Moving to Thailand from Solomon Islands

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Solomon Islands to Thailand? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2011

per 100,000 people per year

SB
3.7
TH
4.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SB
11.2
TH
25.4

Solomon Islands 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

SB
$153
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SB
1.9
TH
9.3

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

SB
57.0
TH
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SB
0.4t
TH
4.0t

Solomon Islands 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

SB
0.1
TH
17.5
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SB
36.0%
TH
85.0%

Thailand performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SB
1.6%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SB
$2,700
TH
$21,100

Thailand performs significantly better than Solomon Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SB
76.7 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SB
20.0
TH
6.5

Thailand generally does better on family life, though Solomon Islands leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Honiara Rain: 129.5 in/yr (3290 mm)
86° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bangkok Rain: 59.0 in/yr (1498 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Honiara Bangkok
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (30°/24°C) 91°/74°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) 93°/78°F (34°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/72°F (29°/22°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/74°F (30°/23°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
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Month Honiara Bangkok
Jan 87°/75°F (30.6°/23.8°C) 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C)
Mar 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.6°C) 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C)
Apr 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.5°C) 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C)
May 86°/74°F (30.2°/23.2°C) 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C)
Jun 86°/73°F (29.9°/22.9°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C)
Jul 85°/72°F (29.3°/22.5°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C)
Aug 85°/72°F (29.4°/22.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C)
Sep 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
Oct 86°/73°F (30.1°/22.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C)
Nov 87°/74°F (30.5°/23.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C)
Dec 87°/74°F (30.7°/23.6°C) 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C)

Data: Solomon Islands Meteorological Service Solomon Islands Meteorological Service, Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Solomon Islands 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.

Solomon Islands passport

Solomon Islands passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Solomon Islands passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Thailand.
Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Solomon Islands

Visa on Arrival
Thailand passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Solomon Islands.

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?

Solomon Islands performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Thailand is 4.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.7 in Solomon Islands.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Solomon Islands?

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Solomon Islands leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 9.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Thailand, compared to 1.9 in Solomon Islands. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Solomon Islands: 47).

What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Solomon Islands?

The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 86°F in Honiara. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Honiara gets 129.5 in.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Solomon Islands, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SB TH
Population 702,694 69,648,117
Currency Solomon Islands Dollar (SBD) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages English Thai
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +677 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191