About ChiangMai.guide
Why this site exists
I created ChiangMai.guide to share practical, honest guides for people visiting, moving to or already living in Chiang Mai. I especially have people over 50 in mind: clear answers, plain language and no hype.
Who we are
David Foster
Founder & author
American in his mid-50s. Moved to Chiang Mai in late 2024 with his partner Jasmine and their dogs, Boon and Mali.
Jasmine
Co-host & Reels
From Myanmar and speaks Thai. Co-hosts our YouTube channel and makes short Reels about markets, food and everyday life.
How our articles are made
Articles are researched and checked against official sources, such as government, immigration and other official pages. We use an AI-assisted research and writing process, and the facts in each article are checked against those sources. I don't personally write every word, but I stand behind what we publish.
Each fact-checked article lists what it relies on in a Sources section at the end, so you can check the original yourself. Rules in Thailand change, so always confirm with the official source before acting.
Corrections
If something is wrong or out of date, please tell me and I'll fix it. The easiest way is to send a message to our Facebook page with the article link and what needs changing.