Moving to Chad from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Thailand to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TH
25.4
TD
26.4

Thailand performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
TD
0.8

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad 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

TH
29.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
TD
0.1t

Thailand generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TH
17.5
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
TD
4.3%

Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
TD
$1,800

Thailand performs better than Chad across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TH
77.7 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
TD
65.5

Thailand performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, 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

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bangkok N'djamena
Jan–Mar 91°/74°F (33°/23°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/78°F (34°/26°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/73°F (32°/23°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Bangkok N'djamena
Jan 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Thai Meteorological Department Thai Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Thailand

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad 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 Chad?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chad has 0.0 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 Chad safe for expats?

Thailand performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Thailand?

Thailand generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 91°F in Bangkok. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bangkok gets 59.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH TD
Population 69,648,117 17,963,211
Currency Thai Baht (THB) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Thai Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +66 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191