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The Royal Kingdom of Thailand is, of course, one of the top tourist destinations on the planet; more than 30 million tourists visited in 2023, which puts Thailand in the top 5 as far as tourism goes. There is a new breed of working professionals by the name of digital nomads, people who work remotely and in this short article, we take a look at why Thailand is a popular destination for those who work remotely.
One of the main reasons why online professionals prefer Thailand is the low cost of living, which allows you to actually save money and live a very good lifestyle. You can live in a luxury condo complex with all the facilities, for around $300 a month. Book into an affordable 4 star hotel on Patong Beach and start looking at long and short-term rental properties. Indeed, hotel prices are such that many remote workers stay there for the entire duration of their stay.
Thailand’s web coverage is on a par with any Western country, while it is also very affordable; for $30, you can have an unlimited data SIM card that can hotspot your laptop, giving you coverage 24/7, wherever you happen to be in the country. There are 4 main Internet Service Providers in Thailand; DTAC, AIS, True and 3B and they all offer great packages to suit different lifestyles.
Most people prefer a tropical climate to their home country and Thailand has 3 seasons; namely summer, rainy season and the winter, which is the cool season. Some nomads come for 3 months (November to February), while other stay the entire year. Other attractive destinations include Vietnam, Indonesia and Cambodia; many digital entrepreneurs rotate between two or three Asian countries.
What’s not to like about tropical beaches and clear blue water? Imagine running your business from a tropical beach bar! For many digital entrepreneurs, this is a reality. There are many beautiful islands in the south of Thailand, and most have excellent Internet reception, which is really all you need. If you are looking to spend an exciting weekend in Bangkok, you must read this article.
Many digital entrepreneurs set up a company in Thailand, which has many benefits, such as taxation incentives, work permits and long-term visas. Check out the Thailand Board of Investment website for more information on registering a foreign business in Thailand. If you are going to visit Thailand on a regular basis, setting up a business might be the best solution. If you already own a foreign business, you can open a representative office in Thailand, which brings with it many benefits.
If you have yet to visit Thailand, book your next holiday and see why so many digital nomads love this amazing nation.
Welcome to Birds and Lilies! I'm Lou: mother, blogger and freelance writer. This is my lifestyle blog, where I talk about motherhood, infertility and IVF, beauty, my love for food and wine, as well as my thoughts about stuff, and our real-life and travel adventures.
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