Surin, Thailand 🇹🇭
#400
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Nomad Score:
56%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
87%
Weight: 150
Very affordable living costs compared to major Thai cities; low prices for daily expenses.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
89%
Weight: 80
Cheap rental prices for apartments and guesthouses, especially outside the city center.
🍎 Food & Groceries
91%
Weight: 40
Local markets and street food offer very inexpensive and fresh options.
🚌 Transportation Cost
90%
Weight: 20
Low-cost local transport and affordable scooter rentals.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
75%
Weight: 15
Limited nightlife and entertainment options but affordable when available.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
70%
Weight: 10
Few gyms with basic facilities; membership prices are low but options limited.
💱 Currency Stability
78%
Weight: 30
Thai Baht is relatively stable with moderate fluctuations.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
54%
Weight: 100
Internet is available but speeds can be inconsistent and slower than in major cities.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
23%
Weight: 40
Very limited coworking spaces; mostly small local cafes without dedicated work areas.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
45%
Weight: 30
Some cafes offer WiFi but connection quality varies.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
31%
Weight: 30
Few cafes cater specifically to digital nomads; limited power outlets and seating.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
12%
Weight: 100
Surin is not a popular destination for digital nomads; very low community presence.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
79%
Weight: 30
Relaxed lifestyle with low stress but limited professional networking.
🌳 Environmental Quality
75%
Weight: 15
Generally clean environment with rural surroundings and low pollution.
🧼 Cleanliness
70%
Weight: 10
Reasonably clean streets and public areas, though less maintained than bigger cities.
🗨️ Language Barrier
32%
Weight: 30
Limited English spoken; basic Thai essential for daily interactions.
💨 Air Quality
78%
Weight: 15
Good air quality due to rural setting and low industrial activity.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
50%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available; for advanced care, travel to larger cities needed.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
83%
Weight: 25
Healthcare services are affordable but limited in scope.
🏥 Healthcare
55%
Weight: 20
Adequate for minor issues; serious medical needs require travel.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
86%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot, dry season preferred by many; some rainy months.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
80%
Weight: 10
Low risk of natural disasters such as earthquakes or typhoons.
🏞️ Green Spaces
77%
Weight: 10
Surrounded by countryside and agricultural land; limited urban parks.
❄️ Air Conditioning
65%
Weight: 15
Available in most accommodations but less common in local eateries or public spaces.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
42%
Weight: 10
Tropical climate with little seasonal variation; mainly hot and rainy seasons.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
79%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with traditional festivals and crafts unique to the region.
🌃 Nightlife
21%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; mostly quiet evenings.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
78%
Weight: 15
Access to rural landscapes, temples, and natural parks nearby.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
35%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; informal learning possible through locals.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
60%
Weight: 10
Some cultural tours and festivals but limited tourist infrastructure.
🎳 Indoors Fun
30%
Weight: 10
Few indoor entertainment venues; limited cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
78%
Weight: 25
Excellent local Thai cuisine with fresh ingredients; limited international options.
🧠 Yoga Studios
20%
Weight: 10
Very few or no dedicated yoga studios in the city.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
40%
Weight: 15
Basic gyms available but limited variety of fitness classes.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
70%
Weight: 15
Fresh fruits and vegetables widely available; healthy eating possible.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
80%
Weight: 20
GMT+7 is convenient for Asia-Pacific and some European time zones.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
25%
Weight: 25
Minimal professional networking events or communities for digital nomads.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
30%
Weight: 20
Local job market limited; mostly reliant on remote work from abroad.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
28%
Weight: 20
Very small freelance community; few local resources or meetups.
🏢 Coworking Quality
15%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; makeshift setups in cafes.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
No notable startup ecosystem or incubators.
💳 Local Payment Services
60%
Weight: 10
Mobile payments common but limited to local apps; cash still king.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
40%
Weight: 15
Growing interest but limited local infrastructure or businesses accepting crypto.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
18%
Weight: 30
No local airport; nearest major airports are several hours away.
🚇 Public Transit
20%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on motorbike taxis and songthaews.
🚶 Walkability
50%
Weight: 20
Small city center is walkable but infrastructure is basic.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
30%
Weight: 15
Limited presence of ride-sharing apps; mostly local taxis and motorbike taxis.
🚲 Cycling
45%
Weight: 10
Possible but limited cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
55%
Weight: 15
Bus services connect to nearby cities; no train station in Surin.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
75%
Weight: 10
Scooter rentals widely available and affordable.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
70%
Weight: 20
Good 4G coverage; 5G limited or unavailable.
🔒 VPN Reliability
75%
Weight: 20
VPNs generally work well; no major restrictions.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
78%
Weight: 15
Stable electricity supply with rare outages.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
35%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is scarce and often unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
70%
Weight: 40
Tourist visas easy to obtain; limited long-term digital nomad visa options.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Moderate tax rates; complex for foreigners without local advice.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
60%
Weight: 15
Some restrictions exist but generally safe for foreigners.
🏛️ Political Stability
65%
Weight: 20
Relatively stable but occasional political unrest in Thailand.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
40%
Weight: 15
Challenging for foreigners without work permits; requires local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Complex bureaucracy and legal requirements for foreigners.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
20%
Weight: 35
No specific digital nomad visa available as of 2025.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
30%
Weight: 50
Not well established as a digital nomad hub; limited services and community.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
10%
Weight: 25
Almost no digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
25%
Weight: 20
Very small online presence for Surin digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
75%
Weight: 100
Generally safe with low crime rates.
♀️ Female Friendly
60%
Weight: 50
Safe for women but conservative culture requires respectful behavior.
✊ Racial Tolerance
65%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but limited exposure to diverse foreigners.