plenty of people in their 30s and 40s live outside of the city center when they don’t want to live like a tourist. Myself included, it’s so much more peaceful and beautiful when you get to wake up listening to the birds instead of traffic.
no one rides bicycles in Chiangmai unless it’s within the moo Baan you live in. It’s dangerous enough to ride motorcycles in Thailand, why would anyone rides bicycles on a major road. It takes 40 minutes driving from Doi Saket to HangDong, one does need transportation living in CM.
Follow the rules and regulations on Thailand embassy’s website or google it. It’s simple. I came with my dog. As along as yours have all the vaccines and paperwork, no quarantine. Service dog should give you the ability to fly your dog in cabin with you from the US. There is no official national registry or certification process for service dogs. Thailand also doesn’t recognize emotional support animals.
Squat toilet is healthier for the body, as it’s our body’s natural way to go to the bathroom. But it’s also more uncomfortable and uncivilized looking than western toilets. Most Asian homes don’t have those anymore, only public restrooms. I can see how it’s a scary way to go if you’ve never done it.