Phuket's remote working scene has grown significantly since 2021. The combination of reliable fibre internet, a large international community, good cafés, and purpose-built coworking spaces makes it genuinely viable as a work base — not just a place to holiday. The DTV visa (฿10,000, 180 days, renewable once) is now purpose-built for remote workers and has changed the game.
Best Coworking Spaces
Where to Work in Phuket
KBank Work Café
📍 Central Festival Phuket, Wichit Songkhram Rd
Free (no membership required)
- Large, modern, comfortable seating
- Fast wifi (100–300 Mbps typically)
- Plenty of power sockets, good AC
- Hours: ~10am–9pm (mall hours)
- No food/drink requirement — KBank café on site
- Best: daily working sessions, meetings
Hubba Phuket
📍 Chao Fa East Rd, near Chalong
฿350/day · ฿2,500/month
- Dedicated coworking space, professional setup
- Fast fibre, printing, meeting rooms
- Consistent community of expat remote workers
- Private offices available
- Hours: 8am–8pm weekdays
- Best: regular remote workers wanting community
Yellow
📍 Nai Yang / Airport area
฿300/day · ฿2,000/month
- Popular with digital nomad community
- Good wifi, pool table, relaxed atmosphere
- Regular events and meetups
- Convenient for airport-area expats
- Smaller than Hubba but more community feel
Café Working (Boat Avenue)
📍 Boat Avenue, Cherng Talay / Bang Tao
Cost of coffee (~฿100–200)
- Multiple cafés with good wifi: Cherngtalay Coffee, local chains
- Outdoor seating in some locations
- Good for 2–4 hour sessions
- Popular with Bang Tao expat community
- Not suitable for video calls — background noise
Internet by Area
Internet Speed & Reliability by Area
| Area | Fibre Availability | Typical Speed | Notes |
|---|
| Phuket Town | Excellent | 100–1000 Mbps | Best infrastructure, densest coverage |
| Chalong | Very good | 100–600 Mbps | AIS + True both available most areas |
| Rawai / Nai Harn | Good | 100–500 Mbps | Some hillside gaps; main roads excellent |
| Kamala | Good | 100–300 Mbps | Village centre excellent, hillside varies |
| Bang Tao / Laguna | Good | 100–500 Mbps | Boat Avenue hub excellent; Laguna estate patchy |
| Surin / Cherng Talay | Good | 100–500 Mbps | Good commercial strip, residential varies |
| Patong | Excellent | 100–1000 Mbps | Heavy infrastructure due to tourism |
| Kata / Karon | Good | 100–300 Mbps | Main road excellent; hillside villas variable |
Best Internet Providers 2026
| Provider | 100 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | Call |
|---|
| AIS Fibre | ฿590/month | ฿750/month | ฿890/month | 1175 |
| True Online | ฿620/month | ฿790/month | ฿990/month | 1686 |
| NT (formerly TOT) | ฿500/month | ฿650/month | N/A | 1177 |
💡 Remote worker tip: AIS Fibre has the best coverage in Phuket overall. Get the 1000 Mbps plan — at ฿890/month it's the same price as a good coffee per day and makes a significant difference if you're on video calls or handling large files. Always test the connection at any property before signing a 12-month lease.
Visa for Remote Workers
The DTV Visa — Purpose-Built for Remote Workers
The Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) launched in 2024 is the best option for most remote workers in Phuket:
- Cost: ฿10,000 (~$280 USD) for 5-year multi-entry visa
- Each entry: 180 days, renewable once (360 days continuous stay possible)
- Income requirement: 500,000 THB/year (~$14,000 USD) from foreign sources
- No work permit required for work done for overseas clients
- Apply at Thai embassy/consulate in your home country
For higher earners or those wanting longer stays, the LTR WFT Professional visa offers 10-year multi-entry with full tax benefits and a work permit for Thai operations.
Planning a Remote Work Move to Phuket?
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Is there a KBank Work Café in Phuket?
Yes — inside Central Festival Phuket on Wichit Songkhram Road. Large, modern, free to use (no KBank account required), fast wifi, power sockets, good AC. Open approximately 10am–9pm (mall hours). Probably the most popular daytime work spot for remote workers in central Phuket.
What is internet speed like in Phuket?
Very good in most areas. AIS and True both offer 1000 Mbps fibre for around ฿890–990/month. Most coworking spaces have 100–500 Mbps. Hillside and remote properties can be slower — always test before committing to a remote property.
Is Phuket good for digital nomads?
Yes — reliable fast internet, growing coworking scene, large international community, excellent lifestyle, and the DTV visa now makes it easy to stay legally for 180–360 days. Main drawback vs Chiang Mai or Bali: higher cost of living. But for quality of life and infrastructure, Phuket is excellent.
What visa do I need to work remotely in Phuket?
The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) is designed for this: ฿10,000 for a 5-year multi-entry, 180 days per entry, renewable once. Requires proof of ฿500,000/year foreign income. Apply at your home country Thai embassy before arriving. No work permit needed for remote work for overseas clients.