International Schools in Chiang Mai: A Guide for Expat Families
Compare 23 Chiang Mai schools by curriculum, fees, parent feedback and the school run. A local guide to narrowing the choices before you choose a home.
Lily Szabo
Co-founder & Editor
Lanna vs Prem: Two Very Different Chiang Mai School Choices
Lanna and Prem solve different family problems: British exams in Hang Dong versus IB, day and boarding in Mae Rim.
Panyaden vs Grace vs SBS: Comparing Three Hang Dong-Area Schools
Compare three Hang Dong-area schools by language, values, curriculum, cost, admissions and the commute a family will live every day.
Chiang Mai Airport Guide (CNX): Arrivals, Departures & Getting Around
Chiang Mai has one airport, Chiang Mai International (CNX), 4 km southwest of the city center, about 15 minutes from Nimmanhaemin. It handles domestic and international flights from a single compact terminal. Thanks to a blend of affordability , culture, and community, Chiang Mai, Thailand, has cemented its status as a digital nomad destination .…
Best Long-Term Visas for Expat Families in Chiang Mai
Relocating to Thailand with your family can be life-changing, but figuring out the visa landscape isn’t always straightforward. Whether you’re planning your move or already living in Thailand and considering how to stay longer, this guide was built with real families in mind. We’re a Chiang Mai-based family (a former digital nomad married to a…
A Comprehensive Guide to the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for Digital Nomads
Discover the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for digital nomads and remote workers. Learn about this 5-year multiple-entry visa, its eligibility criteria, categories, and application process. Perfect for long-term stays in Thailand.
Giving Birth in Chiang Mai: A Complete Guide for Expecting Expats (2026)
A mother of two (expecting a third) on giving birth in Chiang Mai — insurance, choosing an OB and hospital, costs, birth plans, home birth, postpartum care, and the paperwork — with the BirthingCNX team as your first call.
Is Chiang Mai Safe? A Health & Safety Guide for Expats and Digital Nomads
Is Chiang Mai safe? Yes. As of 2026, Chiang Mai scored 77.9 on Numbeo's safety index, ranking #1 safest city in Southeast Asia and 19th globally, ahead of Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore in several categories. It is one of the most comfortable places in the world to live, raise a family, or travel solo.…
Visa Vocab: A Quick Introduction to Immigration and Legal Long-Term Residency in Chiang Mai
Whether you’re here to work remotely, retire, raise a family, or just enjoy an extended stay, legal residency in Thailand is never one-size-fits-all. Chiang Mai attracts people from all walks of life, and Thai immigration offers a surprising variety of visa options to match, but navigating them takes some insider fluency. Although Thai immigration is…
30 Free (and Nearly Free) Things to Do in Chiang Mai with Kids
Thirty real ways to fill a day in Chiang Mai with kids without spending much — honest about which are truly free and which run a few baht, with practical notes and no padding.