Island in Krabi, Thailand
Internet in Koh Lanta: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Koh Lanta?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is decent in Long Beach and Saladan; calls can drop in storms. Mobile 4G is the fallback.
Getting online in Koh Lanta
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from True or AIS is available in many resorts and houses; about 600–1,000 THB a month, but coverage is patchy in some bays. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is decent in Long Beach and Saladan; calls can drop in storms. Mobile 4G is the fallback. |
| Outages | Power and wifi cuts in storms |
| 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 Koh Lanta
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 Koh Lanta?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is decent in Long Beach and Saladan; calls can drop in storms. Mobile 4G is the fallback.
Which SIM card should I get in Koh Lanta?
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 Spotted something out of date?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.