Popular Post webfact Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 A latest report has highlighted Bangkok and Chiang Mai as two of the top 10 Asian cities for expats in 2024. The findings reinforce the appeal of Thailand to a global populace. Among all the cities assessed, Bangkok, known for its stunning temples and lively street food culture, ranked second. One of its key attractions is the rapidly declining cost of living. From 2022 to 2024, living costs in Bangkok dramatically dropped by over 50%, from US$2,715 to a reasonable US$1,048 per month. Chiang Mai, ranked fifth in the study, is celebrated for its tranquil temples, lush mountains, and a thriving community of digital nomads. The city offers an affordable lifestyle, with the cost of living estimated at US$665 per month, making it highly attractive to expats. Last year, Bangkok hosted 22.78 million foreign visitors. Typically, these tourists spent about 4.7 nights in the city and an average of 5,938 baht (US$173) daily. With these figures, both Bangkok and Chiang Mai seem set to remain favourite havens for expats. Picture courtesy of Steven Wilcox, Unsplash -- ASEAN NOW 2024-04-25 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skipalongcassidy Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 I wonder how much this unknown source was bribed... uh paid... to write this 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post soi3eddie Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 (edited) 10 minutes ago, webfact said: Among all the cities assessed, Bangkok, known for its stunning temples and lively street food culture, ranked second. One of its key attractions is the rapidly declining cost of living. From 2022 to 2024, living costs in Bangkok dramatically dropped by over 50%, from US$2,715 to a reasonable US$1,048 per month. Anyone beleive this? Must be a mistake surely? Streetfood prices up, western food prices up. Rents are certainly not down by over 50%. Edited April 24 by soi3eddie 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 1duckyboy Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Who is this "latest report" from? I guess they're not counting expats who breathe the air. 2 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 2 hours ago, webfact said: A latest report has highlighted Bangkok and Chiang Mai as two of the top 10 Asian cities for expats in 2024. The findings reinforce the appeal of Thailand to a global populace. And the most polluted... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mfd101 Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 Load of rubbish. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tarteso Posted April 24 Popular Post Share Posted April 24 2 hours ago, webfact said: Chiang Mai seem set to remain favourite havens for expats. 1 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenthai Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 not include air pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoner Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 3 hours ago, webfact said: Chiang Mai, ranked fifth in the study, is celebrated for its tranquil temples, lush mountains minus the months and months you can't see the mountains due to the horrendous air pollution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dinsdale Posted April 25 Popular Post Share Posted April 25 (edited) Interesting isn't it how if we post anything that needs sourcing without sourcing said post it's immidiately deleted but this unsourced rubbish is ok. This is pure nonsense based in no way in reality and completely unsourced. It's nothing but a waste of space. 3 hours ago, webfact said: From 2022 to 2024, living costs in Bangkok dramatically dropped by over 50%, from US$2,715 to a reasonable US$1,048 per month. This AI article must be talking about a different Bangkok and Thailand to the one we know. Edited April 25 by dinsdale 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JoePai Posted April 25 Popular Post Share Posted April 25 Today at 08.00 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBR Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Somewhere there is an alternate reality where these cities exist as described. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Will B Good Posted April 25 Popular Post Share Posted April 25 Packing as we speak..........soon be on my way to Chang Mai. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) 5 hours ago, soi3eddie said: Anyone beleive this? Must be a mistake surely? Streetfood prices up, western food prices up. Rents are certainly not down by over 50%. Not forgetting the ever increasing PM2.5, then maybe health considerations aren't a factor in this absolute nonsense rating. Edited April 25 by Artisi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 What a load of codswallop. Bangkok known for it´s street food and temples? What? Bangkok is know for Nana Entertainment Plaza, Soi Cowboy, prostitution and soapy massage as well as a waterhole for all thirsty foreigners and other power drinkers. After that, how in the world can two cities that mostly have such pollution that people need to walk around in masks be in top 10 choices for the worlds expat community? Oh dear! Who have come up with this? