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

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2 ай бұрын

I share 6 reasons why I think Chiang Mai is the best city in Thailand for expats.
Places in the video;
Huen Phen; maps.app.goo.gl/kjzLzVtyS4r1z...
Chippy by the Gate; maps.app.goo.gl/Xr86jsb7pV2mR...
Instagram; joninchiangmai
www.buymeacoffee.com/jondcanton

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@GazCooper 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah reminded me of the fish and chips I used to have years and years ago, I will be back 😀

@Arcticnick 2 ай бұрын

Looks awesome.

@markdamon6696 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Mark

@uweballmann6692 2 ай бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Pollution is an issue, about 8 people per 100,000 extra die per year in the north than in the south

@tsif7828 2 ай бұрын

Ive lived here a few years now and must agree with you, it's a deal killer, and a people killer. I'm older than the presenter here but now in April I can't sleep, can't concentrate, can't go to the gym, feel like garbage

@AkeLoveyou-lh1sn Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Thanks, yep Chiang Mai is the best for me :)

@Mike-du1dc 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@ChiangMaiThaiVideoVlog 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Jaco!

@wanderingwiganer Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, appreciate that!

@JohnHodl99 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate :)

@RoOnTheGo 3 күн бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai 2 күн бұрын

Thanks :)

@jeremyoliviervoice 2 ай бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! I think I know which place you mean, can’t go wrong with a good khao soi :)

@georgem5360 2 ай бұрын

Nice video!

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks :)

@mangostickyrice555 2 ай бұрын

Thumbs up 👍 Jon

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate

@masonchase4599 Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

I’ve read a few books. Thailand: A Short History was good. Also more but I can’t remember those ones :)I’d check out Asia Books near Gekko Garden a great selection there :)

@user-jw9ev7vp8g 2 ай бұрын

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

@thetravellingsocialworker Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Nice, yeah love it here!

@thetravellingsocialworker Ай бұрын

@@JonInChiangMai Only bad thing is the smoking season, but outside of that I think its a really balanced lifestyle

@lisaanderson7292 2 ай бұрын

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

@frankiefourfingers6717 2 ай бұрын

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

@Rowestah 2 ай бұрын

I agree. Also not a fan of the colder climate. Have enough of that back home in the US.

@bobevans9996 2 ай бұрын

@@Rowestah where in usa usa is so big ca is summer/aircon daytime n winter/heater at night

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Yep that’s the big let down, it should be better in a few weeks hopefully

@Rowestah 2 ай бұрын

@@bobevans9996 North East

@Anomalyy666 2 ай бұрын

That's why it's soo cheap. Always a cost

@gorillapancake 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

I'm not sure actually, I think it may be

@bigbrotheriswatching8709 2 ай бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Yeah true the weather here is more pleasant than further down south :)

@sholaebofin6090 Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Thanks, appreciate your comment :)

@louis20122 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Yep, that's really the only negative about Chiang Mai

@bobjsim03857 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could ride a unicorn to the moon

@yabanjin5296 Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Thanks! Good luck on the move, International schools are expensive in Thailand, maybe $10k a year plus but if that's in your budget there are lots of choices available. $4k a month would be a great budget in Chiang Mai!

@Arcticnick 2 ай бұрын

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

@Arcticnick 2 ай бұрын

I haven't had cheese in ages!

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Yep, Rimping is awesome!

@Arcticnick 2 ай бұрын

@@JonInChiangMai 100%. Great vids, BTW.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

@@Arcticnick Thanks mate appreciate that :)

@Arcticnick 2 ай бұрын

@@JonInChiangMai Chiang Mai totally rocks. I just love it here. Am based in Don Kaeo, Saraphi, I think near where you were before.

@peteswandering2768 2 ай бұрын

Just moved here last week

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Nice!

@brandonjoseph3422 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

No, I can get by but not fluent unfortunately, still a long way to go :)

@jh13026 Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah $2k a month would give you a great time in Chiang Mai :)

@atn2666 10 күн бұрын

what do you do during burning season?

