Koh Tao (เกาะเต่า) — digital nomad guide

World's diving HQ · Surat Thani, South Thailand

Asia's scuba capital — a small island with a tight diver + nomad scene anchored by Blacktip Workspace.

• Overall score: 70/100
• Typical nomad budget: $1300/month (฿46,500)
• Internet: ~180 Mbps average
• Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
• Coworking spaces: 2+

Highlights

• Cheapest place in the world for PADI certification
• Blacktip Workspace + Thursday Nomad Lunch (weekly meetup)
• Reverse-season Gulf weather (best Mar–Sep)
• Walking island — most things within 15 min

Similar cities

• Phuket
• Koh Samui
• Koh Phangan
• Hua Hin

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