Foreigners contribute largely to Chiang Mai’s growing population and with Western influences international clubs and associations has began to develop. Clubs such as AA (alcoholics anonymous) and the Rotary Club have been around for a while and continue to attract newcomers. Several clubs meet on a weekly basis at hotels, others for lunch and some at dinner. Two clubs hold their meetings in English and include international membership. Alcoholics Anonymous conduct their meetings at McCormick Hospital in Building 11, seminar room 133.
Chiang Mai Expats Club meets on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month at 10.30 a.m. at the Chiang Mai Orchid Hotel on Huay Kaew Road, next to Central Kad Suan Kaew. A non-profit branch of Lucky Dog Ltd., LuckyDogs Club is always looking for volunteers to help out in the shelter.
There are plenty more clubs and societies in Chiang Mai, it all depends on what you are specifically looking for. Here are some of the best known clubs.
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Alliance Français
138 Charoenprathet Road, T Changklan, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50100. Open Monday - Friday 9am - noon / 1 - 7:30pm and Saturday 9am - noon. Tel: 053 275277, fax: 053 821039.
American University Alumni (AUA)
24 Ratchadamnern Road, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50200. Tel: 053 211973, 053 211377, 053 214120, fax: 053 211973, email: aualanna@loxinfo.co.th, website: www.auathailand.org.
British Council
198 Bamrungrat Road, T Watket, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50000. Open 9am - 5pm, Monday - Sunday. Tel: 053 242103, 053 248706, , fax: 053 244781, email: ukconsul@loxinfo.co.th
Chiang Mai Adventure Flying Club
143 Moo 6, T Chiang Doi, A Doisaket, Chiang Mai 50220. Open: 6am - 6pm (daily). Tel: 053 868460, 01-9936861 (K Prayoth).
Chiang Mai Gymkhana Club
349 Chiang Mai - Lampoon Road (opposite electricity office), A Muang, Chiang Mai 50000. Tel: 053 241035, fax: 053 247352, email: gymkhanagolf@hotmail.com.
Hash House Harriers
25/1 Moonmuang Road, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50200. Open: 8am-midnight. Tel: 053 206822.
Informal Northern Thai Group
Meets on second Tuesday of the month (7:30pm) with guest speakers on aspects of Northern Thailand, all welcome. Venue: Alliance Française, 138 Charoen Prathet Road. Tel: (053) 213 972, email: Brian Hubbard on brihubb@loxinfo.co.th.
Lions Club of Chiang Mai
2nd Floor of Siam TV, Singharat Road, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50200. Open daily 10:00am - 8.00pm. Tel: 053 211481, 053 357256.
Rotary Clubs
Several clubs meet weekly at city hotels, some at lunch, and others for dinner. One or two clubs conduct their meetings in English and comprise an international membership. For more details, 10/1 Soi 1, Samlan Road, T Prasing, A Muang, Chiang Mai 50200. Tel: 053 279892, 053 814300, fax: 053 279447, email: crshipping@yahoo.com.
Scandinavian Club Chiang Mai
Tel: 053 437272, email: lamtai@hotmail.com, karin@cm.ksc.co.th