Communities

Connect with the expat and local communities across Thailand.

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Communities

Chiang Mai Community Church (CMCC)

Multi-denominational English-language international church; Sunday service at 4:30 pm; established early 1950s by missionary families

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Church / Place of Worship

All Saints' Church Chiang Mai

Anglican-liturgy church; open and inclusive; Sunday services at 10:30 am; also hosts AA meetings Tuesday, Friday, Sunday

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Church / Place of Worship

Chiang Mai Harvest Church

Bilingual English and Thai Christian church; Sunday service at 10 am; serves students, expats and locals

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Church / Place of Worship

Chiang Mai Christian Fellowship (CCF)

English-speaking church with diverse expat and local congregation; Sunday service at 10 am

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Church / Place of Worship

The Gathering Chiang Mai

International nondenominational church; blended worship and practical Bible teaching; Sunday 10:30-11:45 am; childcare provided

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Church / Place of Worship

Refuge Fellowship Chiang Mai

International nondenominational church in affiliation with Calvary Chapel; planted 2021

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Church / Place of Worship

Sacred Heart Cathedral

Catholic cathedral; English mass Sunday at 11:00 am; Thai masses at other times; inaugurated 1999

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Church / Place of Worship

Seven Fountains Jesuit Spirituality Centre

Jesuit retreat and spirituality centre; hosts Sunday English mass at 9:30 am; retreat programs available to all

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Church / Place of Worship

St. Andrew's Church Chiang Mai

Anglican Church in Thailand affiliated with Singapore Diocese; Sunday morning service at 9:30 am; English and Thai

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Church / Place of Worship

Chiang Mai Seventh-day Adventist Church

Seventh-day Adventist; Sabbath services Saturday 9:00 am-2:00 pm; Wednesday and Friday evenings

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Religious Organisation

YWAM Chiang Mai

Youth With A Mission; 90+ staff and students; runs DTS, SBS and other ministry programs; outreach across SE Asia

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Religious Organisation

Chabad of Chiang Mai

Jewish community centre; Friday Shabbat dinner (hundreds attend); kosher food; mikvah; led by Rabbi Yossi Pikel

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Religious Organisation

Ban Ho Mosque (Masjid Hidayatul Islam)

Historic 19th-century mosque built by Yunnanese Chinese Muslims; one of Chiang Mai's major mosques; near Night Bazaar

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Religious Organisation

Attaqwa Mosque (Islamic Centre)

Founded 1970; houses first Islamic school in Chiang Mai; centre of Sanpakoi Muslim community; Daruttaqwa Islamic study centre

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Religious Organisation

Wat Ram Poeng Vipassana Meditation Centre

Vipassana meditation centre open to foreigners; 26-day basic course for beginners; 14th-century temple; donations basis

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Religious Organisation

Northern Vipassana International Meditation Center

International Vipassana centre opened 2000; year-round individual courses; instruction in English, French, German, Russian and others; free

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Expat / Community Group

Chiangmai Expats Club (CEC)

Non-profit social organisation; 'Expats Helping Expats' motto; monthly meetings, 20+ special interest groups; over 50,000 Facebook members

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Rotary / Service Club

Chiang Mai International Rotary Club (CMIRC)

Only Rotary club in northern Thailand conducting meetings solely in English; meets 1st Tuesday monthly at 7 pm; chartered 2014; women and men welcome

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Rotary / Service Club

Rotary Club of Chiang Mai Wattana

Focuses on protection of children; meets 2nd Sunday 1 pm in-person and 4th Sunday on Zoom; family day 3rd Sunday

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Rotary / Service Club

Rotary Club Chiang Mai Airport

Service club based around Chiang Mai Airport area; active on Facebook as rotarycmairport

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Rotary / Service Club

Rotary Club of Chiang Mai North

Rotary Club established 1980; community service projects in northern Chiang Mai; Facebook: RCOFCMN3360

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Rotary / Service Club

Lions Club of Chiang Mai Maeping-Maesa

Lions Clubs International; meets 2nd Saturday at 2 pm; community service projects across Chiang Mai

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Rotary / Service Club

Chiangmai Nakorn Ping Lions Club

Lions Clubs International service club in Chiang Mai; community projects including health and education

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Rotary / Service Club

Chiangmai Phet Nakornping Lions Club

Lions Clubs International service club; community service projects across Chiang Mai

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Rotary / Service Club

Lions Club of Chiang Mai Inthanon

Lions Clubs International; community service projects; Facebook: lions.inthanon

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club

Oldest sports club in northern Thailand, founded 1898; golf, cricket, tennis, squash; 90-rai campus; hosts International Cricket Sixes

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Lanna Cricket Club (CMLCC)

Active cricket club using Gymkhana Club grounds; net sessions Wednesday and Friday at 4 pm; open to all nationalities

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Sports & Recreation Club

Lanna Rugby Club

Grassroots rugby club; regular matches and tournaments; promotes women's rugby participation; Facebook: lannarugbyclub

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Hash House Harriers (CH3)

Original male-only hash kennel founded 1981; runs on Mondays; social running club with post-run drinks

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Saturday Hash House Harriers (CSH3)

Mixed hash established 1991; runs every Saturday; social running with post-run drinks

