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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
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