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Internet in Rawai: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources
299 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Rawai?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Rawai and Nai Harn cafés suit laptops; Chalong has a few small coworking-style spaces, but none verified here.

Getting online in Rawai

Details
Home fibreFibre from AIS, True and 3BB in most condos and villas; roughly 500–900 THB a month.
Cafés and coworkingRawai and Nai Harn cafés suit laptops; Chalong has a few small coworking-style spaces, but none verified here.
OutagesShort power cuts during monsoon 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 Rawai

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 Rawai?

Median fixed broadband in Thailand is 299 Mbps and mobile is 134 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Rawai and Nai Harn cafés suit laptops; Chalong has a few small coworking-style spaces, but none verified here.

Which SIM card should I get in Rawai?

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 Spotted something out of date?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.