What are the Best Coworking Spaces in Chiang Mai? A Review
If you are a Digital Nomad you likely know that over the last few years Chiang Mai has become a “number one” spot in Asia (and probably the World) as an online entrepreneur hotspot. As a result, both Thai and foreign business owners have started to provide some first-rate co-working places and venues for Digital Nomads to work from while in Chiang Mai.
Initial disclaimer: If you are an online entrepreneur you may understand the importance of SEO and for this reason, the title of this post is: “Best Coworking Spaces in Chiang Mai? A Review.” This is a search term that could be used but the reality is, asking “what is the best” is as pointless as asking “how long is a piece of string.” There is no accurate answer to this question because each establishment has pros and cons. Those variables depend upon each individual’s desires and requirements. So… there are no reviews. What one wants from a co-working space might be different from another’s needs. Rather, we list the places and give you the locations, pricing, website links and a few photos. You decide.
This article focuses on the places that have set up as coworking spaces in Chiang Mai. There are also hundreds of cafes that provide free or inexpensive internet that you can work from.
Location Map of Coworking Spaces in Chiang Mai
Punspace
Coworking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand
2 locations – Nimman and Tha Phae Gate
Punspace Nimman 14 Sirimangkalajarn Soi 11
Punspace Tha Phae Gate 7/2 Rachadamnoen Road, Soi 4
24/7 for Members ….. Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm Visitors
Website
contact@punspace.com
+66 (0) 53 223 932
About PunSpace Co-working
Punspace Nimman was one of the first places to open and become successful, recently opening a second branch near Tha Phae Gate. It offers better deals for members (24-hour access, lower price and discounts on office spaces) but can also be used on a casual and daily basis. It is a lively coworking space in Chiang Mai, located only a stone’s throw from the hip Nimmanhaemin area. Generally, the users found at PunSpace are dedicated and work hard – they are on a mission and like to focus first and foremost on working. Punspace offers a peaceful and creative work environment yet is close to many popular coffee shops, restaurants, pubs, bars, as well as to banks and convenience stores.
Membership and visitors are comprised of startup entrepreneurs, online marketers, sales, mobile/web developers, hardcore programmers, graphic/media designers, podcasters, bloggers, photographers, filmmakers, writers, lawyers and venture capitalists.
Amenities
Hot seats. Skype room. Meeting room with flat-screen TV and webcam. Reliable WIFI. Comfortable chairs. Printer. Scanner. Copier. Fax. Monitor.
Costs: (Information may be dated. See website for up-to-date pricing)
For full range of Office rentals and pricing visit http://www.punspace.com/pricing/
Images of PunSpace coworking place in Chiang Mai
C.A.M.P (Maya Mall)
Creative And Meeting Place
Coworking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand
5th Floor Maya Mall, Corner of Huay Kaew Road and Super Highway
24/7 (after hours access via Elevator)
+66 (0) 52 081 555
About CAMP Creative and Meeting Place Chiang Mai Co-working
CAMP is located on the 5th floor of the Maya mall just opposite the movie theaters and offers a large and modern environment to work, drink and eat. Open 24 hours a day with after hours access via the elevators, the price of admission is a purchase, which gives you a 2-hour connection ticket for one device.
The facility is also an AIS Hotspot so users of AIS phone service with Hotspot (go here for details on getting a phone plan) can connect to a faster and free service. CAMP comes with a reading library and is popular with nomads and local students alike. Creative and Meeting Place staff have no issues with you sleeping there and it has been known to be a ‘half-way’ accommodation for the truly desperate.
CAMP in Chiang Mai does offer a couple of private rooms but they are difficult to get. Many of the seats offer views into the mall and outside of the facility. The vistas of the city lights at night are spectacular.
Amenities
Library, sit or sleep anywhere, plugs, tables, WiFi, cafe, food, communal area
Costs:
Minimum beverage purchase applies for two hours.
Images of Creative and Meet Place (CAMP) coworking space in Chiang Mai
Coworking Cafe
Coworking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Along The Ping River near Super Highway
Tue-Sun, 8:30 am – 7:00 pm
Website
c_chompu_c@hotmail.com
081-916-1721
About Coworking Cafe Chiang Mai
While not strictly a coworking space, it is included because it is a favorite of long-timers in Chiang Mai who want to get away from other nomads and work in peace and quiet. Located along the Mae Ping River, Coworking Cafe is beautiful, peaceful and quiet. The food is average, as is the coffee, yet there is something nice about working outside, listening to the birds and watching people carry out their lives along the river. There is also an air-conditioned inside room.
The Coworking Cafe caters mostly to local Thai people but the staff speaks enough English for you to be able to get what you need. And, being an out of the way non-nomad oriented venue, if you find other Westerners there, the chances are that their wisdom of “Thailand facts” will be worth the conversation. There’s no need to impress them with what you do, as not many people outside of the Digital Nomad community give a moment’s thought to being a nomad.
Amenities
Cafe, dartboard, use of a fax machine, inside room with AC, outside tables with a view of nature and the river. If you have the time, Kayaks can be rented for use on the water.
Costs:
Free WiFi with any purchase of a beverage or food.
Images of Co-working Cafe in Chiang Mai
StarWork Coworking Space
Coworking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand
87/9 Tunghotel Rd., Watket, Muang, ChiangMai
Mon-Sun, 8.30am -9.00pm
Members 24 Hours
Website
starwork@is.co.th
+66 (0) 53 307000
About Starwork Coworking Space Chiang Mai
Starwork is a switched-on and happening new coworking space located close to the Bus and Train Stations. It aims to provide everything for the Digital Nomad: a cafe, sleeping room, 24-hour member access and meeting rooms for presentations are among the wide range of additional services. If you call to inquire about opening hours your information will be logged and a tour will be arranged in a few days.
Starwork coworking provides a pleasant environment to work from and relax. It is also actively engaged in co-operating with local businesses in the area. In addition, Starwork offers fixed desk options for members, so that you can stabilize your work environment and place an emphasis on creating a balanced mental and work experience.
Amenities
Costs: (Information may be dated. See website for up-to-date pricing)
Non-Member:
180 THB / 1 day
2,900 THB/ 20 days
3,200 THB/ 30 days
Member:
4,800 THB / Monthly
34,500 THB / Year
Meeting Room
Non-member:
400-600 THB per Hour (small, medium or large)
Members:
200-300 THB per Hour (small, medium or large)
Images of Starwork Coworking space in Chiang Mai
MANA Co-working Space
Coworking place in Chiang Mai, Thailand
28/12 Nimmanhemind., T. Suthep. Muang, Chiang Mai,
Sun-Fri, 9.30am -10pm
Website
Line ID: manaspacechiangmai
+66 (0) 95 452 9014
About MANA Co-working Space Chiang Mai
MANA coworking space opened in 2014 and is a cute little cafe and working space run by a brother and sister team. This makes it an inexpensive and quiet place to work from.
Mana is small and cozy: buy a very good cup of coffee for 2 hours to work, and get a free dessert as well. MANA coworking has a small Skype room, reading area and small working space as well.
Amenities
Skype Room, Electric plugs and WiFi, Printing, Copying and Fax Service.
Costs: (Information may be dated. See website for up-to-date pricing)
19 Baht per Hour
99 Baht all day
Buy a coffee 10 baht per hour
Coffee & Cake Free for 2 hours
Images of MANA coworking place in Chiang Mai
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