The cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand 2023. Retire in Thailand affordably - live in Chiang Mai!
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 พ.ค. 2024
- Here is the real cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand in 2023 and 2024. Are you planning to live in Chiang Mai? Are you wondering how to retire in Thailand? The cost to retire in Thailand? Here are the real figures about what it costs to live in Chiang Mai. If you are considering retiring in Thailand, you should consider Chiang Mai.
We don't just talk about prices. We literally show you. We take you on tours of apartments in the low, medium and high price range. We visit restaurants and see actual meals and what they cost. We discuss motorcycle and transportation costs. Our goal is to not only provide you with helpful information, but make it entertaining as well.
Chiang Mai is much less expensive than Bangkok, Phuket, and the islands, but is a beautiful city, close to nature with plentiful hikes and waterfalls. And few cities are as famous as Chiang Mai for its multitude of great coffee shops and restaurants. It is a foodie paradise, but at a low cost.
Just FYI, one bad thing about Chiang Mai to be aware of is the "smokey season," or some call it the burning season. This is when farmers burn their crops to regenerate the soil (or to promote mushroom growth) all around the north: Laos, Myanmar, northern Thailand. It turns beautiful Chiang Mai into an unpleasant place (not so bad some years but terrible in 2003), usually. February to April. So you need to factor in that you might want to use these months to travel, either around Thailand (cheap flights and cheap places to stay, but you are maybe paying rent in Chiang Mai while you are gone, so a double expense while away), or to be your annual trip out of Asia or to your home country. Every city seems to have a "bad" aspect - crime, unrest, smog, high costs, et cetera - so we just figure the smokey season is the one bad thing about Chiang Mai, and we work around it in our lives. BTW, 2023 was a bad smokey year, but the years prior were not as bad. We home one day the generational practice of burning crops will lessen.
Part 2 will review health insurance, visas, and give a wrap-up of budget issues.
🔴 SUBSCRIBE AND RING THE NOTIFICATION BELL 😊: www.youtube.com/@RetiredGloba...
⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Housing costs
10:08 Food costs: restaurants
13:42 Food costs: grocery stores
15:26 Food costs: outdoor markets
15:47 Transportation
18:04 Closing comments
🟦 OUR OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT LIKE 🟦
🛕 Start a New Life In Chiang Mai: 5 Keys to Happiness • 🛕Live in Chiang Mai, T...
❤️ Falling in Love in Chiang Mai • Finding Love in Thaila...
🦟 Never be bit by a mosquito again. Really! • 🦟 Best Mosquito Spray ...
🛕 Chiang Mai Hidden Temple Hike • 🛕The best hiking trail...
🛕 Chiang Mai's Hidden Treasures • 🛕Best places in Chiang...
🔴 Joy has just started a TH-cam channel: Thai with Joy. Learn to speak Thai with her! • Thai language: Dining ...
🔴 I first came to Thailand 7 years ago when my daughter moved here. She is the director of HH Premium Visa in Chiang Mai. She is an authorized agent for elite visas through out Thailand, and also handles retirement visas (but only in the Chiang Mai area). HH Premium Visa Consulting hhpremium.com
🏠 All the apartments we showed you were available for rental at the time of filming. Below is the contact information for each location. We have no affiliation, nor do we profit, from these locations:
⚫ Home Place Hotel: +66 53 206 917
⚫ Riverside Condominiums (they have many units at the Riverside Condo complex, but also have apartments elsewhere): Tanitta at condo@chiangmaiopenrealty.com
⚫ The Astra: Wassana at wsankhaomk@gmail.com
👕 Retired Global Life merchandise: retired-global-life.launchcar...
