The glorious city of Bangkok. This was the first place we sampled the digital nomad life in Southeast Asia, after spending four months living location-independent around parts of Europe. Well, what can we say? We have based ourselves in Bangkok multiple times ever since. We have absolutely fallen in love with the city. Fast forward to September 2025, and we decided to return to Bangkok for a month to focus on some work, explore new places and simply enjoy it. This time around, it is a little different because we are sharing our month-long stay with you, including our accommodation, what we got up to, what we ate and how we got around.
Hopefully, this will give you some insight if you are considering the city as your next base or maybe it will bring back some fond memories for those who have been here before. Either way, we hope you will get something out of it. So, let us get straight into it.
Our space in Bangkok for the month
After landing at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport early in the morning, we were hoping our accommodation would allow an early check-in. However, when we arrived at our temporary base, Vib Best Western Sanam Pao, it wasn’t going to work out that way. Check-in wasn’t until 2 p.m., and it was only 9 a.m.
We decided to venture out to get some food, grab a drink from Cafe Amazon, pick up a SIM card (we always get ours very reasonably from Centre One Shopping Plaza next to the Victory Monument), explore a mall or two and generally take things slow. Eventually, we headed back to the hotel with a few hours still to go. Danny ended up catching some sleep in one of the gaming booths at the hotel. When check-in time finally arrived, we had a little nap, refreshed ourselves and everything felt back to normal.
Overall, Vib Best Western Sanam Pao was a solid base for our first few days back in the city. We managed to get strong Wi-Fi in the room (we were on the sixth floor, facing Sanam Pao BTS Station) and a solid speed in the lobby, which had a dedicated workspace with plug sockets. We would definitely recommend it for a short stay. You can view more details about this accommodation by subscribing to My Nomad Space.
After a couple of days, it was time to move on to our one-bedroom apartment for the month, which we found on Airbnb. It was called Nothing to Worry @ Notting Hill by Balloon, located within walking distance of Chatuchak Market. It was fairly new on the platform, but other apartments by this host were highly rated, including the Wi-Fi. We reached out to confirm the Wi-Fi speeds before booking, and as soon as we got the response, we knew it was the place for us.
The apartment itself was ideal. Upon entering, there was a kitchen area, along with a separate bedroom, bathroom and living area, which featured a desk perfect for working. We also had a balcony with a washing machine. Elsewhere in the building, there was access to a swimming pool and gym. The building also had a couple of security guards and a vending machine for cold drinks and bottled water.
We did come across a few cockroaches, which is generally normal in this part of the world, but overall our stay was very pleasant. The Wi-Fi was stable and reliable throughout. Our host made sure we had everything we needed, and the location was extremely convenient. We were situated between Saphan Khwai BTS Station, Mo Chit BTS Station and Chatuchak Metro Station. A 7-Eleven was just a one-minute walk away, while Big C supermarket was about ten minutes on foot.
All in all, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Balloon’s apartment. If we ever spend this much time in Bangkok again, we will definitely go back. In terms of cost, it came to around £700 for the month, which, split between the two of us, including everything – electricity, water and internet – is really good value for our specific budget. You can view more details about this apartment by subscribing to My Nomad Space.
What we got up to during our remote work stay
Even though we had been to Bangkok multiple times before, there were still many places we hadn’t seen yet, and we wanted to explore some of them this time around. For example, one weekend we headed down to the Chao Phraya River to catch a boat across to ICONSIAM (we do love a Bangkok mall!) – what a huge and impressive mall that is, by the way. We also visited Central Ladprao, Union Mall and the brand-new Central Park Bangkok, which features its own garden with great views of Lumphini Park and the Bangkok skyline.
Of course, being so close to Chatuchak Weekend Market, we visited almost every weekend to soak up the atmosphere, grab some food and do a bit of shopping. We explored Chinatown a little more, wandering through the enormous indoor market (we actually got lost there the first time we visited Bangkok!). An evening was also spent at Train Night Market DanNeramit, which we really enjoyed.
There was also plenty of the more “normal” stuff we got up to. We frequented the Sportsman Bar a couple of times so Danny could watch his football team, went to the cinema at Terminal 21 to watch The Materialists featuring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans (we didn’t really rate it) and spent some evenings at a couple of rooftop bars. Danny also did some research for My Nomad Space, visiting properties to collect Wi-Fi speed data and check out their general features. Meanwhile, Sylvie got her nails done at a spot she liked within Saphan Khwai BTS Station.
When we wanted a change of scenery with our laptops, we headed to a cafe that welcomed coworking. One of our favourites is Aribica Specialty Coffee in Ari. The atmosphere is great because everyone’s focused and getting work done, which makes it easy to settle in and be productive yourself. And, of course, the drinks are always excellent.
