The Rise of Ban Chang, Rayong: Inside Thailand’s Budding Startup Hub

The Rise of Ban Chang, Rayong: Inside Thailand’s Budding Startup Hub

Attention all entrepreneurs and innovators! If you want to check out Thailand’s next big startup hotspot, look no further than Ban Chang, Rayong.

This small city on Thailand’s eastern seaboard has emerged as an emerging hub for startups and digital nomads. Thanks to recent digital economic growth, young founders and developers from Bangkok and overseas have flocked here. These ambitious trailblazers aim to build the next unicorn startup!

New arrivals should first overcome any jet lag, and get their bearings in Rayong’s café culture. Cozy cafes catering to digital nomads are popping up across the region. While WiFi may be spotty in some, there’s no shortage of tasty avocado toast and coffee to fuel your work.

JOEWYY RETREAT  is coming to Ban Chang, Rayong. The region low living costs also will appeal to bootstrapping startups trying to stretch their capital. Converted shophouses now house creative co-working spaces, where you can just walk in and start coding. Though resident office animals may occasionally disrupt work!

But Ban Chang, Rayong best advantage is its proximity to Bangkok’s bustling VC ecosystem, next to U-Tapao International Airport, Eastern Star Golf Course, plus another 4 golf courses, international school and three beaches nearby. Investors and accelerators are looking east, providing funding and mentoring opportunities. Networking events starting to happen weekly, letting startups pitch ideas over drinks. A stellar product demo could land your next infusion of capital.

Building a successful startup still requires immense effort. As money runs low, ramen dinners may replace upscale entrees. But passion and perseverance can thrive in Rayong’s energetic environment!

So if you have ambitions to be a founder and clan member, put JOEWY Ban Chang, Rayong on your map. Bring your ideas, drive, and computers to this land of limitless potential. It’s time to ride the startup wave and shape the digital future!

Cut the hesitation and pre-book one of those 278 Units now. JOEWYY RETREAT Ban Chang awaits fearless startup pioneers ready to hustle, partner and work with us. Your breakthrough starts here!

Contact; Bert Bykes

Coliving Chronicles: How Covid-19 Turned the Tables

Coliving Chronicles: How Covid-19 Turned the Tables

Act I: The Boom

Once upon a time, in the bustling marketplace of shared experiences, coliving communities thrived. Picture vibrant communal spaces—the aroma of international cuisines, late-night conversations echoing through the hallways, and people from diverse backgrounds cooking together. The coliving sector rode the coattails of coworking’s success, growing exponentially across the globe. Life was a lively dance, and coliving was the star.

Act II: The Dramatic Plot Twist

Enter Covid-19, stage left. Suddenly, our cozy coliving communities faced a challenge worthy of a blockbuster movie. The virus turned our communal spaces into ghost towns. Kitchens, once alive with culinary adventures, stood empty. Social distancing guidelines became our new choreography, and hand sanitizing stations popped up like mushrooms after rain. It was a dance-off between safety and sociability, and coliving had to pirouette its way through uncertainty.

The Short-Term Survival Strategy

Coliving operators closed communal spaces, limited kitchen capacity, and sanitized everything. Imagine a coliving building doing the cha-cha with disinfectant wipes. It was like a suspenseful thriller—would coliving survive the pandemic plot twist?

Act III: The Unexpected Twist

The Skeptics, oh, they were loud. They predicted the demise of coliving. “It’s over,” they said, shaking their heads. But guess what? They were about as accurate as a weather app during a monsoon. The pandemic didn’t kill coliving; it just gave it a makeover.

Enter the Remote Work Era, spotlight on! Offices shuttered, and suddenly, millions discovered the joys of working from anywhere. Facebook and Twitter, those tech giants, decided remote work wasn’t just a fling—it was a long-term commitment. And coliving? It became the VIP section of this new lifestyle club.

Picture This

A digital nomad, laptop in hand, sipping coffee in a coliving space overlooking Bali’s rice terraces. Or a writer, penning her novel in a Barcelona coliving loft, fueled by tapas and inspiration. Coliving became the housing equivalent of a passport stamp—a gateway to slow travel and the nomadic life.

Fast-Forward

Vaccination rates climb, borders creak open, and social distancing loosens its grip. Industry analysts lean back in their ergonomic chairs, predicting sustained demand for coliving. Asia’s megacities hum with anticipation, and Singapore’s coliving occupancy rates? Already at a cool 90%.

So, dear pandemic, you didn’t break coliving. You just made it more resilient, more adaptable—a phoenix rising from the ashes of uncertainty. And as the world spins, coliving remains the backdrop for stories yet untold.


