Namjai Village

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  • 2 followers

About the Community

  • Forming
  • Rural

What we do

Thai people can own land in Thailand, but this is not the case for foreigners. Building an intentional community allows us to set up a legal structure that will allow us to own our homes.

Many of us foreigners who have lived in and loved Thailand for many years would like a way to grow roots here. We are – by nature – a very eclectic bunch, from dozens of countries, differently-aged, with different family situations, different spiritual paths… Some of us are just starting a family, others are retired – but all of us were travelers and nomads at some point and feel that it is time to settle. We have all felt the isolation and disconnection from living in WEIRD (Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich and Democratic) countries AND leaving them, our families and our cultures behind.

Because of our built-in diversity, we emphatically refuse to make political or religious alignment the foundation of our community. Instead, we aim for the feel of Southern French villages, with support, solidarity and neighborliness as our core values. We have a preference for people who cultivate their inner selves and ‘do the work’ – therapy, meditation, emotional awareness development etc.

Because we have no outside funding, we are prioritizing people who can bring funds to the project, although we would like to have renters in the future

Our Vision

We aim to create an extended family of sorts, with ownership and roots, based upon the values of participation, harmony and holistic health

Our Mission

We aim to create an extended family of sorts, with ownership and roots, based upon the values of participation, harmony and holistic health

  • Community type
  • Cohousing
  • Activities
  • Services Business
  • 10 Total members
  • Open to new members
  • Open to visitors
  • Open to volunteers
Total
10

How to join

The first condition is to live in Chiang Mai.

The first step is to craft a letter or video of intention and send it to [email protected]

We will then invite you to spend time with us. If we like each other, the next step is to come for an in-depth interview + talk with our financial team

Basic expectations or agreements for members

Primary decision-making authority

  • Small Leadership Group

A few people (not elected by the broader community) make the major decisions.

Governance structure

  • Collaborative/Horizontal

Power and responsibility are shared relatively equally among members.

Economic model

  • Independent Finances

Members maintain separate personal finances with minimal sharing.

Economic scenarios for this community

  • There is a one-time fee, investment, or share purchase to join the community separate from accessing housing
  • Members need to pay fees, dues, or similar to live there on a per month or per year basis
  • There is a labor obligation
  • Members typically need to have their own job or other personal source of income to cover their expenses while living in the community?

Additional economic information

Join fee: $140
Monthly fees/dues: Yes (amount not specified)
Labor required: Yes
Members with pre-existing debt: Yes

Shared resources and amenities that are accessible to everyone in the community

Common House, Garden(s), Library, Workshop, Outbuilding(s), Swimming pond or pool, Outdoor Kitchen, Large Scale Kitchen, Stage or Auditorium, Fire pit, Swingsets & play areas, Gym or sports area, Internet, Co-working space, temple, classroom, yoga sala

Frequency of communal meals

  • About once a week

Substance use culture

  • Substance use appears in public spaces but no pressure
  • Religions
  • Baha'i Faith
  • Buddhist
  • Quaker
  • Wiccan, Paganism, or Earth Religions

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Location

  • Chiang Mai, Thailand

Namjai Village

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  • Events
2 years ago

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