Asia
Thailand
Bangkok · THB · Thai
Cost of living
Index 38 / 100
Internet & coworking
220 Mbps avg
Safety
Index 65 / 100
Weather
22° – 33°C
Visa & residency
- Short stay
- Visa exemption 60 days
- Digital nomad
- DTV Destination Thailand Visa
- Passive income
- LTR Visa
Cities in Thailand
Bangkok
Thailand
9/10World-class infrastructure, 5G everywhere, $5 street food.
Cost42Mbps240Safe65Chiang Mai
Thailand
9.3/10The OG digital nomad city. Still unbeatable on value.
Cost32Mbps190Safe72Koh Phangan
Thailand
8/10Island life with a strong yoga/wellness nomad scene.
Cost38Mbps120Safe70Phuket
Thailand
7.8/10Beach-and-business with a growing nomad infrastructure.
Cost45Mbps180Safe68
Visas for Thailand
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Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to live in Thailand?
- Thailand has a cost of living index of 38/100. Expect around $ 1250/month as a solo nomad.
- Is the internet good in Thailand?
- Average internet speed is 220 Mbps. More than enough for video calls, large file uploads and 4K streaming.
- What digital nomad visa does Thailand offer?
- Thailand offers the DTV Destination Thailand Visa.
- When is the best time to visit Thailand?
- The best months are Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb with temperatures 22° – 33°C.
- Is Thailand safe for digital nomads?
- Thailand scores 65/100 on the safety index. Workable with normal urban caution. Keep an eye on neighborhood-level advice.