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    I've been looking for a shop where to buy German food here in Bangkok. Fellow expats on InterNations finally told me how to find the right stores.

InterNations — A Community for American Expats in Chiang Mai

Hello to all Americans in Chiang Mai! Are you interested in getting to know fellow expats in Chiang Mai? Looking for advice from other Americans, e.g. wondering if there are any bars in Chiang Mai which will be showing your favorite baseball or American football team’s upcoming match or where to go in town for st■ turkey?

Although Chiang Mai has lots to offer, you might be wondering where and how you can meet other Americans in the city. Luckily, InterNations is here to make this easier for you! You’re warmly invited to join the InterNations community. Within our international network in Chiang Mai, there’s a vibrant circle of American expats from all regions of USA, including New York City, Los Angeles, and beyond.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Connect at Our Events in Chiang Mai

Attend our monthly events and join various interest-based groups to get to know like-minded expats and fellow Americans in Chiang Mai. From sailing to spirituality, there is sure to be something for everyone! In most communities, there are also monthly Newcomers’ Events especially for those who have recently joined the American community in Chiang Mai. Take this chance to mingle and meet other expats and global minds in Chiang Mai.

Jun 27, 2024, 3:00 PM
25 attendees
Our first event was a lot of fun. Thank you for all that came along we had 50 attendees and 17 nationalities, I think. I had planned to do our next event the middle of this month and I do apologize
Our launch event will take place on Wednesday 15th May starting at 8 pm at Hong’s Sky Bar at the Intercontinental Hotel. The event is free to all. So please do join us and let's restart Chiang Mai m
May 31, 2022, 1:00 PM
6 attendees
We are happy to invite you to our InterNations Chiang Mai May Event! The event will take place at Hotel YaYee on Tuesday, 31 May 2022, from 18:00 until 22:00. The venue is located on the 5th floor of
Jan 29, 2022, 12:00 PM
5 attendees
We are happy to invite you to our InterNations Chiang Mai January Event! The event will take place at Hotel YaYee on Saturday, 29 January, 2022, from 18:00 until 22:00. The venue is located on the 5t

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    From United States of America, living in Chiang Mai
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Chiang Mai
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Chiang Mai
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Chiang Mai
  • Community Member
    From United States of America, living in Chiang Mai

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Find People Who Share Your Passions

The heart of a sprawling metropolitan region, Chiang Mai can be a great place for expats, especially with the InterNations community helping you to make the most of your experience!

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living in Chiang Mai? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in Chiang Mai’s finest restaurants or outings with other expats to explore all that the largest city in northern Thailand has to offer, from the jungle-covered mountains just past the city border to nearby Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, one of Thailand’s most famous temples, and much more.

Find other Americans to share your hobbies with

Enjoy the International Experience with InterNations

  • Browse our network of members to get to know American expats in Chiang Mai and connect with others.
  • Take part in our expat forums to get firsthand tips and information from fellow Americans in Chiang Mai.
  • Meet other American expats and global minds at 600 monthly official events and share your interests at more than 4,600 monthly activities in Chiang Mai and across the globe.

InterNations provides an easy, casual way to get to know expats from the USA and further afield in your local community. Sound good? Then let us welcome you into our Chiang Mai Community today!

Mix and Mingle with Americans in Chiang Mai at Our Events

Our Chiang Mai community is also lively and welcoming offline. The InterNations Ambassadors host regular get-togethers and a range of expat activities, e.g. a chic dining experience in Chiang Mai’s trendiest restaurant or a get-away with fellow American expats to discover the bustling, frenetic capital. These activities make it easy for you to get to know other expats from the United States of America in your local community and meet Americans in Thailand in a comfortable setting. If this sounds interesting to you, simply sign up for membership – we are looking forward to welcoming you among our Americans living in Chiang Mai!

  • Martin Beck

    I've been looking for a shop where to buy German food here in Bangkok. Fellow expats on InterNations finally told me how to find the right stores.

  • Helen Laidboe

    It' such a a pity that we have to leave Bangkok soon. I'll miss the InterNations expat community so much, especially the great events!

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