Living in Chiang Mai
“Expat information” aims at providing you with information and reliable pointers towards your everyday needs while living in Chiang Mai.
Business opportunitiesStar Avenue 2
Located in Chiang Mai, next to Monfort College,
Star Avenue is a quality real estate project that
has met a real success. Star Avenue is now
opening a second project close to Chiang Mai
Arcade Bus Station with modern commercial
buildings and plenty of parking space.
Ideal for showrooms, shops, restaurants
and offices, Star Avenue is the right
answer for businessmen. Each unit is really
worth the investment as they
are well located and close
to famous business spots.
Star Avenue:
Super highway Road.
A few meters before Arcade Bus Station.
Tel. 053-307070
www.star-avenue.com
Driving Licence
For expats who wish to obtain a Thai driving licence, you can contact the Land Transport Department. In Chiang Mai, this office is
located on Hang Dong road(between Tesco Lotus and Big C).
The following papers are required to makethe application:
1/ Passport with valid Non-Immigrant visa(not a tourist visa)
2/ Present residence address certified by
embassy or immigration Bureau.Note: the immigration bureau requires a copy of lease contract when you apply for residence certificate.
3/ Medical certificate from hospital stating good health.
You should prepare two copies of each paper. Arrive at the
Department before 9am morning, join the two hours instruction then do the test. If you pass, you will do the driving test later in the afternoon. Instruction classes are held from Monday to Friday, twice a day (9am and 1.30pm). The Land Transport Department: Hang Dong Rd, Chiang Mai.
