It considered the cost of living, weather and medical care. “Since the 1800s ... Chiang Mai has been luring expats from the west with its low cost of living, great weather, rich history and distinct culture,” the site said. It added that Chiang Mai offers a mix of traditional Thailand alongside “mega malls, multinational grocery and department stores and other trappings of 21st-century living”. “The biggest advantage of retirement in Chiang Mai is the low cost of living and affordable health care. The best places to retire in Asia include:- George Town, Malaysia- Bali, Indonesia- Da Nang, Vietnam- Udagamandalam “Ooty", India- Chiang Mai, Thailand- Kota Kinabalu, Malaysian Borneo- Da Lat, Vietnam- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia- Hua Hin, Thailand- Taipei, TaiwanSource: Thaivisa.com

Source: The Nation Bangkok May 29, 2019 10:30 UTC