I took a condo in centre of Nimman so I can walk most places I go. The food is great up here - I eat a lot more local food than I did in Bangkok and Pattaya. I even got my Car and Motorbike licenses here. The Coffee/Cafe Culture is nice. The people are definitely more polite and happier :-)
I can believe that. I have dealt wit immigration in a couple of offices ie Bangkok and Jomtien. Moved to Chiang Mai 4 months ago and they are so helpful here. I was both taken aback and really pleased.
I am really enjoying it. Been 4 months now. My lifestyle has changes so not partying much now so it suits. I love the food, the people are nice and it is much more relaxed. I came up 4 times over a few months before making the decision.
Depends on location too - Bangkok and Jomtien, you have easy access to BKK and a multitude of flights. I moved to CM a few months ago and I am def travelling less due to having to connect through BKK. 🙂
There have been posts about extending in a few offices ie Krabi, Phuket, chiang Mai so it is possible. The Rent Receipts requirements I have not seen before - must be a Samui thing. Good l;uck anyway and hope it all works out.