Ko Lipe (เกาะหลีเป๊ะ) — digital nomad guide

Thailand’s Maldives · Satun, South Thailand

Tiny walkable island with impossibly clear water in the Tarutao marine park — beautiful, but priced like it.

• Overall score: 59/100
• Typical nomad budget: $1400/month (฿50,400)
• Internet: ~50 Mbps average
• Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr
• Coworking spaces: 2+

Highlights

• The clearest water and best snorkeling beaches in Thailand
• Tiny and car-free — everything within a 15-minute walk
• Tarutao marine park island-hopping on your doorstep
• Surprisingly lively Walking Street food scene

Similar cities

• Phuket
• Koh Samui
• Koh Phangan
• Hua Hin

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