Is This Thailand Town Still My Top Choice?

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  • Join me as I venture just south of Chiang Mai city to my top pick for a new home: a charming, laid-back town located only 15 minutes away from Chiang Mai, Thailand. I’m looking to move out of the city center in the coming months and this area has always been my favourite, but is it still my first choice after today’s visit?
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  • @marissaaziz7509
    @marissaaziz7509 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Wayne Walking About Watching ❤😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Wayne Walking About, that’s got a ring to it. Might change the name 😃 Thank you 🙏

  • @seanmiller598
    @seanmiller598 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Great insight into the many cool places around Chiang Mai. I'd be inclined towards some of the surrounding hill/mountain area's, there's the benefit of cooler weather but perhaps a bit to quite for many, also Pai area is fun with lots to do.. .

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Pai is ok for a few days. Still gets super hot in the day time. Cooler mornings and evenings though 👍 Thanks

  • @stevens8785
    @stevens8785 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    It is always great revisiting old stomping grounds. Nice video Wayne. Cheers buddy 🤩

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It was a good day mate, very hot, but always good to be in Saraphi.

  • @loganc7724
    @loganc7724 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I really appreciate the video. I'm looking to buy a condo and eventually move to Thailand. Thanks again.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you 🙏

    • @loganc7724
      @loganc7724 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@WalkAboutWayne have you decided where you want to move? What's the top 3 picks?

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Wayne you love it quiet fair play your only 20 minutes away from the hustle and bustle looking forward to your new home Wayne

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      I love a bit of peace and quiet mate.

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice work mate - Le Chamonix looks swish
    Sarapee looks cool 😎

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Good day out in Saraphi mate. Le Chamonix will good once it's all done. Cheers mate.

  • @Mike-du1dc
    @Mike-du1dc 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice! Thanks Wayne that Le Chamonix was pretty cool & selling fast!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Cheers Mike. Yes mate, that place will sell out in know time.

  • @davemassingham2096
    @davemassingham2096 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Way to posh for me mate I prefer a simple room in a Thai area great vid as always 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Saraphi is a very Thai area mate. Lots of rooms about. Cheers buddy 👍

  • @SeanBunzick
    @SeanBunzick 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good trip, Wayne! I like this area but I AM happy to stay in Chiang Mai itself over by Chinatown Market near the Ping River! Thanks for another great video! Cheers from Home #1: Cape Cod! Looking forward to returning to Thailand later this year! 🙂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      That's a great area mate.Warorot Market (Kad Luang) is a bustling area. great area for shopping. Hope to see you in Thailand soon. Thanks.

  • @leighhorne1670
    @leighhorne1670 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Still loving these journeys you have in Thailand…some of these spots you go to are so peaceful.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thanks mate! I love going to the small towns and villages. I have loads more planned like this soon.

  • @dmcdn7149
    @dmcdn7149 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Ya's website is quite the eyeful.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      🤣 Yes, it’s not for the faint hearted.

  • @themoon73
    @themoon73 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hi Wayne! If you like Saraphi, it seems to have the same look and feel as Kalasin. Maybe have a look at Kalasin as well. Cheers!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      I hope to visit Kalasin one day mate, it looks good. Thanks

  • @johnanderson7883
    @johnanderson7883 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good on ya mate.

  • @Earl_Richter
    @Earl_Richter 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice one, Wayne. I always like a good Saraphi vlog because it's where I usually stay when I'm in Chiang Mai. I have to admit, I haven't seen a vlog where things looked that deserted since the Covid days. Still nice to see some familiar places though. Hope you do night time walking street vlog there soon.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Cheers Earl, Saraphi is my top place around Chiang Mai. It was very quiet about on this day, but the heat here is crazy at the minute, so that had something to do with it. I was the only crazy one out. I’ll be doing the walking street soon 👍

  • @user-fe1jg3gs8l
    @user-fe1jg3gs8l 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Nice video thanks Wayne . My friends in Thailand are complaining about the heat. They stay out the sun during the day . Maybe same in this town. Restaurants are a necessity. I found buying ingredients and cooking worked out more than eating at the Thai food markets. I guess vlogging you have go live where you can find good vlogging locations.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Same in every Thai town, about the Heat. You still see people around in most places though, everyone still needs to work. Yes, cooking at home would be cheaper, but it’s so cheap to eat out . Cheers 👍

  • @miuhasegawa6986
    @miuhasegawa6986 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Welcome to Thailand, I,m Japanese that lived and growing here at Bangkok, wish you have a great trip here 🥰🙌🏻🇹🇭

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you! I hope to visit Japan one day 🙏

  • @markroberts2528
    @markroberts2528 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Good stuff Wayne 🙂
    Do you have any intentions of having a look at any small quiet coastal towns / villages,..??

