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Thailand City & Island Guides

Comprehensive guides for expats and digital nomads across Thailand's most popular destinations.

City playbooks

Showing 22 destinations

Bangkok

Guide

Megacity energy, world-class hospitals, endless food.

NeighborhoodsCoworkingHospitalsFamily

Chiang Mai

Guide

Nomad base: slower pace, cafés, mountain weekends.

Old CityNimmanVisa officeScooters

Phuket

Guide

Beach life with amenities and international schools.

BeachesCoworkingHospitalsFamilies

Pattaya

Guide

Coastal city with value housing and fast links to BKK.

CondosTransportHospitalsGyms

Chiang Rai

Guide

Golden Triangle gateway with art, temples, and culture.

TemplesArtMountainsQuiet

Krabi

Guide

Limestone cliffs, beaches, and rock climbing paradise.

BeachesClimbingIslandsNature

Koh Samui

Guide

Tropical island with luxury resorts and beaches.

BeachesLuxuryIslandsExpats

Pai

Guide

Hippie haven in the mountains with hot springs.

BackpackersMountainsBohemianNature

Cost of living (quick planner)

Choose a city, persona, and lifestyle to estimate a monthly budget.

50%
Housing
฿ 23,400
Food
฿ 11,700
Transport
฿ 3,900
Misc
฿ 5,200
Total / month
฿ 44,200
Last verified: 9 Aug 2025Sources: 5