The Hidden Side of Chiang Mai: What No One Tells You

📅 Date: Thursday, July 30
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Spice Garden, Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is often described as a paradise for retirees, digital nomads, expats, and travelers. We hear about the incredible food, affordable lifestyle, beautiful cafés, friendly people, and relaxed pace of life.
But after living here for a while, many of us discover there's another side to Chiang Mai—one that isn't often talked about.
This week, let's have an open and honest conversation about the hidden realities of living in Chiang Mai.
We'll explore questions like:
• What has surprised you most since moving here?
• What expectations did you have before arriving—and how has reality been different?
• Have you ever experienced loneliness or isolation, even while surrounded by people?
• How do you build meaningful friendships in a city where people are constantly coming and going?
• Have cultural differences ever challenged or changed your perspective?
• What has Chiang Mai taught you about yourself?
• What advice would you give someone who has just moved here?
• If you could go back in time, what do you wish someone had told you before making the move?
Whether you've lived here for a month or many years, your experiences are valuable. Through sharing our stories, we often realize that many of us face similar challenges—and that meaningful connections begin with honest conversations.
Join us for an evening of reflection, storytelling, laughter, and learning from one another.
🌿 Come as a stranger. Leave with new friends.
☕ To support our wonderful hosts at Spice Garden, there is a minimum order of 150 THB per person.
🤝 Everything shared during our discussion is confidential. Please help us create a safe and respectful space by keeping personal stories within the group.
Looking forward to another meaningful evening with our Chiang Mai community!
Hosted by Fran
Fran's Fresh Start in Chiang Mai