Thailand
Asia
Key facts
- Capital
- Bangkok
- Population
- 71,619,863
- 2025
- Area
- 513,115 km²
- Official language
- Thai
- Currency
- Thai Baht
- THB
- GDP per capita
- US$8,057
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed with conditions
- Thais who naturalise abroad lose Thai nationality once this is announced in the Royal Gazette; foreigners naturalising in Thailand are not known to face a renunciation duty.
Thailand (Asia) has data on 11/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Cost of Living Index — #3/200 (92.7/100). Lowest relative position: Global Safety Index — #139/203 (59.4/100). The passport ranks #71/198 and reaches 73 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 58.3/100 (#97/199). On the entry side, 81/197 passports can enter Thailand without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 6 active citizenship and residence programmes in Thailand.
Scores on 11 indices
- Health & Longevity62.6
- Safety & Stability59.4
- Economy & Income80.9
- Education65.8
- Environment & Clean Water73.0
- Infrastructure93.3
- Digital Connectivity67.8
- Equality71.5
- Learning Quality51.3
- Educational Attainment84.9
- Expected Years of Schooling64.6
- Education Spending52.0
- Basic Access81.8
- Violent Crime90.0
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism41.3
- Law Enforcement & Order45.1
- Road Safety15.2
- Absence of Armed Conflict99.1
- Health Outcomes84.8
- Coverage & Access93.8
- Health Workforce & Facilities19.3
- Spending & Investment11.8
- Financial Protection89.8
- Personal Income Tax82.0
- Capital Gains & Dividends67.5
- System & Incentives84.0
- Net Wealth Tax100.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax82.2
- Corporate & Social Security57.7
- Rule of Law & Property Rights37.5
- Political Stability41.3
- Institutions & Regulation54.5
- Financial Soundness75.0
- Monetary Stability100.0
- Freedom of Capital Movement65.0
- Education65.8
- Healthcare62.6
- Safety59.4
- Quality of Life70.6
- Cost of living92.7
- Passport27.7
- Passport27.7
- Quality of Life70.6
- Safety59.4
- Healthcare62.6
- Purchasing power & price stability61.7
- Education65.8
- Wealth Protection58.9
- Tax79.1
- Cost of living92.7
- Healthcare62.6
- Safety59.4
- Quality of Life70.6
- Tax79.1
- Wealth Protection58.9
- Affordable Prices89.6
- Price Stability100.0
- Purchasing power52.1
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$803Rank 2 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$221Rank 3 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$604Rank 3 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$65Rank 1 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$68Rank 3 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$41Rank 8 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$24Rank 2 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$2,339Rank 6 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$592Rank 2 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$1,808Rank 7 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$209Rank 1 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$135Rank 3 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$156Rank 12 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$31Rank 2 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$2,161Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 4 schools, US$1,879–US$2,520 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering Thailand
- Visa-free: 78 passports
- Visa on arrival: 3 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 116 passports
- Consular visa required: 0 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Asia on 0/11 indices
- Above the regional median on 8/11 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
- Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen
- Thailand Privilege (Elite) Membership
- and 3 more programmes
Frequently asked questions about Thailand
What is the capital of Thailand?
The capital of Thailand is Bangkok.
What is the population of Thailand?
According to the World Bank, Thailand had a population of 71,619,863 in 2025.
What is the official language of Thailand?
The official language of Thailand is Thai.
What currency does Thailand use?
Thailand uses the Thai Baht (THB).
Does Thailand allow dual citizenship?
Thais who naturalise abroad lose Thai nationality once this is announced in the Royal Gazette; foreigners naturalising in Thailand are not known to face a renunciation duty.
How strong is the Thailand passport?
The Thailand passport ranks #71 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 73 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for Thailand passport holders?
Holders of the Thailand passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 120 destinations and need an e-Visa for 54. Full list: Thailand passport page.
How many passports can enter Thailand without applying for a visa in advance?
81 of 197 passports can enter Thailand without applying for a consular visa in advance: 78 visa-free and 3 with a visa on arrival. 116 need an e-Visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does Thailand offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 6 active citizenship and residency programmes in Thailand: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen, Thailand Privilege (Elite) Membership and 3 more. Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in Thailand?
In Thailand, Non-Immigrant Visa O-X (Long Stay 10 years) requires a minimum investment of US$88,000 and Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen requires US$500,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in Thailand?
In Thailand, an application under Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) takes about 0–1 months, Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen about 2–3 months and Thailand Privilege (Elite) Membership about 1–3 months (reference processing time).
How many days a year do you need to spend in Thailand?
In Thailand, Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) requires 180 days of physical presence a year, Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen 0 days and Thailand Privilege (Elite) Membership 0 days (reference figure).
Can family members join programmes in Thailand?
Family members included: Destination Thailand Visa (DTV): spouse and children under 20; Thailand Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa — Wealthy Global Citizen: spouse and children under 20; Thailand Privilege (Elite) Membership: spouse.
Where is Thailand strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, Thailand is strongest on the Cost of Living Index (#3 of 200) and weakest on the Global Safety Index (#139 of 203).
How does Thailand rank for quality of life?
Thailand scores 70.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #73 of 211.
Is Thailand expensive to live in?
Thailand scores 92.7/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #3 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is Thailand?
Thailand scores 59.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #139 of 203.
How does Thailand rank for healthcare?
Thailand scores 62.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #72 of 192.
How does Thailand rank for education?
Thailand scores 65.8/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #88 of 191.
How does Thailand rank on taxes?
Thailand scores 79.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #50 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 11 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
