Is This Thailand Town My Next Big Move?
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- Опубліковано 19 кві 2024
- Join me as I venture outside of bustling Chiang Mai, Thailand, to discover a charming town just 20 minutes away that may be the perfect place for my next home! As I plan to move out of the city, I'm on a mission to explore more towns in the vicinity and possibly find my ideal expat destination.
In this vlog, I take you on a tour of a lesser-known town near Chiang Mai that has piqued my interest. With beautiful landscapes, a relaxed atmosphere, and a welcoming community, this hidden gem might just be the perfect spot for those seeking a change of pace from the busy city life.
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UPDATE: I've done some digging and the capsule homes seem to be a lot more expensive online. Some sites are saying $90.000 but I can't see how they would be that much. The guy said 150,000 baht. But maybe it's to good to be true. I cant't see them being that expensive though.
I am very interested in one of those containers, Im coming to live in Chang Mae later ghis week, if you find out more, I hope you do a post,
Thanks
Like with many Chinese products you really have to do your research.. A Chinese capsule home manufacturer advertised/quoted a price of $2800 plus free delivery to a US port on Aliexpress, but in inquiry directly to the company; that’s actually $2800/sqm or $260/sq ft. Not really a bargain, esp in Thailand. So I expect the high price includes the high price of shipping to the US.
They manufacture these cabins in 8’X20’ and 8’x40’ models.
That’s $42k - $84k. If they can be bought in Thailand for 150k baht plus 7% import duty into Thailand by land transport/ocean shipping directly fron China, that is indeed a deal.
There are more affordable expandable flat pack cabins from China.
@@ronkeeney1752 Yes, some of the pricing is confusing online. Probably best to have an agent or contact in Thailand. Like you said, you can get really cheap Thai made cabins also.
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A Thai style 2 bedroom concrete block house with tin roof can be built for
Welcome to Maejo brother. The Lakeview coffee shop is actually one of my locals. Out of all of the places I've lived in Chiang Mai, living in Maejo thus far has been the best of all.
Hey Jason, yes I really liked Lakeview, great place. I could see myself living around that area.
Wayne
Your enthusiasm is what makes you stand out from the crowd
That and you speaking English with a Thai accent
Keep it up mate 😊
Thank you Colin , much appreciated. Yes mate, I'm fluent in Thai and English now buddy 👍. Happy days
Fantastic day! Those pod homes sound like such a great idea! Lease a small plot just about anywhere and put solar and septic.. bam! set for life :). Love the enthusiasm you bring to your vlog tours and I get more and more excited about moving every time I watch. Thank you!
Thank you mate! I had a great day in MaeJo and those pods were perfect. It's seriously got me thinking for the future. Thanks again.
My wife works in Mae Jo and I split my time at her place and my home in Samoeng. The only really nice thing about Mae Jo is the "900 fields" so you need to check that out. There's also a reservoir close by and a lovely temple on the mountain. The other benefit is the canal road which gets you out to the Mae Guang dam in Doi Aaket without hitting the main roads. Problem though is the damn highway which cuts through the area and makes simple things a hassle and dangerous. Since they expanded the road north to Phrao it's extremely busy and has lots of heavy vehicles. If you live on the wrong side of it like I do then Mae Jo kind of sucks. Make sure you're EAST of the highway or life will be far worse. I gave up going in to the city from there. Endless red lights and a miserable drive since you're on the highway.
Nice one mate. I liked it, especially off the main roads. I could live there. I've not been to 900 fields but I've been to all the others. Cheers for the traffic info 👍
Thanks for posting this. I am very curious about the surrounding towns around Chiang Mai. I have not done enough scouting so it was great to see this. Thanks Wayne!
Thanks John, I like to get out the city. Some great little towns just a stones throw away.
That’s music was hitting, Travel channel vibes.Well Done🙏🏻
Thanks buddy.
Very nice. Thanks for showing us around Wayne 👍🏼
Thanks mate 👍
Awesome video. Love the area. Looks very nice to chill
Cheers mate.
Great Golf Course and Club House in Mae Jo, played it many times, also Mae Jo Uni have both Men's and Women's Rugby teams, both very good.
Nice! I must have a look at the Golf Course soon.
@@WalkAboutWayne the fairways ate lined with fruit trees etc
Wow .. boy done good with this one! Unearthed some great finds there. Nice one mate. Great vid. Take care 👍👍
Good day out this was Simo, loved it. Cheers mate.
