Where are some good areas to live in CM?

[Saya Alan]

OP (& Clokwise),

I live in SanSai (Nong Harn) in Land and Houses Park. (Off Hwy 1001) It is huge with excellent security, about 6 moobans inside each with their own security apart from the main entrance to the park. There is a clubhouse and swimming pool, gym etc.

Mooban Chonlada where I live is extremely quiet and has a lake that you can walk around, basketball court etc. there are at least 10 houses there advertised for sale or rent. Suggest you rent first. There will be more houses available in each mooban.

   15 min (4km) to Meechok Plaza and Ruamchok Mall, 25 min to Central Festival (7 km) and Highway 11, 45 min to Maya Mall & Nimman. 1 hr to Night Market or Airport/Central Airport/ CM Immigration.

    15 min to Nong Jom intersection (1001 with 121)

Good luck. (No roaming dogs but lots of cats) ????

[BarnicaleBob]

I have to agree with others who have suggested you rent for a while to get the feel of the various areas in and around Chiang Mai before committing to a home purchase.  

As for what I feel would be a nice area that fits what you're looking for, it would be Doi Saket or the vicinity of the Ruamchok intersection area.  I live just off of the 118 and can drive to most places such as 24 hour hospitals, Big C's, Central Festival Mall and many good Thai and Western restaurants within 15 to 20 minutes of less.