Score for work/travel:
★★★★★
Overview:
Bangkok is a long-time nomad favorite with excellent infrastructure, abundant coworking spaces, and affordable living. The city is chaotic but efficient, with fast Wi-Fi and a huge expat community. It’s not the most peaceful work base, but for energy, networking, and accessibility to the rest of Asia, it’s hard to beat.
Quick Hits:
- Wi-Fi: Very fast, reliable
- Coworking: Abundant, thriving scene
- Coffee shops: Countless, many laptop-friendly
- Community: Huge, global expat/nomad presence
- Cost: Affordable
- Lifestyle: Energetic, gyms and nightlife everywhere, easy travel hub
- Downsides: Chaotic, noisy, hot/humid climate