Life In Chiang Mai Thailand As An Expat | Helpful *Insider* Tips 📝

Thinking about starting your life in Chiang Mai Thailand as an expat?
Here's all you need to know about living in Chiang Mai - safety, social events and activities, and some housing options that are good to know before you come here.

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Nature In Chiang Mai   / 484115255079140   - An honest community based group for anyone who enjoys the local nature

Chiang Mai Animal Lovers   / 951441561565015   A place to connect with other animal owners and lovers in Chiang Mai

Language Exchange Chiang Mai   / 456476087805075   Where people go who are learning another language and help others learn their own language.

Hiking Chiang Mai   / 1595598960703876   Ongoing hikes in and around our great city of Chiang Mai!

Chiang Mai Family Guide   / chiangmaifamilyguide   Find activities to do in Chiang Mai with kids!

What, Where, When Chiang Mai   / 171517609647322   A page for people, event organizers, promoters, bar owners, club owners to let everyone know what's happening in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai Expat Moms   / 111253199037601   A group where you can post questions and information pertaining to moms living in Chiang Mai, list second-hand kids or maternity items, and even get to know some other moms living here

Cycling Chiang Mai Group Rides Here you will find information in English about group rides and road cycling events.  / chiangmairoadcycling  

Eat In chiang Mai   / 1827880487437372   This page is a guide for restaurants, bars and food shops in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai Health And Fitness   / 722862927732889   A group for health and fitness questions and recommendations in Chiang Mai.

Chiang Mai Hangouts   / coolpeepzchiangmai   To set and share things happening in Chiang Mai:

Chiang Mai Expats Home   / cmehagency  

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:50 Chiang Mai Quick Facts
01:53 Safety
04:02 Social Events
06:00 Where To Live
08:28 Chiang Mai Countryside
10:06 Rent & Other Costs
11:12 Do I Like It Here
12:02 Other Places I Like in Thailand

Safety, interest-based groups & communities, housing options in the city and the countryside, just some of the many things people consider before moving to a new location long term.

So today, I'll cover these points by sharing from experience after living in Chiang Mai Thailand since 2018. I'll also throw in some practical tips that should come in handy once you're here.

Chiang Mai City Facts

Chiang Mai city is the largest city in Northern Thailand and the fifth largest in the country in terms of population. But unlike many big cities, there are no tall skyscrapers here or massive buildings. Instead, it's more like a large, traditional village that's almost sprawling.

Safety:
Generally, I feel safe here in Chiang mai. The locals are friendly but as with any place you go, be sure to keep your wits and street smarts with you to avoid any issues during your stay. Keep an eye on your valuables, don't leave your keys in your scooter or motorcycles, you get the point.

Interest-Based Groups and Communities

In Chiang Mai, there are many groups and communities for just about anything - meditation, yoga, hiking, cycling, moms, food lovers, night lifers, and so on. I would recommend joining some FB groups relevant to your interests to learn more about events and activities you may like.

Living in Chiang Mai

If you like to be in the countryside with a more rural feel, there's Doi saket, Mae Rim, saraphi, and San kamphaeng. Traffic is lighter, you'll see more ricefields, it is quieter, and there are quaint cafes and restaurants with scenic views

although after the rice harvest season it can get pretty smoky in these areas when farmers burn the fields to prepare it for the next planting season.