Retirement options in Chiang Saen

[wenshidi]

I have stopped over a few times in Chiang Saen on the way down from Xishuangbanna and really like the laid back feel of the place, but it has been a while since I was last there.

 

Is there anybody here already living there?  If so, what is it like, and what are the options for retirees in the area?

 

My thanks in advance.

[Lacessit]

Not living in Chiang Saen, I've visited a few times.

It depends on what you think you need, AFAIK there is only one government hospital in Chiang Saen, nothing private. I doubt there would be much of a bar scene for expats either, or a range of restaurant cuisines. IMO you would need to be fluent in Thai.

 

I moved from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai two and a half years ago. Chiang Rai is laid-back enough for me, with all the facilities I need.

 

[Tuvoc]

We are building a house in Chiang Saen. There is a private hospital very close, can't recall the details. I had pre-flight Covid tests there when it was mandatory. Not a lot there, Chiang Rai is probably the better bet for most retirees, but people don't all have the same priorities.

[wenshidi]

Are there many decent long term rental options in Chiang Saen?

[Tuvoc]

I don't know, but when considering a new area to live, renting for a few months is a really good option. If you like the area you stay, if you don't then move on.

[wenshidi]

Agreed, that is why I was asking about long term rentals.