Work from Thailand
live in Thailand. work in your language.
Chiang Mai, Bangkok or the islands. Thailand has been a remote-work favourite for years. One of our proven cases, a Swedish junior sales rep, works from here.
Time zone
CET +5/+6
Indochina Time (UTC+7), six hours ahead of CET in winter and five hours ahead in summer.
EU / EEA citizens
visa needed
Longer stays need a visa. See below.
Working hours
agreed per job
With the employer, for each role.
A 9:00 to 17:00 working day in Central European Time is 15:00 to 23:00 in Bangkok in winter.
9:00–17:00 back home is 15:00–23:00 in Bangkok. Your actual hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
A 9:00 to 17:00 working day in Central European Time is 14:00 to 22:00 in Bangkok in summer.
9:00–17:00 back home is 14:00–22:00 in Bangkok. Your actual hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
Why people pick it
why Thailand.
- A large remote-work community with plenty of coworking spaces.
- A lower cost of living than in most of Northern Europe.
- Afternoon and evening local time overlap with the CET working day.
Good to know
before you go.
- The time difference means your working day shifts to the afternoon and evening. Working hours are agreed with the employer for each job.
- Health insurance that covers you abroad is essential.
Thailand requires a visa for longer stays. The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) was introduced for remote workers. Check the official Thai e-Visa website before you go, because rules change.
Good questions
working from Thailand.
Can I work for a company in Germany, the Netherlands or the Nordics from Thailand?
Yes. Many roles are done on a B2B contract, where you invoice the company every month; some employers use an Employer of Record instead. Working hours are agreed with the employer for each job. Time difference: Indochina Time (UTC+7), six hours ahead of CET in winter and five hours ahead in summer.
Do I need a visa to live in Thailand?
Thailand requires a visa for longer stays. The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) was introduced for remote workers. Check the official Thai e-Visa website before you go, because rules change.
Does RemoteAbroad charge candidates?
No. RemoteAbroad is free for candidates, always.
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