A. Visitors from most countries are granted an automatic 30 day tourist visa on arrival. If you are looking to stay for more that 30 days, you will need to apply for the correct visa.  Here at Retire in Chiang Mai, we can help you through the often confusing visa application process.

A. Before your arrival to Chiang Mai, the Retire in Chiang Mai team, will provide information concerning your health, safety and cultural awareness.
Once arriving here, you can join our Boat Trip of Cultural Orientation by local senior lecturer.

A. Almost all hotels offer internet access as well as telephones and postal facilities. There is also an abundance of internet cafés throughout the city. If you leave Chiang Mai and head to another town in Thailand or even another country all together, we will inform you of what you need to know before you depart. If you wish to use your own mobile phone while you are out here, it is possible to buy a SIM card in Thailand for a reasonable price and use it for local and international calls. (You will however need to speak to your mobile phone company in your home company before you depart)

A. There are excellent hospitals within the city, comparable to anywhere
Retire in Chiang Mai team  Has good fast track contacts for treatment

A. Please visit The Center for Disease Control’s website for more information
www.cdc.gov/travel. You can choose the destinations where you will be traveling to.

A. You will notice almost immediately that the Thais and many Southeast Asians are very calm and patient. Never be pushy and never loose your temper! There is a strong social hierarchy - respect elders when they hold positions or are simply older than you. Wear proper clothing, which is important, because you may sometimes be judged on your dress and appearance alone. Take your shoes off and keep them outside family homes and temples. Wherever you visit Southeast Asia, you will be visiting temples; therefore, it makes sense to wear shoes which are easily removable.
Do however dress respectfully when going to temple more so for the female.

A. A variety of foods can be found in Southeast Asia: Western, Chinese, Indian, Thai and Mexican, French and Italian to name but a few.  Retire in Chiang Mai Team will provide orientation tours of each local community we visit and help you to identify the various local eating establishments,

A. Every member of staff speaks English very well so you should have no problems communicating with any of them.

A. Newcomers to Southeast Asia often find themselves feeling safer than they do in their home country. Southeast Asian cultures are generally very relaxed and the people are friendly and anxious to please.  Despite this, as with anywhere in the world, certain precautions, must be taken.  You should avoid traveling alone at night and always try to travel with a partner.  Keep your valuables in a well protected wallet or purse that is not easily accessible. Be careful when crossing the street and always be alert when driving. The most important thing is however to try and relax as this is the only way you will truly experience anything.

A. We work very closely with the local community to arrange our integrating activities. Our staff are locals and known everything there is to know about where they will be taking you. It is important to listen to their advice and take on board their suggestions. If however, you are looking for something a bit more than just a few day trips, we can offer you long-term programs where you can actually become volunteers. We offer wide range program to exchange culture views and English skills with the local villagers as well as the opportunity to learn about self-sufficiency and village life.  Plus we are also, the friends of Chiang Mai group, we are privileged to work as volunteers for the municipality on many projects you are welcome to join us
If you have some questions you can e - mail as below, we will do our best to help you feel good about your visit.

Contact us : info@retireinchiangmai.com