Reasons Why it’s Time to Retire to Chiang Mai

Live your dream in a peaceful and safe environment where you are respected for your Seniority, with almost no Covid risk or restrictions

Personal Safety

In Chiang Mai, crime is very low. Violent crime is almost un-heard of. Petty crime is minimal.

You can feel safe walking around the streets, even at night, knowing that you will not be mugged, robbed, raped or murdered.

I regularly leave the front door open, keys in the car and shopping in the basket on the motorcycle.

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Reasonable cost of living

Many expats here say: ‘Chiang Mai is one of the cheapest places offering the highest quality of life’.

You can live comfortably on less than US$ 1000 a month, 

Fantastic weather

 

Because of its northern location and higher altitude, Chiang Mai is cooler than Bangkok but it is almost always sunny.   

Although the best weather is during the dry or cool season – from November to February, it is a pleasant city to visit or live in all year round.  

Senior Citizens Respected

Many expats here say: ‘Chiang Mai is where we feel respected for our age’.

People are so kind and helpful because we are Senior, and go out of their way to extend kindness.

Thai culture is one of respect and consideration of others, and it is so refreshing to find people behaving in a kind and polite manner.

World's best food

Chiang Mai is home to quaint bars, cool markets, and also a varied amount of restaurants that appeal to both locals and foreigners.

Some of the most famous Northern Thai dishes include ’gang hang lay – delicious Northern Thai curry, ‘khao soi’ – egg noodles in a coconut curry, and ‘sai oi – spicy Northern Thai sausage.

Beautiful scenery and landscapes

The scenery surrounding Chiang Mai, both natural and man-made is breath-taking.

Lush forests with elephants and monkeys, rice paddy fields, coffee plantations, mist-steeped mountains, lakes, trails, old villages, gardens, caves, national parks – the list is endless and all just a short drive outside Chiang Mai.

Healthcare

Chiang Mai offers first-world quality medical and dental care, inexpensive and friendly. 

Many known medicines are available over the counter in generic form at a considerably cheaper price.

The most impressive aspect of healthcare here is that it is instantaneous. No waiting lists, oe queues in the A&E.

Feels Exotic

Much of Thailand has stunning landscapes, with sea, mountains and plains.

Lush forests with elephants and monkeys, rice paddy fields, coffee plantations, mist-steeped mountains, lakes, trails, old villages, gardens, caves, national parks – the list is endless and all just a short drive outside Chiang Mai.

Quality of Life

Chiang Mai is a modern city with both first and third world qualities and charm.

We have fantastic modern shopping malls with all the top brands of goods and services.

We also enjoy small backstreet stalls and pavement vendors for bargain deals.

Phone, banking and internet services are first world with super fiber optic internet speeds.

So much to do

Chiang Mai has so much to do, that there is always somewhere to go, and interesting events. You will never be bored.

There are many festivals and parades throughout the year.

Thailand has incredible landscapes from beaches to mist covered mountains. Travel is very easy and inexpensive.

Living a good healthy outdoor lifestyle

With great weather all year round being outdoors is fun and pleasant. Camping is very popular. Hiking and walking trails are plentiful.

Thai’s love sport and golf, and there are hundreds of golf courses and sports clubs to enjoy.

Driving is easy in Thailand, Offroad and countryside trips will keep your busy for years.

It is not the future you are afraid of.
It is repeating the past that makes you anxious.

In our opinion, the best place to retire in Thailand is the stunning city of Chiang Mai.

Located in the north of Thailand, Chiang Mai is a beautiful combination of modern vibes and conveniences with over 700 years of history.

Known as ‘The rose of the North’, it is a city with almost everything you could possibly desire.

It is a rich and vibrant tourist centre with many popular areas, activities and shopping options. It is also a city with endless hidden gems.

Chiang Mai is large enough to contain a variety of golf courses, hundreds of relaxing spas, thousands of restaurants, several impressive shopping malls and over 300 temples around the city.

At the same time, Chiang Mai is small enough to be able to easily drive, ride a motorcycle, catch a cheap song-thaew (red mini-bus), taxi, or one of the famous tuk-tuks, to get around.

If you can’t find what you desire here, a quick and inexpensive flight to Bangkok or the coast will definitely solve your needs.

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