5 Sleek Co-Working Spaces in Bangkok that mixes business with pleasure
Young entrepreneurs, tech-savvy minds and so-called digital nomads’ dreams are to travel every corner of this world whilst also generating income from their online business and efforts. This is something we see increasingly in this digital day and age especially right here in Bangkok!
Amazing food and buzzing nightlife to colossal malls, bustling markets and serene temples coupled with the low living cost and laid-back lifestyle, Bangkok has transformed into a hub for people all over the world (including locals) to mix business and pleasure.
Here are Bangkok’s top co-working spaces that are definitely worth your time!
TCDC (Thailand Creative & Design Center)
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The Thailand Creative & Design Center has a wide network of co-working and creative spaces with locations in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Khonkaen. In Bangkok, key spaces include W-District, Charoen Krung and Chula-Samyan enabling the ultimate flexibility!
TCDC positions themselves as a source of ‘intellectual entertainment’ and hosts several exhibitions, talks, and workshops around the domain of design and creativity. It’s also a great place to meet and network with like-minded individuals and discover a wide range of books, magazines and displays relating to art, design, crafts and creativity.
With large open desks, hubs, meeting rooms, lounge spaces, and even serene background music, this is a place where you can unleash your creativity, focus, and productivity wherever you are based in Bangkok!
Open from 10am to 9pm with daily rates as low as 100 Baht, you can’t go wrong with TCDC. Even better, a membership with TCDC enables you access to any of their locations. For more information about TCDC, membership options and rates check out their website here.
Addresses
Chareon Krung (HQ)
- The Grand Postal Building,1160 Charoenkrung Road, Bangrak, Bangkok 10501
District
- 1599/288 LE LUK CONDOMINIUM, Sukhumvit Rd., Prakanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110, Thailand
Chula-Samyan
- 3rd Floor, IDEO Q Chula-Samyan, 660 Rama 4 Road, Mahapruktharam, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
The Hive
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The Hive is a well known international co-working space brand in Southeast Asia with branches in HongKong, Ho Chi Minh, Singapore and Bangkok. The Hive is located in two buzzing addresses in Bangkok including Thonglor and Phrakhanong! These locations offer a stellar balance between work and pleasure with restaurants, local cafe’s, bars, food trucks, hotels, community malls, spas and even gyms at walking distance!
The Hive even has a map of their nearby friend’s for you to check out! What an area for a digital nomad to set their home base around in Bangkok - you just can’t go wrong.
The Hive is composed of multiple areas including a communal space, open wooden desk areas, meeting rooms, storage units, coffee shop, lounge area and even a rooftop garden and bar. Whatever your working style and atmosphere preference may be, The Hive has you sorted.
Open from 8am to 8pm, prices start from 350 Baht for a day pass with multiple membership options to choose from. For more information about The Hive, their rates and locations you can visit their website here.
Addresses
Thonglor
- 46/9 Soi Sukhumvit 49, Khwaeng Khlong Tan Nuea, Khet Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110
Phrakhanong
- 5th Floor, Chavanich Building, No 38 Soi Sukhumvit 69, Sukhumvit Road, Prakanong Nua, Wattana, Bangkok 10110
Casa Lapin x OneDay Forward
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Casa Lapin is a well-known coffee house with multiple locations around Bangkok, however, the Sukhumvit Soi 26 branch is not just another one of their branches. It’s much more than that.
Featuring a hostel (known as Oneday Pause), co-working space (know as Oneday Forward) and coffee shop turned restaurant (Casa Lapin), this all-in-one trio may be the ultimate place for a traveler seeking to work and enjoy the wonders of Bangkok.
Oneday Forward is built with a variety of spaces including individual desks, group work areas, and meeting rooms all under a coffee shop style ambience and offers a wide variety of membership packages for you to choose from, whether you are an individual, visiting to host a meeting or have a team working as a startup.
What makes OneDay Forward even better is that it is open 24 hours! So if you’re out and about exploring Bangkok throughout the day and prefer to work through the night - this is the perfect place for you to stay and work in Bangkok! For more information about OneDay Forward and OneDay Pause you can visit their website here.
Address
51 Sukhumvit 26 Alley, Khwaeng Khlong Tan, Khet Khlong Toei, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110
HUBBA
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As one of Thailand’s pioneer in co-working spaces, HUBBA started in a two-story house in Ekkamai and in the five years of operations has become of the main gathering points for startups, freelancers and entrepreneurs in Bangkok and has expanded its base to three more locations including On-nut, Siam Discovery and Silom. HUBBA is also known for its start-up community and networking events aside from its co-working space.
HUBBA offers a wide range of facilities in addition to the standard co-working desks and spaces including a library corner with sofas, pantry, canteen, a sizable play area in their yard, meeting room, post box rental services, and even shower rooms! Open 24 hours with CCTV operation HUBBA is just perfect for those wanting a space to focus on work and even take a break to relax and enjoy.
What’s even better, a membership provides you with complimentary coffee, tea and snacks! You will be as comfortable as ever which will more likely make you focus on getting your work done as productively as ever so you can split your time and explore the bustling city of Bangkok!
For more information about HUBBA, their locations and membership options, you can visit their website here.
Addresses
Ekkamai
- 19 Soi Ekkamai 4, Sukhumvit 63 Rd., Prakanong Nua, Bangkok 10110
On-nut
- 307, Habito Mall, 3rd Floor, Onnut 1/1 (Soi Sukhumvit 77) Wattana, Bangkok, 10110 Thailand
Siam Discovery
- 409, Siam Discovery Tower, 4th Floor, Rama I Rd. Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Silom
- 191 Silom Complex Building, 19th floor, Silom Rd. Bangrak, Bangkok 10500, Thailand
The Work Loft
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The Work Loft is a multi-purpose co-working space located in Silom, conveniently situated right by the Sala Daeng BTS SkyTrain station. Decorated beautifully with exposed brick walls, colorful paintings and large glass windows, this co-working space gives off a warm homey atmosphere.
Spanning over three stories, with each floor being uniquely designed to cater to different needs, you will easily find a space that is made for you here. One floor is super quiet, another is more casual with background music playing and the top most floor is a lounge area furnished with a sofa and TV coupled with a bar, cafe and an outdoor terrace!
The Work Loft is also furnished with standard and counter height desks, comfortable seating areas, lockers, pantry areas, meeting rooms and private telephone booths! So whatever you need to do, whether it’s a meeting, conduct brainstorms or conference calls, The Work Loft has you covered.
For more information about The Work Loft and membership options, you can visit their website here.
Address
1, 281/19-23 Si Lom, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok 10500
And there you have it, Bangkok’s top co-working spaces! Bookmark this page or add these spaces to your notes so whenever you’re traveling in Bangkok looking to get some work done productively, you know where to go.
