KoHub

The space is located a short walk from Long Beach here.

We're open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during November 1 - April 30. We close for low season from May - Oct. The reception is open 9am to 5pm, so on your first visit please come between these hours so we can get you all setup and introduce the system for nighttime access.

We are close to the mainland so the internet on Koh Lanta is very fast. We have four fibre optic connections from different providers. These are setup to fail-over to make sure we always have internet. Our main internet bandwidth is 1Gbps down and 500 Mbps up. No matter how many members we have onsite, our speed tests see us constantly going over 100-200 Mbps down and 100-200 Mbps up. Here is a link to a speed test. We have a UPS (uninterruptible power supply) unit on all our professional networking equipment. This means that our internet doesn't go down if the mains power fails and then we run our generator. The internet is uninterrupted and with the generator, we can charge laptops as well. More info is available here.

Power is pretty stable on Koh Lanta, and we only experience power cuts about once every month or so, and only for a couple of hours. We have a back up generator, so if mains power goes down our UPS provides power for the network until we turn on our generator. There will be several minutes when there is no power for the rest of the building as we go about the business of turning the generator on. Once the generator's on, we can power fans, lights, computers, but the AC will be off until the mains power is back on. Building electrics are earthed, and we provide power boards with surge protection. Whilst we have done all we can to keep power on, keep internet connections solid, and protect from electricity surges, we can't take any responsibility for any damage to equipment or loss of data due to internet or power disruption.

Just a short 5 minute walk from KoHub!

We rent 22-24 inch full HD (HDMI) monitors for 50-60 Baht/day. Please ask at reception.

No, you do not need to make a reservation in advance. If you are a big group traveling together, we would appreciate if you could drop us an email in advance.

We offer daily, weekly, 1 month, 2 month & 3 month passes. We do not have any memberships by the hour or half day. Our prices are geared up for long term membership, so we recommend to get the best deal to take the monthly membership.

The daily pass is valid from the moment you buy it, until 8 AM the next morning. To get maximum value from your daily pass we recommend to come in early. But remember we are open 24 hours a day, however you must sign up before 6pm.

Yes, we have safety lockers at KoHub that can be used during the day. These are not permanent or overnight lockers and have to be cleared out by the end of the day.

In general we are a peaceful, but "chatty" space. We ask people to respect their neighbours' space and to be aware of the volume when talking. If it is a long conversation we generally advise to find a comfortable space to do so.

For Skype calls and meeting areas KoHub has the following:
– Five booths throughout the space that can be used by all members with booking in advance.
– Many indoor areas; we are a large space and we have lots of places to break out for a call.
– Many outdoor areas, easy chairs, Skype Huts, Cafe.

No. We have plenty of space and there is always a chair and desk available.

Yes, we have 3 fully air-conditioned rooms as well as our outside spaces. Please see the map on our FAQs page for an overview of the space.

We have games in the Cafe area, so you can relax, we can also organise a fun social event after hours. We currently have a pool table, board games, a Nintendo Wii, PS4, projector and full-size table tennis (ping-pong).

We have members from all over the world, at last count from over 98 countries.

Scanning, photocopying and printing are free for up to five pages per member; beyond this, we charge a small fee for larger jobs per page.

Members cannot send mail/post to KoHub and members cannot use our address for anything. The only exception is if you stay in our KoHub bungalows.

Almost every day we run social activities on site so our members get a chance to meet each other (communal lunch, coffee break). We are very famous for our warm and welcoming community and we try our best to make people feel at home here on our small island in paradise.

Outside of these, our community also likes to explore the island together. Often there are evening meals, sunset drinks, trips around the island, snorkelling & diving trips and many cultural events to take part in. We have a fun, warm and very welcoming culture at KoHub and there are always like-minded people to meet.

Communal events are for our long term members, not for the one day memberships.

We are never looking for volunteers. Local work and volunteering requires special visas and permits in Thailand and is one reason why we are never looking for volunteers or work from foreigners. Also, our staff are local Thais — we believe in giving employment to local people and as such we will never be looking for any help with anything including community events etc. Please understand that all local work here in Thailand, whether paid or unpaid (e.g. volunteer) is considered work and is not allowed without the paperwork, which is very hard to obtain.

Thailand in general is a very safe place to be and within Thailand, Koh Lanta is one of the safest places to stay. Lanta has very low crime rates and mainly non-physical opportunistic attempts — for instance, show some caution when leaving belongings on the beach after dark if you are going for a dip in the moonlight.

Lanta is a very family friendly island and also very comfortable for solo female travellers — read here or here for some more information.

Obviously nowhere in the world is 100% safe, so please exercise some caution especially when driving scooters around the island.

You can exchange foreign currency at one of the at least four banks on Koh Lanta: two in Saladan, one in Klong Dao and one in Long Beach.

