EXPLORE Chiang Mai, Thailand (Old City Tour on a Samlor)

[@RenukaVariety]

Chiang Mai is my hometown. I’m so glad that you’re helping to promote this beautiful city. We really need tourists here. Thanks so much, Chris. 🙏🏼😊

[@avangion80]

Yours is a lovely city. Want to visit there again.

[@Person-mh6xq]

As soon as the pandemic REALLY subsides...I am there!!

[@RenukaVariety]

@@avangion80 Please come back whenever you get a chance. It's so beautiful especially during this time of the year. :)

[@RenukaVariety]

@@Person-mh6xq Yay! Chiang Mai is eagerly waiting for your return. :)

[@markdumbrell2618]

Oh man, you say you’re retired but you’re really working for the Thailand tourist board, this video is a 10 out of 10, very enjoyable and super educational for us guys, your subscribers. Well done mate 👍👍

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

Another banger video, I will def be trying this when I go to CM again. And I loved seeing Jerone Jerone the Metronome in your video. hahaa.

[@beverlyweber4122]

Oh Chris, I am so glad to see that you are in my FAVORITE place in the whole world!

[@beverlyweber4122]

I was 'retired''...but I was never bored. CM has a huge art community, vibrant theater scene, and temples on literally every corner. I'll be following your adventures even harder than I followed before, sending prayers and love to this incredible city and the people I love!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

thanks beverly.....doing a big pay it forward here this weekend....can't wait!

[@beverlyweber4122]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou Oh My Gosh! I will def be watching for that! I have friends there who are struggling. I pray for them each and every day. Chiang Mai sort of gets lost in terms of tourism because it's not a cool 'beach vibe' travel spot. So folks aren't aware of how decimated their economy is, same as the beaches just a little different.

[@vyacheslavdubrovin3337]

Thailand is awesome everywhere. This country more then beaches and palms.

[@WanderlustReports]

Yes, Chris, we all had a great time looking at this video, being able to see Chiang Mai from a different perspective... Thanks!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Charles_Fryer]

Love this style of travel promotional video. Can't wait to get over soon

[@Thaistyle55555]

I love Chaing Mai. My favorite city in Thailand. I was born in The Year Of Tiger..

[@wetcoast4426]

Love Chiang Mai. I only got 2 weeks in Thailand my first trip, and I made sure I spent 3 days up in Chiang Mai. One of my favourite parts of the trip....loved that city.

[@globaltravelmate]

Had a great day Chris. I am from the year of the Pig, just like you ;-)

[@livingonourterms531]

First comment 🤙🏿 from another Canadian 🇨🇦 in Chiang Mai.

[@mr.wanderer513]

Ya represent! Another Canadian living in Chiang Mai here ;) haha

[@kmc7876]

Is Canada so terrible? 😁I was planing to move there to work as a family Dr in GTA

[@mr.wanderer513]

@@kmc7876 haha no, Canada is amazing! But when you grow up in a certain area sometimes you want to experience something new. Both Canada and Thailand are amazing in their our ways :)

[@EasternDreamer615]

I spent a month in Chiang Mai 2018 and was immediately hooked on Thailand. I can’t wait to come back.

[@NaenMarkTravel]

You provide so much information, such a beautiful "documentary" if I could call it that. I think this is amazing for people that love the history of this country.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Wow, thank you!

[@andrewc2670]

I spent a few days in Chiang Mai in 2019 and loved it, so many beautiful temples there and many ethical elephant sanctuaries too. When you mentioned Doi Suthep I thought to myself that you're not going there by Samlor (it's quite the hill leading there). You should definitely visit Doi Inthanon national park whilst you're there to find the coolest temperature in Thailand at the top of the highest point in the country.

[@lekraththaphon2024]

I am native Thai now living in Chiang Mai for 30 years. I would like to say big thanks for the Chiang Mai content to you. One thing I think it's funny foreign tourists love Bangkok but almost all Thai tourists love Chiangmai. The cost of living here is also more Cheaper than in Bangkok. Thank you for your great video.

[@philly5164]

Chiang Mai should be everyone’s first stop when they go to Thailand. Such a beautiful place!

