Currently, Thailand has become one of the favorite destinations for digital nomads. Many travelers, especially freelancers, flock there every year. The kingdom continues to seduce adventurers and visitors from all over the world with its various assets: beautiful landscapes, serene atmosphere, optimal living conditions, pleasant climate, etc. Thailand represents a work base with multiple advantages for digital nomads. Moreover, it is not the host cities that are lacking.
Thailand and digital nomads
Thailand is a destination where digital nomads have always been welcome. This attraction is due to many reasons:
- An affordable cost of living
- A pleasant climate
- A high-speed and easy-to-access internet connection
- Means of transport accessible to all and at affordable prices
- A growing foreign community
- Widespread use of English
- A visitor-friendly structure
You should know that the kingdom is also able to provide visitors with all the accommodation solutions they need. They are free to choose between the dynamic atmosphere of the cities, the idyllic atmosphere of the islands, or the calm of the forest settings. In addition, three cities stand out more than the others in terms of welcoming digital nomads.
Chiang Mai, the ultimate destination for digital nomads
Every year, the city of Chiang Mai welcomes a large community of digital nomads from all over the world. If you’re new to the industry and don’t know where to start, this is the perfect destination.
It is distinguished by the presence of cafes and coworking spaces specially dedicated to workers. In Chiang Mai, a large proportion of travelers have adopted the lifestyle of digital nomads. You can find hostels all over the city. Added to this is the “healthy” lifestyle that will allow you to keep in shape.
Bangkok, the mix of tradition and modernity
The capital of Thailand, Bangkok is also an ideal place for digital nomads. Its main advantage is the presence of free WiFi almost everywhere in all neighborhoods. However, for quiet work, it is best to avoid Khao San Road.
Another asset of the city of Bangkok is the cost of living which is quite low. The capital is served by many airlines. It is therefore easy to move to different destinations, especially Chinese cities. Learn Coworking spaces in Koh Phangan below;
Koh Phangan, a paradise for digital nomads
Koh Phangan is one of the most coveted cities for foreign digital nomads. Besides being a beautiful beach destination, this Thai island is a mix of development and convenience. As in Chiang Mai, you can also find friendly cafes there as well as many coworking spaces. It will be very easy to meet other digital nomads in Koh Phangan.
In addition, the island has a very diverse and above all vibrant community of ex-pats from all over the world. The city also has several assets such as:
- The possibility for digital nomads to work on the beach
- A very lively nightlife
- Good WiFi access
- Comfortable and specially equipped coworking spaces, etc.
Thailand’s cities are conducive to digital nomads. Not only do you find a high level of comfort there, but you can also enjoy an idyllic and soothing landscape (depending on the region chosen). A warm and friendly atmosphere in addition to a modern and innovative infrastructure are also at the rendezvous. For the workers, the living conditions are favorable, particularly in terms of internet connection. In addition, the kingdom of smiles is also very appreciated by the length of stay which is quite flexible. Indeed, with a double-entry tourist visa, you have the possibility to stay in Thailand for 190 days.
How to choose a travel destination as a digital nomad?
Research carried out by Welance in 2016 shows that only 9% of digital nomads visit more than 10 destinations each year. On average, 44% of them stay between 1 and 3 months in the same place, unlike backpackers who change places every two or three days. Nomadic workers need more time to be able to work efficiently and fully enjoy their destination. They choose them according to their tastes and desires, but also according to specific criteria such as internet speed and the distribution of wifi on the territory, the level of security of the city, and the “digital nomads friendly” workspaces: cafes or coworking spaces.
Some reference websites, such as Nomadlist, can help identify major trends by rating each city precisely. The results can be refined according to a certain number of data, by continent, air quality, cost of living, tolerance towards minorities or even accessibility on foot. This gold mine of information, powered by nomadic workers themselves, offers a top 10 of the best destinations for digital nomads :
- Lisbon in Portugal;
- Warsaw in Poland;
- Canggu in Bali;
- Berlin in Germany;
- Mexico City in Mexico;
- Prague in the Czech Republic;
- Tbilisi in Georgia;
- Belgrade in Serbia;
- Saint Petersburg in Russia;
- Istanbul in Turkey.
How to meet other digital nomads?
The life of a digital nomad often causes a feeling of loneliness. However, there are several solutions to create social ties wherever you are in the world or for your next destination, in order to make friends, but also to develop your professional network or boost your career.
Social networks
Keep in mind that every city popular with digital nomads has a dedicated Facebook group. Many of them also feed a blog that you can easily find after a few searches on the web.
The co-living
Co-living is on the rise. This “all-inclusive” experience offers organized trips for digital nomads with accommodation, food and workspaces included. Among the most famous are Roam, Remoteyear, and even Hackerparadise.
Coworking
Coworking spaces are shared workspaces that provide a quality wifi network in a pleasant environment and sometimes even conferences or workshops. These places are not reserved for digital nomads, but they bring together a large number of freelancers or employees of start-ups who find an office here at affordable prices that meets flexible conditions.
