Thailand ranked top for expat living

Thailand ranked top for expat living

SINGAPORE (Reuter): Thailand ranks as the best place in Asia for expatriate living, while China is the posting of severest hardship, according to a survey of 10 Asian countries.

Thailand ranked 3.60 on a scale of zero to 10, with zero representing the best situation possible, in an index of expatriate living standards, Hong Kong-based Political and Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd said.

Bangkok's notorious traffic congestion notwithstanding, Thailand scored relatively well in all major categories such as child education, housing and night life, it said in the latest Asian Intelligence report.

It said Thailand's most attractive features were its openness to foreigners, comfortable and congenial lifestyle and good sporting facilities.