Living in Chiang Rai

[Lucky mike]

Hello, looking for some help please, we are at present living in the south and we are thinking of relocating to Chiang Rai.  Looking for small house with a little land, to rent any idea on cost please ? 

[Katipo]

Small terrace or row houses (connected) can be rented between 5k and 8k. Condition varies greatly, but generally they could do with a lick of paint. Houses are usually 2 bedrooms upstairs with a bathroom, and a living room with toilet (and maybe shower) and Thai style kitchen. Included furniture is minimal. Not really any land, except a single carport and space to grow a few vegetables (75cm x 2m perhaps). I am generalising of course. If you are looking for a stand alone house, price will vary depending on location, size and condition of house.

[BKResort]

Send me a message and I will give you info about a nice rental in Chiang Rai. The owner is Thai, the place is brand new, the rental is very low, and now is vacant and will not last. One year lease. Wonderful location too.

[Chicken George]

Go up yourself and have a look around. 

[metisdead]

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[JimCrane]

On 3/13/2017 at 2:02 AM, BKResort said:

Send me a message and I will give you info about a nice rental in Chiang Rai. The owner is Thai, the place is brand new, the rental is very low, and now is vacant and will not last. One year lease. Wonderful location too.

don't sign a one year lease anywhere

[charliebadenhop]

Why not sign a one year lease?

 

 

[JimmyJ]

On 3/22/2017 at 10:26 PM, charliebadenhop said:

Why not sign a one year lease?

 

 

JimCrane - I'm also curious why you state that?

[Expat Rob]

Chiang Rai has many great things going for itself as a place to settle and live. I have some great land for sale; I would be happy to take you out and show it to you or answer any questions you might have about buying and owning land in Chiang Rai: http://www.ddproperty.com/en/property/incredible-mountain-views-for-sale-1-rai-for-sale-1961981?ref=ls||16|2

[XJ650]

Hi Lucky mike, 

 

Best and easiest is to google "real estate chiang rai" and you will get at least 5 websites that have houses for rent or sale. 

 

Welcome to Chiang Rai! 

 

 

[Lucky mike]

Thanks for help

[XJ650]

Lucky mike, here you can find a lot of info about Chiang Rai, what to see, what to do, where to eat and much more. 

 

http://mkcrtour.com/article/tn_sights

 

Chiang Rai is a great place! 

 

 

[Lucky mike]

Thank you again, just a random question, my partner a Thai said she would like some work, she has good English and has a hospitality background having owned food, beverage and accommodation businesses.....thanks mike....

[charliebadenhop]

If you are looking for real estate in Chiang Rai, this FB page often has interesting listings.

 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/636143313140807/

 

 

 

 

[Lucky mike]

Thanks Chas.....

[BigKahuna]

Anything exciting ever happen in CR? Seems like a dull place to me.

[XJ650]

3 hours ago, BigKahuna said:

Anything exciting ever happen in CR? Seems like a dull place to me.

If you look for girlie bars etc you better go to Phuket, Pattaya and BKK. 

But if you are more interested in Culture,  interesting roads with beautiful views, meeting nice people etc Chiang Rai is a good choice.

See more in http://mkcrtour.com/

 

[Ulysses G.]

22 hours ago, BigKahuna said:

Anything exciting ever happen in CR? Seems like a dull place to me.

Back in the early 90s it was way more fun than Chiang Mai with lots of nightlife, friendly BGs and some really good restaurants. However, after the local economy collapsed around 1997, it went downhill. It is not very exciting anymore. 

[BigKahuna]

It was dead quiet when I went. Maybe ok for couples who like the quiet life and dont go out much. Well presented and cleaner than some other towns but boring.

[kevvy]

10 hours ago, BigKahuna said:

It was dead quiet when I went. Maybe ok for couples who like the quiet life and dont go out much. Well presented and cleaner than some other towns but boring.

What some say is boring others love it . I would not move from here , and go where? Back home to Australia . Chiang Rai is the place to be to my wife and I . Everyone will find were they want to be  sooner or latter

[BigKahuna]

56 minutes ago, kevvy said:

What some say is boring others love it . I would not move from here , and go where? Back home to Australia . Chiang Rai is the place to be to my wife and I . Everyone will find were they want to be  sooner or latter

Exactly. 

[Flustered]

I hope that people continue to think of Chiang Rai as boring and if they want night life and bars, go to Phuket, Pattaya or Bangkok.

 

Why should every town in Thailand be reduced to drink, drugs and sex bars?

 

I love the peace and culture in Chiang Rai, long may it continue.

[JimmyJ]

How do rentals for homes/condos/apartments compare to Chang Mai and other areas?

I would imagine less expensive due to the complaints above of it being "boring".

[Flustered]

9 hours ago, JimmyJ said:

How do rentals for homes/condos/apartments compare to Chang Mai and other areas?

I would imagine less expensive due to the complaints above of it being "boring".

Quiet the opposite.

 

Chiang Mai has hundreds and hundreds of apartments and properties to chose from.

 

Chiang Rai, because it is less populated, has very little in the way of choice. A handful of Condo's (more being built unfortunately) and houses are more basic. Rental values are around 7,500 to 15,000/month for a half decent 2/3 bedroom house and between 7,500 to 10,000/month for a small 30 Mtr 1 bed apartment.

 

Long may Chiang Rai be out of favour with the sweaty, booze crazed, back packing drug and sex addicts and leave it to the more cultured............555

 

 

 

[Nowisee]

On 4/11/2017 at 1:24 PM, XJ650 said:

If you look for girlie bars etc you better go to Phuket, Pattaya and BKK. 

But if you are more interested in Culture,  interesting roads with beautiful views, meeting nice people etc Chiang Rai is a good choice.

See more in http://mkcrtour.com/

 

You're right about meeting nice people.  I would happily move from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.  There are a few things that stand out to me about CM that I do like, but really it's turning into a speeding traffic shithole full of unfriendliness and greed.

[Flustered]

37 minutes ago, Nowisee said:

You're right about meeting nice people.  I would happily move from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai.  There are a few things that stand out to me about CM that I do like, but really it's turning into a speeding traffic shithole full of unfriendliness and greed.

Chiang Rai is so more laid back and relaxed. Not for everyone, especially those who want brothels, go go bars and nightclubs. They should stick to Pattaya or Phuket.

 

The whole scene in Chiang Rai is more for the cultured rather than the Sexpat.

 

Great place and hopefully it will stay that way.

[frodo77]

I am presently living in Jomtien, Pattaya. Possible moving to Chiang Rai October.I am on a 1 year extension based on retirement.  What is the Immigration Office like to deal with? Thanks.

[charliebadenhop]

Friendly and low key here.

 

 

[frodo77]

1 hour ago, charliebadenhop said:

Friendly and low key here.

 

 

Thank you. Nice to hear that. Do you know how old proof of income letter from Embassy can be? Here in Jomtien it has to be less than one month. Also how far in advance can you apply for renewal of the extension?

Thanks again.

[rijb]

9 minutes ago, frodo77 said:

Thank you. Nice to hear that. Do you know how old proof of income letter from Embassy can be? Here in Jomtien it has to be less than one month. Also how far in advance can you apply for renewal of the extension?

Thanks again.

• 90 day report 15 days before, 7 days after
• visa extension 30 - 45 days before
• income verification can be 6 months old (per gov't notice)