Unbeatable views of the valley and mountains, cooler climes, and a much quieter community – if these are things you are looking at when you are short listing your property location in Thailand then head north of the country where some the exotic locations and equally good properties await you! But don’t be surprised by the lack of advertising for properties in this region if you are someone who is used to seeing large billboards in the southern part of Thailand promoting their projects which largely follow the same formula of decreasing unit sizes and western style architecture and fittings.
In this article we take a look at two locations in North Thailand where you can buy your home in the hills offering nothing but natural hospitality, something that we all yearn for.
Chiang Mai: Anyone who describes Chiang Mai unmistakably talks about its sleepy, narrow alleys, delightful teakwood houses, and splendid Buddhist temples. It has long been a destination for people who want to retreat from the beachside parties and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Thai mountainside. The town has grown and now has some modern luxuries, whilst retaining its relaxed and simple lifestyle and atmosphere. Now a sizeable urban center, Chiang Mai remains one of the most livable places in Asia and sees a sizeable number of expats settling here – mostly retirees. Their main reasons for choosing Chiang Mai being a relaxed lifestyle among a friendly local population, a vibrant expatriate community, low crime rate, cool winters, varied activities and services, excellent medical care, and a low cost of living.
Chiang Rai: Meanwhile Chiang Rai is in the Golden Triangle region bordering Laos and Burma, is fast become increasingly popular for those wishing to escape the overdeveloped South of the country, either as a place to settle down or for a vacation home. In many ways it combines the best of city and country living. Some of the advantages of buying a property here are the lush greenery, hills and temperate climate, making it ideal for retirees who want to stay away from the daily evening beachside parties but all the same not far away from a warm tropical climate and occasional trip to the beach.