How does it actually work?

You pick the group that fits you on this website, click the WhatsApp button, send us a message, and within 48 hours (usually the same day) a real person adds you to the right WhatsApp community. That's it. No apps to download, no login, no fees.

Yes. Joining any Chiang Mai People Club group is 100 percent free. We do not sell your number, we do not spam the chat, we do not run ads inside the groups.

Can I join more than one group?

Absolutely. If you're a digital nomad who rides mountain loops at dawn and eats at night markets on Fridays, join the Nomads, Motorbike Trips and Foodies groups. Most members are in 2 to 4 groups.

What's the group size? Won't it be spammy?

Each group stays under 250 members with active moderation. Anyone posting promo, crypto, or off-topic links gets removed. The chat is for members, by members.

I'm only in Chiang Mai for 5 days. Worth joining?

That's exactly why Tourists - 10 Days exists. You get a welcome dinner, airport-pickup carpools, and a dozen locals telling you the real spots within hours of landing.

I don't have WhatsApp. Another option?

WhatsApp is how Chiang Mai actually runs - Grab drivers, trek guides, scooter rentals, doctors - everything. If you're in Chiang Mai it's the one app to install. If you really can't, message us from the contact page and we'll figure something out.

Are these groups safe? Vetted?

Every new member sends one intro message before being added - 1 photo, first name, where you're from, which group you want. We remove anyone flagged for harassment or scams. We're a community of travellers, not a business directory.

Chiang Mai People Club is run by long-term Chiang Mai residents and travellers who believe nobody should stay alone here. We started informally with one WhatsApp group; now we moderate ten. It's a labor of love, not a company.

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Beginner Riders

You will not stay alone. The Chiang Mai Beginner Riders community is already waiting.

Join the group Who is in it

About this group

First loop. Automatic scooter. You got this.

Brand-new riders in Chiang Mai learning on quiet roads before tackling a real loop. Mae Rim backroad reports, cheap rental tips, and encouragement for your first mountain curve.

Group vibe

Cheerful, patient, big on video-clip celebrations.

Members

Who is in this group.

Example members. Real archetypes drawn from the people who already meet up here.

Emma, 28

From Manchester

Week 2, still on the flat roads

Kai, 32

From Stockholm

First stall on day 3

Sara, 25

From Milan

Took lessons, now brave alone

Nate, 35

From Atlanta

First sport he has loved in 20 years

What we do

What happens in the chat.

Automatic-scooter share and cheap-lesson referrals
Quiet-road practice meetups (Mae Rim, Hang Dong)
Road-rash first-aid group help
Near-miss story exchanges
Progression-tracker weekly posts
Rental-shop reviews (honest, no kickbacks)

Before you join

Quick answers.

Is it free to join?: Yes. All ten Chiang Mai People Club communities are free. No hidden fees.
How fast do I get added?: Usually same day, always within 48 hours. You will send a quick intro message before being added.
Can I leave whenever?: Of course. Leave the WhatsApp group any time. No questions, no guilt.
Will the chat be spammy?: Each group is capped around 250 members with active moderation. Promotional or off-topic messages get removed.