a buddy for a few hours to help you get your drivers license, or explain to a repair person what you want fixed. We are here to make your life stress free and relaxing, usually for less than the cost of a cup of coffee.

Sounds Great… How?

Two easy ways.

1) You can visit our office and have a coffee while we take care of it for you there and then

2) You can create a credit account for 1000 baht, and send a Line or Skype message, text, photo or call us on the phone. We can usually do this for you instantly

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[slide name=”I Need A Service You’ve Not Listed, Can You Help?”]

You Bet We Can.

Well at least we will try.  Some services we will not do (see next question)

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It is true that many people overseas have a distorted perception of Thailand. Anyone watching documentaries, movies or listening to 2nd hand stories might be under the misguided impression regarding certain aspects of this country.  Chiang Mai is a conservative, lay back and relaxed city, In a nutshell this is not a place to come if you are a sex tourist.

The vast majority of Thai women have morals and values that resemble the 1950’s and the topic is not discussed in the open – including our Buddies.  We’d prefer not to put our buddies in uncomfortable situations so please be respectful towards them.

There is of course area’s of the city that this is not the case, and if you are a single man during the tour a couple of soapy massage parlors and bars with bar girls will be pointed out.  Please be respectful and not ask for details from our Buddies as this will embarrass and humiliate them.

Here are some examples of what we are unable to help you with:

Meetings with Escorts
Negotiating prices with Bar girls
Obtaining Drugs or Pornography
Arranging Assassinations

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[slide name=”Do you offer more than just short term accommodation?”]

Yes We Do.

One of the major complaints people have after they have moved to Chiang Mai is that they made the wrong location choice of where to live.  We strongly suggest that if you have not been here before you come, stay in a location that is close and convenient and explore the city before committing to long term accommodation.

Chiang Mai Buddy does have on call and in-house a trusted Real Estate Agent who can assist you with longer term condo and house leasing and purchase.  When you are ready to commit for the longer term (even if you decide that is before you arrive, we can make this hapen as well.

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