This island is becoming a hotspot destination for digital nomads. They’re flocking in droves. Hence, the island has adjusted and evolved and now has many places where you can work. Some are ‘official’ co-working spaces, giving you a tremendous productive work environment; others are just spaces or cafes that have organically become hubs for workers. You might still need a place to focus, even if you’re not a digital nomad. Maybe you’re doing an online course, want to edit some photos, or need a friendly atmosphere to concentrate away from your home; Phangan has you covered!
The island has a vibrant and dynamic ex-pat culture from all over the world. Facebook groups can be beneficial and encourage everything you can get interested in, from parties and festivals to yoga and meditation, as well as eco-projects and volunteering. Koh Phangan is famous for its nightlife and party scene, perfect for unwinding and socialising after a long day of work or study.
Koh Phangan is for you if you love sipping a coconut while the sea breeze sweeps softly when operating your work from a hammock. You can work directly on the beach!
Here on Phangan, we are 12 hours ahead of EST (13 hours difference during daylight savings time), so you can commence your working day at 9 pm if you have calls to New York. If your organisation is located somewhere in Europe, you'll be 6 to 7 hours ahead. The Beijing Time Operation? You're just behind by an hour.
Further ability to network
One of coworking spaces' most significant advantages is meeting with others. Operating in a home or separate office might steal the crucial ties required to move the organisation forward. Perhaps the only element of a small company is the spark that can be brought from closeness to other active business owners.
Heightened efficiency
This is highly valid for small business owners operating out of a home office. It can be quick to get overwhelmed while we're at home. Kids require care, the house has to be washed or maintained, and our brains will continually develop special projects. You can solidify a
'work mode' by moving to another room can improve efficiency.
Creativity
Coworking spaces may offer flashes of inspiration when collaborating alongside other people and introducing oneself to different insights. Switching spaces and moving to a separate office will sometimes encourage you to refresh your mind and explore possible company issues.
Opportunities for Cooperation
For networking, this advantage goes hand-in-hand. Coworking spaces open you to potential and chance. Who knows where it could lead to a casual conversation? Working in proximity to someone makes for easy teamwork. Next thing you know, you may be recruiting a new guy.
Cost-effectiveness
There are a variety of extra costs you will have to contend with if you rent an office, particularly if your workers are searching for rewards such as free coffee, treats and storage. Coworking spaces come fitted at a monthly rate of advantages, including many. They also come with several built-in business utilities that will save you money in the long term. Before selecting the fitting room for your business, you must understand what features you need. For small companies forced into too pricey leases, cost-efficiency may be a critical advantage.
Greater mobility
A variety of coworking spaces provide very flexible contracts. There are typically versatile ways if you need to terminate your membership for whatever cause. This makes checking out and seeing if you find it a perfect business service. You're sorted if you have a successful experience. If not, the cancellation of your membership would not harm.
Sabaii Bay's co-working space is located in Ban Tai, on the beach, within the Sabaii Bay resort complex.
It is a spacious area with AC and comfortable sitting and working stations, making it an excellent environment for getting things done and meeting other digital nomads.
This particular Koh Phangan co-working place has a significant advantage, besides its fantastic location directly on the beach: the variety of on-site facilities. For example, it has one of the island's main gym facilities, a big swimming pool with a gorgeous beachfront view, and a beach bar open every night that hosts weekly events.
You can just come to work, or you can stay here too, for an affordable cost. Accommodation ranges from old-school wooden bungalows to luxurious new modern ones. The resort's owner/managers, Mai from Thailand and Per from Sweden, welcome everyone with open arms.
Sabaii Bay is ideally located in Ban Tai, five minutes walking distance from the Big C supermarket and several popular restaurants and bars on the main road.
Very popular and, for a good reason, the spot for digital nomads on Koh Phangan. Their restaurant, hotel and coworking room are what you need for a break or to operate remotely. They have stunning views, and the personal service will keep you coming back for more.
Possibly the very first coworking space, a location where digital nomads, business owners, web designers, artists, and internet users of all kinds will operate individually or cooperatively in a pleasant office setting. Experience the office which delivers the best and most secure internet with a meeting room and laptop workspace. Koh Space has an outdoor garden portion to rest, get some rays, or stroll and hang out on the beach; a conference room for company or Skype meetings in a glass office space; and a lounge area with easy chairs and complimentary water and coffee!
Formerly just ‘Beachub’. They are a group of conscious coworkers and are the only Coworking Room with is beachfront, situated just a few steps away from Zen Beach and right in the heart of Sri Thanu.
A cool co-working room on the rooftop where the use of the space is free with any order. The squad that gave you La Casa Tropicana Coworking have provided all the high-end facilities that customers expect, except now on a panoramic rooftop with sea views. They have quick Internet, convenient office chairs, power plugs, coffee, air conditioning and a great menu.
A resort and coworking space situated on the beach of Haad Yao, just a 20-minute drive from Thong Sala Pier. This is a neighbourhood where you can live, work and play all in one. The coworking room has an ocean view with desks and tables.
Nira’s is one of the most popular cafes on the island and is not such an ‘official’ coworking space, yet you can work from there as long as you’re purchasing goods. You are situated in Thong Sala by the pier, where you can watch the hustle of the town’s local life. Not ideal for working for hours on end as it is a busy establishment focused on eating and drinks but great if you want to catch up on emails whilst enjoying a yummy breakfast.
Dot's is undoubtedly the location for the more artistically inclined working nomads, a great place to do work or research. DOTS has a beautiful working environment, centrally situated in Thong Sala, with good lighting, plenty of high tables to operate from, and plugs.
They feature luxurious king-size suites with a beautiful infinity pool, a meditation room, a gourmet restaurant and two co-working spaces on location. For remote practitioners and health tourists, this is the example of Coliving and working, which will become the norm. Two completely operating on-site offices will make it impossible for you ever to depart. Sit in the shade of the cabanas outdoors or the cooled-down room indoors.
Another place is not officially coworking but is worth the mention because of its lovely and helpful owners and internet access with programs such as photoshop and illustrator. It is located near the gasoline station in Baan Tai, a beautiful place to pop into if you need something printed and want to check a little work in their space.
Located on Sri Thanu's picturesque Laem Son Bay, just next to Zen Beach, Hemmingway's isn't just about cultivating the body with its excellent food. For those digital nomads that want to unleash their imagination in breathtaking surroundings, they have free wifi and power, with delicious nutrition available.
The style of this cafe is modern and has air conditioning, which may be helpful if you are about during the hot hours around the food market district. It also serves different varieties of coffee and several burgers, desserts, and Thai cuisine. Another place not officially coworking, but you can get your laptop out whilst enjoying what’s on offer.
Many other cafes, restaurants and businesses such as hotels, hostels or yoga schools will be suitable for coworking; you may hear about them through word of mouth. With these places, we’d suggest first asking about working there as they may have a fast turnaround of customers or other issues such as frequency of buying drinks or power sockets that might be relevant.
Coworking spaces encourage you to break out of your bubble: You can create a stronger company by introducing you and your workers to different viewpoints. A pleasant and productive workspace is critical to the success of every organisation. Although there are several advantages, it may be challenging to find the perfect coworking area suitable for you, so test out a few here on Koh Phangan until you get a vibe that fits.
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