Moving to Thailand from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Western Sahara to Thailand — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Western Sahara 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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Key Indicator Comparison

How Western Sahara and Thailand stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
TH
$21,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
TH
77.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
TH
6.5

Thailand performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Thailand?

Working remotely from Thailand's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Thailand.

What language do they speak in Thailand?

The official language in Thailand is Thai. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH TH
Population 652,271 69,648,117
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Thai Baht (THB)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish Thai
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +2 +66
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191