Chiang Mai Digital Nomad Budget: Desks, Visa Costs
A monthly coworking desk costs THB 1,999 at Hub53, THB 4,000 at Alt_ChiangMai or THB 5,990 at Yellow. A DTV applicant shows at least THB 500,000, and a 30-day tourist SIM costs 1,199 baht. Basic utilities for an 85 m2 apartment are about THB 2,100.
Hub53 sells a one-month package at 1,999 baht, valid 9am to 6pm. The one-day visitor pass is 195 baht, also 9am to 6pm.
The main shared work area at Hub53.
Hub53 is open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday and closed Saturday and Sunday. Round-the-clock use is a separate package at 3,399 baht for one month.
A meeting room at Hub53.
Good for
A daytime worker on a weekday schedule, since the monthly package is the lowest of the three desks.
Video calls, because call rooms are a free service for members.
Skip if
You work at weekends, because Hub53 is closed Saturday and Sunday.
You need a private room: a medium private office is 6,500 baht a month on a one-month contract.
Every Hub53 pass and package includes wifi for up to 3 devices.
Hub53 Coworking and Coliving Space 53 ถนน ชลประทาน Nimmanhaemin Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Alt_ChiangMai — desk plus weekend access
A one-month hot desk membership for daily commuters costs 4,000 THB. A cold desk, which is a reserved desk, is 5,500 THB for one month.
The reception area at Alt_ChiangMai.
Shared desks start from 220 THB a day. Visitor passes are usable 09:00 to 21:00 Monday to Friday and 09:00 to 18:00 on Saturday and Sunday.
The shared desk room at Alt_ChiangMai.
Good for
Anyone who needs a desk on a Saturday or Sunday, since visitor passes run on both days.
A one-month trial at 4,000 THB before committing to a longer stay.
Skip if
You need a private office: they start from 15,000 THB a month.
You want the lowest monthly price, because Hub53’s package is lower.
Alt_ChiangMai - coliving & coworking space 129, 1 Intrawarorot Rd Old City Tambon Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
Yellow Coworking — the all-hours hot desk
The Yellow price list is a PDF headed May 2025, and it is still the list on Yellow’s site. A monthly hot desk membership is THB 5,990 and a monthly cold desk THB 7,990. Membership includes 24/7 access.
The entrance to Yellow Coworking.
Visitors pay THB 429 for a day pass valid 9am to 6pm, or THB 1,890 for a weekly pass.
Late-night or early-morning work, since membership includes 24/7 access.
Skip if
Price matters most: its monthly hot desk is the highest of the three.
Yellow Coworking Space (Co-working) 16, 2 Nimmanahaeminda Road แยก 5, Tambon Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai District, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand · Open in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
A 30-day tourist SIM costs 1,199 Baht at AIS and 1,199 THB at True. A monthly mobile plan costs about THB 400 and unlimited broadband about THB 700 a month.
Local Thai health policies run THB 12,000 to 35,000 a year. Derived, that is THB 1,000 a month at the lower end. International plans for ages 35 to 45 run THB 25,000 to 65,000 a year, which is about THB 2,100 to THB 5,400 a month.
DTV applicants show financial evidence of at least THB 500,000, for example bank statements or a sponsorship letter. From 31 August 2026 applicants also submit a certificate of criminal record clearance and proof of permanent residence. A DTV holder may apply at the Immigration Bureau for one extension of 180 days.
The embassy where you apply sets the fee in local currency, and the THB 10,000 on the ministry infographic is only the baseline. The baht column is each post’s own funds ratio, not today’s exchange rate.
The DTV visa fee is non-refundable. The Immigration Bureau fee schedule, a 2024 snapshot, lists THB 1,900 for an extension of visa (stay). Ask the immigration office whether that amount applies to the DTV extension. See Thailand DTV visa in Chiang Mai for steps.
Not confirmed: DTV extension fee: THB 1,900 is the Immigration Bureau's fee for an extension of stay, and no source read names the DTV. Ask the immigration office before you pay. Yellow's price list is headed May 2025: ask the desk for the current price.
Monthly desks cost THB 1,999 at Hub53 for daytime access, THB 4,000 for an Alt_ChiangMai hot desk and THB 5,990 for a Yellow hot desk. Yellow's price list is headed May 2025.
Is there a coworking day pass?
Hub53 sells a one-day pass for 195 baht. Alt_ChiangMai shared desks start at 220 THB a day. Yellow's day pass is THB 429.
Is Hub53 open at weekends?
No. Hub53 is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and closed Saturday and Sunday.
Do coworking passes include wifi?
Every Hub53 pass and package includes wifi for up to 3 devices.
How much money does a DTV need?
Applicants show financial evidence of at least THB 500,000, for example bank statements or a sponsorship letter.
What does a DTV cost?
The embassy where you apply sets the fee in local currency. It is 350 euros in Berlin, GBP 300 in London, USD 400 in Washington D.C. and CAD 650 in Ottawa. The ministry infographic baseline is THB 10,000.
What does a tourist SIM cost?
A 30-day tourist SIM costs 1,199 Baht with unlimited data at AIS. True sells a 30-day tourist SIM at the same price.
How much is health insurance for a nomad?
SafetyWing's Essential nomad plan is US$62.72 per 4 weeks for ages 18-39. International plans for ages 35 to 45 run THB 25,000 to 65,000 a year.
General information checked against the sources listed above, not legal advice for your situation. Rules and office practice change; confirm with the immigration office or a licensed adviser before you act. See how guides are checked.
