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Chiang Mai Living
Local, practical legal tips for expats and long-stay residents.


Why Chiang Mai Became a Digital Nomad Capital
Chiang Mai works for remote work because daily life stays simple. You get stable routines, low friction, and many work-friendly places. You also get a large community of people doing the same schedule as you. Cost drives the first decision. Chiang Mai often costs less than Bangkok for the same lifestyle. Numbeo’s city comparison shows a lower cost level in Chiang Mai than Bangkok when rent enters the picture. Many nomads also track monthly budgets. Thailand’s public relations
Aphiwat Bualoi
5 days ago2 min read


What Foreigners Can Own Instead of Land. Lease, Superficies, Usufruct
Foreigners do not buy a landed house in Thailand in the normal freehold way because Thai law restricts land ownership by non-Thai nationals. A landed house sits on land. Land ownership is the main legal right. Thai policy keeps land ownership mainly in Thai hands, linked to sovereignty, long-term control of territory, and protection against speculative land holding by outsiders. A condo works differently. Condominium law allows foreign freehold ownership of a condo unit, with
Aphiwat Bualoi
5 days ago2 min read
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