Luang Prabang
A serene UNESCO temple town on the Mekong for focused, slow living, provided your work tolerates modest internet.
Laos
Laos is the slowest-paced country in the region, and Luang Prabang, a UNESCO-listed town where the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers meet, is its most appealing base for remote workers. It suits people who want a quiet, beautiful routine with temples, French bakeries and riverside cafés, and who can live without a big nomad scene.
Most Western passport holders need a visa: a 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Luang Prabang airport or an e-visa, extendable in-country to a maximum of 90 days. There is no digital nomad visa. The Laos–China railway now links Luang Prabang with Vientiane and the Chinese border, which makes getting in and out much easier than it used to be.
Internet is the main limitation: speeds are modest and there is no longer a dedicated coworking space, so most people work from cafés and keep a Unitel data SIM as backup. The cool, dry months from November to February are the best time to visit, and the smoky season around March and April is best avoided.