So about every year I travel to Thailand and whilst there I need to stay connected and need to do a modicum of work.

Having landed at Bangkok airport I used to make my way to the “True” shop and invest in a data SIM card. This would usually set me back about 3,000 Thai Baht.

Last year I discovered that our Aussie service provider, Vodafone, (Go figure, a communications company can’t spell “phone”) offers roaming at $5 AUD per day. (Take note Telstra)

This then makes my remote office situation so much better. By being able to tether iPad & Macs etc. Not only that but I keep my number etc. Phone registrations with 2fa are also no longer an issue.

As for taking my MacBook Pro, Air OS I use rigid shell cases as made by Thule. Swedish made and absolutely sensational. No need to remove the computer from the case. A Satechi bluetooth keyboard and Logitech Maraton 720 mouse completes the package.

Keyboard and mouse you ask? Yes, Apple’s universal control has made the ability to use the Macs as simple as a dual screen setup, an absolute joy. (Most of the time)

A Samsonite computer / carry-on bag provides transport. Enough room for the three devices and the ubiquitous cables and chargers. That said, USB C is making that a little easier. Though hotels over in Thailand here need to catch up.

VPN is also a bonus. It allows me to connect to banking etc as if I’m in Australia. The latter only used if absolutely necessary.

My usual workflow whilst OS is to use Jump Desktop to connect to my Mac mini in the office. This is a lot more efficient data wise and also much more secure.

That’s it.