The Exact Moment that I Realised I Could Live in Thailand

In today's video, I share a story about the very first moment I realised I could live in Thailand full time and make money online.
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After that, I'll show you a lesser-known gem, Moon Mueang Soi 1, which is probably one of the best places to stay if you're visiting Chiang Mai for a short or long time.
Join me as I explore this unique nightlife area, discuss my journey to becoming a digital nomad, and show you some of my favorite bars and hangouts in this amazing city.
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Nicks Chiang Mai Nightlife Video: • Thailand - Chiang Mai ...
00:00 Hello! From Chiang Mai Gate Market
01:37 Story about the First Realization of Living in Thailand Full Time
06:02 How I Became Obsessed with Making Money Online
06:53 Building Skills and Research to Live in Thailand
08:14 One of the Best Areas to Stay in Chiang Mai (Moon Mueang Soi 1)
10:32 Why Moon Mueang Soi 1 Is a Great Place to Stay
12:15 Closing Thoughts and Emphasizing the Laid-Back Atmosphere of the Area
#digitalnomad #nightlife #thailand

[@brett_dev]

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[@uponreflection4704]

I have been holidaying in Thailand for many years until one trip as I exited the airport I had this overwhelming feeling of comfort and felt as though I have come home so made the move been here just over 2 years and not missing the uk one bit

[@davidcole2331]

Hapy for you bro

[@jakespeed6515]

There is a feeling about Thailand that cannot be explained, only felt. Kinda like The Matrix.

[@ayebo15]

@uponreflection i am also planning to stay. thinking about getting a 180 days visa, re-entering on the last few days so i can get another 60 days, then extend by another 30 days, which makes it 180+60+30 days (9 month) then i need to be out of Thailand for 3 month. then rinse & repeat. how do you managed to stay there for 2 years?

[@uponreflection4704]

@@ayebo15 Not everyone’s choice apparently due to cost I personally think it was money well spent I invested in the Thai elite visa

[@simewood2040]

Its really nice to not be living ‘on the clock’ in one of the wealthy treadmill societies.

[@murrayged8744]

The moment I realised I can do this was when I met you in the bar the first time round 2018. Never looked back since. Great video again keep it up

[@MyOwnWayMusic]

great video Brett

[@benmo7600]

Another good one brother

[@billmoeller8897]

It clicked the first time I visited Chiang Mai back in 1993. Stayed at Top North Guest House. Was working for the fire service back in the USA at the time, had 7 years to retirement, so kept visiting 'till I retired in 2000. Been going back every year for the last 23 years (minus time for covid). Returned to the US from CM in April for 7 months, then will head back in November. That area around Top North Guest House hasn't changed since back in 1993 & that is a good thing.

[@trundlesome1]

I first visited Chiang Mai in 1993 too and also stayed at Top North. And as you say the area hasn't changed.

[@Anglophile2012]

Great video!

[@212Roger]

Nice to see you showing off my favorite hangouts. I’ve discovered Soi 1 and 2 back in 2011 and know everyone/place since retiring half the year in Chiang Mai in 2012. Even met you twice at C.U. Live music bar. Like you said, ideal location. I’m due to return in July-September.. as I visit twice a year. “Take care Brett.” -Papillon🦋

[@marcp108]

Thanks for this Brett. Im in Thailand for three months from July and will be heading to Chang Mai for a few weeks and staying at Tambon Is Phum.

[@chelz1972]

I love Chiang Mai old city. I live in the northeast but I plan to visit Chiang Mai at least once a year when i have the time. I visited last month and will go again in October.

[@ByronWatts]

2014 after my second trip to Asia I decided to commit to being location independent so that I could entertain locating in Asia...which happened in 2018. Now I enjoy being in the warmer climes of the Philippines and am very glad to be here 🙂

[@clivekingshott4323]

I take like this format of vlogging! More of the same Brett!!

[@amonke4u]

Bro this happened to me in 2019. I was in Phuket and was drinking and chatted with this Australian dude name David. And he said he did the same thing online work for a stock brokerage. works 8 months in thailand and goes home for 4 to see his family and friends. Then in 2019 I started into stocks with the goal to make 200k and retire in thailand. Sadly Covid hit allong with other personal matter. Now i just travel to asia and south america. coming home for a bit to see family and friends. I owe that dude for opening my myset.

[@QUANTUM_FIELD_THEORY]

Great informative video Brett you made me laugh when you said how good those bars were back in the day. I thought you'd gone back to the UK seemingly about the weather in Thailand being not so good. I'm still in the UK in my motorhome. Summer here now just starting I hope. Can't face another winter though I don't think. I need to get planning. Take care my friend.

[@Doddiloddy]

Nice video!

[@observerstation]

Also my favourite place in the old town. Big up Nuts Bar! A great owner and a great place to play pool and hang out

[@beverlyweber4122]

That's my favorite soi as well...so much so that I have it as my screen saver for the past four years! But I wish you wouldn't share it around, please! I like the quieter vibe as tourists really hadn't discovered it before. (sigh) You'd best keep your current gig, mate, cuz' you'd make a lousy spy with spilling all the best secrets!!! For the record, I recorded my BEST live video at the end of that soi one quiet Sunday morning, really channelling full-on Anthony Bourdain and chatting for over an hour with locals I met that morning. One of my fondest memories right there.

