Chiang Mai has attracted a lot of Western youngsters for decades now. Recently, people from all corners of the globe are visiting this place in Northern Thailand. The hype was created with the advent of the digital nomads lifestyle.
Therefore many freelancers, small business owners and digital nomads head to Chiang Mai to start a new life. Simultaneously, some others need a more exotic lifestyle filled with spices of the orient hemisphere.
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What Makes Chiang Mai This Special?
As Chiang Mai is located in Thailand, people automatically think of beaches and assume Chiang Mai is filled with them. However, Chiang Mai lies in Northern Thailand near some of the country’s highest mountain peaks.
Therefore, those looking for a secluded country life will find immense joy in this place. At the same time, people benefit from a great infrastructure. The city is the capital of the Chiang Mai province and it means the New City in Thai language. Notably, the naming is relatively old nowadays, as the city was founded in 1296 to replace the old capital of Chiang Rai.
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Each month in Thailand holds a Thai Full Moon celebration. This event is spectacular in Chiang Mai, especially in November. Consequently, full moon of the twelfth lunar month every year falls roughly in November. This festival makes the skies and rivers shine with lanterns and containers in worship of the Goddess of Water.
Another equally important festival is the Thai New Year, or Songkran which is celebrated in mid April each year in Chiang Mai and the whole of Thailand. During this time, city water fights are the way to go. Moreover, beauty parades are additional events to unwind and enjoy the celebration.
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Why Digital Nomads Live in Chiang Mai
Living as a digital nomad, you would need two sets of things to stay afloat. These are the basics and the inspirational.
The basics are the tools for any business to function. They are the following:
-Computers and internet
-Other like-minded people and ideas
-Affordable prices
-Coffee and lots of it!
As for the inspirational aspects, these are the accelerators of success. For example, you can still function in a congested noisy place, if you have the above basics. However, you will be faced with a lot of interruptions. As a result, time is lost for calibration and refocusing on your work.
This is exactly what Chiang Mai excels in. Likewise, the city provides the basics and a lot of inspiration. Although, depending on your personal character, you may feel the positive vibes in different locations. For instance, some people find this in nature and Chiang Mai has plenty of options including:
-Elephant Sanctuary
–Ping River and Trekking
While others may find ingenuity in museums. This is again another cultural aspect of Chiang Mai. Numerous museums are present around the city. These includes:
-Chiang Mai City Arts and Cultural Center
Still, other people find their sweet spot in a combination of the above plus a hint of spicy Thai delicacies. Imagine chasing it with a super relaxing Thai Massage, which you can book next:
Additionally, two important celebrations are known worldwide about Thailand. One of them is Yi Peng Festival. This festival is celebrated in Chiang Mai and involves a life-changing experience. Thus, we have dedicated a whole article about it which you can read next.
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Chiang Mai Smart City Initiative
This is one place that completely revamped the notion of a remote country side. In fact, the city is away from the capital of Bangkok by roughly 9 hours drive. Yet, through many developments, it became self sustainable.
It offers an urbanized city life amid nature settings. All of this happened thanks to the augmented efforts of the Thai government. These public investments created many innovation hubs for the city that quickly turned ideas into actions.
The results are quite remarkable today in terms of infrastructure and economic data. Therefore, all of these combined with the social and cultural aspects of the Thai people, made Chiang Mai the ultimate paradise for digital nomads. To learn more about the pilot project and more details, check this article.
Having said that, people flocking there are not limited to digital nomads and freelancers. On the contrary, tourists and retirees are choosing this city to spend some quality time. Moreover, locals are tri-lingual in English, Japanese and Chinese, in addition to their mother tongue of Thai. As a result, all of the factors to make a trip successful are present there. Additionally, many people are choosing to settle permanently in Chiang Mai, and now we totally understand why!