[@perfectmebyshong1506]

Wow... even though I'm Thai and currently living in Chiang Mai (*I bought a house here because I love this city so much), but I didn't know about all those logs transportation and history you talked about in this video. Thank you for such a great informative and beautiful video you made. 👍

[@liayesung5721]

My earliest memory of being in Thailand as a kid, was riding a Sam Lo with my cousin. I remember we drove thru the night and I was scared falling off haha but it was so much fun that I still remember it till now, even tho i was just 4 years old at that time. Actually having teary eyes knowing they wont be there for too long anymore. In Pak Thong CHai, my mums hometown, Sam Los are also still rolling too :)

[@smart7124]

โรงงานทอผ้าไหมจิมทอมป์สันอยู่ที่นั่น เขาสร้างขึ้นในปี1980-1981 ผมอายุ8ขวบย้ายไปอยู่ใกล้ๆโรงงสนทอผ้าแห่งนั้น

[@jimsinthailand]

Great history lesson. I've been in Chiang Mai for a little over 4 years and I learned a lot. Cheers

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Very cool!

[@andrew_to]

It's fascinating to still see those rickshaw bikes around. Cannot wait to experience it on my trip to Chiang Mai next year. 😍

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wow incredible history and video. Thanks for shedding light on some very interesting facts and history Chris! Excellent old school photos too!

[@Dahni555]

This history content is really great and nicely edited! I lived in CM 3 times and felt much more culture just watching this video! I must try harder and get on the Samlor!

[@myretirementlife8731]

Wow, I just walked across that same bridge you did yesterday and made a video of it too. I'm sure you have more lead time and probably were there before me and I know your video is way better than mine, but cool that we were both in the same place! I retired to Chiang Mai 5 months ago and love it, beautiful city but I live outside of the actual city, best of both worlds!

[@livinglifeafter60]

Love this video. Definitely going to book this tour when we are there in January. Thanks!

[@jerrymishler5887]

Pico Rivera Jerry here.... Great timing on the video Chris I really appreciate it. The good Karen and I will be arriving in Bangkok on the 17th and after a few days then going to Chiang Mai. We're going to use your tips and suggestions to enhance our trip... Hope you have a great time

[@hubbards]

Actually the original Moat was quite a bit wider than it is now. Much of it was infilled when they put the road in. Also some of the old walls were rebuilt as well. Great tour . Thank you Hope I run into you in your travels.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks for the info!

[@theunconventionalenglishman]

Love that transition shot at the beginning! Digging your accent too bud - I spent 3 months living in Calgary and the excellent manner of speaking takes me back and reminds me of great times 😊

[@markr7078]

Nice one Chris. Never been to Chiang Mai before. Looking forward to this series . :-)

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

More to come!

[@r.d3227]

Great series starter! Thank you. I miss Thailand and very much want to return. Chiang Mai a special place in my heart, so I’ll be anticipating your next video with excitement! 🫶

[@ShadowPandaLord]

I did this with my friend a couple days ago because of this video and it was amazing! Our drivers were a couple of these guys in the video, including Deng! They've known each other for 50 years!

[@ngmurali3913]

Hi Chris..Saw u in a promo video at Thailand pavillion in Dubai expo2020😃...Our CEO🙌

[@414ninja]

When we visited Thailand we visited Phuket, Koh Samui, Kho Phangan, Bangkok, and Chiang Mai. Of all the places Chiang Mai was our favorite. Just a different more friendly more relaxed vibe than the rest. Must visit when you go to Thailand.

[@jalalbanna]

Chiang Mai was first place ever when i first visited Thailand.. thank you for the tour you just brought back some beautiful memories..

[@simonle9500]

I love the history content! It’s super interesting. Keep them coming Chris! But I am very glad the cyclo industry is dying in Thailand. It’s been that way as well in Vietnam. I’ve spoken cyclo drivers several times during my many visits to Vietnam in the last 25 years. And to me, this means better opportunities exists elsewhere for the new Thai generation (and Vietnamese). No one grows up saying they want to be a cyclo driver! Its hard, arduous work for inconsistent income. It’s not like passing down farming, cooking or creating art by hand to preserve worthwhile traditions that truly benefits the culture. This mostly benefits the tourists. Most cyclo drivers do this not because they like it but because they don’t see better alternatives for themselves. And our enjoyment of this experience (not dissimilar to riding an elephant) is one I’m happy to let go as it probably means better options for them. Unlike riding an elephant, I would still happily pay a cyclo driver if I’m fortunate to visit Thailand as a tourist but I would also be very happy if it’s not there too.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

amazing comment. my hope with this channel is that each video STARTS a conversation that others add to. so your useful information added onto this topic is EXACTLY what i'm hoping we get more of here. cheers!

[@Jack-2day]

During Expo 86 here in Vancouver, we had similar ‘rickshaws’ that students transported tourists around.. they made a small fortune! Cheers

[@pla109]

I’m a cow. Even I’m Thai and be in Chiangmai many times, the information in your VDO is still totally new to my knowledge. Thanks.

[@icekangz817]

It seems like its not until we get older do we then stop and appreciate history and admire the things it involves. Good stuff.

