Best for
- Families who want a house and garden
- Retirees who want quiet and space
- People with pets
Not ideal for
- People without a car or scooter
- Remote workers who want a cafe scene on foot
What it is like
Suburban housing estates, rice fields and craft villages. Life is car-based and quiet. Costs are moderate because you get more space for your money than in the city.
Getting around
You need a car or scooter. The drive into Chiang Mai city depends on traffic on the main roads south.
Weather
Burning season haze typically runs January to April and peaks in March, so many residents leave or buy air purifiers.
Immigration office for Hang Dong
Chiang Mai Immigration, 71 Airport Road
Hang Dong is in Chiang Mai province, so the same office applies. The airport side of the city is the closest part for Hang Dong.
Chiang Mai Immigration Office (Airport Road): hours and tipsChiang Mai Immigration Service Point (Central Festival): hours and tips
Visa notes for long stays
- House owners often do not know about TM30. Agree in writing who files it, or file it yourself as the householder.
- 90-day reports can reportedly be filed online after your first in-person report. Keep a paper backup in case the system refers you to the office.
- Families can look at dependant options on the DTV. See /visa-rules/dtv.
Banks, hospitals and services nearby
Banks 13
- Bangkok Bank · 108, Hang Dong
- Bangkok Bank · Somphot Chiang Mai 700 Pi Road, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) · Entryway 3, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) · Somphot Chiang Mai 700 Pi Road, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Siam Commercial Bank · Somphot Chiang Mai 700 Pi Road, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Krungthai Bank · Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road, Hang Dong
- Thanachart Bank · Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road, Hang Dong
- Siam Commercial Bank · 108, Hang Dong
Hospitals 2
- Hang Dong Hospital · 108, Hang Dong
- animal hospital · Soi 4, Ban Tong Kai
Muay Thai 2
- The Camp Muay Thai Resort & Academy · ชม.3028, Ban Muang Kung
- Wildcat Muay Thai · หมู่บ้านชาวฟ้า, Ban Mai Rimthang Mu 6
Gyms 1
- Na Non Restaurant, Pool & Gym · Phai Lom Soi 5, Ban Ton Ngiw Mu 2
Int'l schools 9
- Grace International School - New Campus · ฺBenjarong Soi 6
- Panyaden International School · Panyaden School Road, Ban Dong Luang
- Satit International Bilingual School of Rangsit University Chiang Mai · Koolpunt Ville 9 Arcadia 4, Ban Ton Hai
- Lanna International School Thailand · ชม.3011, Ban Ton Ngiw Mu 2
- Meritton British International School · ชม.3028, Ban Muang Kung
- Cariad International School · Outer Ring Road, Ban Khun Se
- American Pacific International School (Primary) · Soi Sailom Chai Khlong 19, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Lanna International School · Grandview Soi 1/1, Mae Hia Subdistrict
Supermarkets 12
- Rimping Supermarket · ธารภิรมย์ 1, Ban Chang Kham Noi
- Big C · Somphot Chiang Mai 700 Pi Road, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Big C · 108, Hang Dong
- Makro · Don Pin Soi 1, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Lotus's go fresh · 121, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- Shoe store · Ubosot Soi 1, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- General store · Ubosot Soi 1, Mae Hia Subdistrict
- MK Meat store · Ubosot Soi 1, Mae Hia Subdistrict
Living in Hang Dong: questions
Is Hang Dong good for families?
Many families choose it for houses with gardens and access to international schools. You will need a car.
Which immigration office do Hang Dong residents use?
Chiang Mai Immigration at 71 Airport Road. Hang Dong is part of Chiang Mai province.
Can I live in Hang Dong without a car?
It is hard. Public transport is limited, so most residents drive or ride a scooter.
Is burning season worse in Hang Dong?
Haze affects the whole Chiang Mai valley. Houses are harder to seal than condos, so plan for air purifiers.
Sources
- Chiang Mai Immigration (official): 71 Airport Road
- CM Locals: Airport Road vs Central Festival counters (secondary)
- Immigration Bureau: notification of residence for foreigners (TM30)
- IQAir: Chiang Mai during Thailand's burning season (March 2026)
- Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors via Nominatim (ODbL 1.0)
Last checked 2026-11-04 · Pending expert review. Immigration offices move: confirm before you travel.