The cost of living in Chiang Mai, Thailand 2023 - 2024. Retire in Thailand affordably.

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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.
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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
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🏠 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
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@25Soupy 11 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Hey, you made my day with that kind comment. Thanks so, so much from both Joy and me.

@jonathanluong4855 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@badspasm1 11 месяцев назад

Agree... I just found this channel and subscribed. I want to see more from this channel

@kanarentommy7590 11 месяцев назад

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@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@neilallen5788 11 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@scottgeen3062 9 месяцев назад

@@RetiredGlobalLifehi would 20million baht and pension last me at least ten years living in Thailand thank you from Scott new Zealand

@jameswatters9592 11 месяцев назад

Some really good advice, thanks, looking forward to the second part.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

I appreciate it, James. Thank you.

@2Rugrats9597 11 месяцев назад

Another great video! Glad I discovered your channel

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! Always nice to hear compliments!! Best wishes.

@knowthygod-olivergonsalves2336 11 месяцев назад

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.

@kanarentommy7590 11 месяцев назад

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@dimitar297 8 месяцев назад

If I find out my wife is actually a boy after getting married do I have any legal recourse? I feel taken advantage of.

@petereriksson1390 9 месяцев назад

Hello & Thanks! I have looking on at 50 RU-vid channels about living or living cost in Thailand last month and your video is absolute the best! Thanks from Peter Eriksson Sweden Europe. 😊❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 9 месяцев назад

That is a great compliment, Peter! Big thanks for the nice words.

@davidhermosillo1865 7 месяцев назад

Super amazing video thank you for sharing. Keep up this type of work! ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, David, I hope it was helpful to you. We will keep it up, no worries!

@johngreen2088 11 месяцев назад

Nice video, very helpful, looking forward to part 2

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@whatsname2649 11 месяцев назад

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! 👍🇹🇭

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@whatsname2649 11 месяцев назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife gotta give credit where credit is due. 👍🇹🇭

@brianwhiteside4178 11 месяцев назад

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 . ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Brian, I really appreciate the nice words. And glad to hear about the move to Chiang Mai.

@jduncan48 11 месяцев назад

Wait to see if he covers burning season

@brianwhiteside4178 11 месяцев назад

@@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 👍.

@jduncan48 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@brianwhiteside4178 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@jdsalinger147 10 месяцев назад

Love the channel so far! Need Part II of this!

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

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!

@JTCoinRings 2 месяца назад

This was a great video, thanks for the information.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Thanks. Joy and I had fun making it.

@hjqbcb11 11 месяцев назад

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 🙂

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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!

@whistler1056 11 месяцев назад

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...

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the nice comment. Part 2 taking longer than I thought to make . . .

@revelationmd 11 месяцев назад

This is an incredibly informative and well put together upload. Thanks - have yourself a new subscriber!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

We appreciate the nice words, thanks and come again.

@larshultberg6972 9 месяцев назад

Great video. Thanks a lot. I look forward to episode 2.

@RetiredGlobalLife 9 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Lars! I have been slow getting it done but am working hard on it. Lots of research into health insurance...

@onlyme2030 11 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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!

@richarddavis3451 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@chadr4013 Месяц назад

I’m too poor.

@kevinshakespeare665 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Kevin. Best wishes and hope to see you again here.

@erikawaindecker7735 11 месяцев назад

this is incredibly interesting ~ great video - you've covered everything with humour and great contrasting visuals.. thank you. more visions for thought...

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thank you superstar Erika! You always have such kind things to say. Much appreciated!

@RockmasterVideos 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RoseBornagain 8 месяцев назад

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.

@Basman59 11 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@consulthai 11 месяцев назад

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.

@kanarentommy7590 11 месяцев назад

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@dazzad52 10 месяцев назад

Love your presentation. Thank you one of the best videos ive seen on this subject.

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

So kind of you! Joy and I thank you.

@craigfurby7706 11 месяцев назад

Thank you both, really enjoyed this. I look forward to catching up with the rest of your posts 🙏

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! Thank you, Craig.

@brunoheggli2888 8 месяцев назад

No children or babys?

@nareevanzanen8981 10 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

I understand that feeling completely. Will you please share your favorite places around SE Asia? Best wishes!

@nareevanzanen8981 9 месяцев назад

@@RetiredGlobalLife We like the 4000 islands area in Laos, which is our favorite country, but also like Hoi An, Vietnam, Bali, Udorn, and Trat.

@RetiredGlobalLife 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the input! I'll check out 4000 Islands.@@nareevanzanen8981

@jimmygee2599 5 месяцев назад

Can an american citizen get residents in Thailand or what are the requirements now ?

@marcp108 8 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

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.

@marcp108 8 месяцев назад

@@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,

@toddgarcia8941 4 месяца назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 месяца назад

That would be nice. Joy and I are often at Fern Forest Cafe and Its Good Kitchen if we are in the moat area.

@bradm3441 11 месяцев назад

Another excellent video! Will be there in a couple of weeks. Very helpful

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much and enjoy your trip! Hopefully, we will have another few videos up before you go that. you may find helpful.