@JonInChiangMai 9 күн бұрын

Air purifiers :)

@VittoShulman 2 ай бұрын

What about air quality there - is it breathable?

@tsif7828 2 ай бұрын

One of the worst places on earth and it's a killer literally

@traceylankford8579 2 ай бұрын

How have you learned the language so well?

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I can’t speak Thai so we’ll :)

@michis.2729 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Would have to say the Nimman area would be a great option :)

@michis.2729 Ай бұрын

Thank you for answer.Yes that sounds good

@jim-uu2db Ай бұрын

Bad thing is no good public transportation,

@TheGandorX 2 ай бұрын

What about burning season?

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

That's probably the only negative, for me it's just part of it

@KhunMike3755 Ай бұрын

Yeah 8 months a year.

@roberthornbrook8374 2 ай бұрын

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 😂

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Ah yeah I think I know who you mean :)

@shaqisumari304 2 ай бұрын

Wow its like Singapore, so clean and efficient

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Chiang Mai is great!

@wjv1334 2 ай бұрын

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

@exalhoa Ай бұрын

Chum Northern Kitchen @ Old City. I did some sleuthing because I recognized it as a place I had been to before. We also had lunch at Huen Phen (where Jon ate) several times. This was two years ago, but as I remember, everything was delicious. I'm headed back to Chiang Mai this summer so I will definitely try them again.

@wjv1334 Ай бұрын

@@exalhoa Thanks Exelhoa. Will try them on my next visit as well.

@olddouchebag 2 ай бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate! Yeah text is a good idea to add. I always like the winters here :)

@SpiderDice Ай бұрын

Yeah but that smoky season...

@vonteboyd1849 Ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Some of the year yes

@marktyson716 2 ай бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yeah maybe should say affordable :)

@KeepingItRealBro 2 ай бұрын

It's poor quality in reality though. Hit the nail on the head. At least it used to be cheap, not nowadays

@davidramsy3048 Ай бұрын

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

@roygoad2870 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Yep Chiang Rai is great as well!

@doeverystory Ай бұрын

Hello 😗

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

😁

@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL 2 ай бұрын

Are you not feeling the smoke ?

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

The big negative of Chiang Mai!

@ORIGINOLINDIVIDUAL Ай бұрын

@@JonInChiangMai Just did 2 days in San Pa Tong & left, Can feel it in my chest & throat. AQI of 160+ It’s not for me. such a shame as its a Beautiful part of Thailand.

@stephencooke3088 Ай бұрын

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.

@JonInChiangMai Ай бұрын

Quite a few malls here, Central Airport, Central Festival, Maya are the main ones.

@chrisshearer845 16 күн бұрын

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

@user-rh5zh7uw3s 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Not sure on that actually

@wesgraham2262 Ай бұрын

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!

@ScooterOnHisWay2024 2 ай бұрын

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

@chrisgiles1694 2 ай бұрын

No no beach and smoky several months

@onelifefreedom5646 Ай бұрын

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

@80ProofRecordsMediaServices 2 ай бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

Haha, it did say Chiang Mai on it though :)

@huagrapo Ай бұрын

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

@louis20122 2 ай бұрын

You don't seem to impress with Bangkok.

@JonInChiangMai 2 ай бұрын

I like Bangkok but just find it's changing too fast :)

@user-yk6do2ou5f 2 ай бұрын

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

@truckerfromreno 29 күн бұрын

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

@JonInChiangMai 28 күн бұрын

I thought it was great tbh, worth a try :)

@clivebaxter6354 2 ай бұрын

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

@212Roger 2 ай бұрын

Granted, Chiang Mai is not exciting like Pattaya or Las Vegas. But who wants to live there? Chiang Mai is a great city to retire; better than ugly barren Arizona!

@louis20122 2 ай бұрын

@@212RogerI would agree about Arizona. I am not a big fan of desert.

@chuckg3487 3 күн бұрын

@@212RogerAZ is awesome smh.