10 Reasons Why Digital Nomads Pick This City!

[@brett_dev]

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[@mikev4542]

If this place had a beach it would be the best place on earth!

[@ammabthedigitallynomadic3385]

I have been living g in KL the past few months . I have a nomad friend in Chiang Mai. I ALMOST moved to Chiang Mai , but I found an apartment walking distance to the beach in Pattaya with good internet for a really good price.. but I plan on visiting my homies in Chiang Mai . Moving to Thailand in a week!! Super excited . I love Malaysia but ready for chiller vibes

[@garrygrant2394]

I love Chiang Mai. Just got back from BA Argentina which was pretty spectacular but CM is possibly the best place for nomads in Asia

[@thisorthatquizzler]

I've lived here for over 5 years now and before I moved into a larger 3 bed house my overall outlay was about $500 US a month, even now the cost is $900 for absolutely everything, so yes, totally agree, Chiang Mai is extremely affordable. I currently pay around $7 a month for an internet only plan for my mobile which allows me to use apps to call people but more importantly it allows me to tether devices to the internet so I get 20Mbps with unlimited usage and no ties ins to any internet service

[@Anton_thailand1993]

You’re absolutely spot-on about the healthcare Brett I was in Pattaya in March and I had a tooth pulled out for the first time in my life it cost 500 baht and took about 10 minutes And I had literally just walked into the dentist a couple of hours earlier in the UK you would’ve paid a couple of hundred pounds and waited a couple of weeks And the rest of the NHS in the UK is just bloody shocking you’re really not missing anything by living in Chang Mai

[@Arcticnick]

I moved here, to Chiang Mai last Christmas and love it. I hope to live here forever.

[@expatwealthasia8702]

Great video, Brett. Thanks 🙏 👏

[@shannonsx4143]

how about air pollution ? there's a season during the burning corn harvest left over that makes it really bad

[@markuserikssen]

Very interesting to hear your perspective on these things!

[@LeilaHellier]

I agree Chiang Mai is amazing place to I've for all the reasons you listed. I am retiring in a few ears and intend to move to Chiang Mai with my daughter. I cannot leave her behind as I am worried for her health and safety, London (where we live) is a dangerous place to live these days

[@garrygrant2394]

Absolutely. I'm back in London now and already want to get out and only been here 3 weeks

[@henryhuang7553]

Really, London is dangerous? I love London so much, I have been there twice, very impressive.

[@donaldkinsey5245]

After watching Brett’s videos, I spent 3 months in Chiang Mai [I’m from USA]. I love the city, but I felt a little lonely. I do plan to try again and work out of a co-working space as Brett suggested.

[@owencoopersfx]

I lived in CM for most of 2019. At that time there were lots of Meetups and Facebook groups with expats. I imagine it’s still similar. I made a lot of friends that way. Give it a try next time :)

[@6foot596]

With all the apps to meet people how can it be lonely? :)

[@donaldkinsey5245]

@6foot596 Because the majority of the locals were not fluent in English. Wherever I went, conversations were in Thai, and the locals rarely engaged me.

[@6foot596]

@@donaldkinsey5245 you can try learning some basic Thai as well. There are plenty of online meetups in all the cities there too. Good for networking and meeting others 💪

[@สะเลเตกานพลู]

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[@mikeywildx]

Hey mate, just moved to Chiang Mai in May. Absolutely lovely place. Of you're ever keen to grab a drink I'd happily buy. Cheers!

[@cidershack2564]

Brilliant positive video. Really enjoyed that thanks Bret.

[@clivekingshott4323]

I miss Chiangmai, its peacefulness and calmness. But my wife and I will be there this year, we have similar attitudes to why we live in China, its overall cost of living is so much better, its a shame that China hasn’t developed a nomad visa, its unlikely they will in my opinion but I hope I am wrong!

[@robertburnett6348]

Even in the hot days I can still walk around in C.M. And all night. And usually cools at night. I couldn't walk much in BKK. And hot at night. Maybe better in certain months. But can't get use to it. And very cheap to fly around Thailand. Use C.M. as a home base. I have been there 3 times. But still see new things on the vds.

[@brett_dev]

Totally agree

[@paulnolan843]

Brett, thank you so much for the sound realistic advice. I love the channel.

[@brett_dev]

My pleasure!

