Workation comparison
Bangkok or Chiang Mai?
Climate, cost, internet and time difference side by side. The better number is marked; what matters to you is your call.
The numbers
| Criterion | Bangkok | Chiang Mai |
|---|---|---|
| Workation score | 85/100 | 88/100 |
| Internet avg. | 70 Mbit/s | 60 Mbit/s |
| Living & rent / month | ~1,000 €estimated | ~800 €estimated |
| Time difference to Berlin | +5 h | +5 h |
| Flight from Germany | 11:00 hfrom BER | 11:55 hfrom MUC |
| Sunny days a year | 180 | 250 |
| Safety | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| English in daily life | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| Coworking spaces | 150 | 40 |
| Entry | 30 days visa-free | 30 days visa-free |
| EU roaming | no | no |
Bangkok leads in 3 criteria, Chiang Mai in 4.
Climate through the year
Average temperature per month (daily mean). Daytime highs are usually a few degrees warmer.
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Bangkok
27
29
30
31
30
29
29
29
29
28
28
26
Chiang Mai
23
25
28
30
29
29
28
28
28
27
25
22
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Data: WorkationBase, as of 03/2026. Sources and details on each destination page.
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