Low Season (May – Oct)
KoHub is closed during low season as the rain is quite heavy and many restaurants/bars close due to low levels of tourism.

High Season (Nov – Apr)
Things start to pick up in high season, the weather will slowly start to change and by October we will see endless days of glorious sunshine. With the weather comes tourism — room prices will rise and availability will drop, making it harder to find a good deal. There is always somewhere to stay if you have the budget and some good local bargains can be found. November is a good time to turn up to find a long term apartment deal, especially for those that want to stay for many months through high season.

Peak Season (mid-Dec – Feb)
For a few weeks, especially Christmas and New Year's, Koh Lanta becomes very busy and finding a place to stay can be hard at this time, so book ahead. It's still a fun time of year to be on the island, however if you plan to be here over this period for a long stay, make sure you find a place early. Options can be limited.

KoHub stays open all year round.

There are 7-11's all over the island and many local shops.

Bigger stores:

• Lanta Mart in Saladan: Offering the greatest range of products on the island.
• The 'Freezer Shop' on the left hand side driving to Saladan from Klong Dao: They have many frozen products, both local and some imports.

There are a few carriers on the island — we recommend True (3G) and AIS (One To Call 3G). Depending on where you are on the island you will get different reception. Every year they fill the small gaps, but in general one of the two will get a good reception for keeping in contact. 3G plans in Thailand are bandwidth limited. Both AIS & True SIM cards can be obtained on the island very cheaply (approx 100 Baht), then you can pre-pay for 3G per month. See the provider websites for more details. Keep an eye on usage, because when you run out, they will knock you down to 0.1G! Still, at those prices it is very affordable. AIS One To Call | True Move 3G

We have a full menu at KoHub. We use high-quality ingredients and good portions. Our Thai meals are around 100-160 Baht per person.

You can take the shared minivan from the airport which costs approximately 400 THB. The minivan departs every hour. You can purchase the ticket in the arrival hall at Krabi airport. You can also book a private van for about 2,000-2,500 THB.

Our team are constantly monitoring the flight deals out there and we have found some amazing deals — check them out here.

Thailand and Koh Lanta are very child-friendly. We have a Swedish School and an International School. There is a nice group of expats here as well that have their own Facebook group and arrange meetups for their children. Finding childcare and babysitters is very easy to do as Thai people are naturally very family orientated and loving and caring for others' children.

Each day the local market moves. Here is a list of where it is each day:

• Monday – Klong Dao
• Tuesday – On the crossing road to Khao Yai restaurant
• Wednesday – Under the bridge to Lanta Noi
• Thursday – Pra Ae (near Relax Bay, closes at sunset)
• Friday – On the crossing road to Khao Yai restaurant
• Saturday – Saladan
• Sunday – Old Town (special morning market)

Every market starts at around 1-2 PM. Only the Sunday market is a morning market.

Our space is relatively bug free, but we are located in a tropical country so we will always get some creepy crawlies. Sometimes we get birds, frogs, lizards, geckos (and our resident cat) roaming around the garden — but this is part of the experience of tropical coworking and very safe.

We always get questions about mosquitos, so here is what we do to help prevent them:
– We have 4 machines around the space that produce CO2 to mimic humans and trap mosquitos very successfully.
– We fog/spray twice a month the whole garden and space (and now every week) to stop the lifecycle of the mosquitos.
– We empty all standing water regularly.
– The fountain has special treatment to stop any mosquitos.
– We spray two times a day to kill mosquitos inside the cafe and in dark spaces where they might live.
– We sell cost-price repellent, and a lot of free coils and some spray are all around the space — just ask staff if we run out of coils.
– We try to inform all new members that this is a tropical country and to please wear repellent when sitting outside.

Yes, our packages are very popular and book up well in advance. For high season we recommend booking as far in advance as possible. Send us an email at info@kohub.org with your inquiry and we will come back to you as soon as possible!

Read more about the Coliving Packages here.

The KoHub Bungalows are located next door (50m) from KoHub. See here on Google Maps.

The KoHub Bungalows are only rented out as part of a package.

Yes, you may have your partner stay with you. However, they will have to pay extra for food and coworking if they want to come to KoHub with you.

Two meals a day are included in the package. You can pick any meal you like from our menu.

We serve delicious healthy and authentic Thai dishes, breakfasts, classic western food, healthy full vegan and vegetarian menus and even low carb menus! We also serve fresh coffee, smoothies and fresh juices. Our menu is varied and large enough for you to sample the best of local Thai cuisine.

We have many vegetarian and some vegan options. Most of our food can be ordered with chicken, vegetables or even tofu. The kitchen is open between the hours of 8:15 am to 5:15 pm and all the food can be ordered at your laptop and served directly to your desk in our space.

Read more here.