Abstract: In this study, the initial findings from a research study undertaken in Chiangmai, Thailand will be presented. This study aims to explore pathways into and through lone motherhood in Chiangmai, Thailand, with a particular focus on the way in which social stigma and the range of forms of social support shape lone mother’s experiences. For the purpose of this study, lone mothers will be categorised into 5 groups, unmarried pregnant women: UM (women who are pregnant without partners and have no other children), never married mothers: NM (women who had children before they were married and raise their children alone), deserted mothers: DS (women with children who have been deserted for at least 6 months), Divorced mothers: DV (women with children who have divorced (registered) for at least six months) and widows with dependent children: WD (women who have children under 20). The face to face in-depth interviews aim to explore perceptions and experiences of social stigma and social support and also provide a range of opportunities for women and provide suggestions to improve the position of lone mothers in Thailand.