🦟 To avoid being bit by mosquitos while in Thailand, order your Picaridin here (not sold in Thai stores): tinyurl.com/4xrn7muw
For travel insurance I use Squaremouth. www.squaremouth.com
🟦 MY EQUIPMENT 🟦
🎬 Action camera: tinyurl.com/bdhnaz4p
🎬 Regular camera: tinyurl.com/suyunssc
🎤 Directional mic: tinyurl.com/59jfspc2
🎤 Wireless lav mics: tinyurl.com/59n3a795
🎤 Wired lav mics: tinyurl.com/3ep4z87t
🎬 Softbox: tinyurl.com/mvje3rhz
TV interruption video courtesy of Vecteezy.com
🎵 I get my music from EpidemicSound: share.epidemicsound.com/fuc72d
#chiangmai #changmai #costofliving #chiangmaithailand #liveinchiangmai #liveinthailand #retiredgloballife #2023 #movetochiangmai #retireinchiangmai #costoflivingchiangmai
#costoflivingthailand #thailandcostofliving #liveinthailand #costtoretireinthailand
#costtoretireinchiangmai #chiangmaiexpat #chiangmaiexpats #chiangmaivlog #chiangmaivloggers
![[UNCUT] ฝันรักห้วงนิทรา | EP.1 (1/4)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/g7F6i0ganRU/mqdefault.jpg)
Thanks for the video and look forward to part II. We have family and a home in Nan. Like you I want to split time between California and Thailand once I retire. I do enjoy comforts of city life so think a mix of Chiang Mai and Nan are in order. Hope you can cover some recreation costs too. Keep up the good work and hope to see you around town sometime!
Thanks so much, Neil. Yes, it's a small town in a way, so perhaps see you. About recreation, I cover a lot of that in my 5 Keys to Happiness video that I posted about 2 weeks ago. A lot of good-priced activities and sports. Best wishes.
@@RetiredGlobalLifehi would 20million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you from Scott new Zealand
I've watched 100's of videos on this subject and Randy and Joy have gone out of their way to make one of the best videos I've ever seen, even before he mentions it at 19:00 minutes of the video. Very much appreciated and the chapters on each subject is very helpful for reference. Thanks for going out on the town and showing us around, and good music too! Well done!
Hey, you made my day with that kind comment. Thanks so, so much from both Joy and me.
@@RetiredGlobalLifeHi Randy, I am from California also in Garden Grove near Anaheim Disneyland area. Have you been to the Mekong Delta in Viet Nam? I want to retire there someday and not sure what’s the cost of living there each month. My Tho is a smaller city than Ho Chi Minh City.
Agree... I just found this channel and subscribed. I want to see more from this channel
BÖZEMANN IST EIN VERURTEILTER FRAUENSCHLÄGER
@@jonathanluong4855 Sorry, Jonathan, I have no experience with Vietnam. Lots of great places in the world to explore! I can only hope to fit them all in.
Fantastic information. I'll be rewatching and sharing this one with friends for sure. Enjoyed this calm and well put together video. Be well ✌️
Thanks so much. It was a lot of work to edit and put together, so I'm happy if it reaches and helps a lot of people.
This is an incredibly informative and well put together upload. Thanks - have yourself a new subscriber!
We appreciate the nice words, thanks and come again.
Randy/Joy: Very comprehensive video on Chiang Mai.....What a great way to publicize this city narrated by people that really care about it....Both of you seem truly happy there.....Looking forward to more videos.
BÖZEMANN IST EIN VERURTEILTER FRAUENSCHLÄGER
If I find out my wife is actually a boy after getting married do I have any legal recourse? I feel taken advantage of.
Didn't realize how fresh this video is, so I'll have to wait for part 2. You summed up this one w respect to work that went into it & it shows. You make a great couple & look very happy; good for you both! 👍🇹🇭
Thanks for the nice words for the video and us as a couple. Yes, lots of work, but so happy to see people liking it and letting us know it is helpful.
@@RetiredGlobalLife gotta give credit where credit is due. 👍🇹🇭
Thank you both, really enjoyed this. I look forward to catching up with the rest of your posts 🙏
Our pleasure! Thank you, Craig.
No children or babys?
Super amazing video thank you for sharing. Keep up this type of work! ❤
Thanks, David, I hope it was helpful to you. We will keep it up, no worries!
Excellent information Guys !! 👍 I plan on moving to Chiang Mai for my retirement in the near future. Getting " real " information on things in today's Chiang Mai is so important. So happy I found your channel, and subscribed 😊. Keep up the great work . I love it . ❤
Brian, I really appreciate the nice words. And glad to hear about the move to Chiang Mai.