@toddaron 6 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for such a nice comment. I am very happy it was helpful to you. Come again. Best wishes.

@billyjohnson9166 11 месяцев назад

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

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@ksmithpmp 11 месяцев назад

Um, they are a dime a dozen. Truth is you are the real prize gents.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

@@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.

@wanderingdoc5075 8 месяцев назад

@@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

@jazzampa 8 месяцев назад

@@RetiredGlobalLifeStill a simp at 99 years old? 😢❤

@bluenosewrx 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much for this, just found your channel. Subscribed.

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the nice comment. We are glad you are along with us on the ride as we show you Chiang Mai and Thailand.

@PathfinderGregg 11 месяцев назад

Great video. Very useful information. Thanks!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

We appreciate the nice words, Gregg. Thanks.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-24e7zGQS58Q.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.

@johng4093 10 месяцев назад

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.

@xavierkoolat6926 8 месяцев назад

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.

@xavierkoolat6926 8 месяцев назад

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+++

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

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

@2011crane 6 месяцев назад

thanks for the informative video. Great job

@RetiredGlobalLife 6 месяцев назад

Hey we really appreciate it! We hope it was helpful. Best wishes.

@TheAlphacad 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic information. I'll be rewatching and sharing this one with friends for sure. Enjoyed this calm and well put together video. Be well ✌️

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@ErickRodriguez-he1qw 10 месяцев назад

What an amazing informative video👏👏..subscribed!

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Erick. More good stuff to come.

@authoritymike 5 месяцев назад

Excellent video ! Thank you.. Informative yet very personal. I enjoyed it very much! Randy and Joy make a great team!

@RetiredGlobalLife 5 месяцев назад

Very nice comment, Mike! Thanks!

@veronicaburgess7250 11 месяцев назад

great video thank you love this format 👍

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Veronica. We hope to see you again here!

@joec4765 4 месяца назад

Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you so much

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 месяца назад

Our pleasure. Thanks!

@dalaov5258 7 месяцев назад

Bravo. That was a superb video and details, thank you so much. It's very clear about the costs.

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! We went to a lot of trouble to show so much detail and I'm glad it is helpful to you. Best wishes.

@yannoe51 Месяц назад

Thx a lot !!! As à french I was searching this type of vidéo.

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

Je vous merci. J'espere ca vous aider.

@PeterErikson-rd5tj 11 месяцев назад

Great Job Guys -- Very helpful. like to. see more examples of. low end and medium.cost rental and neighborhoods. Subscribed..

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@MySmallWorld. 2 месяца назад

Good information.Good video,lovely couple and fun time.Thanks.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Very nice of you. Thanks!

@JJ-mn8md 2 месяца назад

Thank you, so much for this video. So informative ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Thanks, JJ! I appreciate it. Please share it if you know others who will benefit from the information.

@mauimixer6040 3 месяца назад

watch a lot of videos and spent a little time there, Great overview video !

@RetiredGlobalLife 3 месяца назад

Big thanks!

@sallymacphee8451 Месяц назад

Very informative. Thanks so much

@RetiredGlobalLife Месяц назад

You are so welcome! Thanks, Sally.

@OzScalemodeling 11 месяцев назад

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

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.)

@peilingjuan 11 месяцев назад

Great content! Useful for me as I will be visiting Chiangmai! 😊

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@Soundhypno 2 месяца назад

Great vid!! Thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Glad you liked it!

@christophmosimann9244 5 месяцев назад

I appreciate the time you guyes invested to make this video! Thank you very much, great video - extremely helpful!

@RetiredGlobalLife 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, Christoph! We had fun making it.

@Juanmore888 6 месяцев назад

Just found your site today. Very well done videos.

@RetiredGlobalLife 6 месяцев назад

Thanks, John. Nice of you to say.

@basil8760 8 месяцев назад

Good quality content.🥰Enjoyed it.💕Ty for sharing subscribed.❤️Look forward to watching your videos particularly about visas.

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the nice words and emojis! Best wishes.

@badspasm1 11 месяцев назад

Hmmm... little gem in the you tube zone!! FYI liked and subscribed. I'm going to watch more of your videos!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Joy read your comment first and we both got a big smile from "hidden gem." Thanks!

@yessir1913 4 месяца назад

Nice informative video and food looks great!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 4 месяца назад

Thanks. It was a fun video to make and gave us an excuse to eat out even more than usual, haha.

@jamesgeist9535 7 месяцев назад

Dude. Thank you. Great channel. Helps with the uncertainty of pursuing this.

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

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.

@howardsmith6294 7 месяцев назад

Wonderful, informative and thought provoking video. Thank You.

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Howard. We appreciate it! Best wishes.

@ravydavy66 2 месяца назад

Absolutely fantastic. So informative I’m sincerely grateful that you both took the time to make it so interesting.

@RetiredGlobalLife 2 месяца назад

Our pleasure! The video has done quite well. Glad people like it.

