Not a week goes past without an email landing in my inbox asking me about “jobs in Thailand” for foreigners/expats.
So I thought it was about time I created a post detailing potential work opportunities in Thailand for foreign nationals.
In the last few years, the amount of 20-30 somethings relocating to Thailand has increased considerably, and the stereotype of Thailand being a place solely for retirees is fading amidst a new generation of young folk who'd rather live on this side of the world; where at least for now the grass looks greener.
I've met a hell of a lot of people in the last 7 years: From the birth lottery blessed (who don't need to work) to those selling suits on eBay, teachers, lecturers, Internet marketers, restaurant owners, condo flippers, NGO workers and more.
The fact is: if you really want to work in Thailand, you can.
Potential Jobs for Foreigners in Thailand
1. Teach in Thailand
Let's start with the obvious. There's always teaching opportunities available in Thailand. You won't make a fortune, but when starting out you will make enough to get by.
Jobs at state level provide a salary of around 30-35k per month, while in the private sector jobs pay between 45-80k per month, depending on experience.
Bear in mind that you can always earn extra money on the side teaching privately, and by getting weekend spots at language schools. Language schools are also worth contacting regarding full-time work. Staff turnover is fairly regular, so leaving your CV for future reference is a good idea.
Language schools tend to provide an environment more conducive to teaching, too. Most teachers teaching in state-run schools will tell you that given the limited resources and ability to influence school curriculum and decision making, it isn't easy to make progress with the kids
To teach you'll need a TEFL certificate. Check out this TEFL post on the most cost-effective and easiest way to get qualified.
2. Real Estate Jobs
Due to the booming condo market in Thailand, there's an increasing number of openings in the real estate market. Companies like CBRE and Absolute employ many foreigners to help take care of developments and sell timeshares.
Jobs can range from riding about on a motorbike in Samui or Phuket trying to recruit would-be purchasers, right up to business development and operational management positions.
3. Work as a Diving Instructor
If you're PADI qualified, you might consider becoming a diving instructor at one of the popular diving spots like Koh Tao, Phi-Phi Island or Krabi.
Instructors earn around 30- 40k per month. You can also take lessons and train to become an instructor.
4. Become a Freelance Writer
If you're handy with words, there's money to made as a freelance writer on sites like Upwork.com, and if you're prepared to earn your reputation, it could bag you a lot more than being a teacher in Thailand.
Work will probably average out at $10 per hour, netting you a salary of approximately $1,600 per month.
If you're travelling around and need cash, then why not share your experiences and get paid. Of course, you need to be adept at penning magazine-worthy articles, and you'll need to submit work on spec to get your name out there.
If you're good enough, you could well land a few writing jobs with travel websites, in-flight magazines and Thai newspaper supplements — and end up making a good career for yourself.
>> Check out this writing agency for jobs now
5. Sell a Gig On Fiver.com
You'll be very surprised at just how much some Fiver sellers earn. Popular gigs bag over $100 a day, easily.
Sure, you have to pay $1 of the fee to Fiver, but if your gig takes just 30 minutes or less to complete, and has upsell packages that can earn up to $100 or more on one job, you can make good money in a short time.
This is also work you can do from at any time, from anywhere.
>> Register an account and offer a service here
6. Working for a Multinational Company
People often forget that there are heaps of multinationals operating out of Thailand. If you've got solid managerial experience, put a CV together and speculate by sending it off to some companies. You can even do research on home turf before you make your final move.
Jump on LinkedIn to find companies with offices in Thailand and contact the HR department about possible openings. Perhaps the company you currently work for has a branch in Thailand and you can negotiate a transfer. If you're thinking about this route, take a look at this post.
7. Get a Job at an Embassy or with The UN
Occasionally job openings come up with foreign embassies and the United Nations. These openings have very specific requirements and the application process can be laborious.
You will need to check their websites regularly to keep abreast of openings. The downside of these job openings is that they are usually awarded to internal applicants as part of career progression, though by law they have to be advertised externally.
8. Become an International Development Worker
If you've got social/aid development qualifications then there may be openings with NGOs, GOs and other aid projects. These positions are usually term-funded, meaning they run for a term of say 1-2 years until the position is renewed, or not, as the case may be.
If you're interested in this sector, sign up for job notifications with Devex.
9. Do Movie/Extra Work
At the lower end of the scale, a movie extra can make about the same as an expat teacher (state school), and at the higher end of cameo appearances and modelling, earnings can soar past 100k a month.
The downsides are that work can be inconsistent. You will need to go to lots of castings that will often lead to nothing, and there can be lots of waiting around on set.
Extra work starts at approximately 1,500 Baht per day. Cameo appearances range from 5-20k, and modelling work can fetch anything from 5-150k per job.
For extra work check out the the Actors Association of Thailand page.
10. Manage a Bar, Restaurant or Hotel
Quite often you'll see a foreigner running a bar or restaurant in Thailand, particularly on islands like Samui and Phuket and in downtown Bangkok. These jobs are usually handed to relocating friends/ family of the owner, but if you've got good experience then it's worth going in and making face-to-face contact.
Similarly, if you've got career experience in hotel management, you'd do well to contact the higher-end hotels in Bangkok. The larger hotel chains do often fill high-level management positions with foreign nationals.
11. Become a Thailand-Based Entrepreneur
Thailand is booming, and as a result there's plenty of room for entrepreneurship. From exporting goods to marketing consultancy, if you've got the credentials and the drive in a particular niche, there's no reason why you can't start your own business instead of working for someone else.
The great thing about starting a business in Thailand is that you're able to keep living costs low while you set up business. This relieves financial strain and gives you time to find your feet.
I have personally attended Meet-Up Groups for Internet Marketing here. These meets are a great way to connect with like-minded individuals with whom you can mutually open doors. You'll also make friends with the same interests.
12. Check Out the TTL Jobs Board
Jobs come up regularly in a variety of positions; you've just got to be quick to react and get your resume in. And you don't need to look very far either! There's a job board right here on TTL, with new jobs in Thailand added every day.
>> Click here to check out the TTL Job Board.
A Final Word on Working in Thailand
As you can see, there's an abundance of opportunity in Thailand, and the common perception that “the only work is teaching” simply isn't true – at least not anymore.
In fact, unless you're really passionate about teaching and contributing to better the Thai education system, I would look elsewhere for something you're really interested in. Otherwise life will just become the same as the life you wanted to escape back home – a boring, uninspiring 9-to-5.
If you're serious about making a life in Thailand, it's entirely possible to do so and earn decent money.
There are thousands of expats living and working in Thailand. Information on what they do is scarce though, because most are too busy to be writing about it online. But I bet my bottom dollar they fall into one of the categories listed above.
I hope this information helps you in your search for work in Thailand and, if you're already working here, it would be great if you leave a comment detailing your job and how you got into it so that we can make this page a “jobs in Thailand” resource for new expats.
Remember though: it's illegal to work in Thailand without a permit, so be sure to read this post and learn the law.
Updated: August 2017
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Marilyn says
Hi! This is marilyn a former expats for 3 years, I work as office staff in a manufacturing company. I’m looking forward to go back again in thailand. Is there possibility to find me a job to fit on my experience.
Oct 17, 2018 at 8:33 pm
TheThailandLife says
I don’t think there will be many opportunities in manufacturing, unless you can find a company who is looking for a European sales manager or something of that description. Certainly all manufacturing flooring office jobs would be taken by natives, and regional jobs preferentially given to multilingual Thais.
Oct 18, 2018 at 5:47 pm
Yudi says
Hi, I am looking forward to move to Thailand to start new life and hoping to find some work. I graduated with Science (Microbiology) and a Medical Lab Technician. I pursued Youth care worker and recently graduated with Accounting diploma. I have experiences in retail, customer service, Restaurant management , working with kids age from 10-23 as well as lab technician and as an accountant. Can you please guide me as in How to apply jobs and what kind of jobs do I apply to begin with ? Should I come in a tourist visa and then find any work or Find any work and come on a Non B visa ?
Oct 09, 2018 at 1:53 am
TheThailandLife says
As a foreign national, you may find it difficult to find work in the fields that you have graduated, because you will be competing against Thai nationals who have qualified in the same fields. Starting wages for such fields for those just having graduated will probably be below your expectations. how much experience do you have in these science fields? If you have 5 to 10 years experience then you have a much better chance of finding the job.
Personally, I would research medical/science -related companies operating in Thailand and consider where you might be a good fit. You can then send your resume to these companies, and follow up with a phone call to see if there are any positions available. The retail and customer service feels are going to be very low paid and jobs usually reserved for Thai nationals. Working with kids is something you might do voluntarily, but social work is again something that would be done by Thai nationals. It may be the case that you could teach kids. If you went into teaching you have the added benefit of your degree, and perhaps in the future you might end up being able to teach some science related discipline.
If you were to come to Thailand to look for a job, do exactly as you suggested. Come on a tourist visa and investigate your options. If you did find a job, you will be required to leave Thailand and get the B visa, and then your prospective employer would sort out a work permit for you.
Oct 09, 2018 at 6:26 pm
Magrietha Fourie says
Good morning
My husband and I are looking for work in Thailand, how must we apply, and by whom?
Please be so kind to assist in the matter
Oct 04, 2018 at 1:49 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi, there’s no application process here, or job offers; this is just a blog post about potential jobs in Thailand. I have a job board here that may give you some ideas of what jobs are available: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
You might want to look into teaching English as a first option. That is generally a good way to make the move to Thailand and start a job very quickly.
Oct 04, 2018 at 6:39 pm
Jacqui says
Hi there, I’m thinking of working with animals in Thailand I’m 51, female and every active, could anyone give me any advise please where to start.
Oct 02, 2018 at 10:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Perhaps consider a voluntary position with a sanctuary. I have a post on volunteering in Thailand at the following link: https://www.thethailandlife.com/volunteer-thailand . I discuss all the potential opportunities and pros and cons to volunteering in Thailand. I hope this helps.
Oct 04, 2018 at 12:07 am
Nelly says
Hello, am a Kenyan and would like to work in Thailand as a teacher, but I don’t know the process on how to get there. Please help. Thank you
Oct 01, 2018 at 12:10 pm
Ying says
I am a Vietnamese getting married with Thai husband and have lived in Thailand for 2 months now. I am eligible to stay in Thailand under the one-year Non-O visa accompanying Thai spouse. My Bachelor degree is at one of the top universities in Australia, I have 4-year work experience in human resources development and capacity development program in Vietnam, I have fluent English competency and experience of working with various international organizations. However, I have started applying for jobs in private sector (both multinational and local companies) as well as in NGOs and educational institutions since January 2018 but I haven’t been able to find jobs so far. 90% of the job recruitment posts require Thai nationality or competency in speaking and writing Thai. I have settled down here with my Thai husband in Bangkok and I really wish to find jobs in order to complete our family life. Please kindly advise me, I feel as if there is little hope in finding jobs here for non-native English speaker like me though I think regarding my experience and educational background, I’m capable of and qualified of many jobs…
Sep 25, 2018 at 4:05 pm
TheThailandLife says
Outside of teaching, it isn’t easy to land a job. With your experience, fluency in English, and salary expectations, the majority of NGO and educational organisations would probably opt to employ a native Thai with all of that and Thai language fluency.
