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Koh Phangan

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20
Nomad IndexTM
Rank #20
Cost
Mid-range
Internet
Excellent
Safety
Caution
Community
Exceptional

Work

Internet speed

Upload speed315 Mbps
Download speed384 Mbps
Excellent for 4K streaming & large uploads
Reliable Power Grid?
Yes

Source: Ookla Speedtest Global Index · World Bank (power grid reliability) · Last updated April 2026

Tips & Reviews

Timezone Compatibility

UTC +7 (Bangkok)
Great for
AustraliaJapanSingaporeIndiaMiddle EastEurope
Okay for
UK
Check for your country

Source: Open-Meteo · Last updated April 2026


Cost of Living

$1,504/month
$950
$178
$220
$156

*International flights and trip insurance not included.


Source: Numbeo · World Bank income level classification · Last updated April 2026


Where to stay


Climate

Average Days Per Year Without Rain255
Climate TypeTropical Monsoon

Warm all year with a short rainy season.

Average Daily Temperature

24°
20°
J
25°
20°
F
28°
21°
M
31°
23°
A
32°
25°
M
34°
26°
J
33°
25°
J
34°
26°
A
31°
25°
S
28°
24°
O
27°
23°
N
23°
21°
D
Max Temp
Min Temp
Peak SeasonFeb – May

Most popular · Higher prices

Shoulder SeasonJan, Jun – Aug

Moderate crowds · Fewer tourists

Off SeasonSep – Dec

Less popular · Lower prices

Source: WeatherAPI.com · Last updated April 2026


Getting Around

Walkability

Moderate

Public Transport

Basic

Best Way to Move Around

Scooter


Safety

Street Safety

Crime LevelModerate42 / 100
Safety at NightHigh61 / 100
Safety During DayVery High83 / 100
Mugging or robbery risk
Low37 / 100
Violent crime risk
Low33 / 100
Theft and vandalism risk
Moderate45 / 100
Corruption
Moderate49 / 100

Source: Numbeo · Updated monthly · Last update: April 2026

Active Alerts

Travel Advisory
Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1

Source: US State Dept · Refreshed daily

Natural Disaster Alerts
1 active

Separate from travel advisory: active hazard events from global monitoring.

FloodMekong Delta

Feb 18, 2026

elevated

Source: GDACS · Refreshed daily

Health Alerts
1 active

Recent disease outbreak notices from WHO and CDC.

Outbreak alert: Dengue outbreak watch

2 months ago

Source: WHO Disease Outbreak News · CDC Travelers' Health · Refreshed daily


Visa

Visa Access for Thailand

Your passport

Select your passport to check visa requirements for Thailand

Source: Passport Index (passportindex.org). Informational only. Confirm with official sources.

Digital Nomad Visas and Remote Work Permits

Long-Term Resident (LTR) · Thailand

Visa length

Up to 10 years (LTR categories)

Possible to extend?

Structured renewals within LTR rules

Who can apply?

Wealthy pensioners, remote workers, or skilled professionals per category

Minimum income requirements

Category-specific (remote worker income & employer tests)

Time for visa applications

Often several weeks

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Taxes

Tax overview · Thailand

Personal income tax5% – 35%
Corporate income tax20%
Capital gains tax
VAT / Sales tax
10%

Source: Wikipedia · Last updated April 2026


Communities


Reviews

Review Summary

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1
4.3
1 rating

Luca Mussari
Luca Mussari·1y ago
4.3

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