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Internet in Chiang Mai: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
299 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Chiang Mai?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Nimman and Old City cafés are used to laptop workers; coworking spaces have fast, stable fibre.

Getting online in Chiang Mai

Details
Home fibreFibre from AIS, True and 3BB in most condos; about 500–800 THB a month.
Cafés and coworkingNimman and Old City cafés are used to laptop workers; coworking spaces have fast, stable fibre.
Tourist SIMAIS, True and dtac airport counters sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs, roughly 300–600 THB for 8–15 days; passport required.
eSIMLocal carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
CarriersAIS, True, dtac
Monthly data plan฿300–600 ($8.9–17.9)

Coworking spaces in Chiang Mai

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

SpaceAreaDay pass
PunspaceOld City (Wiang Kaew and Tha Phae Gate)—
Yellow CoworkingNimman—

Internet speeds in Southeast Asia

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

CountryFixedMobile
Singapore463 Mbps164 Mbps
Vietnam301 Mbps220 Mbps
Thailand299 Mbps134 Mbps
Malaysia179 Mbps165 Mbps
Philippines114 Mbps66 Mbps
Brunei86 Mbps254 Mbps
Laos60 Mbps45 Mbps
Cambodia55 Mbps112 Mbps
Indonesia51 Mbps66 Mbps
Myanmar25 Mbps—

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Chiang Mai?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Nimman and Old City cafés are used to laptop workers; coworking spaces have fast, stable fibre.

Which SIM card should I get in Chiang Mai?

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 Chiang Mai?

Yes: Punspace, Yellow Coworking.

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Sources

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 Spotted something out of date?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.