You might look to apply for regional positions, those that require travel within the ASEAN area. You might find that your Vietnamese and English skills are more valued in those positions, and indeed those positions don’t have a specific Thai language requirement.
Sep 25, 2018 at 5:18 pm
Ben Smithson says
What is thailand like for fitness instructors and personal trainers? I am looking to get started what it would be like to work there for a year if possible.
Sep 15, 2018 at 9:52 pm
Pramod Kumar says
I have good experience in CCTV operation work and worked one year as a CCTV operator
I have also a experience about security guard and floor guards
I need job please give me chance I never break your trust
Sep 13, 2018 at 5:13 pm
John Morosky says
Hello,
My name is John. I am seriously interested in relocating to Thailand. I am an experienced communications lineman and telecom teck.. I have OSHA 30 cert. Where can I search for job opportunities. Thank you..
Sep 13, 2018 at 4:47 am
Daniel says
I am a student in Turkey but there are no much job opportunities for Africans especially due to language barrier. I would like to transfer my studying and continue in thailand but I need to know if I can work and school at the same time and earn money to pay for my schooling and cost of living in thailand
Sep 11, 2018 at 4:08 pm
Vincent Nyamweya says
Hello I desire to work in Thailand and wish to even take an internship in one of any enterprises in accounts. Can i t be possible. Please I need your advice, which will be highly appreciated.
Sep 09, 2018 at 3:31 am
TheThailandLife says
I’d strongly advise against internships unless with a multi-national company that has a proven track record of fully employing interns after the internship. Certainly don’t work for free. Most internships I have come across here just exploit cheap/free labour with no intention of offering a fair salaried position.
Sep 10, 2018 at 4:38 pm
James E says
An American friend got a paid internship at a Bangkok-based travel magazine. It seemed like kind of a shady deal to avoid getting her a work permit. Every month they’d send her out of country on assignment for a couple of days. When she started to voice her concerns about her being the one who would get blacklisted the mag let her go. Make sure whatever you do is on the up and up.
Sep 10, 2018 at 10:42 pm
Anjelica says
I work as a life coach (Guidance Counselor) here in the Philippines and I am planning to work in Thailand. What are my chances to work in Thailand?
Sep 04, 2018 at 9:56 am
TheThailandLife says
There might be some scope to offer this service to the expat community but I don’t think it would be too popular with the local population. That said, perhaps it might be something the middle-upper classes might go for. You would need to set up a company though – which is a bit of a hassle.
Sep 04, 2018 at 5:29 pm
Wickus van Schalkwyk says
Good day
I have traveled to Thailand on many occasions and it would be absolutely ideal if there is a possibility of a real estate job either in Koh Samui or Koh Phangan or surrounds. I have over 14 years experience, run my own company and employ 4 sales agents as well as a rental agent. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Sep 03, 2018 at 6:23 pm
TheThailandLife says
Have a look into some of the bigger firms like CBRE. With your experience, there could be a good opening.
Sep 04, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Andrew finley says
Have the laws been recently changed regarding construction work in thailand, iv read bricklayers carpdnters etc can now work in the kingdom?
Sep 02, 2018 at 7:29 pm
TheThailandLife says
On 6 March 2018, the Thai cabinet approved the drafted amendments to the Royal Ordinance on the Management of Foreign Workers Employment B.E. 2560 (2017).
One of these changes was as follows:
the cabinet also approved drafted amendments to the Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 (1979) to allow foreign workers to work as labourers or to be hired to do physical work and unskilled work.
So it seems that yes, foreign nationals can now be employed in these areas. However, the pay would be so low I doubt it would be worthwhile for any Western foreign national to be employed in such a position.
You can read the press release here: http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/news3/6886/87460-Thailand-Lifted-Restrictions-on-Foreign-Workers-to.html
I will do a full update post on this soon but I’m still collating all the details.
Sep 03, 2018 at 12:39 am
Dr.Shibu says
I am a senior professor of Psychology and would like to work in Thai University. I’m 50 years old now and plan to immigrate to Thailand. What is my possibility to get a job as senior professor in Thai University? Please reply
Sep 01, 2018 at 9:58 pm
Prakash Narasimhan says
Hello, I am from India, I can speak good English and also good at Elder Care and Loneliness Care, very good coordinator having served with Pan India companies and also with MNC in India.so for held Facilities manager cum Resident Manager and looking after large modern retirement home. I am seeking jobs in this domain. kindly extend help to get it.
Aug 31, 2018 at 12:20 pm
Monica says
Hello I really would love to know whether experienced gym instructors or personal trainers can easily get a job in thailand
Aug 29, 2018 at 8:54 pm
Simon says
To all those people who wonder why, it is because Thais are Nationalistic rather than Xenophobic. Get used to it. Some countries don’t want floods of foreigners they see how it causes social problems. They have enough to deal with.
Aug 28, 2018 at 5:04 am
samuel says
that is bull**** they are worried about social problems with foreigners. Look at the Africans they let in, all they do is deal drugs.
Sep 04, 2018 at 3:03 pm
Yves says
I stayed in Bangkok for 3 months looking for a job sending my cv to hundreds of companies, i had 2 job interviews but without luck, maybe they prefer Europeans, i am from Lebanon but my wife is Thai, i couldn’t even get a work permit from my wife’s uncle company saying i need to be Asian. That was 2 years ago now i live in my country but still wishing to work and live in Thailand because it is easier also for my wife.
Aug 23, 2018 at 3:41 am
Eunice says
Why can’t coloured or black people work in Thailand?
Aug 21, 2018 at 5:00 pm
TheThailandLife says
There are thousands of people of colour working in Thailand. There are people from Africa and other parts of Asia, all of varying skin tones.
Aug 21, 2018 at 5:03 pm
Glenda Grainger says
My son who is 21 wishes to work in the hospitality industry. He is experienced in all areas of bar and restaurant work. He is holidaying for a month over December and January and would like the know the likelihood of work then and in the future. Thanks in advance.
Aug 21, 2018 at 11:40 am
TheThailandLife says
Bar and restaurant work generally professions reserved for Thai nationals, and generally low paid (local wages). It is quite a hassle for a bar or restaurant owner to employ a foreign national because they have to apply for a work permit for that person and justify the reason for employing a foreign national and not a Thai national.
Hotels are a little different. There are a lot of Filipino staff working in hotels in Thailand because they speak good English, but again the wages they are paid probably wouldn’t be accepted by Western nationals. There are Western nationals working in the hospitality industry in high level management positions, and I have seen Western restaurant managers in Bangkok, but it is unusual to see a Westerner working as a waiter or waitress or bartender in an average bar or restaurant – unless they own it or are a family member of the owner.
To be honest, if I was your son or just enjoy holidaying for a month and doing some travelling. If he wants to continue doing that at a later date, he should probably consider getting a TEFL certificate and teaching English in Thailand.
Aug 21, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Luke Quinlan says
Hello I am a track engineer living in south London and I’m thinking of moving to Thailand. Would it be hard for me to get work over there with in the rail industry?
Aug 12, 2018 at 11:09 pm
James E says
Impossible. Land transport is an employment category restricted to Thai nationals.
Aug 13, 2018 at 4:15 am
Michael D says
Why is it that entrepreneurs are not given long term visa,s . I am presently in South Africa and I am looking to emigrate with my wife who is a Montessori teacher and a qualified swimming instructor . I own four retail businesses at the moment and my speciality is business start ups . I have owned hotels and boarding houses , convenience stores , hair salons and now I finance small business in South Africa with a unique work to own concept which I developed and am now practicing he in South Africa but I would like to expand to Thailand . However , it seems the Thai’s do not want to grant permanent residence to foreigners from what I have read . Is it possible to get permanent residence as I do not want to invest in a country only to be told to pack and leave after a period . My intention is to go to Thailand and to invest in business ventures by financing Thai’s in work to own ventures
Aug 10, 2018 at 5:54 pm
James E says
Thailand is VERY restrictive on immigration but it is possible. The last time I looked you were required to have five years residency (via other visas) and you must demonstrate fluency in Thai. I’m not sure what their quota is for new immigrants.
They do wish to encourage investment though. There used to be an IB visa which was a renewable 1 year visa. I’m not sure if that’s still available as it was used as a loophole for condo owners to long-stay. They also have the Elite Visa which can give you a an extendable 1-year stay with validity of five, ten or twenty years.
Since you have a working business model in place it may be worthwhile to talk to whatever trade representative is available at the local consulate or embassy. Thailand is a business environment that functions on relationships and finding someone with a barrel full of skid grease would be of immense help. Just don’t expect a process anything like what you’ve experienced in the west.
Aug 10, 2018 at 11:10 pm
David Monaco says
Good Day – please help with advice as I am looking to get a transfer from my company to work in Bangkok and I work for a MNC heading up thier key account team and I own a condo in Bangkok – how do I get a 20 year visa? Is there such a visa and my friend is an electronics engineer , should he look for work in Bangkok? How would we get retirement visas as we are currently 49 and own three properties in South Africa – please help on what we should do
Aug 12, 2018 at 11:32 pm
Angel says
I have a bachelor’s degree in English language and currently undergoing a diploma course for early childhood education. What are my prospects for getting a teaching job in Thailand?
Aug 08, 2018 at 11:16 pm
TheThailandLife says
Very good, I would say. You’d be wise to get a TEFL too as this specifically relates to teaching English as a foreign language. See this post here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
Aug 10, 2018 at 4:47 pm
Lorie says
I am a personal support worker which means I look after the elderly. I have experience with people with disabilities. I live in Canada could I move there and work with the elderly.
Aug 06, 2018 at 12:13 am
TheThailandLife says
No, I don’t think so. Most elderly people are cared for by their families (rich families hire a carer – always a Thai national), and those in hospitals and hospices are cared for by nurses, which is a profession reserved for Thai nationals under labour law — and is quite poorly paid anyway.
Aug 06, 2018 at 3:29 am
Gina says
I’m a primary school teacher. I have bachelor degree in Elementary education. I don’t have TEFL but I did several educational training courses to teach English. Is there possibilty for me to teach in Thailand?
