Thailand is still the world’s capital for digital nomads.
Every year, a new country is supposed to “take the crown” for remote work.
Every year, Thailand quietly keeps it.
According to the latest rankings from nomads.com, Bangkok is once again the most popular city in the world for digital nomads, with Chiang Mai taking second place. That puts Thailand ahead of cities like Melbourne, Buenos Aires, Da Nang, and Tokyo.
Why Thailand keeps winning:
- Rent is reasonable
- Food is cheap and excellent
- Safety is top
- Daily life is easy.
- Internet speeds are ridiculously fast
- And it's relatively affordable
But the rankings also show something deeper.
The digital nomad lifestyle is no longer just about bandwidth. It’s about livability.
Bangkok wins because it’s a global city that works.
Transport, food, gyms, coworking spaces, healthcare, nightlife, culture. You can arrive with a laptop and be productive almost immediately.
It suits founders, operators, and builders who want energy and scale around them.
Thailand isn’t winning because it’s trendy. It’s winning because it works.