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I'm a college student in the US and I got a scholarship to travel and work for a year and just finished an internship in estonia. I have an internship already lined up in Thailand, in Bangkok,… Hello!
I'm a college student in the US and I got a scholarship to travel and work for a year and just finished an internship in estonia. I have an internship already lined up in Thailand, in Bangkok, and I start very soon. The main thing I'm worried about is that the internship is remote and I won't have any sort of community or friends and such, mainly that I would be lonely.
I've been looking for places to stay that would allow me to have that sort of community but haven't had a lot of luck, I have found apartments for not a lot of money but I would live alone still.
Mainly I'm wondering if any expats live together in apartments or something like that, and if so where to find them. I've checked Facebook groups, work aways, volunteer opportunities just about everywhere and even the thai national park website. When I lived in Taiwan there were a lot of apartments that people had travelers always coming and going from but I just haven't found the same thing here. Any help would be appreciated.
tl;dr: Where can I find somewhere I can live in Bangkok / Chiang Mai with other people, travelers or otherwise?
the whole coliving thing is a bit overhyped here tbh, most "community" in bangkok comes from coworking spaces not apartments. i'd just get a cheap studio in on nut or udomsuk for like 5-7k and then hit up spaces like co-working cafe in ekkamai, the people there are super friendly and you'll meet folks grabbing lunch at the food court downstairs. the key is being consistent, show up at the same spot a few days a week and you'll naturally find a group
chiang mai is different though, if you can swing it i'd start there instead. nimman has entire buildings full of remote workers sharing kitchens and balconies, and the sunday night market is a solid place to just chat with strangers. bangkok's fine but it's harder to build that instant vibe, you gotta put in more effort to find your people
honestly if you're coming from taiwan and expecting that same hostel-apartment vibe, bangkok is just different. the co-living scene here is either luxury for remote workers with cash or just regular condos with roommates. but here's the thing, thai people actually do share houses a lot, just not advertised in english. try searching on facebook in thai like "หาห้องเช่า" or "แชร์หอ" in the groups, you'll find locals looking for roommates in old town or rattanakosin area for like 3-5k baht. chiang mai is way easier for that communal feel though, nimman has heaps of backpacker sharehouses and coworking spaces where people just hang out after work. if you're set on bangkok, ari is prob your best bet for that mix of affordable and social, lots of cafes and bars where remote workers naturally cluster
honestly the communal living scene here is different from taiwan, more spread out. in bangkok check out "coliving" spaces on facebook marketplace or the "bangkok expat" groups, there's places like "the common" near thong lo that do monthly stays with shared kitchens and common areas. chiang mai is easier for that vibe, tons of digital nomad houses in nimman or old city, just search "chiang mai coliving" on fb and you'll find groups posting rooms for 8-12k baht a month.
for a remote internship, ngl you'd prob have more luck with community in chiang mai than bangkok, it's smaller and people actually hang out together. bangkok's huge and people come and go fast, you'll find transient roommates but not a tight crew unless u join a specific coworking space like hubba or the hive. try the "bangkok remote workers" fb group too, people post about open rooms in shared houses there sometimes.
if you want the taiwan-style revolving door of travelers, look for hostels that do monthly rates, like "here hostel" in bangkok or "sleep guesthouse" in chiang mai, you get a private room but common areas full of people passing through. prob not ideal for working remote tho cause the wifi can be patchy and it's loud during the day
best som tam in Bangkok? Krua Dok Mai Kao 2026
yeah Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but if you're up for a detour, try Som Tum Nua near Siam Square. their som tam pu pla ra is insane if you like the fermented fish sauce kick. way more pungent than the On Nut spot, just less grilled chicken options