Wait to see if he covers burning season
@@jduncan48 Yes, I already know about burning season , but there are ways to deal with it . One being , maybe an excellent time to visit the beaches and the islands in the south ? Plus , I'm from Canada 🇨🇦, and we have been going through forest fires 🌲🌳🔥🔥 and poor air quality, that the world has ever seen !! You quickly learn to adapt as best you can , and move on 👍.
@@brianwhiteside4178 my point is, when you are selling chiang Mai, and I’ve lived here 2 years and love it, you are remiss if fail to mention the downside.
@@jduncan48 I think we can both agree . There are upsides and downsides to living in Any City or Place in the world. If in your own mind the Pros outweighs the Cons, you can live anywhere you want.
Hello & Thanks! I have looking on at 50 TH-cam channels about living or living cost in Thailand last month and your video is absolute the best! Thanks from Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe. 😊❤
That is a great compliment, Peter! Big thanks for the nice words.
Love the channel so far! Need Part II of this!
Thank you! I am doing way more than needed for the video so taking more time than planned. Should be up in 4-5 days. Best wishes!
Hi Randy and Joy nice to meet you, , I just found your channel, liked and subscribed! Very informative, looking forward to part 2.
Take care keep safe.
Thanks so much, Kevin. Best wishes and hope to see you again here.
Excellent video with clear information! Your love of Chiang Mai really shows through! The mix of low, medium, and high cost options really reflects the mix-and-match aspect of life in Chiang Mai and life itself. Great job; I'm looking forward to Part 2...
Thank you so much for the nice comment. Part 2 taking longer than I thought to make . . .
Great Video - loved seeing the different restaurant options and food for cooking at home. Enjoying all your videos so keep them coming 🙂 We actually start our retirement this Sunday. Flying from Australia to Bangkok and then move up to Chiang Mai a week after that - all possible due to Hailey and Yam at Elite Visas. Was quite shocked to see her in your vids. A small world indeed 🙂
Haha, yes quite funny. I only know of CM because Hailey moved here, so I followed her, and saw why she loves it. I'm so happy for you about your retirement and I hope Joy's and my videos help in some small way. Best wishes!
Thank you so much for this video. Very informative and really liked the way you put it together. Hopefully I'll run into you and Chiang Mai.
That would be nice. Joy and I are often at Fern Forest Cafe and Its Good Kitchen if we are in the moat area.
Some really good advice, thanks, looking forward to the second part.
I appreciate it, James. Thank you.
Great work, are you going to cover the costs of having some fun/socialising too? Retirement needs to be enjoyable not just about survival, and whilst everyone’s idea of fun is different, the cost of a few beers in a local bar and a ticket to the cinema or 1hrs tennis court hire might be something to look at!
You are sure correct. But that's so variable for each of us. But yes, I'll get to that too. I did a video just 10 or so days ago talking about making friends and social activities, so check it out. Thanks!
Well produced & narrated by both of you, Thanks Sir! Thailand is 100x as modern as the PH, No doubt at all. Hopefully No roosters screeching 24/7, no way I'd tolerate that noise pollution.
Thanks! Re roosters, I have them when I visit my rural home in California, haha, but not in Thailand as of yet, but I'm a city guy there.
What a dump is Chang Mai, if you go to Thailand at go to live near the beach, plus is full of western men with underage girls, and lots of ladyboys.. humidity is a nightmare over there .Been there years ago I bet now is even worst.
Just found and subscribed to your channel, great info here, I am in Thailand researching and planning my permanent move here next year and your videos have got me to include Chiang Mai as an option. Thanks, and congrats on 1k subs. Looking forward to watching your past and future videos. Cheers
Thanks. I love the quiet life in Chiang Mai. The only negative is the burning season, so you need to factor that in. But every city has something negative I guess. A cool place to live. (Well not temperature-wise, but you know what I mean.)
Nice video, very helpful, looking forward to part 2
Thanks so much, John. Finishing up part 2. Life does not always go as planned, haha, so my schedule is not as I'd hoped. Best wishes.
