Moving to Thailand from Sudan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Sudan to Thailand — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Sudan 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Sudan to Thailand, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
1

people born in Sudan live in Thailand · UN DESA

Who's moving to Thailand?

Top countries of origin for Thailand's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Sudan to Thailand.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SD
19.6
TH
25.4

Sudan 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

SD
$28
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

SD
2.6
TH
9.3

Sudan 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

SD
70.0
TH
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SD
0.4t
TH
4.0t

Sudan 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

SD
0.1
TH
17.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SD
118.7%
TH
23.0%

Thailand performs significantly better than Sudan across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SD
11.4%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SD
$2,800
TH
$21,100

Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Sudan leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SD
67.1 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SD
42.3
TH
6.5

Thailand performs significantly better than Sudan across all family life metrics.

Data: Sudan Chamber of Taxation, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Khartoum Rain: 4.8 in/yr (121 mm)
99° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Khartoum Bangkok
Jan–Mar 92°/64°F (33°/18°C) 91°/74°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 106°/79°F (41°/26°C) 93°/78°F (34°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 101°/79°F (38°/26°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 96°/71°F (35°/21°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
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Month Khartoum Bangkok
Jan 87°/60°F (30.7°/15.6°C) 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C)
Feb 91°/62°F (32.6°/16.8°C) 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C)
Mar 98°/69°F (36.5°/20.3°C) 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C)
Apr 105°/75°F (40.4°/24.1°C) 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C)
May 107°/81°F (41.9°/27.3°C) 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C)
Jun 106°/82°F (41.3°/27.6°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C)
Jul 101°/79°F (38.5°/26.2°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C)
Aug 100°/78°F (37.6°/25.6°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C)
Sep 102°/79°F (38.7°/26.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
Oct 103°/79°F (39.3°/25.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C)
Nov 95°/70°F (35.2°/21.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.7°/17.0°C) 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C)

Data: Sudan Meteorological Authority Sudan Meteorological Authority, Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sudan 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.

Sudan passport

Sudan passport holder visiting Thailand

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

Thailand passport holder visiting Sudan

Visa Required
Thailand passport holders need a visa to enter Sudan.

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?

Sudan performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Sudan?

Sudan 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 2.6 in Sudan. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sudan: 44).

What's the weather like in Thailand compared to Sudan?

The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 99°F in Khartoum. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Khartoum gets 4.8 in.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Sudan, the official languages are Arabic and English.

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At a Glance

SD TH
Population 47,958,856 69,648,117
Currency Sudanese Pound (SDG) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages Arabic, English Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +249 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191