Bangkok, 1 September 2021 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is pleased to announce that Bangkok tops the list of 'workation' cities worldwide for 2021 in a global survey conducted by the German-based travel search engine company Holidu.

The Thai capital came in first place thanks to its affordable cost of living, high level of English proficiency, diverse attractions, numerous first-class facilities, and many multinational company headquarters.

Phuket was also among the top workation cities worldwide, ranking 10th.

The governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Yuthasak Supasorn, said: “The fact that two Thai cities are among the world’s most popular workation destinations is fantastic praise and underlines their immense popularity with all those who want to work abroad from home. Of all the cities available, we are particularly pleased that so many choose Bangkok and Phuket as their preferred workation location.”

The Holidu Workation Index for 2021 reflects the growing popularity of a “workation” – be it an extended weekend, a week, a month or longer – which combines work and pleasure at home or at a holiday destination abroad, especially in the current situation where more and more companies are allowing their employees to work from home.

The Workation Index assessed 150 cities as potential work and travel destinations. This assessment was based on various factors, ranging from the monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment and the cost of drinks after work to average hours of sunshine, Wi-Fi speeds, and leisure activities.

Holidu said Bangkok, Phuket and the other cities that secured top spots in the 2021 workation ranking offer affordable living costs, inexpensive accommodation, food and drinks, and are also cultural hotspots with countless sights and activities.