One of the Eight Great Places to Retire You Never Heard Of

Thailand - as I see it.

I just received a wonderful e-mail from Kiplinger.com.  The article was written by Laura Cohn and it tells some interesting facts about Chiang Mai, Thailand.  It was listed as one of the great places to retire that you never heard of.

People ask me about Thailand and if it is safe for my son and his family. I have always told them a bit about Chiang Mai but this next small article says it all in a nutshell.

Chiang Mai, Thailand
* Population: 1.6 million in the province: 250,000 in the city.
* Climate: Tropical - March to May temperatures can reach 100 degrees
                 Average high for the year is 89 degrees and average low is 68 degrees.
                 Dry season is from mid November to early May.
* Proximity to water: The Ping River runs through the city - otherwise it is land locked.
* Proximity to major Airport: Chiang Mai Airport (CNX) is less than 10 minutes from the city center.
The Draw: Far from the civil unrest in Bangkok, this city in Northern Thailand offers cooler temperatures.

                 It also offers a calmer environment.  Renowned as a medical tourism destination.
                 It is home to ample supply of private hospitals, state-run clinics and full service pharmacies.
                 The pharmacies provide high-quality health care at bargain prices.
Tip: As an outsider, you cannot own land in Thailand without a local partner.
       However, you can buy a condo or an apartment.

We have experienced the medical facilities first hand and completely agree.