[@copel0]

There you go again Chris casually blowing our minds within less than 8 seconds with an editing trick that seems like magic, whatever you'll show next now... I'm in!

[@gertdrok]

Very interesting Chris and thanks for the Links. Next time we also can do this. 🙏

[@martysocial3994]

Your love for Thailand Chris is infectious. Thank you for doing what you do. Hope to be there in March

[@johannavanwinkle815]

You always share such interesting informtion! Thanks!

[@mith2ify]

Another great video from Thailand tourism ambassador! 😘

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jasonwilkinson3887]

I'm a dog brother. Excellent video, love seeing how it's changed. So love that you have the opportunity to experience all of this fully again.

[@latebloomerabroad]

These type of bike transports are popular in tourist hot spots in California, like Fisherman's Wharf in San Francisco and the Gaslight district in San Diego, operated by young people. I worry that I'm too heavy for these older Thai men, but if I see them, I'll take them when I'm in Chiang Mai (February & March).

[@sornchaiudomdee3158]

There are similar translation but only 2 where run by young and old man like in Bruce lee's movie. Also in Canada they ran by young university student but quite costly.$100/trip

[@CloudYoga]

🌸Love This new series guys!!! Everything Tourism, History,Humanitarianism, Food, and Haylee🌸

[@DavidWilliams-qr5yj]

Thanks Chris, we live in CM 5 years and didn't know how to book a Samloy we will book one this week!, we are year of the Snake and Dragon our kids are Dog,Rat,Tiger,and ram

[@maki3953]

I used to traveling by this kind of bike (samlor) when I was a child. Not only in Chiangmai but in several provinces. I don’t want it to gone forever. In Lampang province there is a carriage witt horse that is cool to try for your experience. Check it out. Cheer!

[@siamusa2925]

Great moment! Thank you Chris.

[@agi1013]

Chiang Mai is da best city…

[@andrewpyers9558]

This was a great video Chris. I’ll have to look into doing this when I am in Chiang Mai

[@ammerudgrenda]

Very nice. Brings back memories. I'm ready to go back...maybe late january. Hopefully, the virus will not mess it up.

[@jartell]

An awesome city. We spent a month in Chiangmai three years ago. I was born in the year of the horse.

[@D_R_Martin]

I was born in the year of the dog, 1970. Another awesome video by the way. Interesting historical knowledge shared.

[@Neednoy2]

You always find new interesting things to show even when everyone thinks they know the place.

[@Pitviper73]

Chiang Mai is #1.

[@mariettathornton5924]

Thanks for the all information you’ve provided Chris……love the vlog on Chiang Mai, a city I’ve never been to before and now cannot wait to visit!!! February 2022 here we come:)

[@EarthCamper]

Best ever video of Thailand .

[@armouopas1936]

555 I’m happy every ep.I watched, sometimes I cry for your help people.Thank you so much sir.

[@hoffhomme7106]

Hope you're in Chiang Mai for a while Chris so as to film more vid's at the high level of relevance you always provide as a lot of other channels are lacking on occasions. We spent a month there back in 2015 after travelling from Aust. and now hoping to retire there and use as a base to explore the SE Asia region. Thanks and Cheers!

[@KenyaWright]

I'm so thankful for this video!! I plan on moving to Chiang Mai this upcoming summer.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

there will be some more good ones from Chiang Mai that should also help you then.....subscribe and you won't miss 'em!

[@matt_travels]

Mate Chiang Mai is my absolute favourite city in Thailand hands down. Enjoy mate. Thanks for the vids. Hopefully I'll be back next to do some vlogging for my channel:)

[@Oliver-Travels]

Year of the Dog, i really enjoyed this video, fell instantly in love with Chiang Mai 😍 hopefully you have some time to visit one or 2 of the cafés i send you 😊🙌🏻

[@tanohojn1006]

I Love the content that you make , can’t wait to learn from you someday, I’m comin to Thailand soon

[@dannowestiedanflarty6990]

Definitely going to enjoy this experience next time I'm in chiang mai ,all the farang that don't visit because of the absence of a beach don't know what they're missing 🙏🏻

[@pm395]

Back from Bangkok by overnight train arrived in Chiang Mai early morning. I often took the ‘ Sam Lor’ from Sam Pa Koi Market to Warorot Market (Kad Luang) through the Nawarat Bridge. Beautiful morning ride. I’m 💯 % support the tricycle in Chiang Mai. Please try and support them I recommended to try it in Morning or at night for a cooler weather. Very affordable price and enjoyable.

