Moving to Thailand from Aruba

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Aruba to Thailand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Aruba to Thailand, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Thailand compared to Aruba.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

per 100,000 people per year

AW
1.9
TH
4.8

Aruba performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
TH
4.0t

Thailand performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
TH
17.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
TH
85.0%

Aruba performs better than Thailand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
TH
$21,100

Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
TH
6.5

Aruba generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in infant mortality.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Thailand. To live, work, or study long-term in Thailand, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Thailand's immigration authority.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Thailand?

Connectivity is usually fine (Thailand: 17.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Thailand offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Thailand safe for expats?

Aruba performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.9 in Aruba.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW TH
Population 122,320 69,648,117
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +297 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191