Thailand Explore Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 ratings could be/are misleading, it all depends on what people are looking for 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew Dwyer Posted September 11, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 11, 2020 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 ?? 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malathione Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by malathione 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack Hna Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 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 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dddave Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 About 10 years ago a major US based retirement magazine named NONG KHAI as among the top 5 retirement destinations in the world. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucking Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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 ?? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Just now, trucking said: Yes , he would seem to be !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocatsmac Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I can only see half the screen on the video on my phone. Dan needs to get one of his boffins on the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Burma Bill Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 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. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgw Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 sorry, videos are the worst media, pure waste of time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocatsmac Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, champers said: Maybe he owns Thai Visa. ???? ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bkk6060 Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 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. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagged Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 By sea Hua Hin Krabi Chumphon Ranong Trang Inland Chiang Rai Udon Thani Kanchanaburi Petchabun Korat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted September 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 12, 2020 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, 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Dwyer Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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 ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocatsmac Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Hna Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I heard he wears about 287 hats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 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.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torturedsole Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Reverse look up with five places not to live in LOS will narrow down the search dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Chance Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 Anywhere in the north or central will have pollution problems for half the year. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paiman Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 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. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trucking Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieBob18 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) 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, 2020 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redwood1 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 (edited) Soi Bukow in Pattaya..Say no more...Pattaya has 99 baht breakfast, beer bars,7-11s ........Can it get any better? Edited September 13, 2020 by redwood1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twocatsmac Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 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. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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