A big reason you feel so relax is because you are not around your American friends. With a fresh start, you can be the real you. No more comparing! Good luck!
We just moved to Chiang Mai from Los Angeles and gave away more than 50% of our stuff. It was liberating, so could not agree more minimalism is a worthy goal. You seem to have figured it out earlier than me, but I’m getting there!
You nailed it. If you're coming here and you know it, start living a more minimalist lifestyle *now.* It preps you for a simple, wonderful life in Thailand. I spent more time and money moving things in and out of storage & getting rid of other things than they were worth. 20 trips to Goodwill etc. One suitcase and one duffle bag of things is all you need here. You can replace basics here at half the cost in most cases. Oh, and bring your laptop. Less 'things' to worry about makes it easy to be "here, now."
The other thing is it’s easier to live a minimalist life in Thailand because of the lower cost of living and also because the country produces more natural resources and grows more fruits and vegetables which makes everything within the country cheaper.I wish people would highlight this in there videos because the problem is much bigger than what an individual person choose and decided to do.In America everything cost,there is no savings anymore the dollar didn’t go further in our own country.And it happen conversely the cost of living went down for us in Asia while it went up in the United States,I’m highlighting this because it is beyond an individual persons control that’s why.But what happens on an economical level will effect us on a personal level eventually so it’s best to pay attention to what is going on before when it gets too late.
Five bedroom house!? Hah Hah Ha Ha . . . Who has the energy to clean a 5 bedroom house? Not me. I don't want to be a slave to the house. If it's a husband and a wife with two kids it's not necessary more than three bedrooms two baths house.
I’m going to Thailand but I’ll be in the far southern part in the Trang and songklga area.And this area of Thailand you can live off of less than $1,000 usd a month.People need to explore other areas of Thailand because they do have more to offer than the hot spot tourist traps of Bangkok,Pattaya,Phuket,hua hin,koh samui,koh phi phi and krabi.Ill visit the hot spot areas with no problem but staying their long term no thank you.
to begin I haven't watched your video--had some sound problems and your voice was so low. All in all, Chiang Mai is one of my favorite cities. I'm 70, my wife and I retired to the Philippines nine years ago and are reasonably content, but still...Chiang Mai pulls to me somehow. I love the cuisine, the sensibilities and I wouldn't mind spending weeks there each year. Sigh.
Spiritual things that people need and spot on.Happiness is everything.Myself i am on my way to go there to Chiang Mai,because i see there is so much spirituality
Great video! You clearly explained the reasons why I'm planning to move to Thailand next year. Too much going on here in the states. Keep dropping gems!
So how bad is the Smoke in Burn Season? How long does it last? This is my main concern for moving there. I am considering maybe 2 locations to live, due to seasonal things so this would be important.
In my video, "What No One Tells you about Chiang Mai" I talked about burning season in more depth :) It last typically from Feb-April (sometimes earlier and later) and March is the peak.. pretty unbearable at this time. May the rain starts so that helps clear it up a bit
@@katherinenic TY for the reply. I am thinking maybe September thru February is the best time to be there for me. Due to the new Tax rules it may be best to only be there 179 days out of the year. Possibly live in 2 places, maybe 3. I like Chiang Mai since it is much less hectic than Bangkok, and much cooler and less polluted except for the Burn Season. So much to consider when planning this.
I would add one more. Be kind to people. Thai people are just more laid back and less judgemental. So much division, anger and hate going on in the west.
Recovering from burnout. That's very real. I'm a public school educator and that's always on my radar. Have you shared how you make a livelihood now that you're living in CM?
Hey, I'm retired in Chiang Mai and couldn't agree more and good on you for working it out at a young age. My fear for you is the "healthier" lifestyle lessons you've learnt in CM might be hard to live if you needed to go back to the West i.e. if everyone around you is in a rate race I'd imagine it might be challenging to eek out an income that affords you the CM mindset. I'm sure there are pockets of like minded people in the West, just have to look harder to find them. Best of luck, you sound like a really nice person.
Great video! A lot of accurate points! It’s tiring being in the rat race of the western world! I can’t wait to escape and find this mindset. Thanks for making such great videos!
Hey Kat. Just came across your channel. I’m a fan of your understated no nonsense content. I’m an American thats lived in CNX for the past four years, specifically near the CMU area. One of the best decisions i’ve ever made by relocating here… Just got back from the states a week ago. NYC & DC. Can’t imagine any semblance of a comfortable peaceful life there for me any longer. Also, the prices have sky-rocketed since the pandemic. 🫢 I loved Panera Bread in the states, but i thought it was borderline criminal what they charged me for a sandwich, soup, lemonade & cookie...😮 (It was still delish tho) Anyway, if you’re free for a chat, i’d love to buy u a coffee and tell u about some upcoming projects & events i’m launching w/ the consulate & local entrepreneurs. I’m a biz owner as well, i have a shop in Pong Noi. If this peaks your interest, hit me up in my DM’s. Thanks. Great work again BTW!
