Moving to Thailand from San Marino

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from San Marino to Thailand — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from San Marino 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

How San Marino and Thailand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
TH
4.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
TH
25.4

San Marino 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

SM
$5,231
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

SM
46.3
TH
5.4

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
35.8
TH
14.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

SM
97.3%
TH
90.9%

San Marino performs better than Thailand across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
TH
0.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$59,871
TH
$8,057

San Marino generally does better on employment & economy, though Thailand leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

SM
85.8 yrs
TH
76.6 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
1.2
TH
7.7

San Marino performs better than Thailand across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2011–2021), The World Factbook (2017). How we calculate this

Can you move from San Marino to Thailand?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Free
San Marino passport holders can enter Thailand without a visa.
Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.

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?

With 14.9 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 San Marino and Thailand.

Is Thailand safe for expats?

San Marino 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 San Marino.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to San Marino?

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though San Marino leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 46.3 in San Marino. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM TH
Population 34,109 71,619,863
Currency Euro (€) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages Italian Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +378 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 191