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.
☞ planning to travel to other areas in Thailand? check out our things to do in Pai and things to do in Koh Phangan posts.
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!
☞ SEE ALSO:
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Backpacking Thailand – The utmost travel Guide
Places To check out in Thailand – Our top 15 Picks
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Cibo e bevande
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’È facile trovare un pasto delizioso per meno di $ 2 e i prezzi normalmente cadono mentre ti allontani dall’area del centro.
Il noleggio di un appartamento o un condominio normalmente ti offre una piccola area di cucina per preparare alcuni piatti di base per mantenere ulteriormente i costi. Vivevamo su noodles di pacchetti mescolati con alcune verdure e ci siamo trattati per un pasto ogni pochi giorni.
Ciò ha mantenuto le nostre spese di soggiorno a meno di $ 300 al mese, il che potrebbe essere ancora meno se avessimo fatto acquisti più al mercato del cibo fresco locale.
Ci sono vari supermercati sparsi per Bangkok tra cui Tesco Lotus e il nostro Big C preferito, benefico per afferrare gli elementi essenziali. Inoltre, non sembri mai essere molto più di 100 metri da un negozio di comfort di 7 Eleven, utile per uno spuntino veloce o articoli da toeletta di emergenza.
Il caffè, il carburante di un sacco di gente del laptop, è anche facile da venire ovunque a Bangkok. Una tazza di Joe costa meno di $ 1 da molti venditori ambulanti e da $ 1,50 nelle caffetterie. Il popolare tè freddo thailandese è di pochi centesimi più convenienti e fa un ottimo ristoro alternativo, disponibile su quasi sempre la strada in città.
Restrizioni di visti
Al momento della stesura del partito al potere della Thailandia sembra desideroso di ridurre le cosiddette “piste di visto” in cui i visitatori fanno una gita di un giorno oltre il confine più vicino e di ritorno per prolungare il loro soggiorno. Quindi i nostri consigli sarebbero di ottenere un visto tailandese di 2 mesi in sviluppo da un’ambasciata che deve costare circa $ 55.
Questo può quindi essere esteso a Bangkok per 1 molto più mese a un costo aggiuntivo, dandoti un soggiorno di 90 giorni in totale. Contatta l’ambasciata locale per soggiorni più lunghi e tieni presente che le politiche e i requisiti cambiano continuamente.
Per molto di più sull’essere un nomade digitale, dai un’occhiata a questi articoli:
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