Moving to Thailand from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Republic of the Congo to Thailand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Republic of the Congo to Thailand.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
TH
25.4

Republic of the Congo performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
TH
9.3

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
TH
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
TH
4.0t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Thailand leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
TH
17.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
TH
23.0%

Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
TH
$21,100

Thailand performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
TH
6.5

Thailand generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Republic of the Congo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Thailand.
Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Thailand has 17.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Thailand safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Republic of the Congo?

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG TH
Population 5,546,307 69,648,117
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +242 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191