Where do expats gather in Koh Samui and Chiang Mai ?

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Me in samui. Slow to find club..
Robert and Wan

In Chiang Mai there is a Chiang Mai Ex Pat's Club, it's listed as CEC. They have two breakfasts a month, the first and third Friday, and a presentation meeting on the last Saturday of the month. That is a start. In the inner city and it's adjoining area there are many places expat's hang out in, bar's, coffee shops, or restaurants. Since English is an international language most people in the down town area have at least some English and your never know from what part of the world they come from. The Russians do seem to be stand offish. There are also activity sub groups from the expats clubs. Plus there are many small groups. One is a dining out group. A few of the bars have trivia contests. There's a backgammon group. Another resource for information is a magazine that is on line called City Life. There is a photographer by the name of Steve and he posts an activity list on a weekly basis. You might be able to get his email address via the magazine or catch his while he is taking pictures at many of the events. If someone is bored in CM then it's their own fault because there is a multitude of activities with inviting people around.