That was great cheers Wayne, now I know some places to go 🙏
Thanks mate.
Looking forward to seeing the towns around Chiang Mai,,,
Thanks 👌👌
Great information! Very nice
Thanks 👍
I can't wait to visit
Come on over 👍
Looking good Wayne - good to see - The Godfather 🤩 looks like a cool area - cheap as 👋✔️😃👍
Good day out Ant. Thanks mate.
Interesting new adventure;; good commentary
Thank you 🙏
Good stuff Wayne.
Cheers Joe 👍
Nice place and beautiful lake and beautiful street view 😮😊👍❤️
Yes, this is a great area, I really liked it here.
Those little bungalows just outside of town are sweet, gotta get one of those 😊
It would be all I need. Perfect really.
Hey Wayne, thank you. I've done two of your trips in your previous Vlogs and great ideas to check the lake out 👍
That's great! Hope you liked some of the trips. Maejo area is a great day out.
Thanks for showing us around Mae Jo ,looks an interesting area
Thank you 🙏
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Nice one Dan. I forgot Robert Duval was in the film.
@@WalkAboutWayneLest we forget that John Cazales portrayed Fredo.😉
@@manosparavida3551 Died too young at only 42 of lung cancer, and was greatly respected by his fellow actors, his biography includes roles in some really great films.
What a great idea those pod homes
Perfect idea and something that has go me thinking 👍
North Thailand has so much to offer and great value too.Ideal winter gettaway To rent a place there is cheaper than a winter electric bill in europe. October to Febuary for best weather. That particular area had a good vibe and should be fairly vibrant in the evenings.Great video
Sure, northern Thailand has a vibe of its own 👍
that container house is all I need too!
I would be happy living in this container.
Love your videos wayne.great godfather bar.
Where you from backhome?
Thank you Paul mate. I'm from Devon buddy.
Nice area mate I could live there 👍
Living in a shoe box apartment in the city v a cottage in the country is a personal choice . I know what I would rather choose at the right price . The container homes remind me of the park homes in the UK . Good video in a new area thanks mate
As long as you're happy mate, that's all that counts, ay 👍. Give me one of them capsules any day. Cheers buddy.
Cheers Wayne
Nice one mate 👌🏻
There used to be something similar to those modules on LHS of the Lamphun to Lampang road.
They were more square though & similar size with bedroom, living area & balcony.
Can't remember the exact price but they weren't expensive.
Nice one Colin, I'll have to keep an eye out for them mate.
Those container-type houses are incredible and would be popular in the states right now. Hard to find affordable housing.
Yes, I think these containers will become more and more popular.
Dance about Wayne on Lucille. 💃🏿 🕺🏿
😂 Mae jo @ $4k looks cool.
Happy Days, mate.
Great video this Wayne. So much inexpensive accommodation around and all look very livable. Loved the Godfather set up there and lovely of the man to allow you entry to film so hopefully it gets him some visitors in the future as a result. Your work is now so expansive mate. Love it. 🤩
Cheers Steven. It turned into a good day out. The Godfather place was great, so unusual to see. And the small capsule house was the icing on the cake 👍
These pods will cost you between 15-20k usd from China, depending on quantity. Shipping is cheap and customs easy.
Yep, more than that for this model. You can get cheaper Thai ones though 👍
Love the resorts would stay in one every time if I could m8
One with your name on buddy 👍
@@WalkAboutWayne check some out for us subscribers bro I would stay in one the whole time I was there the little bungalows are fab stayed in many love them
Great vlog Wayne very very interesting, loved down by the lake cant imagine 10,000 Baht per night for container house , but very nice..
Thanks mate. Yes, I think the translation must have been lost with the hotel. I'm sure she meant 2000. It's a really nice area down near the lake and still untouched.
27:00 omg. That is what i want. I don't need more living space.
It's all I would need.
hey Mate another great video damn Wayne I could live just fine in Mai tjo if I'm in Chang Mai in September dude we really have to visit each other hahahaha I need a guide then LOL but loving it Mate so TAKE IT EASY MAN👌👍
Cheers Rick mate. Hope to see you around Chiang Mai buddy.
I kept waiting to see a condo...
