Happy Home is located at the outskirts of Chiang Mai. The old city is only 7 km away and can easily be reached by taxi within 20 mins. The climate is better suited to Europeans than that of Southern Thailand. Hospitals with good medical standard are all within easy reach. Happy Home is located in a very safe part of the city; therefore, no special security is needed. This helps to keep costs down. Happy Home is a small complex where everyone is known within the community. Outsiders are easily spotted.