Ko Samet (เกาะเสม็ด) — digital nomad guide

Bangkok’s weekend beach · Rayong, East Thailand

The closest white-sand island to Bangkok — powdery beaches, fire shows, and easy weekend escapes.

• Overall score: 61/100
• Typical nomad budget: $1150/month (฿41,400)
• Internet: ~60 Mbps average
• Best months: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
• Coworking spaces: 2+

Highlights

• Closest white-sand island to Bangkok (~3–4 hrs door to sand)
• Beautiful, clear-water beaches
• Lively beach-bar nightlife and fire shows
• Drier than the Andaman in the mid-year monsoon

Similar cities

• Phuket
• Koh Samui
• Koh Phangan
• Hua Hin

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