Productivity

Best Coworking Spaces in Thailand

July 2024

Best Coworking Spaces in Thailand

My experience working from Thailand’s top coworking spaces.

Bangkok

  • HUBBA-TO: Premium space in Thonglor
  • Launchpad: Great community, multiple locations
  • The Hive: Professional environment

Chiang Mai

  • CAMP: The nomad headquarters
  • Punspace: Reliable and affordable
  • Maya Lifestyle: Modern facilities

Phuket

  • Andaman Coworking: Beach vibes
  • Outpost: International community

What to Look For

  • Stable internet (50+ Mbps)
  • Comfortable seating
  • Meeting rooms
  • Coffee quality (important!)
  • Community events

Thailand’s coworking scene is world-class!

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Essential Remote Work Tools for Developers in 2024

July 2024

Essential Remote Work Tools for Developers in 2024

After working remotely from 15+ countries, here are the tools that keep me productive anywhere.

Communication & Collaboration

  • Slack/Discord: Team communication
  • Zoom/Meet: Video calls with good mobile data usage
  • Notion: Documentation and project management
  • Figma: Design collaboration

Development Environment

  • VS Code: With Settings Sync enabled
  • GitHub Codespaces: When local setup isn’t possible
  • Docker: Consistent environments everywhere
  • Tailscale: Secure access to home lab

Connectivity & Backup

  • Speedtest CLI: speedtest-cli for quick connection checks
  • Multiple ISPs: Always have 2+ internet sources
  • VPN: Essential for accessing geo-restricted services
  • Power Bank: 20,000mAh minimum for long coding sessions

Productivity Hacks

# My daily setup script
#!/bin/bash
speedtest-cli
git status
docker-compose up -d
code .

Location-Specific Tips

  • Thailand: AIS has the best coverage
  • Indonesia: Telkomsel for reliability
  • Portugal: MEO fiber is excellent
  • Mexico: Telmex for stable connections

The key is redundancy - always have backups for your backups!

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