Dany Nomads 5G is a great backup, Dany! But on islands like Phangan, cell towers can get super congested during peak times or drop during heavy rain. If you're running 4-5 hours of high-stake video calls a day, a hotspot just doesn't cut it compared to a stable Fiber line. My point is: if a place advertises 'High-Speed', I'd rather verify it's actually there than rely on a local SIM as a permanent fix.

Peter H Bates I think there’s a misunderstanding, Peter! I’m talking about people who are currently abroad and looking to book a new place in Thailand before they arrive. Since they can't visit in person, they often get stuck with bad WiFi or loud construction. The question is: if you couldn't be there yourself, what would you want someone to check for you?

@Brandon ***********

That’s the ultimate dilemma, isn’t it? Self-reliance vs. convenience. Though I’d argue a local pro with a 20-point checklist might actually catch things I’d miss during a 10-minute walk-through while jetlagged (like checking the AC filters for mold or testing the water heater).