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm sure I'll be somewhere near the coast soon. No plans yet though.

    • @markroberts2528
      @markroberts2528 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ahhhh Coolio 😎
      Take care
      All the best
      utc

  • @txg161
    @txg161 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice vlog Wayne. I was wondering if you can handle spicy food? Don’t know if you’ve ever mention it in your past videos.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      The longer I’ve been here, the more I’ve liked it. I only like a little spice though 👍

  • @meowthai
    @meowthai 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wayne, do you visit Pai and is the weather cooler at such a high elevation? Awesome place to visit and lots of farang, surprised it does not get more attention.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes, I have loads of vlogs from Pai in my channel. A lot cooler in the mornings and evenings. Blazing hot during the day. It's not a bad place for a visit. Lot's of people always heading to Pai.

  • @gtnz2439
    @gtnz2439 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Tickled me goolies, haha LOL

  • @AlanInglis-hc2zs
    @AlanInglis-hc2zs 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hey Wayne. The Chamonix place is where I go Skiing in France. 🇫🇷
    Pretty sure it’s named after the ski resort 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes mate, named after the Ski place in France. 👍

  • @TNKeith
    @TNKeith 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

    Dont think I could live in smaller village. I moved inside the moat in Chiangmai. Probably quietest area inside the moat. Actually less hectic and noisy than when i lived out towards Central Festival Mall

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice one Keith. Inside the moat would be a lot quieter then Central area, for sure. I couldn't live in the old city, but it's a prime spot for getting around. Cheers.

  • @nicknewman7848
    @nicknewman7848 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +7

    It's pronounced 'Shamonee', Wayne. It's named after the home of mountaineering in France for some reason.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      That's right buddy, as you can see in my other 2 vlogs here. I'll still call it Chamonix 🤣 I did ask about the French name in one of the other vlogs.

    • @nicknewman7848
      @nicknewman7848 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      @@WalkAboutWayne Sorry.. didn't know if you knew or not.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      @@nicknewman7848 No worries Nick, I didn't know when I first did a vlog here, until someone else pointed it out. Cheers mate.

  • @enough1494
    @enough1494 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    On the same trip. But, I think I will stay in the west. Nicaragua/Guatemala/ Yucatán. I am a j with three little ones and my kids can travel easier and cheaper with kiddos.
    I always dreamed of one day going back and stay in northern Thailand. Life is what it is.
    I start my journey in July. Best wishes on your final decision!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It sounds like a great journey, some places I would love to go. Hope you can make it to SE Asia one day. Hope you and the family have a great time. Thank you.

  • @scottcarter3392
    @scottcarter3392 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Another good one Wayne I'm still considering Hua Hin . Between the Heat end The Burning Season would probably keep me from being up north. Best wishes from the US... Summer(2025)

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great plan to be in Hua Hin Scott, it's a great place to be. Summer 25' will soon come. Thank you buddy.

    • @craigj4979
      @craigj4979 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Just came from there 32 degrees nice sea breeze made a change from the 42 extreme heat that you cant even go out in really. I think all round hua hin is a good area to retire

  • @alanpattee4383
    @alanpattee4383 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    2:29.. looks like you're looking for coffee?🎉COFFEE!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      You know me Alan, never touch the stuff.

