I moved my life to find a better one. Here’s what I’ve learned.
Indian entrepreneur living in Northern Thailand. I write about global living, practical AI and the systems that make work and life feel lighter — from real experience, not theory.
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Featured in TechBullion, Masala, CTN News & Vents
Based in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Vedant Chawla
Founder, Ownware Innovative Technologies
2016
First trip to Chiang Mai
14
Countries & territories explored
22K+
Followers on Instagram (verified)
Ownware
Digital services for clients worldwide
Three things I think about every day.
Where you live, the tools you use and the systems you build decide more of your life than most people admit.
Global Living
Living in Thailand, visas and residency, cost of living, and honest country comparisons for Indians thinking about moving abroad.
Living in Thailand
Visas
Cost of living
Technology & AI
AI tools and digital marketing that small businesses can actually use — tested inside a real agency, not a lab.
AI tools
Digital marketing
Insights
Global opportunities, building a business from abroad, and the mindset behind choosing quality of life over prestige.
Global opportunities
Expat life
Where I’ve been
14 countries & territories. One home base.
Every place taught me something about cost, culture and quality of life. Chiang Mai is still where I come back to.
South Asia
IndiaBorn & raised in Agra
Southeast Asia
ThailandHome · Chiang Mai
VietnamHanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang
MalaysiaKuala Lumpur, Penang
SingaporeSoutheast Asia
PhilippinesManila, Cebu
IndonesiaBali, Jakarta
CambodiaSiem Reap, Phnom Penh
LaosSoutheast Asia
East Asia
JapanKyoto — the dream city
TaiwanEast Asia
ChinaEast Asia
Hong KongEast Asia
Europe & beyond
RussiaEurope & Asia
My story
Big dreams from India. A better life in Thailand.
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India. Grew up in Agra with big questions. Started freelancing online in web development and design while still a student.
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Thailand, 2016–2021. A short trip to Chiang Mai turned into years of coming back — and in 2021, making it home. Learning Thai along the way (my Thai name is วิดาล).
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Entrepreneurship. Founded Ownware, helping businesses abroad with websites, content, ads and practical AI.
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Global living. Still exploring — and sharing real lessons so others can move faster and avoid my mistakes.
Work with me
For brands, event organisers and founders who want a global perspective and someone who has actually done the work.
Speaking
Keynotes, panels and podcasts on global living, digital growth and AI for small business.
Consulting
Digital strategy, marketing and AI adoption for businesses and startups — delivered with the Ownware team.
Brand partnerships
Content, campaigns and ambassadorships with brands that fit an international, tech-forward audience.
Mentorship
One-to-one guidance for people building a digital career or business — especially from abroad.
Need it done for your business?
My team at Ownware builds it.
Websites, social media, video content, online ads, PR and practical AI — for businesses worldwide, including clients in the US.
Follow the journey on Instagram
Skydiving, Vietnam’s mountains, coffee camps in Chiang Mai — the day-to-day of living abroad, with 22K+ people along for the ride.
@vedantchawla