I also live in Chiang Mai and really enjoyed your informative video. There's something for everyone in this beautiful city and province and at all different budgets.
Thanks, Richard. Yes, when you get out there it is amazing how many options there are, and so many people from all around the world.
I’m too poor.
Randy, your videos are brilliant. I am ardently starting at the beginning and working my way through them. Your delivery and happy demeanour make watching, not just compelling, but thoroughly enjoyable. While the first budget hotel room works fine especially the patios and location and honestly the price is like what I paid in the USA for shared apartment 40 plus years ago at university there would come a time when one might want a proper bathroom or a desk to write etc. The Riverside condo's are great the $460 one is great but who wants that much space...lol Funny the views from Riverside are better than the Astra. One could start out in the budget studio for 3 months and then just shop around make a list of the necessary accoutrements e.g. luxury studio, wash machine, pool, gym etc...or whatever its all personal as you said. Fabulous job. As for Pad Thai or Pad Woon Sen I could live on that alone - a crusade to find the best beckons me thinks. Joy adds great value and like yourself is very personable. This video was extremely helpful so elucidating, especially the food I could easily live on 300 baht a day - coffee 60 baht, shake 60 baht and 3 meals 60 baht...that would be a bargain for what you get, add in a a studio room life couldn't be simpler. You then have loads of dispensable income for gyms, travel to Vietnam et al. and a good solid base to come back to - can;'t wait for the other videos - well done that man - strike that, couple!
Steven, what a nice message. Big thanks from us both. Yes, I'm not one of those drawn to the newest buildings with the smaller apartments, and I agree, the best Thai dishes are often the cheapest, and I like the simple open restaurants quite often. And your recommendation on how to start and move on after a couple months would be the right way to do it for sure.
Good comment,Steven. Generally speaking the older condos give you better bang for your buck . If you want to rent a car ,I know a couple of good places where you can rent one for about 15000 baht a month or about 5000 a week or about 690 a day.
Including insurance and road service .
Personally I prefer cars to motorbikes, safer and cooler.
Randy didn't cover this.
Otherwise he is spot on. There are many,many attractions here in Chiang Mai and vicinity. It's my Shangri-La.
BÖZEMANN IST EIN VERURTEILTER FRAUENSCHLÄGER
this is incredibly interesting ~ great video - you've covered everything with humour and great contrasting visuals.. thank you. more visions for thought...
Thank you superstar Erika! You always have such kind things to say. Much appreciated!
Excellent video ! Thank you.. Informative yet very personal. I enjoyed it very much!
Randy and Joy make a great team!
Very nice comment, Mike! Thanks!
I first went to Chiang Mai in 1968. I returned to live there from 1984-1994. We bought a house in the Wualai Sliver-working area for $25,000US and expanded it for another $13000. The city has changed so much that it appeals to me only for a short visit but not a permanent arrangement. There is so much to see in other SEAsian areas that being locked into one place is not for me.
I understand that feeling completely. Will you please share your favorite places around SE Asia? Best wishes!
@@RetiredGlobalLife We like the 4000 islands area in Laos, which is our favorite country, but also like Hoi An, Vietnam, Bali, Udorn, and Trat.
Thanks for the input! I'll check out 4000 Islands.@@nareevanzanen8981
Can an american citizen get residents in Thailand or what are the requirements now ?
You do the most meaningful reviews. The high/low prices make it easy to gauge personal cost.
Your insurance review was a gem. I will personally be using your recommendation.
Looking forward to more of your videos!
Thank you for such a nice comment. I am very happy it was helpful to you. Come again. Best wishes.
Love your presentation. Thank you one of the best videos ive seen on this subject.
So kind of you! Joy and I thank you.
Another great video! Glad I discovered your channel
Thanks! Always nice to hear compliments!! Best wishes.
Hey Randy I really enjoyed this. I have just returned to Sydney from 3 months in Thailand, mainly in Hua Hin. I did stay in Chiang Mai for two weeks at an Air bob in the old city and really loved it. I found most people only travel there for a few days, but I could have stayed there much longer. It's so different to BKK and HH, it's like a big country town. I went to the gym everyday, the local markets and became involved with a local rugby club,. I liked the condos that you showed especially the one for B16,000 per month. Funny, you visited Number 9 (12.50) - it was my go to lunch place where I became obsessed with Kaho Soi!
