Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Thailand to Antigua and Barbuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

TH
4.8
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
AG
7.5

Thailand generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
AG
29.0

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda 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

TH
29.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
AG
3.8t

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Thailand across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TH
17.5
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on infrastructure, though Thailand leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
AG
$28,700

Thailand generally does better on employment & economy, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TH
77.7 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on family life, though Thailand leads in infant mortality.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Saint John's Rain: 41.4 in/yr (1052 mm)
85° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bangkok Saint John's
Jan–Mar 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) 83°/72°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) 86°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 87°/78°F (31°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 85°/75°F (30°/24°C)
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Month Bangkok Saint John's
Jan 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.3°C)
Feb 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) 83°/72°F (28.3°/22.1°C)
Mar 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.5°C)
Apr 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.2°/23.3°C)
May 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) 86°/76°F (29.8°/24.3°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.5°/25.3°C)
Jul 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.4°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.4°C)
Sep 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.8°C)
Oct 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.4°/24.3°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/23.7°C)
Dec 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) 83°/73°F (28.6°/22.8°C)

Data: Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

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

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Thailand

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Antigua and Barbuda has 10.6 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 Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Thailand generally does better on safety, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.8 in Thailand.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand?

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Antigua and Barbuda leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

What's the weather like in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Thailand?

The average high temperature in Saint John's is 85°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. Saint John's receives around 41.4 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

The official language in Antigua and Barbuda is English. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH AG
Population 69,648,117 100,335
Currency Thai Baht (THB) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Thai English
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +66 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191