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Internet in Koh Lipe: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
299 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Koh Lipe?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Walking Street cafés and Pattaya Beach restaurants have wifi that works for light tasks only; expect slow video calls.

Getting online in Koh Lipe

Details
Home fibreNo standard home rentals; resort and café wifi is the norm, often slow and shared.
Cafés and coworkingWalking Street cafés and Pattaya Beach restaurants have wifi that works for light tasks only; expect slow video calls.
OutagesDaily power cuts or generator-only electricity in places
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 in Koh Lipe

There's no dedicated coworking scene here; people work from cafés and accommodation.

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 Koh Lipe?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Walking Street cafés and Pattaya Beach restaurants have wifi that works for light tasks only; expect slow video calls.

Which SIM card should I get in Koh Lipe?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.