Thailand Expat: Holiday Mode or Routine Life?

Thailand, with its vibrant culture, easy on the eye attraction, and laid-back lifestyle, often draws travelers into a perpetual "holiday mode." However, for those seeking a more integrated and fulfilling experience, a structured routine can be a game-changer. In this vlog, I'll share my personal journey from a tourist mindset to a resident's routine in Chiang Mai,Thailand.
Living a structured routine in Thailand doesn't mean sacrificing enjoyment or adventure. It simply involves finding a balance between everyday life. By establishing a daily rhythm.
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[@GerardoTrilobites]

thanks for the location. Perfect spot for park enjoyiment . Thanks

[@ChilloutLars]

You brought up a good point regarding transport and contentment, Wayne. Personally, I wouldn't have lasted a week in Chiangmai without a motorcycle. The freedom to explore is priceless, and there's so much more to see beyond the old city moat. Perhaps another vlog on motorcycle safety would be useful for anyone thinking of coming here for their first ride. A one week ride on an island is no qualification for Chiangmai traffic.

[@thehammer3340]

All that partying and drinking does one thing, makes you age quicker. You get older and relish more the peaceful quiet times and the beautiful serenity of nature. For me, I enjoy being away from all the hustle and bustle. I know where to go if I want noise, I don't want the noise to find me. Carry on mate😅

[@MJP1970]

Thanks Wayne that was a great video and so on the money with the answers I was after.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Thanks for the question, it was a good one for this vlog. Cheers.

[@randyirvine5858]

We all realise at some stage what we need to do to make us happy. Life isn't a rehearsal. You only get one go on this merry-go-round🎠

[@MichaelB.63]

Well said.

[@liro_mngbt]

Great helpful tips! I’ll be a tourist for the time being but will have these notes with me once we decide to move out semi-permanently. Also, love the scenery 🌴

[@Androgen321]

And have a purpose in life…………………blogging! Thanks Wayne.

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice! Blogging is something I started doing in the beginning. I had my own website and everything. I’m crap at writing though . 🥲

[@WilliamFluery]

@@WalkAboutWayne We are glad you are a crappy writer because we get to enjoy your great vlogging.

[@danielhaward8506]

A routine Headspace that I would be in when I'm back there at Home =) I used that park for some TaiChi practice, as its so much quieter... Take Care

[@davemassingham2096]

True words mate I live on the cheap no interest in bars those days have gone 😂😂

[@jackoneil3933]

Great Insights I strongly confirm are sound, especially what you related about personal transportation and being ale to get out. As it can be difficult to register a car in SE. Asia if you don't have a residence permit, but I came up with a work-around others might want to consider. A local friend in Malaysia used to buy cars from Brits and Americans working in Malaysia's silicon valley when they rotated back home, and I offered to pay a non-refundable down-payment of $600 for 6 months on a car he was selling for $3500. He held the registration in his business's name. I Got an international Insurance rider that covered him for losses, so basically it cost me only $100/month to use it and he was happy as the car was still worth $3500 in 6 months. Having a car totally transformed Malaysia into what felt like home.

[@constantine_posted]

🙏🏻

[@WalkAboutWayne]

👍👍👍

[@2kkto2]

"Somewhere over the rainbow" - - There's no place like home... no place like home

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Good ol' Judy

[@2kkto2]

@@WalkAboutWayne You picked a fine time to leave me Lou Seal...

[@ruxod9002]

I'm 58 been retired 5yrs moving to Chang mai when I'm 60 two yrs to sort things 😅😅😅

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Nice! 2 years will soon come 👍

[@mollerdk2000]

yes, it's very funny, the thing with people saying everything. How do you make time go by? As I hate to say, we all do the same thing, every day. it is only the 6-8 hours when everyone else has a job, where you are doing something else

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yeah true. It was the working day hours I struggled with at first. 8 till 5. I came here after a full time job, so it felt strange at first.

[@alanpattee4383]

You need coffee ☕☕☕

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Milk no sugar mate 👍

[@cremersalex]

What about an E-Bike? I guess they are not the best solution once you're out of the city?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

E-Bike would do the job in and around the city. I lived here for 2 years with bicycle. Everything changed for me once I got the motorbike though.

[@Patatovski]

Wayne thanks for the excellent vid again. I can relate to everything you say and have been to Chiang Mai 8 times 9th coming up in 6 weeks. You are right I cannot call Thailand home even though I love it so much. This is because as you said I cannot get an image of the layout of it so I always feel lost and desperately need google. Another thing which I want to ask you is , how do you integrate with the language. I can never get it, 1 same sounding word means 5 different thing and not in a sentence. I find this to be alienating as well and again have to rely on my Google translate to get by How do you cope with these ?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

@@Patatovski Cheers mate! I'm rubbish at Thai still but you will learn bits the longer your here. Or learn from my mistakes and learn straight away. I never use google translate anymore, I just get by. I know the food I want and how to say some basics. Lot's of people speak English also.

[@Androgen321]

What is the name of this park?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Kanchanaphisek Park

[@Androgen321]

@@WalkAboutWayne Thanks. I’ll go there. I’m in Chiang Mai now, living near central Festival.

[@orenschulman4554]

Pretty hard to have routine life without working

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Yes, it's not easy, especially being at a working age still.

[@markanderson5343]

Name of the park you walk in?

[@WalkAboutWayne]

Kanchanaphisek Park

[@markanderson5343]

I see you say it

[@markanderson5343]

I see the old wall

[@markanderson5343]

What about all the new tax proposals ?