Facebook groups are often the fastest way to find monthly rentals, ask practical questions and get current local recommendations in Chiang Mai. For a broader overview before you arrive, see our guide to renting in Chiang Mai, compare Chiang Mai areas, or browse monthly rentals in Chiang Mai.
Quick caution: do basic due diligence before paying deposits, view properties where possible, and verify current visa rules and official fees with the relevant authority.
General expat life
- Chiang Mai Expats Club — social club with meetings, events and tours.
- CHIANG MAI EXPATS — large general Q&A group for everyday expat questions.
- Expats & Locals Living in Chiang Mai — useful for living, integration and local questions.
- Expats Chiang Mai (Farang Community) — discussions around eateries, customs and settling in.
- Chiang Mai Friends Group — social community for meeting people.
- Chiang Mai Expat Women's Group — women-focused expat community.
Housing & rentals
- Chiang Mai Rental Properties — long-term rental listings and housing posts.
- Chiang Mai condos for sale & rent — condo listings for rent and sale.
- Chiang Mai Rental Properties UNDER 10,000 Per Month — budget rental listings.
- Chiang Mai – Take Over My Lease (Short Term) — lease takeovers and short-term handovers.
- Chiang Mai Short Term and Holiday Rentals — short-stay and holiday rental posts.
- Rent a House, Villa, Apartment, Flat, Condo, Studio, Room — broad rental listings across property types.
If you prefer curated listings, you can also browse monthly rentals under 10,000 THB or compare typical prices in our Chiang Mai rental cost guide.
Buy & sell
- Chiang Mai, Buy, Sell, Swap — classifieds for second-hand goods and local deals.
- Chiang Mai Buy/Sell/Rent/Swap — mixed classifieds, rentals and swap posts.
- BUY SELL SWAP AND FREE OFFER IN CHIANG MAI — buy, sell, swap and free-offer posts.
- Chiang Mai Motorcycle Buy, Sell and Swap — motorcycle listings and related posts.
- Facebook Marketplace – Chiang Mai — local marketplace listings for furniture, scooters and everyday items.
Digital nomads, coworking & remote work
- Chiang Mai Digital Nomads — flagship digital nomad community, active since around 2014.
- Chiang Mai Digital Nomads Entrepreneurs — business-focused nomad and entrepreneur group.
- The Break Room (by CM Digital Nomads) — social spin-off for casual connection.
- Welcome Chiang Mai Nomads — newcomer onboarding and practical questions.
- Digital Nomad Coffee Club – Chiang Mai — coffee meetups and remote-work social events.
- Chiang Mai Nomad Girls — women’s nomad and expat community.
- Punspace — coworking space in the Old City.
Families & schools
- Chiang Mai Family Guide — schools, kids’ activities and parenting questions.
- Chiang Mai with Kids — family-friendly activities and local tips.
- Expat & Thai Mom in Chiang Mai — parenting support for expat and Thai families.
Families planning a longer move may also find our Chiang Mai international schools guide helpful as a starting point.
Food & recommendations
- Chiang Mai North Thailand — active general group often used for food recommendations and local tips.
Reddit & forums
- r/chiangmai — Reddit community for Chiang Mai questions and discussions.
- ASEAN Now – Chiang Mai forum — long-running expat forum, formerly Thaivisa.
- Expat.com – Chiang Mai forum — forum for relocation and expat-life questions.