Why train in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai is an established educational and development centre in northern Thailand, home to Chiang Mai University and regional research institutes. Visiting officials can examine local community-based tourism, royal agricultural development projects, and sustainable environmental initiatives. Chiang Mai International Airport offers straightforward flight connections to Bangkok and major transport hubs across Asia.
Risalat has scheduled 12 programmes in Chiang Mai, and the subjects run most often here are health systems, monitoring and evaluation and social protection.
Sessions combine short inputs, case studies and group work on participants' own files, so officials and project staff leave with work they can use. Courses in Chiang Mai are open to participants from any country, and suit delegations from across the Asia region.
Training courses in Chiang Mai by field
Popular programmes in Chiang Mai
Ranked by how often the subject has run here and by registrations.
Practical information for Chiang Mai
- 地点
- Shown on each programme page once confirmed.
- Airport
- Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX)
- Local time
- GMT+7 at the time of the next course
- Visa
- Check what you need with the free Visa Check (nationality, residence and destination: Thailand).
- Invitation letter
- Registered participants can request an invitation letter for the visa application.
- 最适合
- Participants from the Asia region, and teams from any country who want an open course with other institutions.
- 常规时长
- 4天
- 付款
- By invoice and bank transfer; no card payment is taken on the website.
Related expertise and free tools
Risalat also advises institutions on these subjects:
- 卫生系统管理Healthcare leadership and management.
- 监测、评估与学习Results frameworks, indicators, baselines, data quality and performance M&E.
- 数字政府、数据与网络安全Digital readiness, data governance, information systems audit and AI ethics.
Free tools to prepare before a course:
Training courses in other cities nearby
Elsewhere in Thailand
Elsewhere in Asia
What teams can learn in Chiang Mai
Visiting officials can examine northern Thailand's administrative and development approaches in Chiang Mai. The region provides clear examples of Royal Project initiatives that transformed highland agriculture through crop substitution, sustainable watershed management and rural community enterprise support. Public agencies collaborate on heritage conservation alongside urban expansion, offering practical insights into balancing tourism growth with cultural preservation. Participants can also review regional transport improvements, community-based forest management models and local disaster mitigation strategies organised to address seasonal haze and flooding. In addition, academic institutions such as Chiang Mai University conduct extensive research into sustainable development, public health programmes and digital public services, demonstrating effective cooperation between provincial government entities, researchers and local civic networks.
Chiang Mai is ideally suited for programmes focusing on sustainable agriculture, rural livelihoods, natural resource management and tourism development due to its extensive network of successful upland development initiatives.
A programme week in Chiang Mai
Participants usually arrive the day before the programme through Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX), are met at the airport and settle into the hotel. Sessions run from about 9:00 to 16:00 local time (GMT+7), with practical work on the participants' own cases each day. Where the programme includes one, a field or study visit takes place mid-week, and a city tour and a welcome dinner give the group time to know each other. On the last day each participant presents an action plan and receives a certificate that anyone can verify online.
To join from abroad, register and complete payment at least 30 days before the start; the invitation letter for the visa is issued after registration, and the free Visa Check shows what your passport needs for Thailand.
Questions about training courses in Chiang Mai
How many training courses are there in Chiang Mai?
There are 12 upcoming training courses in Chiang Mai, Thailand, starting between 15 Feb 2027 and 15 Nov 2027, in Healthcare, Community Development, Construction & Engineering, Public Relations & Media, Agriculture & Forestry and Education.
How much do training courses in Chiang Mai cost?
Fees for the upcoming courses range from £2,050 to £3,750 per participant. Each programme page shows its own fee. Payment is by invoice and bank transfer.
When does the next training course in Chiang Mai start?
The next one is Nutrition Information Systems and First-1000-Days Milestone Auditing in Chiang Mai, 15-18 Feb 2027 (4 days). Registration closes on 16 Jan 2027.
Can a course be run in-house for our organisation?
Yes. Any Risalat programme can be delivered in-house for one institution, in Chiang Mai, in your own country or online, on dates that suit your team and adapted to your own documents. Request a proposal.
Do I need a visa for training in Chiang Mai, and can Risalat send an invitation letter?
It depends on your passport: the free Visa Check shows the visa type, processing time and documents for Thailand. Registered participants can request an invitation letter: self-funded participants receive it after full payment, sponsored participants on receipt of an official nomination letter and a payment commitment. Embassies can check the letter online.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Participants receive a Risalat certificate with its own code and QR code, which anyone can check online at risalatconsultants.com/verify.
Are there group discounts?
You Shall qualify for the discount if you register as a group. See the discount plans and cancellation policy.
Which language are the courses taught in?
Open courses are delivered in English. If your team needs another language, say so when you request an in-house proposal.