Bangkok was ranked 68th out of 80 global cities for remote working, according to a study.
The study by WorkMotion, a global HR platform, ranked Melbourne first, followed by Montreal, Sydney and Wellington.
The study ranks global cities as most accessible and attractive for remote workers by assessing factors related to employment compliance, living costs, infrastructure and liveability.
Many companies are beginning to look further afield when hiring employees, comfortable with the idea that the best person for the job might be located in a different country.
According to WorkMotion, only 11 cities in the study offer a digital nomad visa, which is a specific document that allows remote workers to continue their employment in the country of relocation.
Referring to Bangkok, WorkMotion's managing director said the capital has areas to improve.
"Bangkok is currently being held back by its employment compliance rules, which makes it hard for companies to easily employ remote workers based elsewhere," he said.
Bangkok was placed 70th out of 80 for access to housing, meaning it is difficult to find appropriate accommodation, he said.
It also has room to improve in the category of civic infrastructure. Bangkok was placed 77th out of 80 for political stability, 68th for LGBT+ equality and 73rd for gender equality.
He said he is aware that the Thai government has recently taken steps to improve by proposing a digital nomad visa.