[@mymidlifeadventures4248]

Pretty much agree with everything. I will say, the burning season can be fierce! I’d always heard about it but this year has been the first experiencing it. I would definitely recommend scheduling your time away from Chiang Mai, during that time…. I would’ve left but went off and got a girlfriend (not part of my plan, lol). Yes! Totally easy to stay in CM for $1k or less. I just got a hotel room for a monthly rate. I don’t need a kitchen. Room, wifi, water & and electric… I have never paid more than $225. Depends how much I run the AC. Water is fixed cost. They even clean my room once a week. And no, I’m not saying where. Lol… It’s down Chang Phuak rd. That’s all I’m sayin. FYI, best biscuits & gravy is at Bella Goose. Hands down.

[@andyrbush]

Thailand in my experience is the nicest place in the world by any measure.

[@geckodesigner]

I lived in Chiang Mai for 2 months at the end of a 7 month stay in Thailand about 6 years ago. It is absolutely my favorite place to visit/live! For now I am in the States, but will be returning to CM as soon as I retire. I am really looking forward to it! Thanks for your videos, Brett.

[@CricketWebNet]

Were you not in Chiang Mai in May Brett? It was mid 40s every day. Not exactly cool 😉

[@Scolopente]

I actually think that Bansko, Bulgaria is cheaper than Chiang Mai, and the Internet is fast too. But I love Chiang Mai as well!

[@tubekrake]

But who wants to stay in such a cold weather?

[@seanbunzick7357]

You nailed it to a Complete T, Brett! As someone who has been going to Chiang Mai since 1988 and has had a flat there since 2004, I have to FULLY agree with all you say about this great city and I'm TOTALLY looking forward to returning to CM later this year! 🙂

[@ritagraybill9414]

It looks like you are at Baan Kaew! That place closed several years ago because the owner did not like guests. We now stay at Riverside House over the iron bridge. Great tips for staying in Chiang Mai. We spend several months a year there.

[@jamescook4u]

Well thought out video there Mate

[@andrewwardley8860]

When is next video? Good job , enjoy your video s

[@NinaNina-ry8fn]

Thank you Brett for sharing all this valuable information❤

[@henryhuang7553]

I am from Taiwan, Taiwan is also cheap to live. such as lunch or dinner is 2 to 3 british pounds, one night hotel is 30 pounds on average. Safe here as well, if I forgot my bag in a shop, it wont get lost, I will get it back straight away.

[@jake77515]

Thanks for doing what you do man, love the channel! How's the internet latency and reliability? With my work I don't need crazy up and down speed, I just need it to not go down often and have a decent ping.

[@212Roger]

Brilliant video; too good. Keep it a secret. 😂 Chiang Mai is the best! I’m due to return for my birthday in August and my enlarged prostrate update MRI; TMI, 555. Hope to bump into you again… 🙏🏼

[@RetireandGo]

Thank you for this video, Bret! My time in Chiang Mai i always noticed and commented on how wifi was available and strong everywhere. The culture was young and hip. There was a tech vibe mixed with the old city culture. i really liked Chiang Mai and yes i think its a digital nomad paradise haha.

[@brett_dev]

Thanks for sharing

[@davidokeeffe1751]

I agree with everything you said. However, most of the time when I was there for nine weeks in March and April this year Chiang Mai had the worst air quality in the world. Two million people people in northern Thailand were hospitalised with breathing problems. There is a high rate of various cancers from the toxins in the air during burning season.

[@markuserikssen]

That's also one of my concerns. I read that a lot of expats escape the city for some months during burning season. I also wonder what the air quality is like outside of burning season.

[@pingy30]

Hey I'm headed to Chiang Mai on a 1 year ed visa in September. I'm looking to rent a house over a condo. Do you have any recommendations for sites or groups to find some good options?

[@villagetale12]

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[@0547aa]

Hey Brett. I have enjoyed you videos on KZbin for several years now. I watched one from May of last year which brought up a question. You were riding your motorcycle and talking about getting a Thai driving. You said the process was simple and brief, and you said after watching a video they asked if you wanted the license for car, motorcycle or both. You said both for yourself. I understood from another Vloger you must have a motorcycle endorsement on your western license to get a motorcycle license in the kingdom. If I go for a Thai license instead of just using an ‘International Driving License’, will I be limited to a car license only? I am applying for the Elite Visa and their promotional literature say the will assist you to get a Thai driving license. I do not have the cycle endorsement currently. Do you know the regulations regarding this issue? Thanks, Phil

[@eucandchill1384]

@brett_dev - only concern I have is - getting great insurance that is 100% accepted with amazing coverage when I get old. Are there plans in Thailand for expats that you can have 100% confidence in as you age???