Thanks, Marc, yes Hua Hin is nice too and I jusr returned from a trip there. Number 9 is okay but much better places for khao soi, haha, but glad you liked it. Glad you enjoyed Chiang Mai. Hope you spend more time here next time.
@@RetiredGlobalLife Matt I'll be back there again in September 2024 and hopefully getting involved with the local Rugby club. Looking forward to your recommendations for Khao soi - my new favourite dish,
I have to tell you your girlfriend is a gift from god. Hope you treat her well. I’m also lucky to have a beautiful lady who I just married in the Philippines
Shhhh. If she gets too many compliments she will dump me for a better, richer guy. Haha. Yes, she is wonderful and I do know how lucky I am. Best wishes, Billy.
Um, they are a dime a dozen. Truth is you are the real prize gents.
@@ksmithpmp I feel bad for you if you think any woman is "a dime a dozen." Finding a person to share a life with is the most priceless thing I can imagine. I hope you one day meet someone truly sepcial, and she will change your mind . . . and your world. Best wishes.
@@RetiredGlobalLifethat's true but I'm guessing you were divorced in the US? Didn't you think that that woman was priceless you spend the rest of your life with them. I think of that is probably what this guy is referring to
@@RetiredGlobalLifeStill a simp at 99 years old? 😢❤
Well done. Really liked this and many thanks for taking the trouble to make such a comprehensive video. I truly felt I was going around town with you ... :)
Hey, that is the nicest thing you could say, just what we were going for. Hope to see you here again.
What an amazing informative video👏👏..subscribed!
Thanks so much, Erick. More good stuff to come.
Thanks for watching! We hope you subscribe www.youtube.com/@RetiredGlobalLife?sub_confirmation=1 and don't forget to ring the notification bell so you get a notice of our new videos. And check out our video with some great tips on starting a real life in Chiang Mai: how to stay active and meet people, and at a low cost. th-cam.com/video/24e7zGQS58Q/w-d-xo.html For example, a country club with unlimited golf and tennis and other sports for just $1 day! We really want to bring you good information about Chiang Mai, so we try to find the best deals out there for you, and the most fun things to do for free.
I'm not a YT expert by any means but I think you can pin your comment at the top. Could be wrong since I never published anything.
Nicely done. I'd say your format in each area of style and presentation is superior to ALL the other such monthly budget videos on any country videos I have seen so far, perhaps 30 or 40.
Close ups of you two are personal and sincere. Good.
Quick previews of each restaurant with a few dishes and price is substance with interest. Peaks ones interest.
No boring spreadsheets.
Fast paced with wrap-up summary for each segment.
Very professionally done, yet personal.
You must have had some previous experience doing this sort of thing in your professional lives.
If not, you two are genius with creative abilities.
Kudos.
Also, just noticed:
"Chapters" w/thumbnail pix;
subject outline w/video subject location.
URL to Picaridin bug stuff
(I'd have to buy the gallon size cuz I HATE gnats an' "no-See-Ums");
Phone # of hotel, other useful info.
Comments of smoky air Feb-Apr, w/advice to travel then.
Full of good info.
A+++
Xavier, what a wonderfully kind comment. We do work hard to make each video informative and well done, so it is very nice when it is noticed. Big thanks. Your comment was so nice I read it aloud to Joy. Best wishes.@@xavierkoolat6926
I appreciate the time you guyes invested to make this video! Thank you very much, great video - extremely helpful!
Thanks, Christoph! We had fun making it.
great video thank you love this format 👍
Thanks so much, Veronica. We hope to see you again here!
I live in udon thani your channel just popped up, I have seen many types of these videos, this one has got to be one of the most informative and nicely presented anybody wanting to live in Chiang Mai this is a must see video
Thanks! That is high praise, coming from a local. Joy and I worked very hard on it so thanks from both of us.
Absolutely fantastic.
So informative
I’m sincerely grateful that you both took the time to make it so interesting.
Our pleasure! The video has done quite well. Glad people like it.
