The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched “Workation Paradise Throughout Thailand Season 2,” an initiative running from December 2024 to March 2025 that combines work and travel for digital nomads and remote workers.
TAT Governor Thapanee Kiatphaibool highlighted the growing trend of flexible working models, stating that this project aims to establish Thailand as a leading workation destination, thereby boosting tourism revenue and economic activity.
“Workation is an emerging trend as flexible working models allow professionals to work from anywhere. This project caters to Digital Nomads and Remote Workers while stimulating weekday travel. I am confident it will establish Thailand as a leading workation destination, driving tourism revenue and economic activity,” stated Kiatphaibool.
A key feature of the programme is the introduction of Pop-up Workspaces in five strategic locations: Siam in Bangkok, Central Pattaya in Chon Buri, Khao Yai National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima, Ang Kaew at Chiang Mai University in Chiang Mai, and Ko Pha-ngan in Surat Thani. These workspaces are equipped with amenities such as internet access, printers, electricity, and ergonomic furniture, and are available free of charge to remote workers.
Additionally, the programme offers a ‘100-Baht Voucher’ promotion, providing significant savings on services including flights with AirAsia, luxury accommodations like Sala Khao Yai and Banyan Tree Phuket, dining at establishments such as Coffee Bean by Dao and Starbucks, and entry to attractions like Columbia Pictures Aquaverse. These vouchers can be purchased through the project’s website, with sales occurring on the 20th of each month from December 2024 to March 2025.
Deputy Governor for Digitalisation, Research and Development, Kittipong Prapattong, expressed confidence that the project will encourage weekday travel, extended stays, and increased spending on tourism-related services, thereby benefiting local economies and supporting Thailand’s tourism objectives.
This initiative underscores Thailand’s commitment to adapting to the evolving needs of modern travellers, reinforcing its status as a premier destination for those seeking to blend work and leisure seamlessly.