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British adventure vlogger exploring Thailand by motorbike.

Chiang Mai is the heart of the digital nomad ecosystem in Southeast Asia. Ancient temples, cool coffee shops and a world-renowned nomad community make it a magnet for vloggers.
32 creators vlog from this region
British adventure vlogger exploring Thailand by motorbike.
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British travel creator specializing in off-the-beaten-path exploration of Thai communities and culture.
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Discover Thailand – Deutscher Thailand Reise-Creator auf YouTube.
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Chiang Mai is widely regarded as the unofficial capital of digital nomads in Southeast Asia, with an estimated 5,000 to 10,000 remote workers calling it home at any given time. The city of roughly 1.2 million in the greater metro area, founded in 1296 as the capital of the Lanna Kingdom, captivates with its unique combination of historic culture, modern co-working lifestyle, and some of the lowest living costs in Thailand. More than 300 temples within and around the old city walls provide a spiritual backdrop unlike any other Thai city, while the surrounding mountains offer jungle trekking, waterfall chasing, and hill tribe visits within 30 minutes of the city center.

The old city moat, a perfect square measuring 1.5 kilometers per side, defines the historic heart with its crumbling red-brick walls and five original gates. Inside, Wat Chedi Luang houses a massive 15th-century brick chedi that once stood 86 meters tall before an earthquake partially destroyed it in 1545. Wat Phra Singh, at the western end of Ratchadamnoen Road, displays the revered Phra Sihing Buddha image and classic Lanna architecture. The Saturday Walking Market on Wualai Road and the Sunday Walking Market stretching 2 kilometers from Tha Pae Gate to Wat Phra Singh together create the most vibrant weekend market scene in northern Thailand with hundreds of food and craft stalls.

Nimman Road and its 17 numbered sois have evolved into the creative hub of the city. Ristr8to, a world latte art champion's cafe (coffee from 80 Baht), anchors a strip of concept stores and co-working spaces. Punspace (day pass 300 Baht, monthly 3,500 Baht) and CAMP at Maya Mall (free with AIS SIM card) are the most popular workspaces. Warorot Market (Kad Luang) near the Ping River sells Sai Oua (Northern Thai sausage, 30 to 50 Baht), Nam Prik Ong (chili dip, 20 Baht), and Khao Soi, Chiang Mai's signature creamy curry noodle soup (40 to 60 Baht at Khun Yai or Mae Sai restaurants). Khao Kha Moo, stewed pork leg over rice, costs just 35 to 50 Baht and ranks among the city's most underrated dishes for food vloggers.
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