What are some less touristy and laid-back areas near Chiang Mai for relocation?

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Planning to relocate from the states sometime this November, we are checking out the Chang Mai area. We want a place that is not so touristy and more laid back.

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The conversation focuses on relocating to Thailand, particularly away from tourist-heavy areas like Chiang Mai. Several users suggest alternatives such as Nong Khai, Chiang Rai, and Fang for a more laid-back lifestyle. Concerns about air pollution in Chiang Mai are expressed, and recommendations include exploring options in Southern Thailand, like Nakhon Si Thammarat. Participants advise starting with a flexible living arrangement while exploring various locations to find the best fit.

Thomas ********** · Answer

looks like you actually need to go to thailand and visit some areas to see what aligns with your preferences. on a side note, it’s extremely interesting that so many persons posting here seem to be from the USA and are looking for an escape hatch.

Chris ***** · Answer

Southern Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. Khanom, Sichon, Promkiri, Nopphitam,..best air in Thailand, mountains, rivers, empty beaches.

Eric ********** · Answer

Plenty of nice places. We are 100k out of CM. Phrao district. Great small town and very laid back.

Tom ******* · Answer

Nam Kliang district in Sisaket province

Can even rent you a house

Very quiet and rural with clean air

Nigel ************** · Answer

I suggest you read the posts about what Chiang Mai is like just now. Might help you decide if you can live through that.

Sebastian ******** · Answer

Really bad pollution levels at the moment. Whole region is affected! I would think again if I were you!

John ********* · Answer

I would suggest the following. Assuming you are seriously considering this. Chiang Mai is VERY “Touristy” and relatively unauthentic,do not commit to anything. Find a base and rent. Be sure you can be get to and from it simply. Then go look, where you may end up may suprise you.

Alma *************** · Answer

Chiangmai is not laid back..despite the pollution for two months it gets cery crowded with tourist and lots of festival. I sigfest you go to Fang..very quiet,.local, really laid back..back cleanest village..we had a summer house there once in the middle of orange orchards and rice fields..frogs and birds are tour only companion..

Fabian ***************** · Answer

I would suggest, you start to travel around and find your preferred space. Loads of foreigners in Chang Mai, bussing nightlife as it is lot of younger people. Burning session with heavy air pollution a couple of months, some take a brake from this and go on “vacation”. Fantastic nature, lot of festivals. Hua Hin, Jomtien, Rayong, Phang Nga, Krabi Samui more pensioners. The island of Phuket mix of everything but considered as expensive.

I would start with base at he outskirts of Bangkok, get know Thailand and at the same time have everything you are used to, as security blanket. It can be frustrating to understand how thing works here and the duality if papers and rubber stamps on one hand and digital payments, that you maybe used from home but can not use as you need a Thai debit/credit card from Thai bank. Opening bank account need proper visa and prof if residency and more.

Mike ******* · Answer

Research Nong Khai, highly recommend 👌

Tim **************** · Answer

Go to Chiang Rai

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