Aug 04, 2018 at 11:42 am
TheThailandLife says
I doubt you’ll need a TEFL to get work if you have a degree in education and experience. It might still help to have the TEFL though because it is specifically teaching English as a foreign language. You have good prospects for getting a job in an international school.
Aug 04, 2018 at 5:30 pm
Maryam says
I m a basketball coach .and im referee basjetball fiba and iwbf .i eant work in tailand and stay here
Aug 03, 2018 at 3:42 pm
Daniel Gibson says
Hello,
My spouse and I are Orthopaedic Technologists in Calgary Alberta Canada. We are trying to find information about working in our profession in Thailand. We can’t seem to find any resources for healthcare jobs. Could someone please point us in the right direction?
Thank you
Jul 28, 2018 at 5:07 am
James E says
Medicine seems to have been left off the prohibited list. I’d start with the big international hospitals’ HR departments.
Jul 29, 2018 at 5:20 am
Bill says
By working in Thailand, do you get a local salary or expat salary? If local salary, life will be no different from the masses in Thailand and defeats the purpose of getting a job in Thailand in the first place
Jul 25, 2018 at 10:36 am
TheThailandLife says
You will get an expat salary. Even foreign teachers working in state schools are paid on average 3x more than their Thai counterparts.
Jul 25, 2018 at 4:13 pm
stevenson beauvais says
I am a paraprofessional , I have experience working with kids in school ,is there a way I could find a job like that over there
Jul 13, 2018 at 5:59 am
Ath.Lx says
Hey, I’m currently a teacher in Phuket. I can definitely tell you finding a job in schools around here is not hard at all, especially in government schools, but if I were you I’d still try to aim at international schools: better pay, better conditions!
Jul 25, 2018 at 12:46 am
Tide Swell says
No mention is made in this article of the fact that BY LAW in Thailand, there are many professions in which foreigners are not allowed to take employment.
I certainly do not have to list them; a cursory internet search will reveal them as plain as daylight.
An absolutely ridiculous state of affairs. Could you imagine any first world country actually listing professions in which non-citizens of that country cannot take up employment?
Jul 09, 2018 at 2:21 pm
TheThailandLife says
It has been discussed extensively in other comments, and is mentioned in other related posts on the site. In answer to your question: yes, I can.
Jul 09, 2018 at 6:21 pm
Sara says
Hi.
Have a look at http://jobithailand.dk/ for jobs in Thailand. My friend applied and got an IT support position via them.
Jul 06, 2018 at 1:18 pm
Leigh says
I have been working as a News Cameraman and editor for the past 16 years. I’m looking for a change. Are there any opportunities for someone with my experience to work in Thailand, either in News, video production, photography or even teaching media?
Jul 05, 2018 at 6:12 pm
Ebeb says
Hi my name is ebeb. Im in the Phillipines now. I have plan to work in thailand. I hope you can help me about the legal process. Thanks alot.
Jul 01, 2018 at 9:34 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Ebeb, Have a look at this post and scroll down to the ‘Getting a Visa’ section: https://www.thethailandlife.com/teaching-thailand-guide
This post applies to teaching, but the rules for working in Thailand are the same. If you have any questions you can ask them in the comments section under that post.
Jul 03, 2018 at 3:07 pm
andrew says
looking for security work world wide very experienced in most issues and in most small arms. close protection work done in the past for the u.n. and other agencys undertaken.
Jun 30, 2018 at 9:16 am
andrew says
people just dont understand bars dont make money in thailand. better to invest else where.
Jun 30, 2018 at 8:59 am
Ogana Sunny says
Hello, my name is Sunny from Nigeria, OND holder(Office Technology & Management) please is there any possibility that i can get a job in Thailand and what are the requirements to enter the country….thankz
Jun 19, 2018 at 7:50 pm
Marcus griffiths says
Hi I’m looking for a scuba diving job phi phi if poss
I have done my padi and my advanced would like to do more but also teach people to do what I love scuba dive
Love to live in phi phi also and find somewhere to rent to start off with
With a little help from who ever offers me a job if poss
Kind regards
Marcus Griffiths
May 31, 2018 at 8:39 pm
Aron Andok says
Hi everyone this gonna be my 2. post shortly my story is that i been to Thailand recently first time i loved it “Fallen in love to that beautiful country” i am young 25 years old i am up for any opportunity i just want to go back might move to there for ever. So i have money to start with someone a business and i have nearly 10 years experience of hospitality i am professional bartender cocktail mixer i am really up for anything what ever if somebody know anything please help thank you. have a nice day! 🙂
May 18, 2018 at 10:06 pm
TheThailandLife says
Whoah! Slow down there.
My first piece of advice would be to keep that money in your bank account, and save it for a rainy day. You are young and in a brilliant position to move to Thailand for a while, do some travelling in Thailand and to surrounding countries, and enjoy yourself for a year or so. The last thing you want to do is put all your eggs in one basket by moving to one area straight away and setting up a business. The large majority of businesses set up by foreign nationals in Thailand fail within the first year. It is very difficult to make a successful business, particularly if you are not familiar with how business is done in Thailand and the cultural elements surrounding living and working in Thailand.
There are also plenty of people, both Thai and foreign nationals, who will be willing to take your offer of money to set up a business or invest in some kind of business or scheme. Please take time out to read the many horror stories plastered all over the Internet, which should serve as some warning to you.
My advice would be to save some money up to allow you to live for at least six months in Thailand without having to worry about working, live in a few places, travel around, learn the language, get to know the culture and the way of life and then after that six months start thinking about making some decisions, if you want to.
At that six-month point you might choose to start teaching to earn an income, or perhaps doing some work online somehow, if you have skills in that area that you can apply. There are other job opportunities too, so keep your ear to the ground. Simply living in Thailand will throw up opportunities for you anyway, because you will meet other expats who are working and may have their own businesses.
I know it is exciting, I remember when I jumped ship from my home country and started a new life here. But what you should know that many people in your position end up returning home after a year or two with no money and feeling very bitter about the experience. You don’t want to be one of those people, so take it slow, think things through, do the reading and the research, and lastly, don’t fall in love too quickly – that will hold you back.
All the best!
May 21, 2018 at 4:31 pm
Supes Me says
Wow your reply was helpful to me too. I’m 50…want to move there…and was thinking “I gotta find a job! Now NOW!” before or right when I got there. Lol. Yeah I’ll have enough money in my pocket to take it slow. I’ll take your advice. I’d really like to work in the Fitness Industry again. I’ve been in Broadcasting for the past 25 years
Jun 11, 2018 at 10:12 pm
AMila says
hey bro i am in the same situation. Now i am live in Thailand with my family. Now i am doing a small shop & restaurant but not have a good income, i just like to contact you friendship.
Jun 22, 2018 at 5:38 pm
Josh says
I am a quality control specialist with over 10 years experience in the oil and gas industry. Looking for any work so I can live my dream in Thailand with my wonderful Thai lady. Will be making my second trip to Thailand soon (July 2018). I know its a long shot but you never know until you try.
May 13, 2018 at 6:54 am
Nihad mzuri says
I have 2 years experience and can speak English,french,Arabic. bachelor in petroleum I would like to work in Thai because I wanna live in this beautiful country for sometimes.help
May 05, 2018 at 11:50 pm
Don says
Living in Perth Australia doing courier work in and around the metro areas
My plan is to marry my girlfriend who lives in Bangkok next year.
Looking to start importation business from Bangkok and supply around the world and back to Australia .
This will take some planning to set contacts etc
I am 60 years old and have been learning Thai for one year and enjoying the experience very much, this will help me in my business and into the future.
May 01, 2018 at 1:11 pm
Daz says
Hi Don, I’m also living in Perth and plan to marry my Thai girlfriend next year so I’ve been investigating several options for an income once there. How are your plans coming along for your business? Also your wedding plans – how are they going? Are you having much input?
Jul 15, 2018 at 12:10 pm
Kris in USA says
So I will throw my situation out for public discussion. Recovering from a divorce. HATE the USA online dating scene. Decided to “explore” Thai online dating site. WOW. I had heard how beautiful Thai women are…true. But I am now corresponding responsibly and in a very gentlemanly manner with 4 wonderful Thai women.
I’m aware of the usual warnings and am also aware I “represent” the USA and men from it… but I make this one comment. WOW. I’m looking forward to visiting Thailand soon. Also, any specific additional concerns from anyone who has done this…gone down this path-road??? Thanks.
Apr 30, 2018 at 3:00 am
TheThailandLife says
My only comment would be to go cautiously. You have just been through a divorce and the last thing you want is to land up in another bad situation. Before getting into a committed relationship with a Thai woman you should spend time understanding the culture and how relationships function within that culture. Personally I would avoid unemployed women and those who are not financially independent. Be careful of women who are simply seeking a man to provide for their family, as these situations are generally where the horror stories arise from. Date a woman for at least 2 years before living together or making a bigger commitment.
Apr 30, 2018 at 4:13 pm
Ivan.S says
you gotta by kidding regard thai women ..Well I am not argue you wrong …but ..mate dating sites are full of money Vampires . Great chance you lose last money left for divorce ..Specialy when I see old men with young girl ..what people expect ? You bloody dam dambo to believe a young girl will love old men ? She will love your money ..when the money are gone she ll damp you on the street ..Bare this in mind !
May 11, 2018 at 9:06 pm
Brenda says
That’s not true my husband is 50 am 26 and we are in love and I love him truly
May 17, 2018 at 4:25 pm
Ariel1 says
There is no much difference between women all over the globe: If those women are not educated, financially independent and sincere, then they are gold diggers, and you should be cautious. The only difference is that in Thailand you’ll find more gold diggers than in the U.S because of many reasons, among them is the fact that women in the U.S are just more independent and stronger, and are looking for a serious equal relationship. You should, however, ask yourself why you are attracted to women from overseas and not from your local town. The grass far away is not greener. If you are a victim of some kind you will attract to yourself bad women, no matter where you live.
May 28, 2018 at 3:32 am
Doug says
Kris…..I’m an American like you that dated several foreign women….. Regardless their cultural heritage and Background the common denominator is the same…..Once you bring them to US in a short time they’ll become American women as many of the local Ladies happily will take them under their wings and show them the ropes as to fuck you over….
Don’t bring be anyone to US ….ever..
Go to Thailand have a great time……have a relationship there or every a wife if you wish but don’t ever make the mistake of Americanize her…..
I hope that helped…
Doug
Jun 27, 2018 at 1:25 am
Geri Mann says
Hi
Still based in London. Looking to relocate to SE Asia. Krabi perhaps?
