Living and working in Bangkok
Living & working in Bangkok as a digital nomad, sounds like a dream! Remote working in Thailand is becoming more and more popular. On Wejustgotback.com we share experiences of other digital nomads in Bangkok and give you the best Tips & Tricks to start your own living and working in Bangkok journey!
Overall Score
4.06/5 (Rank #17)
Family Score
Medium
Internet
22 mbps
Temperature (now)
Air quality (now)
Safety
Very good
Lack of racism
Bad
Income level
493
English speaking
Bad
Walkability
Very Good
Freedom of speech
Fair
Happiness
Good
A/C or heating
Very Good
Traffic safety
Bad
LGBTQ+ friendly
Yes
Quality of life score
Very good
Fun
Good
Humidity (now)
Cost
1175 $ / mo
Lack of crime
Education level
Medium
Startup Score
Fair
People density
Peace (no pol. conflict)
Hospitals
Very Good
Nightlife
Very good
Places to work from
Friendly to foreigners
Very good
Female friendly
Yes
Digital Nomad Guide
Continent
Asia
Average trip time
7 days
Internet speed (avg)
22 mbps
Weather (now)
Warm all year round
Power
European Type C plug/American Type A plug
Best neighborhood to stay
Silom
Tipping
No
Cashless
Yes, almost everywhere
Best coworking space
Digital Nomad Guide
Tap water
not drinkable
Visitor return rate
0,18
Population
5800000
GDP per capita
5911 $
Population density
Religious government
Not religious
Apartment listings
Best national air carrier
Emirates
Closest int'l air airport
Cost of living in Bangkok
Cost of living for nomad
1395 $ / month
Cost of living for family
2909 $ / month
1br studio rent in center
655 $ / month
Hotel (avg price month)
528 $ / month
Airbnb (avg price month)
1422 $ / month
Dinner
2,49 $
Beer (0.5L)
2,31 $
Cost of Living
Cost of living for expat
1130 $ / month
Cost of living for local
831 $ / month
Coworking costs
145 $ / month
Hotel (avg price night)
25 $ / night
Airbnb (avg price night)
47 $ / night
Coca-Cola (0.3L)
0,78 $
Coffee
2,81 $
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Frequently Asked Questions
Making money as a digital nomad can be done many numbers of ways. As long as the job doesn’t require you to be physically present with your clients or co-workers, you can work as a digital nomad.
Examples of job titles of americans living and working in Bangkok as Digital Nomad are writers, translator, project programmer, developer designer, marketeer, or consultant.
Living and working in a new location sometimes comes with learning a new language. In Thailand they speak Thai.
Before moving to a new location, it is important to know what the cost of living in that new location is. Cost of living in Bangkok is average on Unknown.
This is more complicated question to answer. Where you pay taxes as a digital nomad will be based on your nationality, which country you earn your money from or where exactly you are a resident.
Try to figure out what applies to your situation by doing it yourself or contacting an accountant in your home or, if you reside a fair amount of time in one country, that new place.
Working and living in Bangkok
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You are or want to become a Digital Nomad and are considering living and working in Bangkok? We from Wejustgotback.com will tell you what Bangkok has to offer you as a digital nomad!
A good first step is to see if you can do your work remotely in Bangkok for a US company.
Our TIP is to prepare well! Read about Bangkok and look at the living in Bangkok pros and cons. What are the cost of living and working in Bangkok for example? Is there a community of other expats working in Bangkok? Can i combine doing a good amount of working hours with pleasure and exploring Thailand? And in the long term check if you need a special Bangkok digital nomad visa!
But also important, how is the weather and (gastronomic) culture in Bangkok? Take all the above factors into account and weigh the pros and cons to make living and working in Bangkok an enjoyable experience!

Jennifer
Hi there. My name is Jennifer and for the past 10 years i have been traveling around the world as a Digital Nomad, working as a travel blogger and content creator. I have lived in different countries in Europe, Africa and South America. For Wejustgotback.com I will be gathering useful information about my favorite places to help you on your 'Digital Nomad - way'.