Life In Thailand Now | Chiang Mai 2024 

The angry Mr.X said there were no women in Chiang Mai. There are actually 864,000 women in Chiang Mai Province. When some people look at women through the lens of how they can serve their lusts, what they are really experiencing is their boring purpose in life. Been to Chiang Mai 30 times since 2005. I enjoy the city and always venture out to the mountains during my trips. Every where I go there are people and each person has their own unique story. Nothing boring about that.

After 3 trips to Thailand we ventured north on our fourth trip to Chiang Mai and Pai instead of BK and honestly won’t look back. Chiang Mai is a brilliant place with a very Chinese feel to it. So laid back and surrounded by breathtaking scenery and some amazing traditional architecture. The people seem so much more friendly ( if that’s even possible) too.Also it’s not so built up with high rise which is so much better. Will be back in a few weeks to explore more of the north , and stay at the beautiful pastoral orchard retreat Ing Doi guest house in the yawning fields at Pai.

Thanks for one more great video Mr W, you're by far the best RU-vidr i follow in Thailand, hats off! And these kind of walks you do are amazing especially on the back streets as I believe I said before! I'm so happy I will touch the ground on Suvarnabhumi in less than 3 weeks! So stay safe and keep up the good work!

Best channel on RU-vid straight talking no bullshit just telling it as it is love ya Wayne keep it up my mate can't wait for the next one 👍love from the UK 😊

Nice wander mate - life’s good - Thanks WW

Thank you mate for the walkabout and the inspiration to get out of here and back to were my heart is.

Great vlog Wayne. CM gate and the old city looking very nice indeed 👍🏼

I've found Bangkok has heaps of Chinese tourists and Koh Samui is full of German tourists. Love your vlogs, keep up the good work and stay well my friend!

Great vlog Wayne, Chiang Mai is pretty good if you ask me mate, a lot better than the UK is at the moment where I am for 6 months, keep up the good work BOBBY DAZZLER!!!!

I found Chang Mai ok but for me I have to be next to the sea it’s not about boring or not because some people would find walking on the beach each morning boring. It’s finding a place that suits your daily routine if you are a long termer

Great to take a look around again. A 'Pattaya farang' one said to me Chiang Mai is where you go to retire. You were spot on when you said Chiang Mai is more 'normal' relationship wise. Was that phone repair shop opposite the park? I used to go to the Phone Doctor when I was in Chiang Rai but not sure if he's even there now.

Totally enjoy your vlogs Wayne. Always seems like I m catching up with a mate. Hoping to catch up with you in about four weeks in BORING Chiang Mai 😆

Nice to see you doing OK mate.!

I suppose it depends on the person, but 8 years retired here and I have NOT been bored for single day in 8 years. And my lady friend from CM of 8 years gets more beautiful with each passing year!! (Honest!!)

Greetings from Wat Ket. Nice video. Again!

Good walkabout and food lessons thanks mate. Lots of Russian and middle eastern tourists in Phuket

Thats the market and place I always stay when there. Saturday evening, the longest night market/

You have inspired me flight booked happy days

Monday morning is Monday morning everywhere in the world. Chiang Mai offers many options for excursions and tripls out of the city and surrounding mountains. By the time you think you have seen it all the city will have changed and new attractions opened up.

Always good going for a walk and chat around the known tourist parts of the city. Have you ever gone for a daytime walk (well before the girls turn up there in respect of them and the punters) around the bar area and shown it to us subbies like you did in Hua Hin on that last trip down there? I'd be interested to see that set up in CM and how expansive it is. If you'd prefer not to then all good buddy :)

If Chiang Mai is boring then I'm living in a Tomb and I'm happy as Larry

What's happening in the UK rn w folks getting arrested for Facebook posts is insane!

Also on t(e thapee side you missed the 20 baht store and a nice little market on ., I think, soi 6

Lovin the positive vib of your'e vid's. I guess it's not all about where you live, it's more about what our attitude towards life itself is.

The city roads really are very dangerous for motorbike riders right now. A few weeks ago I hit a HOLE... a metal plate had been pushed forward by the traffic.. Boom! I was very very lucky not to have come off the bike. Impossible to see since lots of cars are hiding what's really ahead! Hope it's all done... "soon" 555

Love the life ,,,

Even if Chiang Mai is 'boring', to my way of thinking that's a feature not a bug. As Wayne says, it's all about what we want. I want a quieter, less expensive life and to be closer to nature, so Chiang Mai seems pretty good option 😀 I got really grippy tyres for my bike in the UK ... they make such a difference! Well worth the additional cost. Keep 'er between the hedges and all that 🤣

Another Bobby Dazzler! Still looking for that Bobby Dazzler T-shirt merch :) Be honest, knowing what you know now...what city would you fly to first if it was your first time flying to Thailand.

We are in CM in November/ December, where do you recommend for my wife and I to go for a massage every couple of days mate?

Thanks for the walk around. We’re heading to Thailand in December and will have NYE in Chiang Mai…can you tell me do they release Lanterns at all on NYE. I know they usually do in November but wanting something different for our kids on NYE. Can I ask how long you’ve lived there?

