Moving to Thailand from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo 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?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Thailand.

Living there in 2020
2

people born in Togo 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

The numbers behind daily life in Thailand compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
TH
25.4

Togo 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

TG
$186
TH
$1,067
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
TH
9.3

Togo 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

TG
91.0
TH
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
TH
4.0t

Togo 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

TG
1.1
TH
17.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
TH
23.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
TH
0.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
TH
$21,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
TH
6.5

Thailand generally does better on family life, though Togo 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.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Bangkok
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 91°/74°F (33°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 93°/78°F (34°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
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Month Lome Bangkok
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 90°/70°F (32.0°/21.0°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 91°/74°F (32.7°/23.3°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 93°/77°F (33.7°/24.9°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 95°/79°F (34.9°/26.1°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 93°/78°F (34.0°/25.6°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.4°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.0°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/24.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.3°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.1°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 88°/69°F (31.3°/20.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Thailand

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

Thailand passport holder visiting Togo

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

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?

Togo performs better than Thailand across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Thailand compared to Togo?

Togo 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 0.8 in Togo. Thailand scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Bangkok is 91°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Bangkok receives around 59.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Togo, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

TG TH
Population 8,492,333 69,648,117
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages French Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +228 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191