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Is there a game where you can live in Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai life simulator

Yes. LifeSim puts you in the real Chiang Mai on a 3D map. You describe your character, and the game places you in the city. The people you meet have jobs, friends, and long-term plans. It is free in any browser.

Start a life in Chiang Mai

Life in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is the main city of northern Thailand. The old center is a square inside a moat and old walls, with more than a hundred temples in the area. Many remote workers live here for the cafes and the low cost of living.

Where to live in Chiang Mai

Old City

Temples like Wat Chedi Luang, guesthouses, and a walking street market on Sundays.

Nimman

Coffee shops, coworking spaces, and a young crowd of students and remote workers.

Santitham

A local area with cheap food, small apartments, and quiet streets.

Doi Suthep

A mountain west of the city, with a famous temple at the top.

Lives to start in Chiang Mai

How it works

  1. Describe your character in one text box. Name Chiang Mai in the text.
  2. The game reads the city from your text and puts you in the real Chiang Mai, on a 3D map.
  3. Live day by day. Go to real places, meet people, and talk to them in your own words.

Questions

Can I live as a digital nomad in Chiang Mai?

Yes. Describe your character as a remote worker in Nimman. You can meet other people in cafes and plan outings with them.

Can I visit the temples in the Old City?

Yes. Search the map for a temple, like Wat Chedi Luang, and walk there. The Old City streets are the real streets.

Is there a Thai version of LifeSim?

No. LifeSim has one language, English. There is no setting to change it.

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