Another excellent video! Will be there in a couple of weeks. Very helpful
Thanks so much and enjoy your trip! Hopefully, we will have another few videos up before you go that. you may find helpful.
I couldn't wait till the end to just say how enjoyable this video is and how packed with information. Thank you thank you I wish more travel like videos wood copy your example. Please make more of other cities that you like. And I don't know all the videos you've done but negotiating around visas and some complicated stuff might be appreciated as well because it looks like you got your head on your shoulders big time
I see you do have videos on more complicated stuff like visas and Healthcare. I subscribed and plan to watch all of them
Hello and thanks for the nice words. You can click on our channel name to see our other videos. Best wishes.
Thank you, so much for this video. So informative ❤
Thanks, JJ! I appreciate it. Please share it if you know others who will benefit from the information.
Dude. Thank you. Great channel. Helps with the uncertainty of pursuing this.
Thanks, James, much appreciated. Joy and I had fun making it, although it was a bit more work than usual with so many locations. Come again and take care.
Great video. Thanks a lot. I look forward to episode 2.
Thanks so much, Lars! I have been slow getting it done but am working hard on it. Lots of research into health insurance...
Thank you very much for this, just found your channel. Subscribed.
Thanks for the nice comment. We are glad you are along with us on the ride as we show you Chiang Mai and Thailand.
Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much
Our pleasure. Thanks!
Thank you, I just found your channel, liked and subscribed! Very informative.
May I add Air B&B is useful before arriving to Thailand and establish a home base to use for a week or month. From there one can start searching out the many housing opportunities you have described on this video.
You are absolutely right and something I plan to cover one day: the pre-steps to moving. But, hey, I can only cover so much in one video!!! (: Thanks for the helpful input.
thanks for the informative video. Great job
Hey we really appreciate it! We hope it was helpful. Best wishes.
One of the best videos on foreign living costs. A good format, thanks
You are too nice, Joe! Thanks.
Hi. Im new to your channel. This is my second summer here in Thailand with my American Thai wife. We love Chiang Mai! I just wanted to say i really like your videos. Unlike some other travel youtubers you dont have any filler and I appreciafe how you get right to the point! Also showing the food at the different restaurants was very smart. The only thing you missed was eating at night markets which is even cheaper!
Good point! I didn't even mention that, did I? Ah, hard to cover everything. We have a video in editing on the street food, with like a hundred shots. I get a headache just thinking about editing it soon, haha.
@RetiredGlobalLife we were just there last week and went three times to SUKI Chang phueak. Have you been? 60 bhat for a huge bowl. Delicious! Are you on IG or FB. I can send you pix if you don't know it.
Great Job Guys -- Very helpful. like to. see more examples of. low end and medium.cost rental and neighborhoods. Subscribed..
Thanks, Peter! I love condo tours, to do them and watch them, so I'm sure we will have some in the future. Best wishes.
Great content! Useful for me as I will be visiting Chiangmai! 😊
Great, just don't come in Feb-April as it might be a bad smokey season depending on the farmers in the north that year.
Absolutely awesome job of actually showing the places to live, eat and rent a bike. thank you for this awesome presentation.
Thanks so much! Very appreciated. We were glad to make such a thorough video. We hope it helps.
Excellent video, thank you, I have now subscribed :)
Awesome, thank you, Phil.
Great video. Very useful information. Thanks!
We appreciate the nice words, Gregg. Thanks.
Thanks for all your hard work, great commentary and incredible videography (love your slow pans when videoing a condo, etc.). You've earned a subscriber, and I'm sure your channel will grow exponentially. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much, Dayne. Joy and I are putting a lot of work into doing good videos, so I hope you are right!
This was a great video, thanks for the information.
Thanks. Joy and I had fun making it.
Thx a lot !!! As à french I was searching this type of vidéo.
Je vous merci. J'espere ca vous aider.
thank you so much so incredibly helpful
I really appreciate the nice comment. Thanks!
Great! So informative. Now subscribed :)
Thanks, Phil! Glad to see you here.
Great jobs excellent video thank you for the information
Thanks so much, Cliff. We appreciate it and will keep working hard for you.