  • @bernardhearne8372
    @bernardhearne8372 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Nice Wayne. Shame Ya wasnt about shes funny. Sarapee looks like it would be nice to escape for a week or two. I think youd soon go through all the rough dimands 😅 take it easy mate

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Cheers mate, yes shame I didn’t see Ya this time, but I’ll be going out there again soon. Plenty of rough diamonds in Saraphi , for sure 🤣

  • @Jeff-cz3pj
    @Jeff-cz3pj 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Are you on the road again mate? Care to give a hint ? 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  11 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Still in Chiang Mai mate, but about to start the new series. I can’t give no hints yet. Stay tuned 👌

  • @jganun
    @jganun 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Since your other videos with Ya, I subscribe to her blog, and just got an email with photos from Hawaii. Too bad; she could take you where the locals know the best food is.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Nice! Ya is a great woman. She sure has shown me some great food spots. 👍

  • @Deadfoot-Dan
    @Deadfoot-Dan 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You can tell you are a long time resident of Thailand, you can walk around on a sunny day in the 40's and not break a sweat, I would be soaked thru. If you want the quiet life, Saraphi fits the bill, but it doesn't tickle me goolies, personally.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Yes Dan, it's normal for me now, my body has adapted over the years. I will feel the cold big time, if I ever leave. Saraphi is definetly not for everyone mate. It's still my number 1 area in Chiang Mai. But we all have our favorites and they're all good areas for different reasons. Cheers mate.

    • @Deadfoot-Dan
      @Deadfoot-Dan 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@WalkAboutWayne Absolutely, I can't tell anything from a 30 minute walkabout, but I was digging the new development, hope you do a follow up in a year, I want to see them completed. She said they were all sold already, too. All Chinese buyers? Hmm

  • @live-to-ride
    @live-to-ride 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Whats the duck restaurant called and link to website please?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It's called - Guay Tiew Pet Tun. I've added the location to the description of the video 👍

  • @doeverystory
    @doeverystory 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Hello

  • @stuartwallace7536
    @stuartwallace7536 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Seems like so many more ads on your vids - have you changed the settings?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      No mate, default as always 👍

  • @fyrmun37
    @fyrmun37 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I heard the locals don’t pronounce the first syllable when greeting. They say “WasDe” (Wadee) Krap or Ka.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I've never heard that in all my time here. I'll stick to Sawadee. Cheers

  • @donTeo136
    @donTeo136 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Third world always much better, third becomes first world to me..but hey youve got some good ideas.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Sure, even though I don't really class Thailand as third world.

  • @LiveLife.888
    @LiveLife.888 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    for many its still a holiday.

  • @stuartwallace7536
    @stuartwallace7536 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    What happened to Black Beauty?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Sold her, but wish I didn't.

  • @BB-yi6qn
    @BB-yi6qn 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    If you like to travel to Asia, then you should spend more money in Asia to have fun.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  12 วันที่ผ่านมา

      😂 you can have fun on many different budgets. Cheers 🙏

  • @ATIWatchReviews
    @ATIWatchReviews 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    Too quiet and looks like nothing there, rather be somewhere busier with hustle and bustle

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +3

      Nice, it’s not for everyone. Hustle and bustle does your head in after a while though too. Short term it’s good .

  • @brianpan6453
    @brianpan6453 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Wayne, how long have you been in Thailand? Have you seen some/much/any inflation there since you arrived. Thanks in advance for your answers.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Alongtime now mate. I never see much inflation in Chiang Mai or in the north. It's crazy how cheap street food is still 40 baht. Many some things go up a little. But it's all nearly the same as when I first come here many years ago.

    • @brianpan6453
      @brianpan6453 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@WalkAboutWayne , thanks. I've been in Tangiers for 2 years now and I am starting to notice prices rising on a number of things. C'est la vie.

  • @amandasong1741
    @amandasong1741 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Chinese investment, the target customer is Chinese. Lol

  • @iskandartaib
    @iskandartaib 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Doesn't "pee" mean "ghost"? 😁 The kind in Thai horror movies.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Dunno, never heard anyone say it here. I'm sure Phi is older brother or sister.

    • @iskandartaib
      @iskandartaib 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@WalkAboutWayne There was a movie called "Pee Nak" some years back.. I was told it meant "The ghost emerges".. 😁

    • @eamesho7723
      @eamesho7723 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      It does but its not pronounced the same way. 'P' referring to someone older has a higher tonality, whereas "p" that refers to ghosts has a lower tonality.

  • @dmdm5339
    @dmdm5339 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    i might have to stop watching your videos (out of jealousy)

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I hope you stick with the videos 🤣

    • @dmdm5339
      @dmdm5339 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      ​@@WalkAboutWayneof course mate il always watch lol but when your in the uk and its grey and miserable and i see your videos i just feel like giving up 😂 keep up the good work mate your vidoes are top notch 👍