Working in Krabi, Thailand

This is a guest blog post by Super Villain and fellow Travel Squad member Elliott Killian. Follow more of his musings and how he uses his super villain powers for good at Elliott Killian  

Whether you are staying in Krabi for a while or just passing through and need to get some work done. Here are the best places for Digital Nomads in Krabi.

Sorry, no Co-working, but there are some great cafes.

A few days before I left, I of course looked for co-working spaces. According to Co-Worker, there are no co-working spaces in Krabi. I then asked Reddit and my friends for recommendations. No-one had a good answer. So I went on a mission to find the best cafe in Krabi for Digital Nomads.

All wifi was tested June 1st, 2017

#1. Zoo Cafe

 

Address:  Maharaj 2 Alley, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000

Hours:  Open from 7:30am-6pm, Closed Wednesday

Wifi:

• Speed – 
  • 20 Mbps down (Fast)
  • 34 Mbps down/ 10 Mbps up (Speedtest)
• Password – Ask the staff.

Menu:

• The food is reasonably priced most of the dishes are 100 baht or less.
• Drinks are around 60 Baht.
• Meal for two might be 350 baht.
• I am a tea drinker and Zoo Cafe has 11 different teas. This is the largest collection of teas in Krabi that I have seen. Most places only serve black tea or Lipton tea.

About the Space:

• Air-conditioning works and is at the right temperature. 3 tables inside and 5 tables outside.
• Drawings of cartoon animals line the wall. I am actually writing this article at Zoo Cafe right now.
• The only con about Zoo is that it only has three tables inside. Peak season this might be full of people.

Zoo Cafe closes on Wednesday so if you go there and forget that it’s Wednesday. Which I may or may not have done. Pirate House is next door which is #3 on this list.

#2 Easy Cafe

Address: 30 Khongkha Rd, Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000

Hours: Opens 7:30am-6:00pm, Kitchen closes at 5:00 pm, Closed Monday

Wifi: 

• Speed –
  • 36 Mbps down (Fast)
  • 48 Mbps down/ 13 Mbps up (Speedtest)
• Password – Ask the staff. It might be mythology/ fantasy related.

Menu:

• Food prices range from 65 baht to 200 baht. Larger and more western the food was more.
• An estimate for a meal for two (two entrees, appetizer, two drinks) would be roughly 350.
• They serve both Thai food and a large selection of Italian food. They also have a page for vegetarian food. 7 different types of tea and a whole page for different choices of iced coffee.

About the Space:

• There are 7 Tables inside and 5 tables outside.
• The restaurant is across the street from the river and the night market, which is a great place to have dinner or dessert after dark.

#3 Pirate House Cafe

Address: Tambon Pak Nam, Amphoe Mueang Krabi, Chang Wat Krabi 81000

Hours: Open everyday 9am-10pm

Wifi: 

• Speed –
  • 50 Mbps (Fast)
  • 56 Mbps down/ 23 Mbps up (Speedtest)
• Password – Look on the napkin holders

Menu:

• A meal for two would be around 450 baht
• Food ranges from 100 baht to 200 baht. They serve Indian, Thai, and western food.
• It is a small franchise with other locations in Koh Phi Phi and around Krabi

About the Space:

The drinks and food are pricier than the first two. If few people are there they open the windows and doors and turn off the Air conditioning.

#4 Koko Nest Coffee

Address: Pak Nam, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000

Hours: Open Everyday from 7am-10pm.

Wifi: 

• Speed –
  • 8 Mbps down (Fast)
  • 34 Mbps down/ 23 Mbps up (Speedtest)
• Password – Look on the wall next to the door

Menu:

• Most expensive place meals range from 100 baht to 250 baht.
• Price for two people might be 500 baht
• A good breakfast place.

 

This list should help you find your spot to get work done. Hopefully one of these places becomes your favorite and go-to place.