I have ten year of experience in hospitality and some capital. Looking to invest in a hostel with a business partner. Or even a job to get me in the country and set up.
Apr 23, 2018 at 9:48 pm
David Bowens says
Would love to do the same been here in London for the past 17years need a change have family in Asia with good contacts in both Bangkok and Singapore been to Thailand many times and still love it my background is Pub business
Apr 25, 2018 at 3:34 pm
Stefan says
I just returbed from Thailand and i cant wait to go back because my girlfriend. That’s why i want to stay,and find some job there. I’am 3rd year in college for Management,i work for a bank from Luxembourg as CSR. I am 26 years old,speaking english and german lenguage. Next to work i maybe can open some bar in Hua Hin or somewhere. If someone can help me will be great.
Apr 21, 2018 at 6:04 pm
Wee says
Hi stefan are you going to open a bar ? I’m a malaysian and I can speak Thai language too maybe will help you out
Apr 25, 2018 at 1:15 pm
Arnica Singhal says
Presently working in Hatyai, Thailand as a “Sales Manager” in manufacturing industry. Looking for a change and want to relocate anywhere in Thailand. I am having 7 years of experience and multi tasking. Good communication and strong leadership skills. I am having 2 years of work visa in Thailand and basically belong to India. Please let me know ASAP if you find any good opportunity.
Apr 21, 2018 at 3:43 pm
Lyazid says
Hi am Lyazid just landed in Thailand few months ago got married too, living near by hat yai too, looking for a job to settle here in hat yai if you can help I will be grateful,
May 17, 2018 at 3:17 pm
Aron Andok says
Hello i am looking for job if anyone can help i would be appreciate i have been working in hospitality nearly 10 years my main part is to do cocktails and work as bartender i am able to run bar,bars as well. I can speak English Fluently. To be fair i just came back from holidays Thailand is beautiful people are so friendly different environment really impressive. I don’t care about money i mean of course no point to get there for minimum salary wages what so ever. i am fine if i could earn around 30 thousand bath / month because mainly what impressed me the climate nice people and the mind of living there. So if somebody find me interesting would give me a go or just know any opportunity please let me know. Cheers! Aron.
Apr 14, 2018 at 4:38 pm
James E says
Leaving Chiang Mai today I saw an ad from CLBS looking for native speakers (of various languages) for customer support positions. They lead with the promise of a work visa. They’re a call center but might be a place to start for those seeking work.
Apr 12, 2018 at 8:21 pm
Anna says
Thanks for your tip!
May 07, 2018 at 5:24 pm
James E says
I was reading an article in the Bangkok Post the other day which I thought put the employment system in Thailand in pretty good illumination. The article referenced concerned the proposed increase in the Thai minimum wage from 300THB to somewhere between 305THB and 320THB per DAY, and what the impact – to employers – the increase would have.
Given that many of us may be (or were) employed in fields that pay based on our own country’s minimum wage I thought that the article gave a good frame of reference for those seeking to work in Thailand and what the wage you might be hoping for fits in with the local reality.
Apr 11, 2018 at 9:48 am
TheThailandLife says
So that still comes in at under 10,000 per month even with the proposed 320 Baht per day rate. In many instances that wage would be supporting a family of three or more, though in rural areas we have to take into account the fact that most people do not pay rent because they live in a family home without a mortgage. Not that this justifies this wage, but it is a saving for many.That said, there are no doubt a few million people in Bangkok who are earning under 10,000 baht and still paying 3000 Baht or more in rent per month. more people will say to me that is possible to live on 500 Baht day, even for a western person living in Thailand. And that is true, if you are a single person. But for a family this is really difficult, and it is a day-to-day existence without the prospect of being able to save money for your children or your own retirement.
Apr 11, 2018 at 5:10 pm
dennis says
Any opportunities in Information Technology
Apr 09, 2018 at 11:33 pm
TheThailandLife says
Occasionally opportunities come up with big app development/digital media companies. Companies like Appsynth, Appsflyer, even Facebook have offices in Thailand – so you do some research on companies in this area who operate a Thai office you can send off your CV to them with a cover letter regarding any possible vacancies.
Apr 10, 2018 at 7:06 pm
Chad says
I don’t plan on staying in Thailand for more than a year and I don’t need to make a ton of money. I’ve been working in restaurants and bars for 10+ years in the states. How hard would it be to get a job in a bar/hotel?
Apr 08, 2018 at 2:48 pm
TheThailandLife says
Probably pretty slim. Generally this work is reserved for Thai nationals. The only foreign nationals you see in bars and restaurants tend to be owners, though in up scale businesses they may employ our foreign manager if the clientele requires that. As I have said before in reply to other comments on this subject, there is the potential of work in the high end chain hotels which operate throughout the world and throughout the Southeast Asian territories in countries such as Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong. But the job openings will be quite rare and these are opportunities you probably have to go after and contact the big brands directly. you never know though, is one of those things where you probably need to move to Thailand first, or take an extended holiday and visit a few places to meet with foreign bar and restaurant owners. Someone might be looking for a foreign manager to run their bar or restaurant for them. these opportunities tend to crop up once you are established in a certain area where there is a big tourist trade and you are meeting other foreign nationals.
Apr 09, 2018 at 6:32 pm
Duncan says
I’m a Multi skilled tradesmen NVQ fully qualified in plumbing, past exams at GCSE level with a great ability to adapt to different types of work. Would Thailand offer me a steady life.
Apr 04, 2018 at 7:28 pm
Ekuma uchechukwu says
I want an help in Thailand for job and skill opportunity, i will be grateful for helping out.
am helpless here in nigeria
Apr 02, 2018 at 8:12 am
Lynn says
You are not helpless and will find your opportunity in Nigeria. Expect it. Look for it. Best wishes.
Apr 14, 2018 at 11:56 am
Asha says
Hi
I have retired after having served as a police officer for 30 years at the rank of Inspector in the UK . Is there anything for me in Thailand?
Apr 01, 2018 at 10:16 pm
TheThailandLife says
Unfortunately not; certainly not in the police force anyway.
Apr 03, 2018 at 5:08 pm
Tanya says
Volunteer police
Apr 13, 2018 at 11:56 am
Edward Phelps says
Hi, I did a ba, MA and PhD in politics and am a published academic in the field. Since then I have specialized in public service reform using digital technology and have worked in risk and portfolio management for an australian government department.
I guess academic jobs are few and far between – but I wonder about setting a private school for teaching social sciences for those looking to gain entry to western unis.
i also have some experience in digital marketing.
Would you be able to comment on the above and how easy it is to get a visa to work? Thanks
Apr 01, 2018 at 6:15 am
Jimmy says
Open up a Pizza business looking to collaborate
Apr 12, 2018 at 8:08 am
Alex says
Hi Brian,
first of all thanks for such nice post. I work as the lecturer of applied physics with PhD at the Uni in the UK with the expertise in material science and ultra high vacuum technology ….and I am a fully qualified British electrician registered at the moment as an approved contractor in the NICEIC. Is it good background to find some job there and what would you suggest as the first step. Thanks a lot and Happy Easter.
Mar 30, 2018 at 5:58 am
TheThailandLife says
There are opportunities to teach at universities. I knew a Dr in Bangkok who did some further education at a University, and was then invited to be a lecturer in oncology. However, I am not sure how common these opportunities are, and whether they are found more so through knowing the right people.
Though I’m sure some positions are advertised.
The best place to start would be to research universities that offer bachelors, postgraduate and PhD courses in your subject of expertise, and then contact them to see if they employ foreign national teachers and whether they have any openings. In terms of being an electrician, this is a job that is protected for Thai nationals under the Thai labour law. there may be foreign nationals who own businesses offering specialist electrical work in certain industries, but I am not aware of them.
Mar 30, 2018 at 4:43 pm
Reginald says
Greeetings,
I have 14+ years working in the security industry as a security officer. What would you recommend to me as a way to use my work experience to gain employment and residence in Thailand. I am also thinking of completing a TEFL program though I have only a little college and no degrees.
Mar 29, 2018 at 8:10 pm
TheThailandLife says
There would be very few opportunities in the security field. There are some private security companies who would look for specialist expertise, perhaps ex army officers or those with high level security training. You might do well to Google and research this area. The commercial security companies employ anyone who will do the job, as you will see from the security guards sitting outside apartment blocks and in shopping malls. These jobs are very low paid and not open to foreign nationals.
You would be better off to get that TEFL. You don’t need a degree for every teaching job, though it does help because it gives you a wider range of opportunity. I’d say you’d be better off going for teaching than security. Check out my guide to TEFL courses here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
Mar 30, 2018 at 4:46 pm
Nemanja says
I am a graduate teacher of biology and geography, master degree entry. I also own A TEFL certificate, and I teach English online in a couple of Southeast Asian companies. Soon I will acquire a TOEIC score so I can move to Thailand and work. Can you give me any insight, or information, where I can find schools to teach? Yes, I would focus on teaching, because it is my vocation, and my major is in education. I am a non-native English speaker from Europe. Thank you!
Mar 29, 2018 at 5:30 pm
TheThailandLife says
It depends where you want to live. every area has agencies that will place teachers with local schools or at language schools. Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Samui, even the far north and north-eastern provinces have opportunities; there are teachers teaching all over Thailand, both centrally and deep into the far corners of the country.
If you look on my job board you will often see agencies and companies advertising teaching jobs there: bookmark this page and check back jobs: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
Mar 30, 2018 at 4:50 pm
Maria Ladron says
Good afternoon, I am Mexican and have over 5 years in hospitality experience, at the moment I work at sea but I would love to find a job in Thailand. My major is International Business and Trade in which I also have experience, although I would rather stay in the hospitality industry. Do you have any advise?
Mar 26, 2018 at 1:48 am
TheThailandLife says
Hospitality is a difficult industry to get into and is generally is quiet low paid, even for Thai nationals. In fact, sometimes take jobs on cruise ships abroad because it pays more money. I know one woman whose daughter is working for an American cruise ship company and currently based in America, because you can earn so much more than you would in Thailand in the hospitality industry. And you have the added bonus of learning better English and gaining experience of working for a foreign company. My advice would be to contact the big chain hotels in Thailand, perhaps like Swissotel, the Hilton, the Mercure, hotels belonging to the big groups like the Starwood group, I believe it’s called. Send in your CV with a cover letter explaining your aspirations for a job and see what they come back with. It may be the case that they are looking for staff in other countries in the surrounding region such as Singapore or Hong Kong.
