What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Chiang Mai. They wrote...
"The language. Without being able to speak Thai, one's social life depends upon other expats. Chiang Mai is very transient when it comes to expats. Many Westerners move here thinking it will be permanent but then cannot adapt culturally and move away. Single Western women looking for a dating life struggle to find partners," wrote a member who made the move to Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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"One of the most challenging aspects of the local culture for expats in Chiang Mai is the language barrier. Many locals speak only Thai, and it can be difficult for expats to communicate with them. Additionally, the local customs and traditions can be difficult to understand and navigate for those who are not familiar with them. Expats may also find it difficult to adjust to the slower pace of life in Chiang Mai, as well as the hot and humid climate. Finally, expats may find it difficult to make friends with locals, as there can be a cultural divide between them," explained one expat living in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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