Fantastic video. The clips were so meaningful, they really fill in the gaps of the "talking heads". Great work and thank you!
Thanks very much! We enjoyed making it.
Thank you both for the latest update on the cost of living there. The last time I was in Thailand was back in 06,07,08 looking forward to getting back there again for a longer stay.
We hope to see you back in CM soon.
Very informative. Thanks so much
You are so welcome! Thanks, Sally.
Wonderful, informative and thought provoking video. Thank You.
Thanks so much, Howard. We appreciate it! Best wishes.
Great video! I'm looking forward to part two. My wife and I are moving to Chaing Mai at the end of September.
Fantastic. If I can help point you in a direction let me know. Be active and meet people and you will really enjoy the city. Best wishes!
Good job on this video. The food looks fabulous. I have a place in Chiang Mai, and I love it. I hope to see you there soon.
Sounds good. Yes, eating out in Thailand is a lot more fun than in the US or Europe I think. Not to mention cheaper.
Very informative. Great video❤❤
Thanks so much! Joy and I appreciate the kind words.
Great video and well put together, lots of important information. If I'm going for a nice evening out, grocery or a rainy day use the grab taxi and on bright sunny days or exploring take the motorcycle.
Thanks for the nice words. Hope to see you again.
Thanks for all the info, enjoyed from Toronto Canada
Our pleasure! We are so happy people are enjoying the video.
Good quality content.🥰Enjoyed it.💕Ty for sharing subscribed.❤️Look forward to watching your videos particularly about visas.
Thanks so much for the nice words and emojis! Best wishes.
Bravo. That was a superb video and details, thank you so much. It's very clear about the costs.
Thanks! We went to a lot of trouble to show so much detail and I'm glad it is helpful to you. Best wishes.
Just found your site today. Very well done videos.
Thanks, John. Nice of you to say.
Thanks for sharing this informative video of Chiang Mai. Can't wait to watch part II to find out health insurance and visa details.
That video is just waiting for you! (:
Nice informative video and food looks great!!
Thanks. It was a fun video to make and gave us an excuse to eat out even more than usual, haha.
Great video. Thanks very much. Yes I subscribed. I found the first two options great. Why? The first two are clean. Plus close to everything. The food looked better in the cheaper restaurants. Plus they looked tastier. Appreciate the video
Yes, I tend to like simpler options, although Chala was a gorgeous setting and worth paying more, as was the Japanese restaurant. But my favorite dish is PadThai at that place we showed you, for 50 baht. Best PadThai around. Best wishes.
Great information and the food looks amazing 😎
Check out Chala for a great setting, but for just food, the first place for PadThai is a favorite of mine, and for 50 baht with egg!
Very informative:) Thanks for sharing :)
Thanks so much!
I am 32, I’ve found your Video really knowledgeable, great information. Thank you.
Thanks! At that age you must fall into the digital nomad group. Lucky you! I wish that lifestyle existed when I was 32. Best wishes.
Hmmm... little gem in the you tube zone!! FYI liked and subscribed. I'm going to watch more of your videos!!
Joy read your comment first and we both got a big smile from "hidden gem." Thanks!
Great video !!! Hope you do more videos like this showing all the prices . 😁
Thanks. One on the way next week, part 2 of costs of living: health ins and visas.
thankyou , that was very helpfull
Much appreciated, Charles!
Great show, well done , waiting for part 2 . Especially interested about costs for 70+ guys. Thanks.
I'll have it up in a few days! Thanks.
Super video very informative.... Thanks for good quality real content 😊no bull, factual exactly what I need, you got yourself another subscriber 👍👍👍
So appreciated! Thanks and best wishes.
Your welcome, 😊I was looking at your other video about visas, I'm 57, what other types of visas are there?, please.
P.s,... I lived in Good old San Diego for 10 years😊, I'm a UK citizen
My criticisms of your video.... none! Excellent, intelligent concise and clear narration. Very informative, well edited. I arrived at your video after wading though and 'thumbs-downing' several 'talking 'heads', all waffling, with no usual information. Such a refreshing change to find your work! Congratulations! You've just got another subscriber - thank you very much! Chok dee!