Mar 26, 2018 at 4:53 pm
Bridget says
Hello
I’m a qualified pharmacist trained in the UK with 6 years of experience. I would love the opportunity to work in Thailand. However not to sure what role would better suit my skill set as I happy to continue professionally as a pharmacist abroad or something else related. Any advice or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Mar 24, 2018 at 3:37 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Bridget, I have never seen a foreign national working as pharmacist in Thailand, so I presume this is our position reserved for Thai nationals under Thai labour laws. So I’m sorry I can’t really give you any more information than that.
Mar 26, 2018 at 5:02 pm
Gina says
I work in property and checked out the CBRE website, there are loads of jobs but only for Thai people… Perhaps this should be removed from the list?
Mar 23, 2018 at 9:44 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Gina, there are not that many positions for foreign nationals within this company, but they do come up occasionally. Many years ago I interviewed there myself, in Bangkok. A friend of mine also used to work for the Phuket branch. With this type of company you have to be proactive. There may not be an opening available at the moment, but if you approach the company and give them your CV and a cover letter, they will put you on file and consider you for future openings.
When I was first interested in working for this company, my friend gave the details of the branch manager in Koh Samui and I phoned her up and she invited me to come in for a chat about possible future position. There was no job available at the time, but making the contact with her and a good impression left me in good stead for any position that might come up in the future.
I eventually moved to Bangkok, and sometime after was contacted by the company to go in and interview in their Bangkok branch – because I had met with the branch manager in Koh Samui and she had recommended me.
As it turned out, the position wasn’t for me and not something I wanted to do; I had already started pursuing my own business. But the point is that I opened the door and went along out of courtesy and interest to see what might be available for me.
These big companies are always looking for really good people, despite whether they have a job opening not. They have numerous new projects every year, and this means that new positions, and need to be filled. My point is here, never just stop at an Internet search. when opportunities do not present themselves, you need to open doors and make your own opportunities
Mar 23, 2018 at 4:29 pm
Brian says
Hi
I am looking for native English speaking mechanical engineer with experience in solidworks and machine design. This is a long term position for the right person. We are advertising on Jobs DB.
Mar 19, 2018 at 3:01 pm
Helen says
Hi Brian,
What would the prospects be for a fully qualified Australian welder with over 20yrs of experience in engineering and the building industry? Is it worth looking into would you think? We are still young and willing to work hard to try and make our dreams come true for our little family
Regards
Helen
Mar 22, 2018 at 1:06 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Helen, I noticed that today and mechanical engineering job was posted on the job board, not sure if this type of job is of interest to you. The company didn’t leave many details but had a look at their website and they operate some kind of packing factory where they obviously need someone to work on machinery, either fixing or building. you can see the job board by going to the top of the website and clicking on jobs in the navigation bar.
Mar 22, 2018 at 4:13 pm
Helen says
Thank you ThailandLife, and thank you Brian for your responses. I will start looking into it. We head over again in May for a short holiday in Bangkok so might ask around whilst we are there. No harm in just asking right? 😉
Mar 26, 2018 at 5:35 pm
Brian says
Hi
In my experience – unless you have some very special skills required by some company, it may not be easy to find a job in just welding. But it also depends on your expectation. There are foreigners in Thailand who taking advantage of the much lower cost of living will work for around twice the local wage.
The other thing to consider is work permits, school costs etc. Once you have a family with kids, western education costs a lot of money.
good luck
bb
Mar 22, 2018 at 5:18 pm
Jarno Vammelvirta says
Hi,
I’m 31-years old man from Finland and right now living in Thailand with my fiancee and try to find job from here. I had my own company in construction and selling business to abroad about ten years in Finland. Is it possible to find a job in Thailand with this backround?
Mar 19, 2018 at 11:42 am
TheThailandLife says
I think it would be a difficult industry to find work in. construction jobs at senior level tend to be occupied by Thai nationals, and at low level by either Thai nationals or foreign nationals from countries such as Laos or Cambodia, and these positions are very poorly paid. there are a number of Western foreigners working in engineering -related jobs in Thailand and around the region, perhaps there might be something for you in that field. your best bet is to research foreign companies in Thailand in your industry and contact them and see if they have any openings.
Mar 20, 2018 at 7:06 pm
Cecilia says
Hello
I’m currently a Journalist based in Malaysia with over eight years of industry related experience. I’m seeking for some writing opportunities in Thailand to finance myself while I work on my MBA and travel. I’m desperate for a change. Do you have any openings for me in the writing field? Thank you
Mar 18, 2018 at 4:22 pm
TheThailandLife says
There may be some writing opportunities posted on the jobs board. Look at the navigation menu at the top of this page and you will see the jobs tab. Bookmark that page and see what comes up.
Mar 19, 2018 at 1:09 am
Jay schwerin says
Hi , I’m from the us and have extensive restaurant /hotel experience , do I need to speak Thai if employed at a hotel as a manager ?
Mar 17, 2018 at 3:00 am
Bruno says
Hi I want to live in Thailand I would do any sort of work. I’m gay I have a bf in Thailand been going 3 times a year. But I want to live there I have nothing in UK. I’m a barber. I’ve done bricklaying, plumbing. Even Hanuman.
Mar 16, 2018 at 9:45 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Bruno, there won’t be any work for bricklaying plumbing, or even a barber, because these jobs are done by Thai and are generally low paid. you might consider doing a TEFL certificate so that you can teach English abroad. This might be the best route for you, is also a good job to do while you decide whether Thailand is somewhere you want to live long-term.
Mar 17, 2018 at 1:04 am
Tom C says
Hello, I’m a automobile sales pro. IS there any opportunity for a job in Thailand?
Mar 12, 2018 at 4:37 am
TheThailandLife says
I doubt it. I’ve never seen a foreign national selling cars at a dealership in Thailand.
Mar 12, 2018 at 4:19 pm
Ajith says
Hi there,
I have been working in Shipping field and having 13+ years experience with sound academic back ground (MSc in shipping Management & ICS membership). I am looking for a suitable job for me to join in your country’s job market. Highly appreciate if any body could help me.
Mar 11, 2018 at 9:29 am
josefina says
hi there am a pinay i wantv to work in thailand i have an imployer rigth now but i can not pass to immigrition ..they want me so very bad i i want them to work to here pamily .. can you help me .. pls its ergent
Mar 08, 2018 at 8:02 pm
TheThailandLife says
You need to get a B visa first, and then when you arrive on that visa your employer can apply for your work permit. The requirements are in this post: https://www.thethailandlife.com/thai-visa-requirements
Mar 09, 2018 at 4:18 pm
Ben says
Hello there I’m looking for work and living there I need help I work hospitality fast food restaurants and kitchen hand for over 17 years now . Looking for a new career job and settle down please help
May 26, 2018 at 4:02 am
Juan-Pierre Du Buisson says
Hello Guys – I have some airline experience and although done with flying, I have further ventured into general management and training, I wish to enter the travel/ hospitality sector in Thailand- any recommendations?
Mar 07, 2018 at 4:05 am
Geri Mann says
Hi Juan-Pierre
I am also in aviation and looking to move east and open a hostel.
Perhaps we could team up?
Thanks
Geri
Apr 23, 2018 at 9:52 pm
Faisal sultan says
Hi i work as a cameraman in news channel and very good sports man in all games is there any job which suites me
Mar 06, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Tessa says
Hi guys I am a 32 year old South African with 12 years experience in hospitality management and cheffing . I have spent the last three years in a high end managerial position for a large transport and logisitcs group and am interested to find out if that field would recruit foreigners in Thailand ? If so what agencies could I look at ? Much appreciated
Mar 05, 2018 at 9:09 pm
Conrad Kuhn says
Good day
We want to move and work in Thailand.
How do we go about finding a job for my husband. He’s got 34 year experience at Toyota as a workshop and technical manager, also gives courses in 4×4
Mar 05, 2018 at 7:25 pm
Marcus griffiths says
Hi
I’m a padi open water diver
Also passed my advance diving
Love to come Thailand to live and work at something I live
Can someone help me where I start please and how much I could get paid
Mar 01, 2018 at 3:57 am
Jake Reid says
Hello All
I am very interested in relocating from Canada abroad, thought first of Thailand. I am a Canadian Navy Veteran, and also have 20 years experience in Building retrofit and services, as well renewable energy and storage. I am an Certified Energy Manager, a life Coach, and a construction project manager. I would welcome the opportunity to hear from anyone that might know of or have opportunities that I may help with. Take Care, Jake
Feb 26, 2018 at 1:47 am
Sahil says
If I become a gym instructor so any scope in Bangkok ya pattaya and what asstimated salary how much earn in one month according to indian rupee
Feb 18, 2018 at 1:18 am
Ready Luthmoodoo says
Hi I have 30 yrs experience as a coast guard officer.I am actually an assistant superintendent of police.I have followed many maritime courses abroad ,some with the American.Would like to be recruited in any maritime job.
Feb 17, 2018 at 7:15 pm
FRANCIS says
My greetings to everyone, please i am a Nigerian and a technician by profession currently living in my country but i want to travel to Thailand. I specialize in repair of sharp photocopier machines, please I want to know if there is any such job thanks
Jan 12, 2018 at 10:34 pm
Ngang Noela says
hi there am Ngang Noela from Cameroon a trained grade one teacher looking for a job in Thailand .how possible it is to get a job there.
Jan 07, 2018 at 1:31 pm
TheThailandLife says
With a teaching degree or TEFL you should be able to land a teaching job at a state school. Teaching jobs often come up on my job board, which you can see here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
Jan 10, 2018 at 9:43 pm
Robert Ayling says
Hello my name is rob from Australia when my house sells here in Australia I intend to live in Thailand I am a crane operator and would be interested if there are any such jobs available for me there, any advice would be appreciated. “Cheers “
Jan 07, 2018 at 8:03 am
Terry says
Try mamoet in lam chebang ,south of bangkok
Feb 12, 2018 at 1:59 pm
Jerson says
Hi, i am 33 years of age now, Filipino and i am currently working in Dubai international airport as a customer service professional. But i am not a direct employee of the airport. I have contract with an agency base herein dubai. I’ve been working for 3 years now. I am not only a customer service or a front liner as ground crew, but i also do other admin jobs, like daily shift report and monthly performance report for the terminal operation. And i am also a former R&D new project staff and maintenance engineer (but im not engineer graduate) in a Die casting company in Philippines as Honda Cars Supplier for 3 years and i have many technical experience from that job since 2011 till 2014. I wanted to move from dubai to bangkok but I don’t know which job i can get. Can somebody help me. I wanna live in thailand for good. I loved thailand so much.
Dec 27, 2017 at 2:32 am
Teresa says
Hi
I am looking for a Sales Manageress position in Thailand.
