Moving to Thailand from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
Considering a move from Papua New Guinea to Thailand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Thailand, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Thailand compared to Papua New Guinea.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Thailand leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Papua New Guinea 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 performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Thailand performs significantly better than Papua New Guinea across all family life metrics.
Data: Internal Revenue Commission, Papua New Guinea, 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 | Port Moresby | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 89°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 88°/74°F (31°/23°C) | 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/73°F (30°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) | 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) |
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| Month | Port Moresby | Bangkok |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.7°C) | 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) |
| Feb | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.5°C) | 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/74°F (31.4°/23.4°C) | 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) | 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) |
| May | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) | 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) |
| Jun | 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.1°C) | 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) |
| Jul | 86°/72°F (29.9°/22.4°C) | 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 87°/73°F (30.3°/22.6°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.2°C) | 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) |
| Oct | 90°/74°F (32.0°/23.5°C) | 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) |
| Nov | 90°/74°F (32.5°/23.6°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) |
| Dec | 90°/75°F (32.4°/23.7°C) | 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) |
Data:
Papua New Guinea Meteorological Service,
Thai Meteorological Department
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Thailand
Visa Free
Thailand passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Papua New Guinea 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 9.4 in Papua New Guinea.
How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Papua New Guinea?
Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Papua New Guinea?
The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 88°F in Port Moresby. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Port Moresby gets 35.4 in.
What language do they speak in Thailand?
The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