[@thammaratsena4094]

good time with Thailand again💕💖miss you CEO 🌹

[@sanderaung01]

I love the history content .. simply amazing

[@krisanachompoo541]

ขอให้ช่องนี้เจริญ​เติบโตมีผู้ชมเยอะๆ ทำคลิปดีๆแบบนี้ต่อไปครับ

[@suwaluka2008]

Thank for coming to Chiangmai

[@mikeberman9270]

Hey Chris, I made Chiang Mai my home ten years ago. Live just off of Thapae Rd. Hope I see you around town. Love your videos. Have a great time here!

[@pickledtours]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. 👍 :)

[@boommie4504]

Two thumbs up for this guy, I love you

[@2kkto2]

Nice video. And good looking out taking care at the orphanages. Tiger year.

[@georgejobe961]

We loved Chiang Mai, especially the weekend market.

[@cornelisadrop]

Booked 1 week in februari in this beautifull city Cant wait to taste the best Khao soi and coconut ice again and don't forget ristr8to coffee

[@Gary_and_Linda]

Gary was born in the year of the goat and Linda in the year of the pig. Great video as usual, enjoy Chiang Mai!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks 👍

[@sajaraki]

Loving the history content! For more of the same, I can recommend Michael Portillo's Great Asian Railway Journeys, especially the episode on Chiang Mai to Lampang. It's a BBC series but it looks like some helpful person has uploaded it to this particular website.

[@HamNoytheDutchGuy]

Remember me the live video of 1 year ago, you went to a beerbar where they had La Trappe blond on the tap(my hometown beer from the Netherlands ☺), and you got one. Cheers buddy and enjoy, C Ya in the next one C.J. 🙌🍻

[@frunkytowntesla]

I am so jealous, Chris! I live in Chiang Mai but am working (not retired) in the states right now, and can't wait to get back. *BIG TIP * Eat at Khao Soi Khun Yai in the old city. They have the BEST Khao Soi in CM! Enjoy your time there, you're going to love it. Cheers!

[@carloslima390]

I don't want to be the Che Guevara of the group but, it's amazing how many foreigners care so much about things that rich Thai nationals that could help but, choose to ignore. I guess you see that all over the world not only in Thailand. Amazing video Sir!!.

[@sitthiphong5964]

Hello Chris, have a safe trip and have fun 🇹🇭💞🇨🇦

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks! 😃

[@clintsheehan2535]

Awesome, thanks for sharing 🙏

[@boonlertnamkanaddy6409]

Wonderful VDO, many thanks Chris

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Many thanks!

[@BrandenBrazil]

Ah, wonderful Chiang Mai! ❤️🙏🏻

[@vincent2057]

Welcome back to Thailand! 😀

[@mr.wanderer513]

Welcome to Chiang Mai sir! :)

[@terry-cn8ks]

Great video Thank You Chris

[@brian4179]

Love Chiang Mai, well done Chris looking forward to the upcoming vlogs from there, so much content in and around C.M.

[@ivellbarbour]

ผมเคยนั่งสามล้อตอนเด็กๆครับ ทั้งหมู่บ้านมีแกขับคนเดียว ตอนนี้แกเสียแล้ว เป็นความทรงจำที่ดีมากเวลาได้นั่ง

[@ThydaCookingTV]

I'm so early today! Watching from Cambodia

[@Bhumibhat2001]

you should visit Chiangmai once . haven't you?

[@markanderson5343]

My favorite place in Thailand

[@BankBox]

Thats my favorit Town, hands down!

[@johnintheus5260]

Nice video Chris - I’m a snake, I believe. Happy Holidays friend - stay safe!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks! You too!

[@vegas005]

Could you give us a new video on entering Thailand? The Thaipass system is Broken, PCR test changing, will SGA+ hotel be needed after Dec 16th? Very confusing

[@crazyprayingmantis5596]

That's how you make a video, 👍 fantastic

[@andrewlinehan8492]

Chris love your channel. Thanks for the education you provide us in the United States. So much more to life than working 60 hours a week Cheers mate

[@HamNoytheDutchGuy]

Thanks for this video C.J., say hello to Jeroen form me, my fellow Dutch men 😉 Anyhow, C Ya in the next one buddy and enjoy the nomad live with Haley 👊🍻

[@donaldlowery9576]

Stationed in Thailand in the 70s samlor was about the only transportation around cities except for bus and taxi for longer distances I remember small thai males with huge calves driving around heavy Americans tow at a time

[@geofffletcher2539]

Beautiful city.lovely video.

[@tjhiawilson]

Chris I met you in the hong kong airport (Wilson, man with Master plan according to your video), maybe I will be lucky and found you here in Chiang Mai again

[@DummerNDummerUK]

Great tour! Thank you, Chris!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Glad you enjoyed it!