Chiang Mai’s Slow Life and My Big Move | Dublin News

After five years in Thailand, I’ve settled into Chiang Mai’s laid-back charm—mountains, temples, and a rich Lanna culture that seeps into every corner. The coffee’s locally grown, the food’s unforgettable (Khao Soi and Nam Prik Ong are must-tries), and the locals? They’ll go out of their way to help if you bother to speak a little Thai. My move from the quiet, tourist-free city of Tak was driven by career pain—I was ripped off by an agency that left me paying for my own medical scan. I bounced back with certifications, improved my Thai, and now teach at a top international school with solid benefits. I miss Ireland, but right now, Thailand’s the place where my opportunities—and my future—keep unfolding, up north. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/81e0b3a1b3e9c917