Why Chiang Mai is the BEST Place in Thailand for Expats! 🇹🇭 

Thanks Jon, I enjoyed the tour and look forward to a visit.

Just subscribed great vlog with great narration too - Chiang Mai is my favourite place in Thailand I'll be back this year for sure!

Jon is going next level, it seems. And I even recognized some locations like at 10:00 ! Good job, mate!

Thanks for passing by the Chippy at the Gate Jon and appreciate the kind words we are just getting started in the new location so appreciate the plug as well mate Catch ya next time

hey john , the new style is great ! editing is engaging and not distracting (retention editing).

All true & for the reasons you mentioned we do miss it! Thanks for the walk around!!

As a Thai person...Chiangmai is the best city in Thailand and Thank u for loving Chiangmai❤🙏🤟🇹🇭 ( 2nd city is Huahin 3rd is Khouyai)

I love Thailand and i've travelled all over Thailand and CM is very beautifull, because i'm a temple goeroe and i've seen more than 300 temples in Thailand, but CM is not that lively / dynamic than BKK so i prefer BKK. Also the ocean at Pattaya is nearby and is 1 1/2 hour drive from BKK.

If you like Lung cancer, yes it's a good place to stay. Several month a year heavy air pollution is a no go for me.

Jon, that is an awesome video! I have a fun khao soi recommendation that some European guy gave me. So, there is a coffee shop on the corner by the Chiang Mai Gate that is across the street from the street stalls. This guy told me that he lived in Chiang Mai for 8 years and he says that the best Khao Soi is made by the old man who runs a stall next to the brick wall just before you enter the Chiang Mai gate in the food stalls area. This European gentleman told me that, "it's not khao soi if the chicken isn't on the bone." He said to look for the old man stirring ingredients in a huge bowl. I waited until that night and, just as he said, I had my first khao soi and it was very delicious. Maybe something worth checking out.

Nice video!

Hey Jon!! Been living in Chiang Mai about 8 months now and completely love it as well. Can you recommend any books or places here to learn more about the history of the city and culture? I tried checking out the City Arts and Cultural center @3:49 but want more of a deep dive. Thanks and beautiful vid! Makes me appreciate this place even more

Thumbs up 👍 Jon

When is the burning season Jon as we are going there end of May for a month.

Yes I left Bangkok to live in Chiang Mai and love it.

I agree, chiang mai is a great place to stay, except during 3 months of the year when Chiang mai is one of the most polluted cities of the world

Hey Jon, That's a really nice white building on the left at 3:40. Is that a hotel?

Good list, but I'm surprised you didn't mention CM's cooler climate compared to the rest of Thailand. Even this time of year, the evenings in CM drop down to a pleasant 22° C, whereas Bangkok never drops below a sweltering 29° for weeks.

Thanks for the tour it was fantastic! We are considering moving to Thailand as a family of 3 with a 3yr old. What about international schools and expat family communities like? And what is a good budget? We are thinking $6k AUD or $4k USD

Wish there was no burning season or at least finding an alternative way so the air is less poluted.

Thanks for the historical breakdown of this special city in sick of Bangkok and pattaya and need some real authentic culture

Rimping! The greatest place on Earth. If you can afford the prices. A standard size tin of Abalone yesterday cost 11, 500 Bht.

Hi Jon, you speak fluent Thai. How long did you take to learn it

Hi mate , great video . Do you think $2k a month in Chiang mai on a ED Visa (learning Thai) would be a comfortable time ?

Lovely place but the burning season is ruining it. It is officially top 3 of polluted cities in the world. So for me it’s a no thanks

Hi, which area of chang mai would you recommend to stay for a digital nomad (about 3 weeks) close to coffee shops, bars, night market and working space

What about air quality there - is it breathable?

what do you do during burning season?

How have you learned the language so well?

Jon I watched a video of a guy in chaing Mia he got a condo because of your video he got fish and chips 50 thai baht wow I would have it every Friday lol 😂

Just moved here last week

I hear the air quality is terrible there. Any truth to that?

Does anyone know the name of the restaurant at 7:16?

Wow its like Singapore, so clean and efficient

What about burning season?

Bad thing is no good public transportation,

Mate you really are coming into your own now. I thought I was in for another walk and talk video yet, you managed to fill it with some great info and give us a real sense of life in Chiang Mai. Love the touch of the history and backstory too. Tiny bit of constructive criticism though. A bit of text to show prices or highlight the points you making would add a great touch. I actually wanted to live in Chaing Mai but my wife said it's too cold in the cool season. 😭 Not too late to persuade her though.

Why does every vlogger use the word "cheap"? It makes everything seem like it is poor quality. Do love the video, well done, and thank you.

Yeah 8 months a year.

Fish and chips, you've never been to Sharples then ha

Yeah but that smoky season...

I lived in chaing mai for 8 months l would never live there again😊 I have lived in Thailand for 19 years😊

Are you not feeling the smoke ?

Do they have public toilets in Chiang Mai? 🤔🤔🤔

Don’t forget Chiang Rai, smaller and quieter cousin of Chiang Mai!

Don't forget "BYOOT" - bring your own oxygen tank!

Hello 😗

Showing the hard rock is not a good recommendation to move to Chang Mai :)

No each, no big cool malls like Bangkok no other special shops or areas to explore like Bangkok, talking markets etc. not so many bars, too hot and too cold, far from Bangkok hua gin etc.

No no beach and smoky several months

Chiang Mai may be cheaper to live but it is horribly smoky for 3-4 months during the burning season when no one can breathe or see anything. Also, no beautiful beaches. No thanks!

Not true, I am living more than 20 years in Lampang, you should try before making suggestions to quick

Best city in Thailand for expats 9 months of the year; sadly, one of the worst during the other 3.

I didn't like the look of the batter on that fish.

You don't seem to impress with Bangkok.

Adverti Ser !!! Stop you have to go to the border run !!!!!

Only been twice, did not think much of it, quite boring.

The place looks like a sh*thole. I'm glad I watched this video. Now I know I have absolutely no interest in going to Thailand.

where r u from bro

Chiang Mai is shit 😂

Most points are subjective so I cannot agree Chiang Mai is the place for me. Not to mention you left out the many negatives of Chiang Mai.