Workation by country
Workation in Thailand
Thailand has been one of the best-known places for location-independent work for years. Chiang Mai and Bangkok have lots of coworkings; on islands like Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Samui and Phuket you work by the beach. Because of the time difference, calls with Germany fall into the afternoon and evening.
- Places
- 22
- Avg. living & housing / month
- ~905 €
- estimated, average across all places
- Avg. internet
- 75 Mbit/s
- Best workation score
- 88/100
- Chiang Mai
Entry
30 days visa-free
Since 15 Sep 2026 only 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. Digital Arrival Card required. Partial warning (south).
Applies to German citizens with a passport, short stays. Check with the Foreign Office before you travel. Source: German Federal Foreign Office, checked Oct 2026
All places in Thailand
Sorted by workation score. Monthly climate, coworking and sources are on each place's page.
Chiang Mai🇹🇭
Bangkok🇹🇭
Ko Pha Ngan🇹🇭
Ko Samui🇹🇭
Pattaya🇹🇭
Phuket🇹🇭
Koh Lanta🇹🇭
Koh Tao🇹🇭
Chiang Rai🇹🇭
Hua Hin🇹🇭
Ao Nang🇹🇭
Khon Kaen🇹🇭
Pai🇹🇭
Koh Chang🇹🇭
Ko Lipe🇹🇭
Udon Thani🇹🇭
Ko Yao Noi🇹🇭
Trang🇹🇭
Khao Lak🇹🇭
Khanom🇹🇭
Kanchanaburi🇹🇭
Chiang Dao🇹🇭
Frequently asked questions about a workation in Thailand
How many workation places in Thailand does WorkationBase list?
22 places. The highest rated are Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Ko Pha Ngan.
How much does a workation in Thailand cost?
Estimated living and housing costs average around €905 per month. The cheapest is Khon Kaen at about €700, the most expensive Ko Lipe at about €1,200.
How good is the internet for a workation in Thailand?
On average 75 Mbit/s across the places we track. Fastest: Khon Kaen with 150 Mbit/s.
Do I need a visa for a workation in Thailand?
For Germans: 30 days visa-free. Since 15 Sep 2026 only 30 days, extendable once by 30 days. Digital Arrival Card required. Partial warning (south). Whether and how long you may work there also depends on your employer, social security and tax law.
Workation in other countries
Data: WorkationBase, as of 09/2026. Sources and details on each place's page.