My husband transport director and my 2 sons 1.Transport controller studying mechanical engineer
And IT support with transport experiences
Dec 27, 2017 at 12:44 pm
Shaikh Anwer Kamal says
Hi there, I want to inform you that there are better opportunities here in Japan than bAngkok. You can get good ground staff job at Narita International Airport. Anwer
Jan 01, 2018 at 1:00 am
Nazar says
hi. i am really interested in working in Japan. I am male 26 years old. currently living in thailand. how hard is to find job in Japan
Jan 02, 2018 at 4:22 am
Paul says
Hello I’m a uk gentleman who has worked in the petroleum industry for over twenty years I would like to learn more about any positions in the refuelling industry at airports or other fuel industry’s yours sincerely, paul
Feb 04, 2018 at 11:11 pm
Celso Sanjuan says
Just like to say that i have 40plus years experience in the hotel,restaurants all over the world and top cruise ships as manager 31 years i am 63 years old speak fluent English,itaiian and portuguese…
Dec 26, 2017 at 9:05 pm
Celso Sanjuan says
Good afternoon.
i am from spain and will like to ask anyone here if they know about any hotel management position or how to go about it in Thailand, Pattaya,Bangkok ot Pucket..
appreciate any help!!!
Happy new year to you all….
Dec 26, 2017 at 8:56 pm
Martin says
Hi. My name is Martin, 30yrs old and a registered nurse from the Philippines. I am currently living in Canada for 4 yrs now. I studied here for 2 yrs and took 2 post graduation program in nursing. I am planning to relocate in Thailand so I am wondering if what kind of job I can go into. Your feedback will be appreciated. Thank you!
Dec 19, 2017 at 1:11 pm
James E says
Martin,
Nurses (and medical practitioners in general) aren’t as well compensated in Thailand as in Canada. Earlier this year I had an eye exam at Samitevej Hospital where a nurse walked me through all the steps for about an hour. The nursing charge was itemized at 100THB. Now, admittedly she was also working on a few (3 or 4) other patients at the same time but still, that’s not a lot of money.
You could consider getting your TEFL certificate and combining that with your medical background to secure work teaching nursing students in English (as a large proportion of high-paying medical tourists are English speakers) or possibly secure work as a hospital interpreter if you learn Thai.
Dec 20, 2017 at 12:15 am
Rohit Vyas says
hi, i am working in textiles company, an experience having is 19 years in Marketing and Merchandising.
Looking for a job in the same field. if it is possible.
Regards
RV
Dec 16, 2017 at 11:23 am
Wojtek says
Hello. My name is Wojtek. Iam 36 with 20 years of experience in hospitality of highest level . Currently Managing 1 of the top Seafood restaurants in Uk. Lots of passion for good food , also Advanced wine sommelier qualifications. Love Thailand so will be going back for holiday in January, but would love to realocate there for longer. Anything , anywhere ? 👍👍👍 kind regards
Dec 13, 2017 at 10:36 pm
Binners says
Hi
At best you will earn 20 000 Bath here in same position i would reevaluate to work here.
Jan 05, 2018 at 10:20 am
ASAD ALI says
Hello
Asad here from Pakistan. I working as Semi Senior Auditor in one of the audit firm In Karachi, Pakistan. I want to know how I can explore opportunities in Thailand.
My skills are Accounting, Auditing and Taxation.
I can teach accounting also.
Its necessary to learn or one should know Thai language for jobs.
Dec 13, 2017 at 7:19 pm
Corey says
Hi Michael I see your post I’m a fully qualified chef from Sydney Australia I’m looking to relocate to thiland and work
I have owned my own cafe restaurant in Syd before but I’m finding it difficult to find work in Thailand in the hospitality sector can you give me some pointers ,
Also how much you looking to rent your place for and can it be changed from Bavarian ,
What are the over heads ?
And are books all legit ?
Also the teflo teaching cause do I need a degree in teaching prior to getting this certificate
Dec 13, 2017 at 6:05 am
Diego says
Ive worked as a cook, bartender, barista for a while in different places.
But I’ve been working in sales area at this tech company for about two years now, and am so done.
I wanted to go back to gastronomy business at least for a while, and feel again all that rush and excitement.
Could I go and work in that area somewhere in Thailand without a visa?
Dec 07, 2017 at 3:05 am
Michael Weber says
May be you wanna run your own busisness?!?
I have a really beautyfull BAVARIAN Restaurant in Koh Chang / Trat
which I want to rent out. Its located at White Sand Beach in the Top Resort building. It is fully equipted and stil runing. It needs an owner/chef who is a comunicativ person to take care the guests from all over the world. If you are interested please contact me.
Dec 08, 2017 at 3:49 pm
Brandon Mechanic says
Hi Michael, I’m just the type person you’re talking about! I have managerial experience in the hospitality industry and one of the things I do best is customer relations!
Dec 15, 2017 at 3:52 am
AJ says
Hi Michel,
I would be interested in details of your restaurant in Koh Chang. I have a girlfriend who is from Koh Chang originally there and would like to settle in. I and diploma as well as degree holder in hotel management and have over 12 years plus experience.
Would be great if we can connect.
Dec 16, 2017 at 4:06 pm
Mike Luten says
70-year-old American with excellent medical terminology (retired certified medical transcriptionist) with degree in Journalism. Excellent writing skills. Can this geriatric find employment in Thailand? Would TESL certification help with employment?
Dec 06, 2017 at 6:08 am
Danny. Passgae says
Hi can I change a tourist visa if I find a job in Thailand to a work visa
Hi I’m 53 I work in a small bar here as a manager
And I’m going to Thailand is it possible to find work at my age as a manager in a bar in thailand
Thank you
Dec 03, 2017 at 9:23 am
TheThailandLife says
No, you would need to leave the country, obtain a B visa, and then return so that your employer can apply for the work permit for you. Read more here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/thai-visa-requirements (see under business/work visa).
Re the bar work: It’s possible if you find an expat restaurant or a high-end bar that wants to employ a foreign manager. Perhaps the high-end hotels might be worth a try too. But generally bar staff and bar manager jobs are done by locals. I have seen foreign managers of restaurants in high-end hotels, but these tend to be English-speaking Filipinos or other South East Asian persons. I think it might be possible, but the salary might be below your expectations.
Dec 03, 2017 at 6:49 pm
Danny. Passgae says
I don’t care about high living I’m use to living like with out lots of money as long as you have a roof over your head and food in your tummy
Why can’t the employers get a work visa for you when your in Thailand
What kind of visa I need to look for work in thailand. Thank you
Dec 04, 2017 at 7:08 am
TheThailandLife says
You have to have the B visa in place when you arrive in Thailand. You can arrive on a tourist visa or 30-day arrival stamp (exemption), and then once you find a job, leave to a neighboring country and get a B visa. You then come back to Thailand and the employer gets the work permit for you.
Dec 04, 2017 at 5:29 pm
Ventseslav says
I am Ventseslav Stoyanov from Bulgaria in Europe. With more than 17 years of experience in the field of fitness and professional sports and spa therapist. Bulgarian Bodybuilding Champion, certified body pump instructor from les Mells certified a professional therapist for more than 10 years. I want to live and share my experience in Thailand. greetings
Nov 30, 2017 at 11:44 pm
Jessica says
Hi I’m currently in Phuket Thailand on holiday. In the UK I have an online swimwear business, I was just wondering if anyone could give me any information on relocating to Thailand and setting up a similar business here selling cheap designer beachwear and if it’s possible to rent a shop/market stall/beach hut. Any advice would be really appreciated
Nov 25, 2017 at 2:33 am
Xy says
i am an accounting graduate in a university in the Philippines and a Filipino citizen as well, i used to work in a universal bank as a bank teller post processing over the counter transactions. and currently, i work as a branch accountant in a local financing company in the Philippines. i am now planning to move and try my luck in Thailand, probably late next year (2018). is there any chance for me to start a career in Thailand Banking and finance industry or even in accounting? is there any qualification is those industries such as can read, write and speak in Thai native language? Thank you and more power.
Nov 24, 2017 at 8:20 am
Toni says
Hi Xy,
I am also from the Philippines and planning to go to Thailand this 2018. I have a degree in Accounting Technology and I also have experience in banking and financial services industry.
Jan 18, 2018 at 2:17 pm
Sharon Nate says
Hi
I am an early childhood teacher and would like to relocate and try my luck in Thailand.what’s the salary range and are there jobs available for me advise please
Nov 19, 2017 at 2:29 pm
TheThailandLife says
To teach primary school kids, with a TEFL/TESOL certificate, the starting salary would be around 30,000 Baht (around $900, or £700) per month.
Nov 19, 2017 at 6:01 pm
luke says
Am a professional health and safety officer with 6 years in construction industry.planning to relocate to thailand.please is there any possibility of getting the job as a foreighner.feedback pls
Nov 18, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Mike D says
I’m currently in Phuket, Thailand and am falling in love, like most do I guess! I’m currently working on my advanced diving cert back home in the US and would definitely want to be an instructor here. Just to clarify- 30k-40k/MONTH? Is that a real figure? Thanks for the article!
Nov 11, 2017 at 7:03 pm
TheThailandLife says
Yes, in Baht though…not USD!
Nov 12, 2017 at 3:58 am
Narasimhan says
I want to join some flying schools and do flying instructor job. I hold a commercial pilot licence issued from south Africa. guide me
Nov 10, 2017 at 11:21 pm
Dean says
I’m thinking of moving to Thailand and buy and sell houses after I renovate them is there anything I should know that could stop me
Nov 10, 2017 at 12:52 am
Dylan Yuwapun says
Foreigners (non-Thai citizens) can’t buy houses in Thailand. Only apartments (anything without land)
Nov 23, 2017 at 11:05 am
TheThailandLife says
Unless you buy land through a company and build a house on that land. You can also buy a house within a housing complex where the developer has purchased the land through a company. This is usually a leasehold property whereby the lease is on a rolling 30-year renewable lease.
Nov 23, 2017 at 7:13 pm
Jimmy says
Hi Drew
Myself and family are hoping to relocate to Thailand in the next two years.
My wife is a Teaching Assistant working with primary school children (qualified nursery nurse) whilst I run a boxing gym & a qualified personal trainer. I would be looking at continuing my trade over there. We do cope financially in the uk but are after a more relaxed lifestyle. Also would my wife find work with her qualification in Thailand?
Nov 08, 2017 at 5:31 am
TheThailandLife says
Your wife might get a teaching job with her teaching assistant qualification but it is probably advisable to look at doing a TEFL (I have a post on that here). With that and her experience she could teach primary at a government school. Personal training is a difficult thing to get into here as gyms are choc full of Thai personal trainers. There are guys doing it independently for private clients but not necessarily legally as they don’t have a work permit.