Countless condos on the channel 👍
Subbed bro for more ting tong...😆😆😆🙏👍
Nice one buddy 😃
Btw, that lake development is brand new. Seems to be a colony from Chinese Hong Kong people. They rented the entire lake I heard and developed that in to the park with shops, which is greatly appreciated. The homes are at least 10 mil if I recall. Out of my budget! :)
Yes, all new stuff happening at the lake. Very high end places. 10 mill is abit out of my range 🤣
@@WalkAboutWayne in fact I think they all have owners. I heard a story recently of a Chinese development getting busted for using nominees illegally. I think that's what's happening there too. Notice all the Chinese stuff in the area. There are no Thais living there.
Nice Thanks Wayne! Yeah that area is also famous for the massive lantern releases of years gone by on Loy Krathong. About those pod homes yeah their cool even Elon Musk/Tesla makes some called Tiny Homes. The ones from China are really nice & cheap. I've seen some with electronic blinds air con everything super nice 😉
Cheers Mike. Yes, they make these container homes so well these days.
22 degrees here wed 1st may
I would be freezing in 22c 🤣
Lol the sign reads "Private Road DO NOT ENTER!". matey strolling around with a gopro no problem :) the other sign says they have cameras so I'm thinking the Karen who put up the signs is hunting you now.
Ooooops 🤣 I couldn't see anyone around this town, it was deserted.
u r in Maejo, you should visit Sankhampheang...
Already been there loads buddy 👍
10k THB per night on those capsule homes is pricey! A studio apartment near the moat in Chiang mai is about 5500 THB PER MONTH! I doubt the local Thai people would rent that 10k THB PER NIGHT. 😂 Thanks for video, mate! 👍
I doubt if it's 10k a night. This is set up for Chinese, but I doubt they would even pay that. I'm guessing it was 200o a night. You can get a room for 2000 a month if you wanted 👍 Thanks mate
Marlon Brando was a struggling actor he went to a party and and a director heard he’s voice that what he was looking for the rest is history
Learn something every day 👍
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Thank you 🙏
Ya living the dream mate or my dream any ways 😂😂
It's not a bad ol' life mate. Happy Days.
Ny swan Wayne 😊!!
Happy Days Phil 👌
I want one of those containers, , Im arriving in Thailand this Wednesday.
I want one too mate, that's all I need. Welcome to Thailand soon 👌
@@WalkAboutWayne Thank You Wayne, UK Ireland is finished, I’m looking for a new life, Been in Spain for a year, It’s not working out for me, it’s gotten way to expensive,
Will keep an eye out for you on your walkabouts,
Regards
I like Maejo golf course
I was going to the Golf course, I had it on my things to do. Maybe next time.
@@WalkAboutWayne It’s short in yardage and you can even stay there overnight. They have a nice restaurant too. They let you shower after playing but so does Lanna. Maejo is my favorite Chiang Mai course,
Your Thai will quickly improve if you move to Mae Jo
It sure would 👍
Just checked out the vessel pods , i did not think that man bought them for 150,000 ,i see them for 23,000 USD ,the up side is speed of install potential ROI , very cool though
Yep, they look more expensive online. But you can get them cheaper in Thailand 👍 He probably did in bulk though.
3:52 - A DQ!! Don't remember if I've seen one in Thailand before. They're all over the US.
Dairy Queen? They are in most of the malls here. I don't think I've ever had one .
Cool, you're walking around my area :-) We live just on the other side of MaeJo University (behind from where you are)
Just on the same road as The Godfather ;-)
We have a nice bungalo in our big garden. Come visit us!! You drove by us at 17:14 in the video :-)
Nice one Tom, it's somewhere I could see myself living.
Hey Tom, I've never come across your channel before. Don't know why,? I've subscribed. I would have stopped by to say hello.
@@WalkAboutWayne it's cool. Come by some day if you feel like it (and aren't allergic to cats lol)
Dude that's a great location. My wife works at the Tobacco Experiment Station off the highway so I need to cross that to go anywhere. Mae jo is nice if you get on the east side by the mountains.
Don't know anythng about your place but the fence sure looks nice.
further down of Maejo is Mae Rim...
Been Mae Rim loads 👍
Gfs cousin has a tiny house that can be built and taken down. it was 80000 baht just basically a bedroom and living room area though
Sounds perfect! I've looked online and these seem to be way more expensive than what the guy said. They only look cheap though.
Your lungs will be cactus after that walk Wayne !
Fit as a fiddle mate 👍
11:57 coffee ☕☕☕?
Never touch the stuff.
