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Thailand
- Guides
- 2
- guides
- Average rating
- 8.8
- average rating
- Average monthly living costs, before rent
- $956
- a month before rent
At a glance
Average across 2 guides
Visa and working hours
Digital nomad visa available
Thailand's Digital Travel Visa (DTV) is a 5-year programme aimed at remote workers, requiring proof of income (500,000 THB annually) and evidence of remote work status.
The visa operates on a multiple-entry basis, allowing stays of up to 180 days per entry throughout the 5-year validity period. A 6-month extension is possible. At £300, it's considerably more affordable than other long-term visa options.
To apply, you'll need to provide either an employment contract or professional portfolio that demonstrates your remote work status. The income requirement stands at 500,000 THB annually, and you'll need to submit proof of this alongside standard immigration requirements like a valid passport and clean criminal record. The application fee is £300.
Working hours
Based in Indochina time, during the winter months, Thailand is 6 hours ahead of Central European, dropping to 5 during the summer.
While this is a significant time difference, adapting your daily schedule can make it manageable, especially if you have some flexibility with your working hours.
A typical year
By month
| Month | Low °C | High °C | Rain mm | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17 | 27 | 12 | peak season |
| February | 18 | 31 | 28 | peak season |
| March | 20 | 36 | 9 | |
| April | 23 | 40 | 35 | |
| May | 23 | 36 | 333 | wet month |
| June | 24 | 32 | 320 | |
| July | 24 | 31 | 515 | wet month |
| August | 23 | 31 | 449 | wet month |
| September | 23 | 31 | 311 | |
| October | 22 | 31 | 196 | |
| November | 19 | 29 | 122 | peak season |
| December | 18 | 28 | 17 | peak season |
Typical daytime highs and overnight lows, from the last two years of observations (Open-Meteo). Rain icons mark the wettest months.
- Visitors a year
- 3.3M2024
- Crowds
- High
- Peak season
- Nov–Feb
- Low season
- Mar–Apr, Jun–Sep
Costs
$740a month, before rent
Basic living costs, rent not included
Day-to-day spending for a month: two meals out and a coffee every day, three taxis and two nights out a week, a gym and a coworking desk. Add your rent on top.
Very Affordable- Meal in a casual restaurant$6.17
- Speciality coffee$2.57
- Pint of local beer$2.57
- Cocktail$6.17
- Taxi for 2 miles$3.08
- Men's haircut$8.22
- Women's haircut$21
- Gym membership, monthly$37
- Coworking, monthly$119
Prices as of Oct 2026. Confidence: medium (gym & coworking verified; other prices restated at 2026-10-07 exchange rates). Sources: numbeo.com, thaiholidayguide.com, goatsontheroad.com. Always check locally before planning around them.
