Chiang Mai Residents Plead For Help With Homeless Problem
Chiang Mai residents are demanding action as homeless groups aggressively solicit money throughout the city, block streets, and drink alcohol in public spaces, creating safety concerns particularly for female tourists.
Chiang Mai residents are calling for intervention as homeless groups continue to spread throughout the city, aggressively soliciting money from passersby and blocking streets to purchase alcohol, creating serious public disturbances.
On July 5, 2025, reporters received complaints from Chiang Mai residents that multiple homeless groups are scattered throughout the city, sleeping in front of shops and storefronts along Tha Pae Road, causing considerable problems.
These homeless individuals frequently approach people walking past—particularly female tourists—asking for money. Out of fear and concern for personal safety, many give them cash. The situation is similar around Kad Kham Thiang night market, where homeless groups waylay pedestrians for money. Once they obtain funds, they sit down to drink alcohol together, creating further disturbances for residents. Community members are formally requesting that relevant authorities take action to organize and manage the homeless population in Chiang Mai.
