THIS is Why I Chose Chiang Mai FOR LIFE 🇹🇭

I go over some of the reasons why I chose Chiang Mai for life!
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[@bartD82]

Missing Chieng Mai every minute when I'm away Definitely best place to live

[@bartD82]

San sai for me

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yep agree on it being the best place to live!

[@patnewman1]

In 2019-20 I did a six month exploratory trip to Chiang Mai to see if this is where I can call home. I lived in the Nimman area but it was too busy for me and the plane noise at times was unbearable. I came back permanently in February 2023 and settled in Doi Saket. I am 11km from the city center but only go into the City once per week. The countryside here is awesome, and along with the reasons which you stated is why I call Chiang Mai home.

[@perfecthomeschiangmai]

I love doisaket! It is a beautiful place and has easy access back to town.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yep, Doi Saket is great, I like the road from there to Chiang Rai for an awesome bike trip :)

[@williamroberts3002]

I agree with you, Chiang Mai is for sure one of the best place to live if you like the mountains. On a smaller scale, I you want to live like the locals but you want some amenities Khon Kaen is also a good choice.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yep, I've only ever been to Khon Kaen once but I liked it, it was a lot bigger and had a lot more there than I was expecting :)

[@jnsa9454]

Finishing up a visit to BKK and now going to CM. Moving around BKK can be intense on public transport, though there are so many options here in BKK like MRT, BTS. Looking forward to feeling the difference in the vibe in CM (different than BKK.) I like the points you are making about the unique benefits of CM.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Hope you like Chiang Mai mate :)

[@briandumont7272]

I picked Chiang Mai for all that plus for the Sabi Sabi attitude. It has everything you need, but it's still chill. Not a huge party spot like some of the islands, and not overbearing like Bangkok. Great place for motorcycles! And the food and coffee cannot be beat anywhere.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yep, I like Northern Thai food best of all Thai foods :)

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Jon…….I love living in Phuket, I used to live in Hawaii for 6 years as well, I think I was a fish in my previous life as I have to be near the ocean 🌊

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yeah if you like the ocean than Chiang Mai may not be for you :)

[@chessnut991]

Fantastic video! Thank you.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Thanks :)

[@Namlange70]

That mountain is what attracted me to Chiang Mai. I was there a month ago exploring Chiang Mai and I really like it.

[@JonInChiangMai]

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[@dutchie05]

Hey Jon, love the content. You talk about hobbies and activities to pass the time. What is available in Chiang Mai? Photography? Libraries (in English)? Physical activities? What can I do when I am awake and not a vlogger?

[@JonInChiangMai]

Thanks mate, there is all sorts of things to do, depends what you like. For me I like getting out on the bike, traveling around the area and doing things with my family. But there are sports clubs and expat clubs if that's you're thing. I'm not sure about a library but there are some great English language book shops :)

[@ManagementPuaTranquilVistaHome]

Couldn't agree more about the great scenic driving or riding roads in northern Thailand. Our favourites in Nan province are #1256, #1081 and #1148.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yeah I'm hoping to get to Nan to drive the roads there, not been yet :)

[@ericsimonson5852]

Outstanding video as usual. Very convincing. The videography and editing are top-tier--I can tell you put a lot of thought into it.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Thanks mate

[@roblacyclist1170]

Jon, I enjoyed your video and agree with many of your reasons why Chiang Mai is great.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Thanks mate :)

[@seandavie3672]

Shhhhh, the way the West is going everyone will move there. There must be some negatives though. I'm visiting in February to seriously consider it as a retirement destination. My biggest concern is the heat and humidity. After 35 years in Queensland, Australia, I'm kinda over that!

[@mmaranta785]

February is burning season and the air is not healthy

[@JonInChiangMai]

Haha yeah, more and more people seen to be leaving the West (and can you blame them!) but yeah I don't think February is the optimal time to visit Chiang Mai as it's the start of burning season, May to January would be best :)

[@MikaelOlofsson-rt5lb]

Great video! I'm not living in Thailand yet but I've been there for almost one year totally after Covid visiting girlfriend in Saraburi and my plan is to retire there within next year. She lived in Chiang Mai for 8 years and loved it, we visited together only once so far but I loved it! Hua Hin we have been to many times, a fantastic destination and of course completely different in comparison. So most likely we will settle down in one of these two places in future!?

[@JonInChiangMai]

Nice! Yeah Hua Hin is a popular place as well :)

[@jeremyoliviervoice]

Well said, Jon!!!

[@JonInChiangMai]

Thanks mate :)

[@schultz1966]

Appreciate the Info Jon. Is there any resources you might recommend for finding rentals in the mountains around Chiang Mai. My apologies if you have already provided this information in a previous video. Thanks!

[@JonInChiangMai]

Thanks mate :) Hmmm for finding rentals in the mountains I'm not sure tbh, it's harder to find long term rental in places like this but it should be doable, I'd contact an agency and ask if they can help :)

[@stevecowboy4159]

If only Chiang Mai had a beach, it would be perfect.

[@JonInChiangMai]

For me I'm OK with the odd beach trip once a year :)

[@antonr.7776]

Best place untill that I know (so far) - Hua Hin - ChaAm

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yeah Hua Hin is a good choice as well :)

[@louis20122]

Mountain is nice but I prefer ocean or beaches.

[@JonInChiangMai]

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[@koufax174]

Taxes taxes taxes

[@SeanBunzick]

The OTHER Big Benefit of Chiang Mai is that it's ONLY a little over an hour's flight time down to Bangkok or twelve hours on a bus or--at the most--fourteen hours on a train! I LOVE to visit the capital and catch up with expat friends down there but it IS Nothing Short of Wonderful to LEAVE Bangkok and RETURN to Chiang Mai! 🙂

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yep true, there are also flights from Chiang Mai to other countries as well so if you want to visit places like Singapore or Malaysia you don't need to fly to Bangkok first :)

[@Melsey1027]

Is there a Burning season in Chiang Mai.

[@mmaranta785]

I think Feb to April

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yep, Feb to April

[@dreamingacacia]

Who'd drink lukewarm beer in such a hot weather? 🤣

[@JonInChiangMai]

Haha yeah, ice all the way!

[@dreamingacacia]

Well if not for the smoke season I'd live in Chiang Rai for the rest of my life. Now I'm considering finding somewhere else with more opportunity once I'm ready to move out. Chiang Rai is basically similar to Chiang Mai but focusing more on the cultural side. I predicted that Chiang Rai will be the Eastern Asian business hub in the future, but I can't pinpoint the time since we're still on a junction of the world direction.

[@JonInChiangMai]

Yeah Chiang Rai is awesome, I was there a few weeks ago and it feels like a more old school version of Chiang Mai, 100% know what you mean about the cultural side, it's great there :)

[@alexkuvalja6770]

Watch out for Jasmine Homes copy cats

[@mmaranta785]

Central Festival is much better than Maya

[@JonInChiangMai]

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[@chnshjames]

nice cap

[@JonInChiangMai]

😁