Moving to Thailand from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Thailand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Thailand, and you’d need to navigate life in Thai.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Thailand.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
TH
4.8

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
TH
17.5

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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

SH
14.0%
TH
0.9%

Thailand performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
TH
6.5

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Thailand passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH TH
Population 7,925 69,648,117
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages English Thai
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +2 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191