@cliffwilliams2906 11 месяцев назад

Great jobs excellent video thank you for the information

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Cliff. We appreciate it and will keep working hard for you.

@minukutty3772 10 месяцев назад

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 ... :)

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

Hey, that is the nicest thing you could say, just what we were going for. Hope to see you here again.

@pmags1331 10 месяцев назад

Great video !!! Hope you do more videos like this showing all the prices . 😁

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks. One on the way next week, part 2 of costs of living: health ins and visas.

@philwebster3914 11 месяцев назад

Excellent video, thank you, I have now subscribed :)

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Awesome, thank you, Phil.

@fruitloops3718 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the nice words. Hope to see you again.

@adied7725 7 месяцев назад

Super video very informative.... Thanks for good quality real content 😊no bull, factual exactly what I need, you got yourself another subscriber 👍👍👍

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

So appreciated! Thanks and best wishes.

@adied7725 7 месяцев назад

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

@marcusroe2142 21 день назад

Wow great video thank you especially the 269 and 460 range very nice ❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 20 дней назад

Glad you enjoyed it. Big thanks.

@charlesfawthrop759 11 месяцев назад

thankyou , that was very helpfull

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Much appreciated, Charles!

@garyhunt4342 8 месяцев назад

Very informative. Well done.

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

I appreciate it Gary. Thanks!

@ronboston6529 11 месяцев назад

thank you so much so incredibly helpful

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

I really appreciate the nice comment. Thanks!

@doctorryanmiescke 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Sounds good. Yes, eating out in Thailand is a lot more fun than in the US or Europe I think. Not to mention cheaper.

@dovoso5685 11 месяцев назад

Great show, well done , waiting for part 2 . Especially interested about costs for 70+ guys. Thanks.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

I'll have it up in a few days! Thanks.

@seekingbuddha8558 11 месяцев назад

You both make a great pair, fun to watch

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! We have a lot of fun together and if I'm lucky, it will continue forever.

@soidog154 11 месяцев назад

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

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! That is high praise, coming from a local. Joy and I worked very hard on it so thanks from both of us.

@cachecow 6 месяцев назад

Really good video!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 6 месяцев назад

Thanks! Much appreciated. Take care.

@feimoui 6 месяцев назад

Very informative:) Thanks for sharing :)

@RetiredGlobalLife 6 месяцев назад

Thanks so much!

@Andrew-lu6wp 10 месяцев назад

Loved this video thank you

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much, Andrew! We are happy to have brought it to you. Sorry the part 2 is taking me so long, but the world of Thai health insurance involved a lot of research.

@farawayfred802 11 месяцев назад

Great video! I'm looking forward to part two. My wife and I are moving to Chaing Mai at the end of September.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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!

@dollworld3256 10 месяцев назад

Very informative. Great video❤❤

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks so much! Joy and I appreciate the kind words.

@user-sf4pv8kn4y 5 месяцев назад

Great video, Great work . very educational 👍👍

@RetiredGlobalLife 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the very nice comment! Take care.

@stevenundzid4765 8 месяцев назад

Nice video thanks for sharing

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, Steven. I appreciate it. Come again.

@Call_me_The_Breeze 11 месяцев назад

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.

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.

@Gunner-qv5zw 8 месяцев назад

I am new to your channel and I plan on going to Thailand but I have not been there before...this is wonderful information...thank you both !!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

We are so glad it helps. Have a great trip!

@noyphinouwong118 7 месяцев назад

Great video thanks

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

Thanks, it involved a lot of research and editing with all that data, but I'm really glad you found it helpful. Best wishes.

@follow2world 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for the video 💯

@RetiredGlobalLife 10 месяцев назад

Thanks! We appreciate the nice comment and hope to bring you more good stuff soon.

@milovee1238 6 месяцев назад

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

@milovee1238 6 месяцев назад

I see you do have videos on more complicated stuff like visas and Healthcare. I subscribed and plan to watch all of them

@RetiredGlobalLife 6 месяцев назад

Hello and thanks for the nice words. You can click on our channel name to see our other videos. Best wishes.

@saleemakhtar87 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for all the info, enjoyed from Toronto Canada

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

Our pleasure! We are so happy people are enjoying the video.

@TravelUrsul 7 месяцев назад

Great video!!

@RetiredGlobalLife 7 месяцев назад

Thanks so much for the nice comment! We had fun making it. We hope it was helpful. Come again!

@michaellee6167 5 месяцев назад

Thanks...great video

@RetiredGlobalLife 5 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it!j We hope to see you here again, Michael.

@mintyoates2370 8 месяцев назад

Have watched hundreds of videos on thailand...but with out doubt...this is the best I've seen...thank you both very much👍💯

@RetiredGlobalLife 8 месяцев назад

We really appreciate that nice comment, and yes, we did work very hard on it, as we do for all our videos. Best wishes.

@andyroid7339 9 месяцев назад

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!

@RetiredGlobalLife 9 месяцев назад

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.

@darkmattersproject2951 11 месяцев назад

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

@RetiredGlobalLife 11 месяцев назад

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.