Last year International Living published a top 5 list of the best places to live in Thailand and I must say, although some I can agree with, I just do not buy into their claims. I made this vlog a year back now but never actually published it here on my website, but when I checked it out found the subject very interesting.

 

I am sure you have your opinions too on the subject so do drop a comment below. Quick footnote, I stand corrected on ‘fresh air’ in Chaing Mai – I visited only once before outside the farming burning season!

 

To read the rest of this blog by Dan about Thailand visit https://danaboutthailand.com/2018/11/16/5-best-places-to-live-in-thaiand-really/

ratings could be/are misleading, it all depends on what people are looking for

Is it me or is this another ( there have been many on here recently ) attempt by Dan to get us to read his Vlog, Blog and Podcasts ??

On 9/11/2020 at 11:03 AM, Andrew Dwyer said:

Is it me or is this another ( there have been many on here recently ) attempt by Dan to get us to read his Vlog, Blog and Podcasts ??

Sow his cookies, as it were.

Edited September 12, 20205 yr by malathione

I clicked to read but there is nothing to read it is a video link. 

 

Personally I am not a fan of videos versus reading

 

Will take a guess on the 5

 

Hua hin

BKK

Chiang mai

Phuket

Krabi

 

Don't agree with many of the above but maybe there the places on the top 5

 

 

 

About 10 years ago a major US based retirement magazine named NONG KHAI as among the top 5 retirement destinations in the world.

On 9/10/2020 at 9:03 PM, Andrew Dwyer said:

Is it me or is this another ( there have been many on here recently ) attempt by Dan to get us to read his Vlog, Blog and Podcasts ??

Just now, trucking said:

Yes , he would seem to be !!

On 9/11/2020 at 5:03 AM, Andrew Dwyer said:

Is it me or is this another ( there have been many on here recently ) attempt by Dan to get us to read his Vlog, Blog and Podcasts ??

Maybe he knows or has a family member on tv staff.

Blogger, vlogger maybe a logger, boring and out of touch. 

I can only see half the screen on the video on my phone. Dan needs to get one of his boffins on the case.

Just now, twocatsmac said:

Maybe he knows or has a family member on tv staff.

Blogger, vlogger maybe a logger, boring and out of touch. 

Maybe he owns Thai Visa. ????

On 9/11/2020 at 10:49 AM, Mavideol said:

ratings could be/are misleading, it all depends on what people are looking for

Absolutely, for me I lived among the mountains, lakes, valleys and forests of the North for 13 years, then across in sugar-cane country of the North East for 7 years. The southern seaside resorts were never of interest to me and Bangkok was definitely a "no no" unless on business or "flying thru". However, with respect, I know many more ex-pats prefer the South rather than the North.

sorry, videos are the worst media, pure waste of time

4 minutes ago, champers said:

Maybe he owns Thai Visa. ????

????

For me its purely based on proximity to quality schools - thus, it can only be Bangkok. 

 

If Hua Hin had top tier international schools, then I’d prefer to live there although the 3 hr drag to and from the airport would be a bit of, well, a drag on regular trips (when things pick up after Covid-19).

Been just about every place Pattaya by far for me.

Then BKK.

Chiang Mai sorry, is one of the biggest bore of a place in the country. OK for a few days play some golf but to live full-time no way.  Yes, it has waterfalls and some mountain scenery but you see it for 15 minutes then what?

Spent a few days in farm areas in Issan almost went insane.  No way not my lifestyle I think I would die early of total boredom.

 

By sea

 

Hua Hin

Krabi

Chumphon

Ranong

Trang

 

Inland

 

Chiang Rai

Udon Thani

Kanchanaburi

Petchabun

Korat

 

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

Absolutely, for me I lived among the mountains, lakes, valleys and forests of the North for 13 years, then across in sugar-cane country of the North East for 7 years. The southern seaside resorts were never of interest to me and Bangkok was definitely a "no no" unless on business or "flying thru". However, with respect, I know many more ex-pats prefer the South rather than the North.

I like the southern seaside villages, not crowded places and still enjoying it, interact with the locals, fisherman taking me with them fishing, together eat BBQ fresh fish (usually I am the one paying +/- 100 for the booze 555)..... the seaside resorts are a no no for me,

1 hour ago, twocatsmac said:

Maybe he knows or has a family member on tv staff.

Blogger, vlogger maybe a logger, boring and out of touch. 

They don’t call him The Big Cheese for nothing ????

37 minutes ago, Andrew Dwyer said:

They don’t call him The Big Cheese for nothing ????

I thought that was because he needs to cheddar few pounds.

I heard he wears about 287 hats.

I like it up here in the Northeast countryside. After @ 30 years on the

road selling Aerospace products the body decided to slow down a bit 

at 66. Loved it in the road Southwest US/Mexico/APAC fulltime for 13 

years living 10 of those in China... 

 

People have many ideas of what’s Top 5 and depends on their likes..

Reverse look up with five places not to live in LOS will narrow down the search dramatically.  

Anywhere in the north or central will have pollution problems for half the year. No thanks.

5 hours ago, Don Chance said:

Anywhere in the north or central will have pollution problems for half the year. No thanks.

 

Unfortunately you are right. 

 

I do prefer the colder climate here up North, but when the air pollution starts I always leave for a few months.

 

Still looking for an elevated area, further South and closer to the sea, but have found it yet.

19 hours ago, torturedsole said:

Reverse look up with five places not to live in LOS will narrow down the search dramatically.  

 

But the answers will be the same

Whenever I read any web site about Thailand and they say things like:

"You can access quality healthcare, and there’s plenty to keep you busy—from yoga and Pilates to salsa dancing and bridge club—when you’re not soaking up the sun on one of the island’s many beaches."

Then I know it is a load of khrapp.

 

Chiang Mai is best for mature/retired Expats - downsides are 'smoke season' and 'distance' (by car).

 

Pattaya or Phuket is best for the 'fun seeking' younger crowds - downside is all the young fun seekers/tourists.

 

18 hours ago, Jack Hna said:

Hua hin

BKK

Chiang mai

Phuket

Krabi

80%, not bad :

 

Chiang Mai

Ko Samui

Bangkok

Hua Hin

Phuket

 

But Dan opposes Bangkok, Ko Samui, Phuket.

Lifts Pattaya above.

Edited September 13, 20205 yr by KhunBENQ

Soi Bukow in Pattaya..Say no more...Pattaya has 99 baht breakfast, beer bars,7-11s ........Can it get any better?

Edited September 13, 20205 yr by redwood1

3 hours ago, redwood1 said:

Soi Bukow in Pattaya..Say no more...Pattaya has 99 baht breakfast, beer bars,7-11s ........Can it get any better?

Can it get any better?

A sidewalk might help, say no more.