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Internet in Patong: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
299 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Patong?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is generally good; 5G covers the main strip. Beach cafés are patchier.

Getting online in Patong

Details
Home fibreFibre from AIS, True and 3BB is common in condos and hotels; about 600–1,000 THB a month.
Cafés and coworkingCafé and hotel wifi is generally good; 5G covers the main strip. Beach cafés are patchier.
OutagesOccasional power cuts in storms
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 Patong

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 Patong?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and hotel wifi is generally good; 5G covers the main strip. Beach cafés are patchier.

Which SIM card should I get in Patong?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.