City in Songkhla, Thailand
Internet in Hat Yai: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Hat Yai?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Plenty of cafés and malls with solid wifi; no established coworking scene.
Getting online in Hat Yai
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from True, AIS and 3BB in most buildings; roughly 500–800 THB a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Plenty of cafés and malls with solid wifi; no established coworking scene. |
| 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 Hat Yai
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 Hat Yai?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Plenty of cafés and malls with solid wifi; no established coworking scene.
Which SIM card should I get in Hat Yai?
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
- Speedtest Global Index: Thailand
- AIS
- True
- dtac
- Hat Yai International Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai
- State Railway of Thailand
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 Spotted something out of date?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.