Capital city, Thailand
Internet in Bangkok: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Bangkok?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast, free wifi in most cafés and malls; coworking spaces have reliable fibre and backup lines.
Getting online in Bangkok
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from AIS, True and 3BB in almost every condo; 500 Mbps–1 Gbps for about 500–900 THB a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Fast, free wifi in most cafés and malls; coworking spaces have reliable fibre and backup lines. |
| Tourist SIM | AIS, True and dtac airport counters sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs, roughly 300–600 THB for 8–15 days; passport required. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | AIS, True, dtac |
| Monthly data plan | ฿300–600 ($8.9–17.9) |
Coworking spaces in Bangkok
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| the Hive Thonglor | Thonglor (Sukhumvit 49) | — |
| JustCo | Several CBD office towers | — |
| Spaces | Several CBD office towers | — |
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Bangkok?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Fast, free wifi in most cafés and malls; coworking spaces have reliable fibre and backup lines.
Which SIM card should I get in Bangkok?
AIS, True and dtac airport counters sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs, roughly 300–600 THB for 8–15 days; passport required.
Can I use an eSIM in Thailand?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Bangkok?
Yes: the Hive Thonglor, JustCo, Spaces.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Thailand
- AIS
- True
- dtac
- BTS Skytrain
- MRT (Bangkok Expressway and Metro)
- Suvarnabhumi Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Don Mueang Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Grab Thailand service areas
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.