Opening Accounts and Paying Bills in Chiang Mai as a Foreigner
One of the first things long-term residents notice about Chiang Mai is how quickly the big questions shrink into ordinary routines. At first, everything feels unfamiliar. Which bank will open an account for a foreigner? Can you pay rent by transfer? Do utilities need to be handled in person? Will your card work at the local market, or do you need cash every time you leave the apartment? A few months in, those questions usually turn into habits. That shift is a big part o