City, Thailand
Internet in Chiang Rai: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Chiang Rai?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usually good in the old town; 5G covers the centre.
Getting online in Chiang Rai
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from AIS, True and 3BB is common in town; about 500–900 THB a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is usually good in the old town; 5G covers the centre. |
| 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 in Chiang Rai
There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.
Internet speeds in Southeast Asia
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Chiang Rai?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is usually good in the old town; 5G covers the centre.
Which SIM card should I get in Chiang Rai?
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.
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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 Spotted something out of date?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.