The residency is run by Alt_Coliving, a long-term co-working and co-living community in Chiang Mai with two locations and a strong track record in intentional community building.

Alt is a founding partner of the Nomad Friendly District Initiative, a collaboration between the Chiang Mai municipality and the private sector focused on building meaningful connections between global nomads and local communities.

Designed and led by a group of global talent, including:

• An ex-NASA engineer turned tea master. Intersection of tradition, science, and sensory education
• The founder of Alt_, with decades of experience in nomad networks and deep roots in Chiang Mai.
• An experience designer focused on educational and community-building activities.

This is not a wellness retreat; instead, we are engaging more deliberately with the place you are visiting, and forces that are nourishing it. Designed to balance:

• Intellectual depth
• Hands-on, experiential learning
• Productivity-compatible rhythms
• Bodily awareness and well-being and genuine community building.

Not the classical Chiang Mai TripAdvisor activities, we are going deeper. The program includes shared experiences that are:

• Specific to Chiang Mai and its surrounding regions.
• Built on real relationships with local producers, cooks, and practitioners.
• Designed exclusively for this residency.

ALT_PingRiver offers riverside living and co-working spaces in the heart of Chiang Mai’s creative district. Residency packages include a private Flexie Single Room, co-working access, and shared community spaces—perfect for both quiet work and slow conversations.\

Upgrades to larger rooms are available upon request.

Your Home Base: Alt_PingRiver

As a residency participant, you’ll live and work at Alt_PingRiver, our flagship coliving space that brings together remote workers, digital nomads, and creative minds from around the world. Beyond your private room, you’ll enjoy full access to our coworking facilities, communal spaces, and vibrant community. This is where you’ll share meals, exchange ideas, join spontaneous gatherings, and build meaningful connections that extend far beyond the month. At Alt_, we’ve created an environment where personal and professional growth happen naturally, and where finding your tribe is part of the experience.

Coworking Space

Work with high-speed internet, ergonomic chairs, private booths, and complimentary water, coffee, and tea. Access quiet zones for deep focus, or head outdoors when you need fresh ideas.

Common Area and Kitchen

Meet fellow residents in our communal lounge, share a meal, or simply unwind together. At Alt_PingRiver, we believe life is about more than work. We value play, connection, and building genuine friendships.

Created for digital nomads on a budget, our 8–11 sqm Flexie rooms make smart use of space. Each room features a bed that transforms into a desk, giving you a flexible setup for both rest and productivity.

Settle into your own cozy corner with a comfortable queen bed and generous storage for all your things. This room is perfect for recharging after a busy day of exploring or working.

Enjoy our most spacious room, filled with natural sunlight from full-sized windows. Stretch out on a comfortable king bed and unwind in a private space designed for total relaxation

We believe transformative experiences shouldn’t be limited by financial barriers. Through sponsorship, you can help us offer scholarships to talented Thai participants, contribute to sustainable food systems education, and build meaningful partnerships with Chiang Mai’s local food community.