Moving to Thailand from Mongolia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mongolia to Thailand — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Mongolia to Thailand, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bangkok averages 91°F vs 44°F in Ulaanbaatar, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Mongolia and Thailand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Thailand leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Thailand performs significantly better than Mongolia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Mongolia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Mongolia leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Mongolia generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in life expectancy.
Data: General Department of National Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ulaanbaatar | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 17°/-5°F (-9°/-21°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/37°F (17°/3°C) | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 26°/6°F (-4°/-15°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
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| Month | Ulaanbaatar | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4°/-15°F (-15.5°/-26.1°C) | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) |
| Feb | 15°/-8°F (-9.6°/-22.3°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 31°/8°F (-0.6°/-13.6°C) | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 49°/24°F (9.7°/-4.4°C) | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) |
| May | 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 73°/49°F (22.7°/9.5°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) |
| Jul | 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 72°/51°F (22.4°/10.5°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 62°/38°F (16.8°/3.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 46°/23°F (7.7°/-4.8°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 23°/4°F (-4.8°/-15.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 8°/-10°F (-13.5°/-23.1°C) | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) |
Data:
National Agency for Meteorology and Environmental Monitoring of Mongolia,
Thai Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mongolia 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.
Mongolia passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa Free
Thailand passport holder visiting Mongolia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Thailand?
With 17.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Thailand can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mongolia and Thailand.
Is Thailand safe for expats?
Mongolia generally does better on safety, though Thailand leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.9 in Mongolia. About 67% of people in Thailand feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Mongolia?
Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mongolia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 38.7 in Mongolia. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mongolia: 65).
What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Mongolia?
The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 44°F in Ulaanbaatar. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ulaanbaatar gets 10.6 in.
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Mongolia, the official language is Mongolian.
