Eleven Two & Co
Old Town · Phuket, Thailand. A laptop-friendly cafe verified for remote workers and digital nomads.
Phuket has 5 laptop-friendly cafes in our guide, and Eleven Two & Co ranks #3 with a work-friendly score of 8/10. WiFi runs at 30 Mbps. Power outlets are available throughout the cafe. Perfect for casual working sessions.
Work-Friendly Assessment
🏆 Top Tier
Score is close to the Phuket average of 8.2/10.
30 Mbps · city average 35 Mbps
About Eleven Two & Co
Eleven Two & Co fills a restored Sino-Portuguese shophouse on Thalang Road in Phuket Old Town, where pastel-colored heritage facades line both sides of the street. The interior merges the building's original character—arched doorways, worn plaster textures, high ceilings—with modern design touches like clean-lined furniture, pendant lighting, and a polished concrete bar. The crowd is an even split between Old Town tourists taking a break from street art walks and remote workers who have discovered the cafe's unusually late hours for Phuket's specialty scene.
WiFi delivers 30 Mbps with power outlets distributed across the spacious seating area, making sustained laptop sessions practical. The moderate noise level reflects steady foot traffic on Thalang Road and the cafe's popularity as a social meeting point—mornings tend quieter, with the buzz picking up after lunch. Seating comfort is good with cushioned wooden chairs at tables generous enough for a laptop, notebook, and coffee simultaneously. The menu covers specialty espresso drinks alongside light meals that work for an extended stay.
Eleven Two & Co opens at 10:00 AM and stays open until 10:00 PM, an unusually long window that sets it apart from Phuket cafes that typically close by 5 or 6 PM. This makes it one of the few options for evening work sessions in Old Town. Coffee costs $3 USD per cup, standard for Thailand's specialty tier. The work-friendly score of 8 out of 10 reflects strong infrastructure and extended hours offset by moderate noise during peak periods. Ideal for remote workers who want heritage surroundings and the flexibility to work into the evening.
Key Highlights
Open Until 10 PM
Twelve-hour window from 10 AM to 10 PM is unusually long for Phuket, enabling evening work sessions in Old Town
30 Mbps WiFi
Reliable connection with power outlets throughout the spacious heritage shophouse interior
Sino-Portuguese Architecture
Restored Old Town shophouse on Thalang Road blends original arched doorways with modern cafe design
$3 USD Coffee
Affordable specialty pricing keeps extended sessions budget-friendly at Thailand's standard cafe rates
Spacious Seating Layout
Generous table sizes accommodate laptop, notebook, and coffee with good cushioned wooden chairs
Compare to Other Cafes
| Feature | Eleven Two & Co | Bookhemian | Coffee Tribe Cafe | Chair Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Work Score | 8/10 | 9/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| WiFi Speed | 30 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 50 Mbps | 25 Mbps |
| Power Outlets | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coffee Price | $3 | $3 | $3 | $3 |
| Noise Level | moderate | quiet | quiet | quiet |
Why Phuket for Remote Work?
Thailand's largest island has evolved from a beach holiday destination into a serious remote work base, with over 50 coworking spaces and fiber broadband averaging 279 Mbps across the island. The five best laptop-friendly cafes deliver 35 Mbps average WiFi, and coffee costs about $3.00 at both standard and specialty spots — reasonable for the quality of settings available. Rawai and Chalong concentrate the most nomad-oriented cafes and coworking venues, while Phuket Town's Old Town offers atmospheric shophouse settings. Fiber plans from True Online start at just 599 THB ($17) for 100 Mbps, and 5G coverage reaches major commercial areas.
Phuket hosts a large and growing digital nomad community with daily networking events, skill-sharing workshops, and after-work social gatherings at spaces like HATCH and Garage Society. English proficiency is medium — strong in tourist and nomad areas but inconsistent in local neighborhoods. At $1,800 per month, it costs more than Chiang Mai or Bangkok but delivers beach access, world-class diving, and easy island hopping to Phi Phi and Phang Nga Bay. Thailand's Destination Thailand Visa grants 180-day stays with extensions, and the 60-day visa-exempt entry covers shorter visits with a 30-day extension available for 1,900 THB.
Scooter accidents are the leading cause of tourist injuries on the island, with hospital bills averaging $15,000-45,000 for serious crashes — comprehensive insurance with explicit motorbike coverage is non-negotiable. The taxi mafia inflates prices dramatically in tourist areas, and the jet-ski scam persists despite police crackdowns, so avoid renting jet-skis entirely. Walkability scores just 4 out of 10, making a scooter practically mandatory since distances between beaches, restaurants, and work spots are substantial. The monsoon season from May through October brings heavy afternoon downpours and rough seas with red-flag beach days, but also drops accommodation prices by 30-50% and clears the tourist crowds.
Tips for Working From Cafes in Phuket
Skip Patong for work sessions
Patong's beachfront charges 3-4x local prices for identical dishes and cafes prioritize tourist turnover over laptop workers. Base your work routine in Rawai, Chalong, or Phuket Town where coworking day passes start at 150 THB ($4.29) and Thai meals cost 60-80 THB.
Get the DTV for long stays
The Destination Thailand Visa grants 180-day stays with extensions, explicitly covering remote workers. Requires 500,000 THB ($14,285) in savings and online application. Far more reliable than visa-exempt entries — Thailand now flags travelers doing more than two visa runs per year.
Buy seafood at Rawai pier
Skip tourist restaurant markups by buying fresh fish directly from fishermen at Rawai's seafood market, then paying a nearby restaurant 100-200 THB ($2.86-5.71) to cook it. You get restaurant-quality seafood at market prices — the best value seafood experience on the island.
Buy Every 2-3 Hours
Order a drink or snack every couple of hours to support the cafe and keep your seat.
Test WiFi First
Run a quick speed test before settling in to avoid surprises during important calls.
Visit Off-Peak
Arrive 8-11am or 3-5pm to grab the best seats and the fastest WiFi.
Bring Headphones
Noise-cancelling headphones are essential for blocking lunch rushes and chat.
Carry a Power Bank
Outlets aren't guaranteed everywhere — a backup keeps you working.
Respect Quiet Zones
Take long video calls outside or in coworking spaces, not in quiet cafes.
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