Digital nomad work online from anywhere. They travel and use laptops and phones. They could be writers, designers, coders, or do other online jobs. They explore new places while they work.
What makes Thailand as a perfect place for digital nomad?
- Outstanding nature and freedom to use the facilities. How about sitting on a beach having awesome spicy Thai food and working on your computer? Sounds great? Yes…that’s how you can imagine this.
- Availability of high-end technology such as high-speed internet connectivity in most places
- Easily available transportation to various locations
- Availability of various local professionals to support the digital nomads.
- Digital nomads can really opt for low-cost accommodation and food depending on their daily expenses.
- Thailand gives an awesome experience for beach hoppers. They can work in Ao Nang (Krabi) for a month and Phang-Nga in the next month in the laps on nature and beaches.
- Moreover Thailand offers a huge expat community in various areas that helps stay connected.
- Also recent efforts to bring revenue to the country, Thailand has introduced a long term visa for such digital nomads that includes tax exemption also.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can digital nomads work in Thailand legally?
Ans: Yes, but need to be aware of all legalities such as payment of taxes, visa arrangements etc. are important.
2. What are professions Thailand can opt for?
Ans: website designer offers his services, sources handicrafts in Thailand and exports them overseas, manage an online shop, teach foreign language, renting condos and flats, teaches yoga or dance formats etc., play music in any bar or restaurant etc. and there are more in the list.
3. What are some of the selected places for digital nomads in Thailand?
Ans: Pattaya/ Pattaya City (พัทยา) , Koh Phangan (also Ko Pha-Ngan) , Ko Pha Ngan – (เกาะพะงัน), Phuket (ภูเก็ต), Chiang Mai (เชียงใหม่), Koh Chang (เกาะช้าง), Koh Samui (เกาะสมุย) and many more places as per the personal preferences.
We will keep this blog updated time to time so digital nomads will have updated information about making a living while living in Thailand.