Stay tuned for the next chapter in the Coliving Chronicles. 📖✨

How to Travel the World for Only $50 a Day!

How to Travel the World for Only $50 a Day!

Not Just a Place to Work & Stay / A Space for Possibility

Traveling the world endlessly for just $50 a day may sound impossible. But with savvy planning, staying in JOEWY BLOK or JOEWY RETREAT, and embracing nomadic living, your wanderlust dreams can become a reality.

JOEWY ENGAGE shared community spaces and compact private suites provide affordable long-term lodging in cities worldwide. Opt for a bunk in a dorm or your own basic studio with a small kitchenette to minimize costs. Location is everything – pick more affordable cities off the beaten path over expensive hot spots.

Become a wizard at searching Skyscanner to get budget flights as they open up. Travel light using carry-on only. Walk, use public transit and rent bikes at JOEWY to get around car-free.

Eat simple meals in your JOEWY EATERY or find great value street eats. Say no to lavish experiences and tourist traps – enjoy free walking tours, parks, beaches, markets, museums with free entry days. Learn to cut back without cutting out adventure.

Nomadic living at JOEWY lets you experience the world’s cultures and connect with fellow travelers affordably. Embrace the less-is-more mindset wholeheartedly, and you can journey anywhere you dream on $50 a day.

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The Making of the JOEWY Website / A Journey of Imagination

The Making of the JOEWY Website / A Journey of Imagination

Not Just a Place to Work & Stay / A Space for Possibility

Welcome to JOEWY! It’s hard to believe that just a few short months ago, the JOEWY website existed only as an idea in my mind. As founder and visionary, I dreamed of an online home that could captivate global nomads and digital travelers, sparking inspiration through the power of storytelling.

From the very first click, I wanted users to feel transported – not just informed. The vision was bold: build an experiential digital gateway for adventure-seekers and self-starters fueled by purpose over possessions.

The path to launching JOEWY’s multi-page website began with an epic brainstorming session at our tropical HQ, fueled by cold-pressed juices and vibrant discourse. Scribbling ideas under swaying palms, our concepts took root. How could we blend mesmerizing visuals, compelling prose and intuitive navigation to embody JOEWY’s core ethos?

As sections took shape, from Our Story to the blog-style JOEWY Tales, we constantly improved and refined through vigorous testing. Every word and image underwent review – sharpening messages and visual impact. No detail was too small.

The intensive effort paid off. Now live with over 8 fully fleshed pages, I could not be prouder of our dynamic JOEWY website — ready to captivate minds and stir hearts across the globe. But this is only the beginning. The journey continues as JOEWY expands its digital universe, carrying our flame of imagination forward. Stay tuned for what’s next!

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HELLO WORLDJOEWY IS ON THE WAY!JOEWY FeaturesBLOK / RETREAT / WORK / ENGAGE / MAGICBali / Bangkok24-80 sqm1-2 Bedrooms1 BathroomSwimming PoolBLOKWORKJOEWY = ONE-STOP-SHOP SOLUTIONPOOLENGAGEWORKBLOK / RETREATSLEEPBATH / SHOWERYour Creative Host JOEWYFOR A NEW...

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Not Just a Place to Work & Stay / A Space for Possibility

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Welcome to JOEWY – a hospitality brand created for the nomadic soul. Our spaces are designed to help you rest, restore, and reconnect on your life journey. It’s not just a place to work & stay / it’s a space for possibility!

Our JOEWY TROUPE, believe that travel is not just about the destination – it’s about becoming open to moments of inspiration, insight, and human connections along the way. We see life as an adventure, an odyssey filled with the potential for growth and renewal if you walk through the world with an explorer’s mindset.

JOEWY accommodations BLOK & TRIBE are havens from the ordinary, thoughtfully crafted to nourish your perspective through mindful details and transformative experiences. JOEWY is Magic that allows you to write the next chapter of your story while discovering communities that resonate with who you are or aspire to be.

We are devoted to designing sanctuaries where open-hearted, purpose-driven people can feel at home. Our boutique hotels and resorts let you chart the course while we thoughtfully anticipate needs and inspire through intentional design.

At JOEWY, we believe that when heads are clear, hearts open, and hands create – humanity thrives. Our spaces hold this ethos, helping manifest the next chapter of your journey through curated details for being, doing, and becoming.

The JOEWY experience is created for travelers seeking inspiration, connection and the luxury of self-discovery. We invite you to add your own voice to the JOEWY STORIES.

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