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Singles in Chiang Rai

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A few facts about Chiang Rai

  • With about 79,000 inhabitants, Chiang Rai is one of the 50 largest places in Thailand.
  • Chiang Rai is also the centre of the region that shares its name.
  • It's about 688 km to Bangkok, the country's largest city.
  • Towns nearby: Mae Chan (27 km), Pa Daet (48 km) and Chiang Saen (49 km).

A first date in Chiang Rai

In a town like Chiang Rai, an evening walk and a coffee are plenty for a first meeting. Pick a place you both know and tell a friend where you are going.

Staying safe

  • Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
  • Never send money to people you met online.
  • Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.

Dating in Chiang Rai: questions and answers

Who can I meet near Chiang Rai?

More than 140,000 people live within 50 km of Chiang Rai, in 4 towns and cities including Mae Chan, Pa Daet and Chiang Saen. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.

Is there a free dating site in Chiang Rai?

Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Chiang Rai or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.

Are the singles around Chiang Rai real people?

There are no fake profiles here: YADate doesn't create them or chat on anyone's behalf. Photos go live only after a moderator approves them, every account confirms an email address, and reports are reviewed by people. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.

Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Chiang Rai?

Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.

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