Chiangmai Lawyer

If you are considering retirement in Thailand then think no further than Chaing Mai. With the low cost of living in Thailand retiring in Chaing Mai is a blend between the old and the new.

Chiang Mai still holds some of the best possibilities for retirement in Thailand. With lush green vegetation and a very low cost of living Chiang Mai has held up with some of the best retirement cities in the world. With modern hospitals and a wide range of property and property prices many expats prefer Chiang Mai as it is out of the rat race and has some of the best golf courses in Thailand.

You average apartment in Chiang Mai will cost you about 9,000 Baht (USD 270) a month with all the modern appliances such as air conditioning. You more modest apartments would set you back about half that and it would still be very comfortable. Transportation is cheap and here we are now talking 40 Baht (USD 1) rides across town and it is only a days ride to Bangkok if you miss the rate race of a modern city. Medical assistance is also cheap and modern. Having your tooth pulled will cost you about 500Baht (USD 15) and having crowns done or a root canal costs about 4,000 Baht (USD 120). 

Meals are cheap as you can have a dinner every night for about 35 Baht (USD 1) and having your laundry done is also dirt cheap. On average the prices range but you are looking at about 10 Baht (USD 0.30) to have a shirt washed and ironed. Considering the cost of clothing in Chiang Mai you might consider simply buying more instead of washing. That is a bit over the top but you get the idea when it comes to cost. Chiang Mai tends to be favoured by retired Americans as it has a large expat American population. Most from looking at the average person you meet tends to be US ex-military and the US Embassy in Bangkok makes special arrangements for expats living in Chiang Mai with regards to diplomatic matters. 

Chiang Mai holds alot of appeal and if you are considering retirement in Chiang Mai then visit our offices in Chaing Mai and speak to any of our lawyers for further advice on property, marriage and visa matters. Do it today!