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The 'new China' in Thailand: ‘if you want hope, you have to leave’
Chiang mai, in northern Thailand is the country’s second biggest city. It’s a tourist hotspot popular with backpackers but has recently become an unlikely second home for thousands of Chinese people seeking alternative lifestyles.
After 30 years of relentless growth and capitalism, a new trend has emerged in China. The search for a simpler, calmer life is leading some Chinese people to seek a life abroad. The trend is so popular that it’s gained its own internet buzzword: the “run philosophy."
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Chinese silver tourism has been on the rise and some retirees have adopted a “migratory bird” lifestyle, heading south to warmer destinations to escape China’s harsh winters.
CNA speaks to some of these retirees who have chosen Chiang Mai, Thailand as the place to spend their golden years.
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Meet Mike Yu, born and raised in the UK to Chinese parents. He studied in China and worked in the US before settling in Thailand three years ago, where he became a well-known content creator. Mike shares the top things foreigners should never do in Thailand, the biggest misconceptions about the country in the West, and why foreigners are so wrong about ladyboys. Enjoy!
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