Built Around the People Who Live Here
Our story is shaped by the residents, families, and staff who have made Wihan Terrace a living, breathing home.
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Wihan Terrace began with a simple observation: many older adults in and around Chiang Mai lived alone, not because they preferred solitude, but because they lacked a comfortable alternative. Their families, often working in Bangkok or abroad, wanted to know their parents or grandparents were well looked-after — surrounded by good food, friendly faces, and a reason to look forward to each day.
We opened our doors in the Hang Dong foothills with the aim of being that alternative. Not a clinical facility, not a luxury hotel — something in between. A community where everyday life has a pleasant rhythm: morning stretching by the garden, shared meals under the courtyard roof, an afternoon spent reading or crafting, and an evening of conversation before the lanterns come on.
Over the years the community has grown steadily. We've welcomed residents from across Thailand and from overseas — retirees, widows, former professors, former farmers. What they have in common is a desire for connection and a willingness to be part of something smaller and more personal than what city life usually offers.
Today, Wihan Terrace operates three distinct living arrangements — from a week-long trial stay to a full-year premium private residence. Each one reflects the same philosophy: that quality of daily life matters more than grand promises, and that feeling at home takes nothing more than good people, good food, and a little space to breathe.
The Team Behind Wihan Terrace
A small, dedicated group who believe that community care is both a craft and a calling.
Somchai Kraiwan
Founder & Community Director
A Chiang Mai native who spent fifteen years in social work before channeling that experience into building a residential community he'd want his own parents to call home.
Nanthida Phetkla
Resident Coordinator
Nanthida manages the day-to-day needs of every resident — from meal preferences to outing schedules — with the kind of patience that puts families at ease.
Kamon Thongchai
Head Chef
With twenty years of culinary experience across northern Thai and international kitchens, Kamon prepares meals that are both nourishing and a genuine highlight of the day.
Parichat Lertpanya
Activities & Wellness Lead
Parichat designs the weekly activity calendar — balancing gentle exercise, creative workshops, and cultural outings — so that every week brings something new to look forward to.
Wattana Siriwong
Facilities & Grounds Manager
Wattana keeps the grounds, rooms, and shared spaces in comfortable working order — quietly making sure things run well so that residents don't have to think about it.
Jintara Saeyang
Family Liaison
Jintara is the point of contact for families — handling quarterly updates, coordinating visits, and making sure loved ones always know how their parent or relative is doing.
Our Standards & Commitments
How we hold ourselves accountable to the residents and families who trust us.
Resident Safety
Staff are present at all hours. Common areas and grounds are well-lit and maintained. Emergency contact procedures are reviewed quarterly with every team member.
Food Quality
All meals are prepared on-site using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Dietary needs and preferences are tracked individually and accommodated without question.
Facility Upkeep
Rooms and common areas follow a thorough cleaning schedule. The grounds, gardens, and terraces are maintained daily to ensure a pleasant living environment year-round.
Privacy & Dignity
Every resident's personal space is respected. Staff enter rooms only when invited or during scheduled housekeeping. We hold personal data securely in accordance with Thai data protection regulations.
Family Communication
Families receive quarterly updates for premium residents and are always welcome to reach out directly. We believe open communication builds trust over time.
Community Standards
We adhere to local residential community regulations set by Chiang Mai provincial authorities and voluntarily undergo periodic reviews of our operations and resident satisfaction processes.
What Guides Us Every Day
Running a senior residential community in Chiang Mai means understanding that comfort is more than a soft bed and a clean room. It is about rhythm — the familiar sound of morning birdsong on the terrace, the scent of a kitchen preparing lunch, the unhurried afternoon when someone asks if you'd like to join them for a walk around the garden.
At Wihan Terrace, we think carefully about how these small moments add up. The activities calendar is designed with variety in mind, but it never feels compulsory. The communal spaces are arranged so that conversation happens naturally — over shared meals, in the library lounge, beside the herb planters. And when someone wants solitude, they can find it easily in the quiet of their own room or a shaded bench under the courtyard trees.
Our staff come from backgrounds in hospitality, social coordination, and culinary arts. What they share is a temperament suited to this kind of work: attentive without being intrusive, warm without being overbearing. Many have been with us since early days and know residents personally — their habits, their preferences, their stories.
We do not claim to be the right fit for everyone. But for those who want a community that feels earned rather than manufactured — one built over years of genuine daily life in the northern Thai hills — Wihan Terrace is here, and the door is open.
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