Digital Nomad Escape Plan: Expat Guide for (Working and) Living in Chiang Mai, Thailand

A Chiang Mai Thailand Travel / Remote Work Guide (2015) for Digital Nomads.

"Before you pay for any digital nomad mastermind groups, online courses, or workshops --buy this book and hold onto your money" - Frank R

The purpose of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive, actionable road map which clearly outlines exactly how to go from day job employee to Digital Nomad in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

This book is for young people, older folks, even families --and contains hundreds of dollars of cost-saving travel tips.

No matter where you roam in Thailand, this is a must-have guide.

What is a "Digital Nomad"?

A Digital Nomad is a person who leverages telecommunications technologies and online marketplaces to perform their work duties and earn money online while generally during a state of €œslow travel€.

Currencies earned are usually higher value currencies than the ones they spend day to day. This is called €œgeo-arbitrage€ and it can drastically increase your disposable income.

Background

This guide promises a no nonsense look at life in Chiang Mai. The content packs a punch, (and isn't thin like many of these self-published guides often are).

Welcome to the Essential €œHow to Become a Digital Nomad€ Handbook!

Within the pages of this guide you will learn everything you need to become completely location independent in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

This handbook is designed very specifically to walk you around the neighborhood so you can skip the helpless tourist part of heading somewhere new.

Hit the ground running, and travel like you've done this before. This book makes the perfect companion to other passive income infoproducts, and provides enough information to save you hundreds of dollars off the overall cost of your adventure.

Table of Contents:

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 About the author
1.2 Getting the most out of this guide
1.3 Is this book for you?

2. BACKGROUND

2.1 What is a Digital Nomad?
2.2 How much does it cost?
2.3 What are the pros and cons?
2.4 How do I deal with unpredictability?
2.5 How do I deal with criticism?
2.6 What skill sets are €˜roadworthy€?
2.7 I want to learn a new skill, who can I trust?
2.8 So, why Chiang Mai?
2.9 Chiang Mai news and politics
2.10 Is it legal to be a Digital Nomad?
2.11 When is the best time to go?
2.12 What can I leave at home?
2.13 Customs, language, culture, and setting expectations
2.14 Advice for parents

3. ADVANCE PREPARATION

3.1 What immunizations do I need?
3.2 How can I save money on vaccinations?
3.3 Are my prescriptions legal in Thailand?
3.4 How can I book cheap flights?
3.5 What tools should I set up in advance?
3.6 What should I pack?
3.7 How can I find remote work in advance?

4. TRAVEL VISAS

4.1 What visa type is most suitable for me?
4.2 How do I get a Tourist Visa?
4.3 How to stretch your Tourist visa as far as it will legally go
4.4 How do I get a Tourist visa extension?
4.5 What€s the easiest way to get an Education visa?
4.6 What€s the difference between a €œborder run€ and a €œvisa run€?
4.7 How do I make a border run?
4.8 How do I make a visa run?

5. ARRIVAL AND SETTLING IN

5.1 Bangkok Arrival
5.2 Chiang Mai Arrival
5.3 How do I set up my phone?
5.4 Where can I pick up a motorbike?
5.5 Do I need a Thai driver€s license?
5.6 Where are some great co-working spaces?
5.7 What€s the night life like?
5.8 Where can I find an apartment?
5.9 Where can I find health services?
5.10 Where can I work out?
5.11 Where can I find groceries and western food?
5.12 How can I get a local Thai bank account?
5.13 20+ ways to save money in Thailand
5.14 Where can I find some family friendly sights?

6. RESOURCES

6.1 Resources
6.2 Incorrect information?

This is not a "make money online" book --it's a "what to do if you already make money online" book.