[@saishore]

I visited Thailand in Dec 2022, fell in love with the country. Trying to figure out how to migrate and make it work, I'm close, but your video is probably my version of "the moment" when I remember the trigger. Thanks mate, will let you know when I get there, and buy you a beer.

[@uk_bigboss]

Just get a online remote job easy

[@jakespeed6515]

Great video Brett, Would love to return to living in Thailand now 😞 but family and schooling would cost a lot more.

[@TinyMaths]

I click so fast when I see one of your new vids; largely for the injection of positivity. But also to give me the often needed wake up slap. The first time I realized location independence might be feasible was when, working a freelance job from home, I made more money in one day at home, than I would have in a day at the office. I thought " if I can do this at home, couldn't I do it back home in Guyana?" (but I got distracted and didn't follow through at the time)

[@stevenharrison488]

Found the beauty of Thailand late in life but as long as the knees hold out I'll keep laying bricks 67 now gov' pension . Will spend my declining years in Thailand 😂😂

[@johnthompson9441]

Right behind you sir…

[@user-bs4vb8vh6m]

Have a nice day 🤗😊🎉🎊

[@badkeiser]

Coming to Asia very soon. Starting in India and I’ll see where it takes me. Thanks for the helpful videos.

[@trundlesome1]

Moon Muang is a great spot. That is the first place I stayed in CM on my first visit in the early 90s - in Top North Guesthouse. It hasn't changed much, still a little oasis.

[@beesomsak6727]

Hi Brett first time seeing a video of CU Corner in Soi1. Went there on a Friday night & was a great evening. Have a US friend in a wheelchair who stays at Srithana Condo2 who loves the bar... An old chinese guy was also playing but good vibes.I used to run an expat mag called ChiangMai Trader News 20 years ago & last trip met 2 old friends in Nicks Mad Dog. UK Nick since given it to his head girl??? but one of my haunts when back in CM........also Sandy at the Irish I heard is still there.....

[@binary_ironclad]

Moonmuang Soi 1 is the best. Happy Soi 1!!!

[@markuserikssen]

Hi Brett! Interesting video! Not sure if you shared this before but I'm just curious: How did you manage to stay in Thailand for a longer period of time? What Visa do you have? I know a lot of people have difficulties with Visas.

[@barberism24]

Went down moonmuang soi 1 plenty of times… but mostly for the reason to get to Pineapple Express bar/dispensary! Literally the fucking best experience to meet locals! Have a brew get a game of pool in while smoke a doobie. Great environment to just immerse yourself in. The small dinky alley ways are absolute stellar! Really makes the entire experience feel like a small town feel. Some regulars slide through and as well as farangs and expats living there. I even was there when they had a few Thai police officers there on break playing a game of pool. It’s was Lw surreal! Meanwhile I’m getting lit 😂

[@ChiangMaiThaiVideoVlog]

A friend took me to that Soi at nighttime a few months ago. Really a "Must Visit". It's just like you say, with a special vibe.

[@212Roger]

Again Jaco, you should do a video on that secret after hours club I showed you, Bada Boom!🎉

[@ChiangMaiThaiVideoVlog]

@@212Roger If the time is right, we will Roger.

[@212Roger]

@@ChiangMaiThaiVideoVlog I’ll show you in a few months when I return. 🦋

[@ChiangMaiThaiVideoVlog]

@@212Roger Okay, that's a deal !

[@rustycongaming8602]

Hello mate, I’m moving there in March. Would be great to meet up next year

[@ericb5328]

I landed Saturday and I'm going to try to stay as long as possible

[@barberism24]

😢😢😢 this was the exact area I stayed at when I visited CM. Stayed about 5-10 mins walk away from that area on the south east corner of the moat. I only stayed for 4days but really started to get familiarized with the area. Shot felt like a second home and started getting in the routine of going to that exact night market before heading home 😩 best $3 spent there! Milkshakes for days! And as well as the soups and roti! Was damn near in heaven and can’t wait to go back! When I do visit again thought wanted to make time to explore pai, chiang rai and tachliek in Myanmar… can’t wait to retire out there! I wanted to go forth with purchasing a condo in CM over these next few years. Decided to rather go with purchasing a condo rather then getting a new genesis g80 cause why not! Already have a car that I got on big discount (due to covid) and would rather have a vacation/retirement spot instead. And I only 26 rn 💀

[@alans.philippines]

2023: the moment I realized I wanted to exit the west + leave to Thailand / Philippines forever.

[@okbilly1]

When is the burning season in CM? When is the best period to stay

[@vortexfx420]

America - 'Dive Bar' or 'Hole in a Wall' .. Been learning and studying trading, right now im break even but slightly profitable. Fingers crossed

[@OriginalMJ]

i was kind of wondering if you could make any side money while you are there singing in bars, like you were showing there.

[@RebiGames]

You would get paid Thai salary which is very low

[@davidcole2331]

You señt her money 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@koma7778]

In the good old days maybe he was a playboy at the time

[@user-vn3jm6sw9s]

Nice