# Bangkok ranked top global workation destination

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> Updated: 2026-08-24T10:07:11.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 3.

The International Workplace Group (IWG) released its fourth annual ‘Work from Anywhere Index’ for 2026, identifying Bangkok as the world’s top destination for ‘workations’. The ranking evaluates cities based on criteria including internet speed, climate, accommodation and transport costs, cultural richness, and the availability of coworking spaces.

Tokyo and Barcelona were ranked second and third, respectively. Other cities in the top ten include Porto, Vancouver, Budapest, Naples, Medellín, Lisbon, and Seoul. Within the global top 50, French cities such as Montpellier (16th), Paris (33rd), and Biarritz (40th) were also noted.

Mumbai debuted as the only Indian city in the index, achieving a score of 77 and outperforming cities like London and Miami. While Mumbai showed strengths in transport affordability, climate, and accommodation, it received lower scores for broadband speed and local event availability. Complementary data from Cushman & Wakefield indicates that India leads the world in flexible workspace maturity, with its flexible office inventory projected to exceed 100 million square feet in 2026.

Research accompanying the index indicates a sustained interest in flexible working models. Data shows that 90% of remote workers report improved work-life balance and 80% claim increased productivity. Furthermore, 51% of surveyed workers have employers offering work-from-anywhere policies, while 48% of employees plan to extend vacations by working remotely in 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-24: Mumbai ranks as only Indian city in global workcation index

Mumbai is the only Indian city featured in IWG’s 2026 Work from Anywhere Index, outranking London and Miami due to its affordable transport and flexible workspace options.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mumbai-ranks-as-only-indian-city-in-global-workcation-index

### 2026-08-16: Bangkok named top global city for workations in 2026 index

Bangkok ranks first in the 2026 IWG Work from Anywhere Index, leading Tokyo and Barcelona as the best cities for remote work and workations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bangkok-named-top-global-city-for-workations-in-2026-index

### 2026-08-07: Bangkok ranked top global destination for workations

IWG's 2026 Work from Anywhere Index names Bangkok as the top global destination for workations, followed by Tokyo and Barcelona, highlighting the rise of remote work and travel.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/memento-art-space-in-gers-hosts-weekend-exhibition-and-concerts

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