You're probably too young to have ever seen Ralph Malph, Potsie and the Fonz, but I grew up with that show. "Jumping the shark" became a metaphor for a TV show past its prime from an episode of Happy Days late in its life. I love Pirelli, but I'm partial to Continental, have them on my VW as well as my road bikes (bicycles) you can't be too safe out there, it's always worth it.

I’ve been following for awhile. Im interested in your back story what were you doing before you moved to Thailand ? what were you thinking about to make the decision to move? How were you able to afford it. Do you relay on YT for your financial situation. Of course you make something from this but I would think it’s more of an added benefit than something you would have to rely on. For people older than 45 picking up and moving around the world is a big jump typically. When people watch your show they start to believe they might be able to do it.

Sounds like Mr. X is a teenager. "Everything's boring, it just sucks" Well, young man, if you don't like it here, find your own happy place. Be happy wherever that is, and stop your belly-aching!

iPhone 15 has a camera that is wonderful . You just walked by a restaurant that is well known and worth a look , at night, named FACES, it looks like a Cambodian temple inside .

Thanks for the update on the city mate,12 weeks before i touch down in cnx for 2 months holiday,happy times

Well Wayne, I've hung my hat in cha-am and I love it. 😅

On the types of tourists; i think that will evolve as the Asian countries grow their economies and their people have a growing middle class and start to travel. Compared to the west where cost of living and cost of travel is preventing many from travelling as they did before. I think too that in the next decade we’ll see retirees demographic change too, like possibly less from the UK as the last of the generation with good private pensions who made loads on house prices before they sky rocketed retire and the next (generation) working many years longer and still paying a mortgage in their 60s. 😢

Thank you for showing a vegan option. Always encouraging to see! 🍧 What kind of scooter are you riding and how long have you had it? What are your feelings on it with more longer trips? Decently powered? Happy Monday! ❤‍🔥🕉🕊

Nice one Wayne,... Can you do a night time vid please including where you go for a decent keeebbbaaabb 🙂

Chiangmai is one the good way boring not crazy Pattaya ore Bangkok Chiangmai is easy living the people are real friendly.

Depends if you want to go out and party every day/night. Not everyone comes here to party... Pataya can get boring real quick also.

Lived there for 5 years. Plenty of beautiful women. But some persons are looking for quantity and not quality. I guess the "Honeymoon Stage" is over so your bored. As for me I was a "Homesteader" so the adventure is exploring the shops, learning the customs and of course trying real hard to learn the language. Took me awhile but I found everything I needed to live comfortably. Had some great times with my Thai friends. I miss it but will return next year for a vacation.

Thanks wayne, enjoyed this video. Walking talking laughing seeing new or different things. Not to offend but to be honest I was tired of the "Can I live here?" condo realtor tours. This vid was fun! Thanks again.

Great vid mate .life is what you make it but I am not interested in the tourist stuff I stay well away am happy that way

I had a good laugh 😂 at the no women in Chiang Mai and that Chiang Mai is boring comment by Mr X that you brought up in this vlog. It's funny how some people can only see things from their own perspective and to them there is no other perspective. If I were in my 20's to 40's (I'm nearing 57) again I may want that noise and lifestyle, but even then only here and there sometimes maybe. Nowadays, a slower pace is perfect and not boring at all. Chiang Mai to me seems like a perfect place/city that has it all without that Bangkok (yup I've been there and it's fun to visit and experience once in a while) size, hustle, bustle and over activity. As you know, it's all a matter of personal wants, needs and perspective. I live in Vancouver Canada (born and raised and want a change from Western life and love Thailand, the smaller cities and rural areas particularity) and am planning to retire and move to Thailand by the age of 60 at the latest. I do like Kanchanaburi city and province a lot and was leaning towards moving there. I have been to and driven in and visited quite a few provinces in Thailand but have never been to Chiang Mai. Through your fun and great vlogs, Chiang Mai is definitely on my list as a potential city of residence. Keep up the great work through your vlogs, I find them fun, entertaining and informative. Cheers Wayne, from a Canadian colonial commonwealth farung.

Hi Wayne, where’s the best place to exchange foreign currency in Chiang Mai?

You take all the beautiful women outta CM & kiss the tourists goodbye. Mountains & scenery are just a bonus. Get real😎

1 day in Pattaya is too much for me, Bangkok 1 day is enough, Phuket a week every 5 yrs is enough, Kho Chang a few days is enough. It’s all between the ears:-)

❤️CHIANG MAI❤️

For the love of god, let's hope the roads are resurfaced real soon. I mean, the city sat on their hands doing nothing for almost 3 years during covid. But let's not get into that!...There will always be another Mr. X. Boring aren't they. Almost as boring as the girlie bars down south. Excellent choice of tyres Wayne. Michelin City Grip 2 , had them on my second bike a few years now.

Boring is a personal choice

I miss it (LOS) so so much, but money is non-existant !.

Purely seen from a visual standpoint, Bangkok truly is far from boring. It's New York x 2! OTOH, Pattaya looks too much like Benidorm and therefore it's not very appealing to me. Of course, those sitting in the bars amidst the bar girls wlll strongly disagree! 😉

Angry Mr X sounds like a young guy who is a two week millionaire, he will learn in the long run. Its not all about beer , bars and girls in Thailand.

Hi Wayne would you like to be a guest vlogger on my channel. I’d like to chat with you about all things Chiang Mai. @michaelbassolino