Bridge Club Chiang Mai
Bridge enthusiasts play duplicate bridge by the rules of ACBL using the BridgeMate scoring system
Contact: Dot Barham or website
CM Geeks
CMGeeks (Chiangmai Geeks) is a Special Interest Group (SIG) affiliated with the CM Expats Club (FB) in Chiangmai, Thailand, that focuses on information and communication technology. This group has existed for more than twenty years and has a history of meeting face-to-face every Tuesday lunchtime, usually at a venue that provides lunch and a private meeting area. Meetings are free but contributions to the cost of the venue at The Gymkhana Club are welcome. Tuesdays: 12:00 Lunch, 1:00 to 2:30 Main meeting
Contact: Chris Smith (Shamblesguru) Website or Facebook
Chiang Mai Birders
The Chiang Mai Birders aim is to organise birdwatching outings and promote bird conservation and protect bird habitat. Trips will be at least monthly and around the Chiang Mai area. Outings to Doi Inthanon, Doi Lang and Doi Angkhang and other sites are also planned. There are no charges for joining or going on the outings.
Contact: Charlie
Chiang Mai Gay Men's Group
The Chiang Mai Gay Men's Group is a social organization of gay men and allies. The objective of the Group is to foster and develop friendships within the gay community in Chiang Mai, both expats and Thai.
Contact: Frank
Chiang Mai Hiking
Hikes are posted on the Chiang Mai Hiking website almost every Sunday. The group enjoys the many beautiful hikes within an hour's drive from Chiang Mai (lifts available), taking usually between four and seven hours (10-15km). New faces are welcome.
Contact: Website
Chiang Mai Lawn Bowls
Bowls or lawn bowls is a sport in which the objective is to roll biased balls so that they stop close to a smaller ball called a "jack" or "kitty". It is played on a bowling green which may be flat (for "flat-green bowls") or convex or uneven (for "crown green bowls").
Contact: Don at 087 728 0465 or visit website
Chiang Mai Photographic Group
The CMPG aims to further all aspects of the picture taking abilities of its members through the sharing of skills and mutual support in an informal, inclusive and enjoyable atmosphere.
Contact: Wyndham Hollis or visit website
Chiang Mai Travel Club
Travel lovers meet monthly for dinner, conversation, and a travel presentation from a fellow traveler. To be placed on the club's email list for notifications about upcoming meetings contact chiangmaitravelclub@gmail.com
Contact: Jennifer Davis & Joanna Whitehouse
Chiang Mai Walk and Talk
A friendly group of people that enjoys hiking/nature and meeting like-minded people.
Contact: Facebook
Disc Golf with Chaz
A great new opportunity for playing disc golf with Chaz is happening weekly. Disc golf (often referred to as frisbee golf) is a flying disc game, as well as a precision and accuracy sport, in which individual players throw a disc at or into a target. The object of the game is to complete a course (like golf, usually 18 holes) in the fewest number of throws.
Contact: Chaz Burton at 095 786 2677 or website
Expats Ladies Lunch Group
The Expats Ladies Lunch group meets twice a month at local restaurants. The group picks a new place every time. All women are welcome.
Contact: Susie Gerber
Friends of Bill
Alcoholics Anonymous is an international mutual aid movement whose primary purpose is to help alcoholics achieve and maintain sobriety.
Contact: Linda or website
Health as a Hobby
Each person's health journey is individually unique. To join the Health as a Hobby Network and enjoy sharing information to help everyone who is seriously focused on their own good health contact Heather Crofskey.
Contact: Heather
Informal Northern Thai Group
The INTG meets monthly to hear presentations by academics and authors about various aspects of Thai or other Southeast Asian cultures.
Contact: Website
Lannacapella
Lannacapella is a community choir that sings weekly and performs on an occasional basis.
Contact: Peter Springer
Magic Theater Poetry Reading
Magic Theater Poetry is a monthly celebration of poetry, spoken word, and slam.
Contact: Matthew or visit Facebook
Overeaters Anonymous
OA is a Twelve Step fellowship that helps people stop compulsive eating.
Contact: Overeaters Anonymous Website
Pickle Ball Chiang Mai
A bit like tennis but more fun. Chiang Mai Pickleball is a great way to exercise at any age. It's a fun sport that combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong, created for all ages and skill levels. See Facebook page for full details.
Contact: John Bayer or Facebook
Reading Group
The Chiang Mai Reading Group is a friendly, mixed group of couples and singles that meets at a member's home monthly for lively discussions. Periodically books are selected democratically a few months in advance, accepting whatever genre members recommend. The group always welcomes new members.
Contact: Janet Greenleaf
Writers and Readers
All are invited to the Writer's Club to hear authors reading from their writings. Come celebrate the spoken word. Meets weekly.
Contact: Steve Mellow