Is Thailand a good country for an entrepreneur?

Two weeks ago, I was in Thailand for vacation.
I enjoyed the sun, food, and nice walks.

But of course… I ended up looking at it with an entrepreneur’s brain.

And I asked myself: Would it make sense to live or spend time there as a founder?

Here’s my take.

First: the cost of living surprised me.
You can eat in a restaurant for around €5. Main dish + drink.
Street food in markets? Around €1.

And it’s really good. My favorite dishes are Pad Thaï and Green curry 😋

Hotels are the same logic:

• €30 for something totally decent and comfortable.

• Around €150 for a five-star experience.

Tired by work? Massage is €8 !! (versus €120 in France 😅).

When you come from France, United States or Italy, prices are definitely cheaper.
And I won’t lie, it’s really appreciable.
This mean, you can live there with a lower MRR and have the same (or better) daily life conditions.

Second: the environment.

WiFi is everywhere: Cafés, restaurants, hotels.
I never got problem with wifi.

In Bangkok, there are many entrepreneurs and digital nomads. You’re definitely surrounded by people building things. I even met two indie hackers there 😊

Third: quality of life.

Places like Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta are honestly stunning 😍

You can work during the week and take a boat to paradise for the weekend.
That kind of balance changes your energy!

So I totally recommend Thailand for Indie Hacking!

I didn’t go there to “relocate my life”. I enjoy my life in France. But it definitely gave me the idea to work from new places more often for a few weeks. If you want to meet in the future, let me know where you live, I could say hi :).

And if you’ve ever worked from abroad, I’d love to know where and how it impacted your business.

Oh, last thing, if you speak French, I also recorded a video there

See you soon,

Pauline