Why Expats Choose Chiang Rai vs. Phuket: Monthly Comparison
Last Updated on September 26, 2026 by Jeff Tomas What could you save by trading Phuket for Chiang Rai? Based on 2025–2026 estimates, a lean monthly budget in Chiang Rai is about ฿22,000–฿35,000, while Phuket estimates range from ฿24,300 to ฿37,300; the totals depend on what each budget includes. Rent is often the biggest variable: […] The post Why Expats Choose Chiang Rai vs. Phuket: Monthly…
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