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post realfunster Posted April 25 Popular Post Share Posted April 25 7 hours ago, webfact said: From 2022 to 2024, living costs in Bangkok dramatically dropped by over 50%, from US$2,715 to a reasonable US$1,048 per month. Dear AseanNow - this article appears to be under your name and ownership. Got any evidence/references for this claim ? By the way, it's a 61% cost of living reduction based on your figures. Below is a Thailand inflation chart to get your critical thinking juices flowing. Your credibility is at stake...and I do hope this is not a sign of the quality we should expect going forward after the recent business restructuring. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 What's that bright shiny thing in the sky ?, sorry I can't make out what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proton Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 49 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: What a load of codswallop. Bangkok known for it´s street food and temples? What? Bangkok is know for Nana Entertainment Plaza, Soi Cowboy, prostitution and soapy massage as well as a waterhole for all thirsty foreigners and other power drinkers. After that, how in the world can two cities that mostly have such pollution that people need to walk around in masks be in top 10 choices for the worlds expat community? Oh dear! Who have come up with this? Known as such only to sex tourists and resident degenerates. For the young visitor it's KSR street food muck, terminal 21 and the ever fascinating 7/11 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nick Carter icp Posted April 25 Popular Post Share Posted April 25 54 minutes ago, Gottfrid said: What a load of codswallop. Bangkok known for it´s street food and temples? What? Bangkok is know for Nana Entertainment Plaza, Soi Cowboy, prostitution and soapy massage as well as a waterhole for all thirsty foreigners and other power drinkers. After that, how in the world can two cities that mostly have such pollution that people need to walk around in masks be in top 10 choices for the worlds expat community? Oh dear! Who have come up with this? It depends on why you went to Thailand , people who don't come for sex would not know of Nana plaza or Soi Cowboy . The sex tourists have their side of BKK , whereas all the other non sex tourists have their own side of BKK . Just the mongers know all about the prostitution side on BKK 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmartyMarty Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 It’s a bogus article quickly disproved by reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradiston Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Not a single Thai hotel in the top 25 on TripAdvisor, and Swampy at 58th for airports on Skytrax. Hardly what you'd expect from Big Willy's Hubble bubble wet dream. https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2024/04/tripadvisor-reviews-name-the-worlds-top-hotels/ https://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2024/04/skytrax-names-2024-top-airports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poobear Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Pure Poppycock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 When referring to AI it depends on the questions you ask and the information you add to the question that defines the answer. invideo-ai-720-Choking Reality_ Thailand's Air Pollution Crisis-2024-04-04T08_07_40.mp4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UbonEagle Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Classic timing in the wake of record breaking heatwaves and smoke/pollution 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny41 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 (edited) I have never heard of them but the source of the article is Preply, an online language-learning marketplace, has released its rankings on the top ten cities for expats moving to Asia in 2024. Two cities in Thailand, including Bangkok and Chiang Mai, were recognized among them. https://thailand.prd.go.th/en/content/category/detail/id/2078/iid/281977 More detailed breakdown of costs and cities here https://www.nationthailand.com/blogs/thailand/economy/40037327 Edited April 25 by vinny41 add Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 I do NOT believe one word of this!!! Someone must be bribed or 'sponsored' to write this... IF that is so, please expats, go to BKK and CM!!! More real Thailand for the rest of us 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, Nick Carter icp said: It depends on why you went to Thailand , people who don't come for sex would not know of Nana plaza or Soi Cowboy . The sex tourists have their side of BKK , whereas all the other non sex tourists have their own side of BKK . Just the mongers know all about the prostitution side on BKK Are you really that unaware? That´s sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 1 hour ago, proton said: Known as such only to sex tourists and resident degenerates. For the young visitor it's KSR street food muck, terminal 21 and the ever fascinating 7/11 😄 No, it´s known by everyone who visits Thailand. Some go there for sex other for just a beer and looking. However, you are right about the 7/11. 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 If high air pollution results in a high ranking "among Top Asian Cities for Expats", city governments in Thailand should make more effort to increase pollution. (I was going to say they should make less effort to reduce pollution, but I have not seen any effort in that direction) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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