With so many coworking spaces for remote workers in Chiang Mai, you will certainly want to know about the options available around town. The large number of digital nomads in the city now means coworking spaces in Chiang Mai have become professional hubs for business and development, with many graphic designers and software developers choosing the city as their home base. Most of the city’s coworking spaces are located in the Nimmanhaenim area, to the northwest of the Old City, amid Chiang Mai’s main commercial district. These spaces feel international, well-equipped and provide remote workers with excellent access to professional and social networking opportunities.
Below, we highlight some of our favorite coworking spaces for remote workers in Chiang Mai.
Punspace has three locations in Chiang Mai - one in Nimmanhaenim, one around the Tha Pae Gate and one in the Old City. The Nimmanhaenim location is known for its beautiful courtyard and professional style, as well as its excellent location right by Chiang Mai university. Punspace Nimman has a lot of regulars, and the space can get quite lively when it is full. In contrast, the Tha Pae Gate location is more spacious and quieter, and also boasts a covered area outside for those wishing to work in the open air. Wifi speeds are reported to be adequate here and regulars tend to be mostly foreign remote workers.
Hub53 in north Nimmanhaenim is one of the favorite coworking spaces for remote workers in Chiang Mai. The space is connected to a coliving space meaning you can expect to be well-served as a remote worker here - the staff are friendly and professional, and the space itself is located right next to a salad and smoothie bar. There are regular social events as well as an entrepreneurship boot camp to encourage freelancers and others to boost their trade’s growth. There is a well-stocked kitchen with a coffee machine here, and prices are relatively affordable with a wide range of plans suitable for every type of remote worker.
Without a doubt, The Brick Startup Space will be one of the best coworking spaces for remote workers in Chiang Mai who run their own business or are looking for Thai clients. The space is sponsored by the Thai Ministry of Science and Technology and boasts an ample coworking area. One of the best things about The Brick is the many local members, as well as its location just a short walk away from the amenities of Nimmanhaenim and Chiang Mai university. The space is purpose-designed, with ergonomic chairs and desks and boasting some of the fastest wifi in the city.
This is a huge space on the top floor of the MAYA Mall in Nimmanhaenim designed for coworking. The area is part of a good cafe offering fresh and modern food such as sweets, coffee and snacks. CAMP at MAYA will be one of the best coworking spaces for remote workers in Chiang Mai not only because it is free to sit down with your laptop here, but also because it is a great place to network and meet some of the local university students who regularly come here. Keep in mind that after your first hour of free wifi, you will need to buy additional time from the cafe staff. CAMP is generally comfortable and quiet, although it can often get very busy and the internet speeds may be affected.
For more information about living in Chiang Mai as a remote worker, check out our complete Chiang Mai guide.