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Chiang Mai’s gay sauna scene is small, relaxed, and easy to navigate, making it a good fit if you want something social without big-city intensity. The Gay saunas in Chiang Mai are enjoyed by both a large local population and many visiting tourists and resident expats. Gay Chiang Mai has two main saunas; House of Male and Club One Seven Sauna. Both offer a good range of facilities, are generally busy, and are good value for money.
Chiang Mai is not about big crowds or endless venue hopping. Instead, it offers a more relaxed sauna experience that suits travelers who want to ease into the scene or keep things simple. Club One Seven anchors the local scene, combining sauna facilities with a pool and social spaces that attract a mix of locals and travelers.If you want to stay on-site, you can book a room at Club One Seven itself. If you’d rather separate sleep from play, a nearby gay-friendly hotel gives you a quieter reset between sauna visits: Best gay-friendly hotels in Chiang Mai.
Gay saunas in Thailand are legal and in general safe.
It’s worth noting that any police action taking against gay saunas has been related to drug-taking, not the gay sex taking place. Thailand has strict laws against illegal drugs and any venues where they are consumed.
HIV infection rate among gay men living in Thailand is as high as 24%. This means nearly 1 in 4 gay men in Thailand are living with HIV. Most saunas also provide condoms and lube.
Like the rest of Chiang Mai, things get going early here. Compared to Bangkok, peak hours are shorter and more relaxed, so arriving after 5 pm is usually your best bet. Chiang Mai saunas are busiest on Fridays and Saturdays, usually from from 5 pm – 10 pm.
Keep an eye out for special events which can change things.
Yes. Club One Seven operates as both a gay sauna and a men-only hotel, so overnight accommodation is available on-site. If you want a break from the sauna environment or prefer a more traditional hotel stay, there are plenty of nearby options: Best gay-friendly hotels in Chiang Mai.
Expect a calm, welcoming environment. You’ll check in, get a locker and towel, then move between the pool, sauna, steam room, and social areas. Cruising happens, but the vibe is unhurried. Take a lap, read the room, and move at your own pace. Clear body language and respect go a long way.
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Best Gay Sauna in Chiang Mai
Club One Seven is Chiang Mai’s most popular gay sauna and the city’s only gay-exclusive hotel. The venue is set in a charming Lanna teak house along the Ping river, it blends traditional Northern Thai charm with excellent facilities and a fun, laid-back ambiance.
Facilities: Dark Room, Cruise, Restaurant, Bar, Swimming pool, Gym, Massage, Showers, Sauna, Steam room, Music, Free WiFi, Lockers, Free condoms & lube
House of Male is a popular gay sauna in Chiang Mai. The sauna is split over two floors with a bar, lounge, and gym located on the ground floor, and upstairs is the darkened cruising areas with private cabins and steam room.
Open noon till midnight every day, House of Male is extra busy on Tuesday and Thursdays evening, when there are buddy nights with two for one entry.
Crowd: House of Male Sauna is popular among local guys. The majority of guests are 30 something, some mix of old and occasionally international visitors.
Facilities: Bar, Cruise, Gym, Sauna, Steam room, Relaxing Cabins - free, Free WiFi, Lockers, Free condoms & lube
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