Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand

How I Rebuilt My Life in Northern Thailand and What You Should Know Before You Do the Same.
By Chris Taylor
Michael Caine
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Length2h 27m

About this audiobook

What if starting over in another country could help you rebuild your life? Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand is a practical and personal account of creating a new life in Northern Thailand after burnout, uncertainty, and a major life change. More than a travel book, this is a real-world guide to living abroad, building stability, and finding purpose in one of SE Asia’s most popular destinations for expats, remote workers, and digital nomads. Inside, you’ll discover: • What daily life in Chiang Mai is really like • Visa, housing, healthcare, and cost-of-living essentials • How to build routines, community, and income abroad • Common mistakes people make when moving overseas • The realities of “escape living” and starting again • How to decide if Thailand is right for your next chapter Perfect for travellers, expats, remote workers, digital nomads, and anyone dreaming of a slower, more meaningful life abroad. This is not a fantasy about escaping life. It’s about rebuilding one.

Audiobook details

GenreBiography and Memoir, Self-Help
Length2 hrs 27 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Preface
13Chapter 10: Supporting Yourself in Thailand: Working
2Starting Over in Chiang Mai, Thailand
14Chapter 11: Living Safely and Legally in Thailand
3Introduction: Why Chiang Mai, and Why This Book
15Chapter 12: Visas Without the Panic
4Chapter 1: When the Old Life No Longer Fits
16Chapter 13: Chiang Mai and the Surrounding North
5Chapter 2: Why Chiang Mai?
17Chapter 14: The Essential Experiences of Chiang Mai
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6Chapter 3: Arriving With Nothing (and Why That’s OK)
18Chapter 15: When This Is Home, Not a Holiday
7Chapter 4: The First Few Weeks: What Actually Matters
19Chapter 16: Loneliness, Community, and Finding Your People
8Chapter 5: Culture Shock, Kindness, and Quiet Confusion
20Chapter 17: What Changes When You Stay
9Chapter 6: Finding Somewhere to Live
21Chapter 18: Nine Years Later: Was It Worth It?
10Chapter 7: The Rhythm of Life Here
22Extra Info -Getting Around Chiang Mai
11Chapter 8: The Entertainment Scene of Chiang Mai
23Author’s Note
12Chapter 9: Healthcare, Ageing, and Peace of Mind

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