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Chiang Mai

Pilot City

Thailand

The original nomad capital of Southeast Asia.

1,240 members

About Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is where many nomads start their journey. Low cost of living, great food, a huge nomad community, and some of the best coffee shops in Asia to work from.

Best for

Solo nomadsFirst-timers to SEAYoga & wellnessBudget-consciousCoffee lovers
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WiFi
Excellent (100–500 Mbps in most coworking)
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Cost
$800–1,500/mo (very affordable)
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Climate
Hot & dry (Nov–Feb best), monsoon Jun–Oct
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Timezone
UTC+7 (ICT)

Coworking Spots

CAMP @ Maya

Free coworking at Maya Mall. Coffee required. 24/7.

Free (buy a drink)
Yellow

Dedicated co-working in Nimmanhaemin. Fast WiFi, standing desks.

~$80/mo
Punspace Nimman

The OG nomad hub. Events, community, hot desks.

~$120/mo

Neighborhoods

Nimman

Trendy, cafés, nightlife, walkable

Old City

Temples, heritage, budget guesthouses

Hang Dong

Quiet, expat families, great air quality

Upcoming Events

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Nomad Coffee Meetup
🗓️ Every Tuesday, 9am
Social
Founders Lunch
🗓️ Bi-weekly Friday
Professional
Muay Thai Intro Class
🗓️ Saturdays, 10am
Social

Nomad Tips

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Rent a motorbike — essential for getting around efficiently.

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Burning season is Feb–April. Air quality can get bad.

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Thai SIM from DTAC or AIS at the airport — ~$15 for 30 days unlimited.

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Many visas allow 30 days entry. METV or ED visa if staying long.

🛠️ Resources for nomads in Chiang Mai

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More resources coming soon

📱 Airalo eSIM — pending💰 Wise Banking — pending

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