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🇹🇭 Where to live in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai's residential areas fan out from the moated Old City, which is divided into quarters such as Si Phum, Phra Sing and Haiya. Immediately outside sit denser working districts near the river and the university, including Chang Moi, Chang Khlan, Nimmanhaemin and Santitham. Further out, the land turns suburban in Hang Dong, San Sai, Mae Hia and Mae Rim, where housing estates and countryside replace the tight street grid.

Open Chiang Mai on the map Live scores for transit, cafes, schools and healthcare, calculated from what is actually around each address.

Which area suits whom

Nimmanhaemin

Suits people who want cafés, coworking space and condo living close to the university.

Wat Ket

Fits residents who prefer a quieter riverside setting with teak heritage houses and cafés east of the Ping.

Mae Hia

Works for expat families who want the south-western suburban edge and proximity to large malls.

Santitham

Suits longer-stay remote workers who want a local, affordable area just north-west of the Old City.

20 neighborhoods

Si Phum

The north-east quarter of the Old City, within the moat

Phra Sing

The south-west quarter of the Old City, site of Wat Phra Singh

Chang Moi

The old commercial quarter just east of the moat, toward the river

Chang Khlan

The riverside area hosting the Night Bazaar market strip

Nimmanhaemin

Trendy 'Nimman' district of cafés, condos and coworking near the university

Santitham

Affordable, local-vibe area north-west of the Old City, popular with nomads

Chang Phueak

Northern district around Chang Phuak Gate and its food market

Suthep

Western subdistrict toward Doi Suthep, home to Chiang Mai University

Wat Ket

Leafy heritage riverside area east of the Ping, with teak houses and cafés

Haiya

Southern subdistrict inside the moat area, with the Wua Lai silver street

Nong Hoi

South-eastern district east of the river near the airport approach

Pa Daet

Southern suburban subdistrict near the airport and ring road

Mae Hia

South-western suburban edge popular with expat families, near big malls

Fa Ham

North-eastern riverside subdistrict along the Ping

Tha Sala

Eastern subdistrict across the Ping River

San Phi Suea

Northern outer subdistrict of the Mueang district

Hang Dong

Southern district of upscale suburbs and gated housing estates

San Kamphaeng

Eastern district known for handicrafts and hot springs

San Sai

Northern suburban district of expanding housing developments

Mae Rim

Northern district of resorts and countryside estates

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