My coworking space in Chiang Mai got quieter after the rains stopped

I've been in Chiang Mai for about 4 months now, bouncing between two coworking spots near the Old City. Before the rainy season, the place was buzzing with people talking, taking calls, and the energy was kind of nice. Then the rains hit and it thinned out fast, folks left for Bali or Vietnam. Now that it's dry again, it's not the same crowd. The regulars I used to chat with are gone, replaced by quieter folks who mostly stare at their screens. I think the rainy season scared off the short-term nomads and only the long-haulers stayed. Has anyone else noticed a shift in their favorite spot when the seasons change, or is it just me? I'm wondering if I should find a new place or just stick it out here.

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oscarc5322d ago

Four months is a solid stretch. The rainy season thing is just the nomad cycle, people leave when it gets inconvenient and come back when it's easy again. If the WiFi works and the coffee's still decent, I'd say stick it out. It'll fill back up eventually.

kelly_craig22d ago

Rainy season drives everyone off, no shame in that.