[@andyrbush]

You can 'buy' medical insurance but as with any insurance but whether it will pay out is another question. There are a lot of exclusions, all cancer is excluded. However, the medical service here is so good and inexpensive that you can self pay for most treatments. Comparison, Houston USA hospital, triage for an infection and no actual treatment despite waiting three hours plus, they were too busy, billed about $5,000. Khon Kean Ram hospital, same infection, waiting oh lol at least15 minutes, then straight to see the doctor. Xrays tests, treatment and medicine $150. Another example, Khon Kean University hospital three full body scans for cancer on two machines, (clear) about $700. And virtually immediate appointments for me as a farrang aka foreigner. Another example, I had a really painful locked up muscle, couldn't sit down. The doc asked if I wanted treatment for it. I asked when could it be done. He looked shocked and simply said 'Now". I could barely walk to the treatment room. A short time later after laser treatment I was making the nurses laugh by dancing around to demonstrate how it was fixed. Got the bill and laughed it was so cheap. For Thais, register with the government hospitals price one time $1.00 yes, 30 Thai Bhat, and free treatment the rest of your life, with no waiting lists that I have heard of. Some treatments like dialysis they ask you to pay for the tubing, about $400 then it is free. One of our relations is on that. If you are sick in Thailand, and need to stay in hospital you will not want to get better too quickly. The doctors are wonderful and not rude like in the west, BUT the nurses are delightful caring little angels.

[@andyrbush]

PS treatment here in Thailand is cheaper than the co-pay in the US for those of us old enough to be on US Medicare. The UK has essentially no treatment at all available in many places and is now measured as one of the places too many people die of curable illnesses but cannot get treatment. I grew up in the UK and it is the worst place for medical I ever lived, and I have lived in a lot of other countries. It is also easily the most unfriendly place in the world, not to mention cold, wet, windy and crazy expensive and over taxed.

[@ba8898]

Great video, Brett. I don't trust myself at all on a moped, especially in Thailand. Is it possible to live in Chiang Mai without a moped or a car? How much would I need to budget for a Bolt taxi or something similar if I wanted to get one into the city centre 4-5 times a week?

[@djh.]

Outside of rush hours and the main shopping centre junctions, driving is just fine - it's the parking that's your real problem 😕

[@NickedOff]

Great video Brett, thanks for the information and encouragement! Do you ever take trips to the southern islands? If so which one is your favorite so far? Hoping to visit either this winter or early next summer! I'd like to grow my channel a bit larger 1st, but the revenue isn't quite there yet to make me comfortable staying long-term. It's growing though, so some day soon! I'm excited to visit a few places to feel out if Thailand is my vibe. Based on your videos, I'm liking what I'm seeing. Cheers buddy!

[@brett_dev]

Yes I do. I like Koh Phangan. Just got back actually.

[@NickedOff]

@@brett_dev Nice! That and Koh Chang are on my top 2 of what I've narrowed down for islands I'd like to see 1st. Chiang Mai seems like the spot to be in the north!

[@lardosian]

@@NickedOff I really enjoyed Kho Samui also, give it a go.

[@richprice616]

Cheers Brett, great video again 👍 My first visit will be Bangkok where my friend currently lives, more visits through next year, hopefully moving there in 2025, then we will move to Chiang Mai some time in that year, which is where she originally came from 😊 Cheers again 😁

[@brett_dev]

Have fun!

[@gettingslim186]

buddahist religion believes strongly in KARMA that's why little theft, murder, etc; however there will some bad apples and desperate people

[@andyrbush]

That is also I think, why the poor Thais do not resent the comparably rich foreigners here. We are rich because we were good in our past life and are reaping the rewards gifted from Buddha. To resent our luck would be to resent Buddha.

[@theoutsider8485]

@andyrbrush Thais also don't really have a keeping up with the jones' mentality They accept they all will be in the same economic bracket for life

[@GK-wx6xo]

The medical industry gets a bigger rap than it deserves. If you're doing basic stuff then yes but if you're having surgery the surgeons here are behind the times with techniques and they will butcher you. Better off doing the serious stuff in Korea.