Nov 08, 2017 at 5:07 pm
Rushini says
Hi,
I’m recently work as a online maths tutor.Also I’m graduated in 2015 in University of Hertfordshire, UK. Is there any chance for me to move to Thailand?I am really eager to work overseas.
Thanks.
Nov 02, 2017 at 5:11 pm
TheThailandLife says
I think teaching would be a great place to start. With your degree, you could do a TEFL course and start teaching. After gaining some experience, you could move into international schools.
Nov 02, 2017 at 5:17 pm
Adam says
With my recent visit to Phuket I’m considering working there as I’m a tradie “builder” is there any possibilities of work
I don’t know where to start if anyone knows please contacts me
Nov 01, 2017 at 6:10 am
TheThailandLife says
Building is mostly done by migrants or locals and is a very poorly paid profession, so it’s not an option open to foreign nationals I’m afraid.
Nov 03, 2017 at 6:29 pm
Patricia says
Hi.
Is a possible find job for trans people in Thailand? I have on mind asministrative work. Teaching piano.guitar
Flute
Oct 29, 2017 at 11:28 pm
TheThailandLife says
Yes, trans people can work in Thailand. Admin jobs would be filled by Thai people though, unless there was a specific need for a foreign national – perhaps with an international firm. Teaching piano, guitar, flute would require a work permit, which would only be obtainable if you set up a company; and that’s very involved for a sole trader type business like this. Have you thought about teaching?
Oct 30, 2017 at 3:16 am
Anand prajapati says
Thanks for the post. I’m a graduate doctor, completed MBBS (Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery ) a year back. I want to stay and work in Thailand. The problem is , I don’t know thai language. Clearly I may not be able to work as doctor in there. Can I work Teaching health science or anything related to medicine in English medium? I needed to stay there doing whatever job i can get.
Oct 17, 2017 at 3:19 pm
TheThailandLife says
I guess you’d have to apply to universities and see if there are any openings. However, wouldn’t you need to spend some years practicing before you could teach?
Oct 17, 2017 at 4:00 pm
Sanine Pieterse says
Hi there. Me and my partner are looking for a life change desperately. We have travelled in Bali, but have yet to see Thailand. We are looking to relocate from South Africa. He is a qualified air conditioning technician and I am a self employed Fashion designer. Finding similar work there would be amazing but honestly taking anything we can get , to better our lives is a challenge accepted:) Where can we search for jobs? And what do you think about Thailand being the place for a fresh start?
Oct 12, 2017 at 4:16 am
Drew says
I moved to thailand 4 months ago from the USA for the same reasons you want to move and i love it here. It’s very hot, so be prepared. I came here with no experience teaching english and now have been an online English teacher for 3 months. Without any experience the pay starts low, but as soon as you have any experience at all you can switch companies and begin making a lot more money.I started at $10/hour and am now making $18/hour in just 3 short months.
Oct 14, 2017 at 4:13 pm
Gayl Smythe says
Hi Drew. Thanks for all your excellent info. So you’re teaching English online with no experience? Did you do a course prior to going over? Something I’ve been looking at but theyre quite pricey to do here in Oz. Do you have any insight into where to start, what you ideally need and where to look for work.
Where are you based?
Oct 24, 2017 at 6:26 am
Ivan.S says
hi ..could you please share some contacts to teach english online please ?
May 11, 2018 at 9:19 pm
Sabah says
I wanna go Thailand for my career purpose. Applying through online in various vacated positions since many days but no luck yet though I have good work experience & proper educational skill. HR Admin Audit Accounts these are good for me. & from my country it is really hard for a single female to go to Thailand without work permit. I am really really eager to explore my career over there. Would be much helpful if you may convey some suggestion or helping hand to get me a job there.
Oct 08, 2017 at 6:57 pm
Steven says
i want to go to Thailand for a year and work there what will be the best for me i am a engineering student in south Africa what work can i do
Oct 05, 2017 at 7:23 pm
Bobby says
Hello I’m a recent culinary graduate looking to broaden my skill set by working in a kitchen overseas. I have been to Thailand before but as tourist now I would love to work there in my field of choice. How can I make this a reality.
Oct 05, 2017 at 3:20 am
TheThailandLife says
How about applying to the big 5* chain hotels to see if they have a graduate training program, or perhaps offer internships?
Oct 05, 2017 at 4:16 pm
Dennis karlsson says
Hi iam looking for job in construktion. I have my own business now. But want to move with my family. I have 20 years of experience.
Sep 30, 2017 at 2:21 pm
TheThailandLife says
General construction jobs are not well paid in Thailand and reserved for low-skill workers here. Many immigrants are brought in to do building work because they can pay them even less than Thais. Thais would also be appointed at management level, unless the project is a new cross-rail project or something huge like that, where foreign engineers are brought in to oversee specific technical aspects of the job where expertise is required.
Oct 01, 2017 at 3:29 am
Amy Kelly says
Hi,
My boyfriend is looking at teaching English over in Thailand and I want to come with him and work there as well but I’m worried about finding work before we were to go. I’m currently working at marks and spencer doing visual merchandising and I don’t know if I’d be able to transfer with them over there? Any advice on what to do if you’re travelling with a partner who has a job already in place?
Sep 28, 2017 at 10:18 pm
TheThailandLife says
There is always the teach English route for you too 🙂 You could do a TEFL online before you go, which might be worth doing anyway in case you want to teach: https://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
I’d defo look into transfer possibilities for M&S. There’s three branches there. Shop floor staff won’t be paid much at all, but you work in a specialised area so there might be opportunities there.
Sep 28, 2017 at 11:38 pm
Brian says
very nice write up / well detailed …I have a buddy working and living over there .. bought a few properties and lives off the rental income … I’d love to get over there ( from here in the States) …. have just heard incredible things about it ….
thanks again
Sep 19, 2017 at 9:15 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thanks Brian, all the best!
Sep 19, 2017 at 9:27 pm
Sam Ben says
Hi, I’m planning to move to Thailand and I’m looking for a job, but I have no experience.
I’m Operator executive on shipping business.
Please advise on what to do?
Thanks
Sep 14, 2017 at 11:25 pm
Moe says
Is there is any career opportunities for engineers , im thinking of moving to bangkok , spend sometime to learn the language but im not sure if companies there are willing to hire a foreign engineer
Sep 14, 2017 at 2:23 pm
Marco says
Hi guys,
I’m Marco, 27 years old and Italian… I’m looking for a job in Thailand because love the Thailand and I love new experience. I got job for many times in restaurant like waiter and grill chef and kitchen porter in Italy and UK in London inside a famous Restaurant France Company, so I now the busy and I can work hard… anyway I’m open for new work experience as well.
Thanks and let me know
Sep 07, 2017 at 6:09 pm
Chris says
Hello I’m trying to move to koh samui and work out there if I can. I work on a very busy and technical dairy farm in the uk but I’m worried that I can’t use my farming skills to get a job in koh samui. Please can you help or advise me please.
Thanks
Sep 03, 2017 at 4:50 pm
James says
Hey Chris,
You might be out of luck as agriculture is an occupation reserved for Thais with few exceptions. You can start by checking out: http://thailawonline.com/en/others/labour-law/forbidden-occupations-for-foreigners-jobs.html
You may be able to get a job under the “except work requiring specialized knowledge” but you’ll find very few farms requiring such in Thailand.
Sep 03, 2017 at 11:52 pm
DANIEL PASSAGE says
Hi is it still possible finding work in Bangkok I’m 50 years old
And is there company’s help you find work in bangkok for foreigners I like to know.
Aug 21, 2017 at 7:36 am
Brian says
What can you do?
Mar 30, 2018 at 4:53 pm
klimentina says
Hi, a Macedonian nationality, would love to move in Thailand. Not sure how does it work.. What is the first step should i do?
Please advise whatever it takes 🙂
Aug 11, 2017 at 6:12 pm
Shane says
Hi, I’m planning to visit Thailand this coming September. I’m planning to look for a job, but I have no experience that would qualify me with the above examples stated above. Please advise on what to do?
Thanks
Aug 05, 2017 at 12:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
The best place to start is to think about your experience, qualifications and skill-set and then try and map that to multi-national companies, or domestic companies, that employ foreign nationals. Then make contact with them via LinkedIn, their website/email.
Aug 07, 2017 at 3:06 am
Aman says
Bastardssss never replied to any of you!
I say go and try your best you will be fine! What’s 6months or a year of your time now days time flys!
DO IT! AND GOOD LUCK FELLOW BROTHERS AND SISTERS!
One day we nay meet!
Until then take a chance!
Aug 03, 2017 at 8:12 am
Ryan says
Hi, I’m 23 and I’m hoping to move to Thailand to teach people at wakeboarding at one of the schools there, I’m high level at it and have been teaching people since I was 16. Do you know of any places that would take me? I’m also a fully qualified gas/solar engineer but at my young age would much prefer to work as a wakeboarding instructor. While I’m there, Thanks Ryan
Aug 03, 2017 at 6:06 am
courtney says
Hi,Im 18 years old from new Zealand. I have a HUGE passion for travelling and want to live and work in Thailand and help with an Orphanage In Thailand as I have traveled here and have seen poverty in the country ive also had my own online clothing store for the past year and a half and would love to keep growing this.
Aug 03, 2017 at 3:35 am
Nkeih epse oben says
Hi I am a female from Cameroon,I am a holder of a degree in English and I have a Tesol certificate,I have worked in China for the past 5 years as an a foreign expert,I teach from kindergarten to high school,I when back due to health condition now I wanna migrate to Thailand and look for a job,please how can I go about it?
P
Aug 02, 2017 at 11:11 pm
TheThailandLife says
Please see the job board for teaching opportunities.
Aug 03, 2017 at 3:16 am
Dean Venter says
Hi there,
I am a self employed certified personal trainer and wellness coach from South Africa looking to live and work in Thailand.
Ultimately, I am looking for a position in a health club, gym or Spa. Even to teach PT classes for school children. I have 14 years experience in my field.
Would appreciate a receipt to this message. I have made the decision to move over to Thailand but just need to secure a work position first.
Yours in good health.
Aug 02, 2017 at 5:03 pm
Iriz says
Hi,
I am currently an Accounting Analyst in IBM Philippines. I would like to seek an opportunity in Thailand. Will there be opportunities for me?
Thanks,
Iriz
Jul 29, 2017 at 10:46 pm
john toeter says
Hey im a 18 year old from EU and i really wanna live in Thailand but idk what jobs will be like good i guess?
i have no work experience nor do i have a college degree
Jul 27, 2017 at 5:01 am
TheThailandLife says
There aren’t many options open I’m afraid. Teaching might be an option if you take a TEFL course.
