Bangkok is a friendly, buzzing city checked out by millions of people each year. The low prices and abundance of terrific food also make it a popular base for digital Nomads to live and work remotely from.
We spent 2 months living in Bangkok as digital Nomads in the north part of the city and found it to be a wonderful place to base ourselves.
There are so lots of things to do in Bangkok, not to mention, wonderful restaurants! We’ve written this guide to help you if you’re planning to travel and work remotely in Thailand’s capital.
Speedy wifi?
Living the laptop lifestyle undoubtedly indicates you need a fast and reputable Internet connection wherever you decide to pitch up. So, it’s wonderful to know that the Nomad list web site scores Bangkok as ‘good’ when it pertains to Internet speed and ‘great’ for the availability of complimentary wifi across the city.
This rings true with our experience of working from the condo we rented where the speeds averaged between 10 and 15 Mbps. There was only 1 time in 2 months that the Internet was cut off, but this was due to an upgrade for the entire building and lasted less than 24 hours. It was a welcome excuse to trot off and explore the local area.
Pretty much all of the coffee shops and restaurants we checked out in our local area and downtown used complimentary wifi. Obviously, you’ll need to be careful when using these open public connections as with anywhere, so read up on staying safe while using your laptop or smartphone when out and about.
Living in Bangkok: Which District?
Coming back to Bangkok with the intent of staying there for a few months, we started to research areas of the city we might like to live in. We wanted somewhere away from the expensive touristy or service areas but with good carry links into the centre and respectable food options.
We would recommend getting a day ticket for the BTS Skytrain (Green Lines) or the MRT (Blue Line) and jump off at stations as you head out from the downtown area. This way you swiftly get a feel for the different areas of the city and can see what local amenities are close by.
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The area north of the victory Monument is popular with local hipsters and expats alike, getting more affordable the additionally north you go. Heading southeast or southwest (across the Chao Phraya River) from the centre you’ll also find plenty of terrific areas including the popular On Nut and Bang Chak areas.
Accommodation options and costs
Once you’ve sourced out the area you’d like to live in, it’s time to find yourself a room, apartment or condo or house. In recent years there has been an explosion of condo (large serviced apartment or condo buildings), being built across Bangkok alongside the older ‘low rise’ apartments.
These both make a terrific option for renting and we found the best line of inquiry was to simply chat to the receptionist or safety guard and ask if there were any apartments for rent in the building.
At some buildings, they will show you around then and there, whilst others will give you the contact details of the local agents. Either way, it won’t take long to build up a list of places to ponder over.
Most landlords will be trying to find a minimum stay of 3 months plus a deposit or 2 months rent upfront as insurance. If you are looking, as we were, for a shorter stay consider AirBnB or a similar letting site to avoid the hassle of deposits and contracts.
We paid around $430 per month for a 1 bedroom condo in the Bang sue area in northern Bangkok with all bills included plus access to the onsite pool. Be aware that lots of condos are clamping down on short-term lettings so check with the owner that the providing is legitimate!
If renting directly, expect to pay from around $300 per month including bills for a basic apartment or condo and a little a lot more for somewhere newer with an onsite pool, gym, cafe and shop.
Remember to check exactly what’s included before agreeing to rent anywhere. electrical energy is low-cost but the bills can soon mount up if you stay in all day working away with the aircon on full blast!
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Nourriture et boisson
One of the main reasons we chose Bangkok as our digital nomad base was the abundance of tasty yet low-cost food. even in the centre of the city it’est facile à trouver un délicieux repas pour moins de 2 $ et les prix baissent normalement lorsque vous vous éloignez du centre-ville.
La location d’un appartement ou d’un condo vous donne normalement un petit coin cuisine pour préparer certains plats de base pour maintenir les coûts plus loin. Nous vivions sur des nouilles de paquets mélangées à quelques légumes et nous avons traité un repas tous les quelques jours.
Cela a maintenu nos frais de vie à moins de 300 $ par mois, ce qui pourrait être encore moins si nous avions acheté plus sur le marché local des aliments frais.
Il y a divers supermarchés dispersés autour de Bangkok, notamment Tesco Lotus et notre Big, Big C, bénéfique pour saisir l’essentiel. De plus, vous ne semblez jamais être à bien plus de 100 mètres d’un magasin de confort de 7-Eleven, utile pour une collation rapide ou des articles de toilette d’urgence.
Le café, le carburant de beaucoup de gens d’ordinateur portable, est également facile à trouver n’importe où à Bangkok. Une tasse de Joe coûte moins de 1 $ de nombreux vendeurs de rue et de 1,50 $ dans les cafés. Le thé thaïlandais populaire est quelques cents de plus abordables et constitue un excellent rafraîchissement alternatif, disponible sur presque toujours la rue de la ville.
Restrictions de visas
Au moment de la rédaction du temps, le parti au pouvoir de la Thaïlande semble désireux de réduire les soi-disant «points de visa» où les visiteurs font une excursion d’une journée au-dessus de la frontière la plus proche et pour prolonger leur séjour. Nos recommandations seraient donc d’obtenir un visa thaïlandais de 2 mois en développement d’une ambassade qui doit coûter environ 55 $.
Cela peut ensuite être prolongé à Bangkok pendant 1 beaucoup plus de mois pour des frais supplémentaires, vous donnant un séjour de 90 jours au total. Contactez votre ambassade locale pour des séjours plus longs et sachez que les politiques et les exigences changent tout le temps.
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