Signs outside the bungalows say it's private property, so stay out, and don't drop your garbage here, because we have a closed circuit camera keeping an eye on you.
Yes, someone pointed that one out: 😂😂: Thanks
If those pods are 150kBt (which I doubt - seems cheep although could certainly be produced for that but the producer would want a bigger return, I'm guessing) and the dude is charging 10kBt per night (GOOD LUCK WITH THAT - LOL as I'd not pay that for a 5* Bangkok hotel overlooking the Chao Phraya River.) he'd have each paid for in 15 days.
Makes no sense (but, hey... T.I.T.).
Yes, not sure what they were saying with prices. I don't think it was 10,000 a night and the capsules are a bit more expensive I think. This area is going to be a top area though. The big houses are going for 10 million and up.
One Thai town looks just like another Thai town, the stray dogs the coffee carts and the 7-11
Yep, but they all feel different 👍
You blew right past the DQ. It's Big here in America for dipped cones n good fast food.
2 other people have mentioned DQ. I guess it's Dairy Queen? Lot's of them around the city. I don't think I've ever tried one.
Wonder what other area in Thailand they sell them
It's something I'm looking into more Peter. I've never seen them before. I'm sure you could get bigger ones also.
These Chinese capsule homes seem to be very inexpensive with free shipping to the US, unless it’s some kind of scam or mispresentation regarding the full cost and specifications.m
Wayne: didn’t you previously live at the Dusit Grand Park in Jom Tien and were scammed like many others by that condo employee that ran off with deposits and money monthly condo rental money?
Did the Thai police ever catch/charge her?
The cabins do look a bit more expensive online, but I've heard you can get Thai ones cheaper. No mate, I've never lived in Jomtien. I live live in the north.
I've just emailed the company that constructs those homes to see what the price is. $4,000 seems too good to be true. I'll let you know what I find out.
I've looked online and they are a lot more expensive. Seen some for $90k but I can't see how they would be that price, when you can get a house here. He said 150,00 Baht but it must be to good to be true.
Would it ever be a good idea to post up and stay near a university to get college women (of age)? I would imagine that’s how foreigners would be able to find some “veil”. Anyone ever had such success or heard story of such?
You would be ok for finding ladies here, I would say. This Uni is packed. As you mentioned, lots of Teachers and staff of age work here. 👍
Beautiful little town, but not for me. It would be a nice place to get away for a few days, but I prefer more going on around me for living.
It's on the doorstep of the city. But yep, it's not for everyone. Cheers.
Portable small homes are made in Thailand not that one of course, buy one rent the land get the connections and nice way to live in, do it wayne......
Yes mate, it's something I'm looking into more. All I need is one of these containers.
we too are looking for a good Clean place to live and move into our limit is 10,000. Do you know of anything good?😊
Many places around the city for 10,000 Bobby. Best to come and find the best area you like first.
45 thai baht per kilo £15 in London wow
Bobby Dazzler
is that a Raiders cap? Las Vegas Raiders?? NFL.
Yes 👍
😂 I know it's quiet mate but not that quiet 🏠
Happy days 👌👌
22:47 latte???
Can't stand the sfuff
@@WalkAboutWayne 😂
@ 10:40, 3500 per month? week?
Per month 👍
@@WalkAboutWayne Thats cheap! Any idea of the quality of the accommmodation?
@@nigel4776 Normal studio room mate. Just like a hotel back home.
@@WalkAboutWayne Thanks, appreciate that
How are you Wayne wow back in chaing Mia now your not far from a big market in that place am I right Wayne
I'm good thanks mate. You would be right Sir 👍
Is that English? 😂
Love your videos, but this place is a swing and a miss. Wouldn't even want to visit. It looked like a slum in the ghetto. The Godfather restaurant was nice.
Everyone to their own buddy. I love Mae Jo, it's my fave town around the city so far. Cheers for liking the channel though ,👍👍
Good for that money fishing every day how much would that cost in England on a lake😂
It would cost an arm and a leg back home 🤣. The lake area is a really nice place. 20 minutes from the city .
Sorry to say think the price is more likely $150k per unit
Must be something lost in the translation 😊
Actually, I've been looking online too. They do seem a lot more expensive online. I don't think they're $150k though.
For sure not $150,000.
$15,000 would be my guess.
Mae Jo North of Chiangmai
Too Hot
It sure is hot in Chiang Mai at the minute.