Thanks so much, Andy. Greatly appreciated when someone notices all the work. Part 2 is delayed for just that reason... so much work to get all the health insurance info. But I hope to have it up within a week. We like to mix our videos, some educational and some just about the fun side of Chiang Mai and Thailand: food, activities, et cetera. Take care.
Have watched hundreds of videos on thailand...but with out doubt...this is the best I've seen...thank you both very much👍💯
We really appreciate that nice comment, and yes, we did work very hard on it, as we do for all our videos. Best wishes.
Thanks a lot from Bilbao, Spain. Useful info for my future life there
Thank you. I spent a great month in Valencia a couple years ago.
You both make a great pair, fun to watch
Thanks so much! We have a lot of fun together and if I'm lucky, it will continue forever.
Super, very well presented and informative
Just what we hope to hear. Thanks!
Good information.Good video,lovely couple and fun time.Thanks.
Very nice of you. Thanks!
watch a lot of videos and spent a little time there, Great overview video !
Big thanks!
❤Excellent presentation Thank you ❤
Big thanks, David!
I saved your video, you guys did a great job. Thnx for all the hard work, one day if I’m ever there I owe you a drink.
Thank you! And from the video you know that drink will be an avocado smoothie!
I am so glad to find your channel on Chiang Mai . I have been to Chiangmai for several times and would like to know more about this city, see if I can retire here later. Thanks for your information !
Linda, it is our pleasure. Thank you.
I really appreciated your video on health insurance. I now have some idea of the coast and a vendor....I subscribed you do a good job.
Thanks, Jim. I'm really glad when I hear the info and all the work has been useful for people. Take care.
I love how you showed the food with the prices....great idea....everyone says meals are cheap but you proved it. Great job.....
Thanks! Gave us an excuse to eat even more than usual. (:
Thanks for the videos Joy & Randy. I''ve watched many, many videos too on my retirement planning to Chiang Mai. Indeed the promise of a more actionable content well delivered, especially the promise to even do so! I believe its accelerated my exploration by months: how to live, play & eat! I will arrive in late November for 2 weeks for the first exploration. Not sure where to stay in that few weeks, any tips further appreciated. Thanks
You are coming in the best month! Really, the best weather usually. About hotels, it depends on the price range, of course, and the part of town you like. I can recommend the Away Chiang Mai Tha Pae Resort. It is a block from the Tha Pae gate on a quiet soi, breakfast in included (although it's vegan but still quite good if you can get over no eggs). A nice quiet pool, great staff and very nice rooms with big terraces. I think the daily rate is about $80, so on the high side for CM, but if you stay for more than 30 days with Trip.com it will be reduced 50% normally. I hope this helps.
@@RetiredGlobalLife Thanks! Looks great. Indeed its a bit pricey, but very tempted. Just looking for somewhere decent to base & explore longer term properties, meet agents & visit the sports/social life you mentioned would be great. Scanning FazWaz I see a lot of concrete jungle properties, so might have to venture further out? Thanks again.
Good vid. Subscribed
Great. Thank you. Hope to hear from you again.
Great vid!! Thanks
Glad you liked it!
1 day ago
I am so glad to find your channel on Chiang Mai . I have been to Chiangmai for several times and would like to know more about Pattaya City see if I can retire here later. Thanks for your information !
Pattaya is way different than Chiang Mai. CM is pretty wholesome and Pattaya is known as the place to get a girl for $. I'm sure there are other advantages too though.
Randy & Joy - I echo comments saying how much I enjoyed your informative video and style which is refreshing (I've seen a lot) one question - in your equipment list I didnt see what type/brand of Gimbel you use? Thanks again...
No gimbel. I am a pretty basic guy. The only clever thing I did was buy a gizmo to put between my selfie stick and the camera as I wanted my mic to be below the camera, not above it or next to as is common. To me, my mouth is lower than my eyes, so why have the mic above me. So that puts the mic inches closer to my mouth and with non-lavs every inch helps. Thanks for the question!
Thank you for sharing your video.
An alternative 'cheap' life style! :)
from Australia
My pleasure, Mick!