Nora Blake

Working out of cafes in Nimman this month. Wifi is fine. Old city places dropped me twice on calls. Is a coworking desk in this town actually worth it or am I overthinking 800 baht.

Which Chiang Mai temples charge foreigners?

I keep seeing “all wats are free.” Some have a booth. I need the fork, not a baht list I will get wrong tomorrow.

How much cash for the first week in Thailand?

I do not want a brick of notes in a hostel locker. I also do not want five 220 hits. Cards work in malls. Stalls want cash.

Super Rich or the airport exchange?

USD cash, land BKK, need baht for a taxi. Two Super Rich brands (orange 1965 vs green Thailand). I am not looking for today’s USD rate pasted as a quote.

DTV or visa exemption for remote work?

Laptop, overseas employer, not a 10-day beach. I do not want a “digital nomad stamp” that is actually a holiday.

Chiang Mai in December: do I need a jacket?

I keep seeing “pack down.” I need city night vs the mountain, not a ski brochure.