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Planning to retire in Chiang Mai? Don't just park your cash in a bank account—invest it!

For decades, retiring in Thailand meant locking 800,000 THB in a low-yield bank account to satisfy the standard retirement visa rules. In 2026, there is a much smarter strategy for expats.

With the New Thailand Investment Visa, you can purchase a qualifying Chiang Mai retirement property (condo or registered leasehold) for 3 Million THB and convert that real estate asset into an annually renewable long-term visa.

The best part? This applies to investors of ANY age. You don't have to wait until you are 50 to secure your slice of Northern Thailand.