Region, Thailand
Internet in Krabi: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Krabi?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine in Ao Nang and Krabi Town; 5G covers Ao Nang. Islands are patchier.
Getting online in Krabi
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre from AIS, True and 3BB is common in condos in Ao Nang and Krabi Town; about 600–1,000 THB a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café wifi is fine in Ao Nang and Krabi Town; 5G covers Ao Nang. Islands are patchier. |
| Outages | Brief power cuts in storms, mostly May–Oct |
| 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 Krabi
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 Krabi?
Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is fine in Ao Nang and Krabi Town; 5G covers Ao Nang. Islands are patchier.
Which SIM card should I get in Krabi?
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
- Airports of Thailand (Krabi)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- Grab Thailand service areas
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 Spotted something out of date?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.