City insights and tips about Thai culture → for your best remote work experience. Read more at www.theborderlessoffice.com
With special guest Smuk from ‪@BananaThaiSchool‬
#remotework #digitalnomad #bangkok
WATCH: Part 2
• Working Remotely from ...
SCENES 🎬
00:35 Thais avoid conflict
01:01 the Hive Bangkok
01:11 Practical language tips from Kru Smuk from Banana Thai
02:40 Ride in Rot ka-por
03:04 Convenience of scooter in Bangkok during rush hour
04:26 Safety in Bangkok and safety as a female
05:33 Bangkok's high ranking as a remote work destination
05:59 The Commons
06:05 Cost of living
07:06 Entertainment in Bangkok
09:21 Thailand's familiarity with foreigners
10:19 When to bow
10:40 How to greet a Thai friend
12:03 How to engage with older people and the higher part of the body
12:45 When to take shoes off
13:25 Hierarchy in Thailand
14:16 respect for the elderly and position
15:00 Directness in the work setting -- give the rule, and follow the rule
Ranking Bangkok:
🔘 Global Expat Index ranks Bangkok as 5th best city for working remotely
🔘 TTR Weekly ranks Bangkok second as a top digital nomad destination due to affordability, broadband speed, and the weather.
🔘 Nomad List ranks Bangkok third as the world's top destination for working remotely.
Drone footage by @Zabination
Bangkok is the world’s most visited city, followed by Paris, London, and Dubai*.
How is the city working remotely?
Some lists rank it as the most popular, while others rank it as one of the world’s worse for working remotely.
Avoid conflict
Don’t talk about the monarchy in public
Be respectful of Thai religious customs
Being a bit late is mostly acceptable
Thong Lo has an international flavor, with many Japanese, European, and other ex-pats living in the area. The neighborhood is also popular as a nightlife destination for local Thai young people. It has some of the most expensive real estate in Bangkok but contains something for everybody.
Most visited cities in the world list (before the pandemic in 2019)
Bangkok, Thailand: 22.78 million
Paris, France: 19.10 million
London, United Kingdom: 19.09 million
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: 15.93 million
Singapore: 14.67 million
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: 13.79 million
New York, United States: 13.60 million
Istanbul, Turkey: 13.40 million
Tokyo, Japan: 12.93 million
Antalya, Turkey: 12:41
the HIVE CO-WORK THONGLOR
➠ Website: thehive.co.th
ABOUT KRU SMUK
Kru Smuk ครูสมุ้ก - founder and headteacher of BananaThai.
Great interest in digital business and innovation as well as community building. For the past 3 years, working on online Thai language school: BananaThai; bridging the local community and the international community in Thailand through online platforms - providing content related to Thai language and cultures.
➠ Website: www.bananathaischool.com
➠ Instagram: bananathaischool
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➠ 5-Day Thai Challenge: 5-Day Thai Challenge
ABOUT The Borderless Office - Philip Beere
I was born in Kobe, Japan. And, I attended grade school in Barcelona, Spain. These experiences planted the seed for exploration and curiosity. Now, I direct a U.S.-based marketing agency, with clients on every continent and staff from multiple countries. We advocate for remote work, autonomy, a flexible work environment, and hiring the best people based on talent - regardless of location.
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