Cost of living
~$1500/mo
Typical wifi speed
200 Mbps
Safety score
7/10
Best months
Nov, Dec, Jan
English ease
7/10
Nomad community
Large
Bangkok trades Chiang Mai's laid-back pace for a genuine global city: world-class food, an efficient BTS/MRT network, and international flight connections to almost anywhere in the region.
Why nomads love it
- Best regional flight hub in Southeast Asia
- Huge range of coworking spaces from budget to premium
- World-class street food and healthcare
Watch out for
- Traffic and commute times can eat into your day
- More expensive than the rest of Thailand
Coworking spaces
The Great Room
Premium, business-meeting friendly
$250/mo · 300 Mbps
HUBBA Thailand
Startup-heavy, community events
$120/mo · 150 Mbps