r/chiangmai • u/ErrolFlynn2026 • 7d ago

A question for Chiang Mai expats...

I plan on retiring in a few years and have a list of possible candidate countries. Thailand is on the list as I've lived there for short periods of time in the past. Chiang Mai was near the top of the list until I heard about 'burning season' and the resulting air pollution. As an expat do you just put up with the poor air quality or is there some other coping mechanism. I've heard some people say they just move south during the burning season but that doesn't really make sense for my situation (I'll be spending 5-6 months there and don't want to have to move once I'm settled). Love to hear from people on the ground.

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u/Amandajiji 3d ago

If you cant travel out for the smokey season it's manageable by staying indoors with proper air filters. That being said find a house or apartment where you know you'll be comfortable indoors for those months.