One thing we always notice when we’re out and about is that life in Bangkok feels different from anywhere else we’ve visited. The city seems to have everything we love doing, from exploring markets and rooftops to enjoying great food and cafes. There’s something about this city that really just clicks with us. People are welcoming, the streets feel safe and getting around is easy. That vibe – the mix of energy, friendliness and ease – makes it a city we love coming back to again and again.
How we explored the city
Given that our apartment was situated between Saphan Khwai and Mo Chit BTS stations, it was easy for us to walk to either and get around the city using the Skytrain. We probably should have bought a monthly pass (we didn’t really take much time to figure that out!), but we ended up just paying for our tickets at the dedicated machines each time and collecting our tokens to tap on the gates.
The BTS always comes in handy, especially when we arrive at Suvarnabhumi. We jump on the service from the airport to Phaya Thai and then switch to the line we need, depending on which area of Bangkok we’re staying in. We always make sure to stay within reach of a BTS station, as it really makes getting around the city so convenient.
For the first time, we also used the Metro in Bangkok. Yes, even after multiple previous visits, this was our first time trying it. The location we were heading to was easier to reach via the Metro, and we have to say, it was a great experience. It’s just as easy and straightforward as the BTS.
One thing we genuinely love about public transport in Bangkok is how clean and well-maintained the stations and trains are. Everything runs on time and never lets you down. Honestly, we can’t speak highly enough of Bangkok’s transport system. Between the BTS and the Metro, they’ve got it running flawlessly.
Our Bangkok food adventures
When it comes to eating in Bangkok, where do we start? There are endless options, but we love eating local and vegetarian. We spent many evenings at Big C near our apartment, as they have a large food court which had all varieties of Thai food which we enjoy. At luncthime, we often headed to Ari (our favourite area in Bangkok, by the way) and ate at Bamboo Garden Healthy Vegetarian Foods, which always delivered when it came to a quality feed. We’d also pick up some bits for later that night if we planned to eat at our apartment due to work meetings.
Elsewhere, we enjoyed eating at the Vegetarian Society in Chatuchak, which opens until 2 p.m. every day. Here, you could visit different stalls and choose the dishes you wanted. It was always full of both locals and foreigners enjoying the wide variety of food available. We also visited So Vegan at I’m Chinatown Mall and Lotus Ladprao, which offered a very extensive menu.
We do love a food court, so we found ourselves eating at places like Pier 21 inside Terminal 21, Siam Paragon Food Hall at Siam Paragon and Food Legends at the MBK Center. I think we just love having the variety to choose from many different options using our topped-up card, especially when they’re all made freshly in front of you.
Then, of course, there’s 7-Eleven. We can’t resist grabbing some snacks from everyone’s favourite convenience store, whether it’s a spinach and cheese croissant sandwich, a bag of Lays (extra barbecue for us!) or pandan buns. It always seems to hit the spot right when you need it. And let’s not forget about the drink selection. 7-Eleven really takes it to the next level, doesn’t it? Whether it’s Pocari Sweat, Thai iced tea from the machine or a C-Vitt Pomegranate, the variety is fantastic.
Speaking of drinks, we visited plenty of cafes during our month-long stay, from Vivi The Coffee Place down by the Chao Phraya River and Coffee by the Garden in Chatuchak Park to Number 9 Coffee Roastery and NANA Coffee Roasters in Ari. Danny loves his iced Thai tea with milk, while Sylvie’s all about iced green tea with milk and various matcha drinks. We even popped into Cafe Amazon a few times, as we love the quality of the drinks there and you can pretty much find them everywhere you go.
Reflecting on our month in Bangkok
We can honestly say it was another great chapter in our travels, staying in Bangkok for one month. Every time we come back to the city, we discover something new, yet it still holds that same charm we fell in love with the first time. Whether it was revisiting old favourites like Chatuchak Market, exploring new spots or diving into the local cafe scene, Bangkok consistently exceeds our expectations. The balance between working and enjoyment is something we really appreciate here. There’s always something to do, yet it’s easy to find a quiet moment when you need it.
Looking back on our month in Bangkok, what really stood out was how easy it was to settle in and actually embrace the city for an extended period while working remotely. From comfortable accommodation and reliable transport to charming cafes and endless food options, everything we needed for work and daily life was right at our fingertips.
Mornings spent at a cafe or having a swim at our apartment and evenings enjoying local food or a mall. Bangkok somehow makes a month feel completely manageable without too much effort. By the end of our stay, it truly felt like a home away from home (we already kind of had this feeling from our previous visits), and now we’re already thinking about returning in the future!
