Hat Yai (หาดใหญ่) — digital nomad guide

The south’s big food city · Songkhla, South Thailand

The commercial hub of the deep south — legendary food, big-city services, and rock-bottom prices.

• Overall score: 75/100
• Typical nomad budget: $850/month (฿30,600)
• Internet: ~200 Mbps average
• Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
• Coworking spaces: 15+

Highlights

• Some of the best (and cheapest) food in Thailand
• Big-city services — malls, hospitals, international airport
• Songkhla old town + beaches 30 minutes away
• Easy visa runs to Malaysia (Padang Besar / Sadao)

Similar cities

• Chiang Mai
• Bangkok
• Koh Lanta
• Nakhon Ratchasima

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