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Happy Hash House Harriers (CH4)

Fun relaxed hash group running Thursday evenings; mixed men and women; social atmosphere

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Gentlemen's Hash (CGH3)

Male-only hash; Monday evenings; departs Monta Hotel; social running club with post-run pub session

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Ultimate Frisbee

Co-ed pick-up games Wednesday and Saturday from 5 pm until sunset; welcoming to new players; expats and locals

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Cycling Group (Sunday Rides)

Sunday morning casual cycling; any bike type welcome; short slow rides followed by cultural activities; social atmosphere

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Sports & Recreation Club

Fujiyama 55 / Road Cycling Club

Largest active road cycling club in Chiang Mai; Saturday morning rides up to 90 km; up to 100 participants; locals and expats

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Sports & Recreation Club

Chiang Mai Hiking Group

Volunteer-led hikes every Sunday; 10-15 km routes in Doi Suthep-Pui area and beyond; free to join (donation for transport); mix of expats and Thais

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Cultural Association

Alliance Française de Chiang Mai

French cultural centre; French language courses; weekly French film nights on Fridays (English subtitles); library; café; founded 1972, independent since 2020

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Cultural Association

Informal Northern Thai Group (INTG)

Group for those interested in northern Thai culture, history and language; meets at 7:30 pm at Alliance Française

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Expat / Community Group

Swiss Lanna Society

Swiss expat community; primarily German-speaking members; 120+ members; social events and cultural activities; founded at Imperial Mae Ping Hotel

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Professional Network

Chiang Mai Toastmasters Club

Public speaking and leadership club; meets 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday 12:45-2:30 pm; 10+ years active; open to all expats and Thais

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Social / Hobby Club

CMGeeks (Chiangmai Computer Club)

ICT-focused special interest group; 20+ years history; meets Tuesdays, lunch at 12 pm, meeting 1-2:30 pm; affiliated with CM Expats Club

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Expat / Community Group

Expats Ladies Lunch Group

Women's lunch group meeting twice monthly; picks new restaurant each time; all women welcome; affiliated with CM Expats Club

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Expat / Community Group

Chiang Mai Women's Club

Women's social and support group; Facebook page: chiangmaiwomensclub; social events and community building

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Professional Network

Chiang Mai Women's Entrepreneurial Network

Facebook group for women entrepreneurs; Facebook: WomensEntrepreneurialGroupCM; business networking and support

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Expat / Community Group

Chiang Mai Nomad Girls

Facebook group for women digital nomads and expats; social events, networking, support; Facebook: ChiangMaiNomadGirls

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Support Group

Chiang Mai International Group of Alcoholics Anonymous

English-language AA meetings Tuesday, Friday and Sunday 6:30-7:30 pm; international expat-friendly; no fees; operating since 1979

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Support Group

Narcotics Anonymous Chiang Mai

Daily meetings in Chiang Mai; English and Thai meetings; 20+ year community; welcoming to expats and travellers

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Charity / Foundation

Chiang Mai Children's Fund

100% voluntary-run charity; provides educational supplies and support to underfunded schools and children in northern Thailand

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Non-Profit / NGO

Child's Dream Foundation

NGO supporting education and development for disadvantaged children in Greater Mekong Subregion; near Old City

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Non-Profit / NGO

MAP Foundation (Migrants Assistance Programme)

Grassroots NGO empowering Burmese migrant workers in Thailand; founded 1996; women's rights, labour rights, domestic violence support

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Non-Profit / NGO

Thai Freedom House

Assists refugees from Burma (mainly Shan community); provides education and opportunities for displaced peoples; accepts volunteers

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Charity / Foundation

Warm Heart Foundation (Warm Heart Worldwide)

Grassroots NGO in Phrao district; hill tribe children's education, clean water, environmental programs; accepts volunteers and donations

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Non-Profit / NGO

WVS Thailand (Worldwide Veterinary Service Thailand)

Registered charity; free and subsidised vet care for community animals (dogs and cats); clinic Monday-Friday 10 am-4 pm; accepts volunteers

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Non-Profit / NGO

Lanna Dog Welfare

Works with local government on humane dog population control; rabies prevention; sterilisation programs; local Thai-run organisation

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Non-Profit / NGO

Lanna Care for Animals Foundation

Non-profit rescue foundation; 300+ shelter dogs and cats; community support; volunteers welcome; Facebook: lannacareforanimals

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Charity / Foundation

Santisook Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation

Thai-run non-profit; prevents cruelty to cats and dogs; runs two shelters; appointment required before visiting

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Charity / Foundation

Hand to Paw Thailand

Registered foundation; spays and neuters 3,000 cats and dogs per year; mass vaccination programs; Facebook: handtopawTH

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Non-Profit / NGO

Habitat for Humanity Thailand – Chiang Mai Zone

Non-profit building affordable housing for low-income families; active in Chiang Mai since 1998; accepts Global Village volunteers

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Charity / Foundation

Kids Ark Foundation

Children's charity with Houses of Hope program; provides care and support for vulnerable children in northern Thailand

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School / Education

Prem Tinsulanonda International School

IB World School; boarding and day; EY1 to Grade 12; 100-acre campus 25 km north of Chiang Mai; 500 students from 30+ countries

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