Jul 27, 2017 at 7:09 pm
David lovett says
I’m a head chef from England,been in the industry for 10 years now…fine dining,hotels and pubs…would love to find a job in Thailand,do you know of any?or could push me in the right direction?thanks
Jul 24, 2017 at 8:18 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi David, I have not seen any chef jobs advertised, but at a guess I’d say the best bet is to contact the top-end hotels directly and ask if there are any openings. I’m pretty sure most of the big hotels have foreign head chefs.
Jul 25, 2017 at 3:53 am
Bill says
I was told by a lady who interviewed me that work permits were not given to people over the age of 50. Is this correct for all sectors (I was after a teaching English gig) and if so, does it apply to other sectors?
Jul 21, 2017 at 5:07 am
TheThailandLife says
Not true. There are plenty of foreign nationals over the age of 50 working in Thailand.
Jul 21, 2017 at 7:41 pm
Imran Hussain says
Hi, I am Imran an MBA graduate with 10 years experience in Administration & Facilities.
Is there any opening in bangkok for this profile. I would love to relocate to Bangkok for my entire life. I am an Indian and I know the basic thai Language, I also know the National Anthem of Thailand. I am willing to relocate to the Beautiful city Bangkok in Thailand. Can someone please help me with some decent job.
Jul 05, 2017 at 11:48 am
Rudolph says
Hi
I’m a south african that came to Thailand for my honeymoon and fell inlove with the place. I’m looking to come here for good. I’m a Manager at a Bakery atm but I managed many different bissnesses throuhout my career. Please is there any work for me?
Jun 24, 2017 at 2:11 pm
Jia says
Hi There,
I was considering positions in Ko Samui do you have any leads?
Im self employed currently in the area of Marketing and have quite a few qualifications however I thought id write first and see what you come back with.
Jun 21, 2017 at 6:58 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Jia, I don’t I’m afraid. The only marketing I know of there is in timeshare sales and it isn’t something I would recommend.
Jun 22, 2017 at 2:54 am
Patrick says
Hello are there any opportunities there for people who can’t speak your native language, but is fluent with the English language? P.S. I am willing to learn the native language.
Also if it counts, I am from a neighboring country which is also part of the ASEAN. Will that count too?
Jun 18, 2017 at 8:37 am
Cameron says
I’m 35yrs old and have over 15yrs experience in Event Management. Are foreign people in this field welcome in the Hotels There?
Jun 09, 2017 at 12:33 am
joseph says
Hi
im joseph and i am looking to work in thailand as fashion designer can you help out this there is work for fashion designer?
thank you
Jun 05, 2017 at 3:45 am
R H Malik says
Hi, I am a former Air Force Officer from Pakistan and presently in Bangkok for Air Traffic Control RADAR training in CATC Thailand. I have more than 13 years of Air Traffic Control and Military Policing experience combined. Also, I am a qualified Security Forces Officer from United States Air Force Security Forces training school. My English language proficiency is at IELTS 8 Band. Can you suggest some jobs that I may be able to apply while being here in Bangkok.
I would greatly appreciate your help.
Jun 04, 2017 at 6:02 pm
Andrejs says
Hello,
Is it possible to get a teaching job if you are not native English speaker?
Also is there any Real estate jobs in Bangkok for Russian/English speakers that you might know of?
thank you in advance
May 17, 2017 at 4:22 pm
TheThailandLife says
Yes it is. Look at the table here to see which course accepts non-native speakers: https://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
May 18, 2017 at 5:05 pm
robert B says
Hi Matey, Robert B,
I am A 66 yr YOUNG aussy who would love to migrate and do some work over there, evperiences in Hospitality manager pub and teaching also in transport, hey maybe get heads up. also would love to get advise on visa and all that stuff needed, cheers mate,
May 07, 2017 at 7:21 am
TheThailandLife says
Teaching might be your best route. You can check out the type of jobs that come up on the job board here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
For visa requirements, check out this post: https://www.thethailandlife.com/thai-visa-requirements
All the best!
May 08, 2017 at 3:34 pm
brendan hales says
Im from new Zealand I have my own cleaning business I do commercial work clean rugs , clean car seats in vehicles wondering if you may have any leads on big cleaning contracts in Thailand im looking for to start a contract with hotel , or motel can you help with any leads would be greatful.
Jun 23, 2017 at 8:26 am
Sean Murphy says
Hi I’m looking for a support English teaching job in Thailand ive recently been given the chance of volunteering in Cambodia as a English teacher/support teacher first time ever for a minimal of three months and would like to then get a support English teacher job but have no experience but I am a English/Irish 46 year old man could anyone help
May 04, 2017 at 8:32 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Sean, bookmark the job board and check back for positions. Opportunities are posted there weekly. https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs Have you got a TEFL certificate?
May 05, 2017 at 1:09 am
Julio says
Hi! I’m from the Philippines and I’m currently an HR professional but I have background as a Musuem Tour Guide and Teaching Special Education (not lisenced though). Are there any employment options for me in Thailand?
Apr 30, 2017 at 12:43 am
Frank Konig says
Hi
I’m looking to work and live in Thailand after 11 years of working and living in Australia.
I’m specialised in heavy metal fabrication including design, engineering, lubricants, hydraulics, electrics up to HV for Stackers, Reclaimers and Shiploaders up to 1200t including conveyor systems and structural steel work.
Pre-assembly on site (prodomoly China), heavy lift shipping including oversize road transport, final assembly on site (mainly Australia) until final commissioning.
Any help would be highly appreciated.
Apr 29, 2017 at 9:33 pm
Priscilla Jimenez says
Hello, I’m a legal assistant/office manager here in the states. Would I be able to find something in that field if I were to move to Thailand?
Apr 26, 2017 at 11:09 am
TheThailandLife says
Possibly. Under Thai labor law this type of position is usually reserved for Thai nationals, unless there is a specific requirement for the company to recruit a foreign national.
Apr 28, 2017 at 2:56 pm
megan says
Hi, I am currently a legal apprentice in the UK and I am in the process of completing my CILEx exams. I want to take a gap year to travel and work in Thailand although everywhere that I have looked at online states that I must have a degree to be able to get a working visa (even if I completed a TEFL course). Is that correct?
Thank you!
Apr 24, 2017 at 3:12 am
TheThailandLife says
If you have the TEFL certificate and you get a job offer you will be granted a B visa from a Thai embassy/consulate. Your employer will then sort out the work permit for you (usually).
Apr 24, 2017 at 4:06 am
Mariam Mohammed says
Hello.My name is Mariamni am a Nigerian and a fresh graduate of English Education.I also have a TEFL certificate,available from the online course I did,I also have experience in hospitality management as well…I would like to know what are my possibilities of getting a job at Chiang Mai,especially that of Teaching………
Apr 23, 2017 at 5:53 pm
Kim Thurling says
Hi im a 54 year old female and want to work and live in Thailand, im a qualified chef and housekeeping supervisor/ manager, what could i do to get work there, id love to live in Krabi if possible, do they have a call for teaching hospitality?
very grateful for any help at all
cheers
Kim
Apr 20, 2017 at 10:39 am
Amy says
Thanks for the article! I was wondering if it’s easy for accounting professionals to find a job in a multinational company? I read it somewhere that foreigners are not allowed to practise accounting in Thailand, is this true? Thank you!
Apr 20, 2017 at 7:02 am
TheThailandLife says
Correct: supervising, auditing or giving services in accountancy (excluding internal auditing on occasions) is a restricted profession. That said, if a company could prove to the Labour Department that they had a specific need for a foreign accountant, for example with specific language skills or experience in particular areas of industry, it may be possible to secure a work permit for a foreign accountant. Though I’d imagine it is quite rare.
Apr 21, 2017 at 4:08 pm
justin spranklin says
Hi
I’m currently planning my future to move to Thailand hopefully within the next 3 years. I visit Thailand two time’s a year and have done for the last 6yrs. I have a thai partner who works for the government in BKK. I have no qualification’s and have worked here in the UK in warehousing all my adult life. I’m currently 43. Would you be able to advise on what work i could do in BKK. Any advise would be much appreciated
Regards
Apr 18, 2017 at 10:45 pm
TheThailandLife says
Your options would be quite limited tbh. Have you considered teaching? You have an advantage as a native speaker. I would suggest doing a TEFL course. I have information on courses here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
Apr 19, 2017 at 4:36 pm
JOEL IKANI says
Am from Nigeria.. Can I get a teaching job in any part of Thailand.. If yes please keep me update,
Apr 09, 2017 at 5:22 pm
TheThailandLife says
If you are eligible to teach, then you can get a job. You might look at getting a TEFL course: See here – https://www.thethailandlife.com/best-tefl-teaching-course
Apr 10, 2017 at 3:32 pm
Edel says
I am a Spanish and English teacher in Ireland.
I am looking to work in Thailand for the summer 2017.
Apr 01, 2017 at 4:09 pm
Rod Ryan says
hello all.. do you know which website or platform can find some job vacancies in bangkok? anyway im a filipino who worked at Singapore for 7 years. but my contract finished already last Feb 28. anyone who can help and advice me will be greatly appreciated.
Mar 15, 2017 at 3:54 pm
TheThailandLife says
There’s a bunch of teaching jobs specifically for Filipino’s on the Job Board. Click on the menu tab that says Job Board at the top of the page (under the header).
Mar 15, 2017 at 6:39 pm
mickael westin says
Hallo my name is Mickael (Mike),
I’m half Swedish and half Thai. I can speak Thai, Swedish, and English. I have a selling company in Sweden and I have owned a shop in Korat for 2 years. I hope to find work in Korat around my mother birth home. Now I live in Sikhju. I help my Cousin drive an 18 wheel truck around Bangkok to Rayong to Sisaket. I have done many things but I have to find some new work, so I am opening an ice drink shop in my home and have a cousin take care of that. it’s working well but I want some more work.
Mar 07, 2017 at 4:20 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Mike, this is not actually a job board, just the comments section for the article above about different jobs foreigners can do in Thailand. You can check the job board on the site here: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs Best of luck.
Mar 07, 2017 at 4:12 pm
DL says
I have an MBA degree and some background in music and retail management from the US. I was one of the main people early on helping Jason Derulo get his record deal at Warner Music Group. Also I worked in the retail business as a VP for several years. I am looking for an opportunity to explore Thailand in roles related to marketing, products management, and business development.
Let me know if you need more information.
Mar 03, 2017 at 2:28 pm
Kevin Ballenger says
Hello, I have owned and developed a successful yoga studio here in the US and retired as an Adjunct Professor from college looking to branch out and make a run in Thailand…What is the happening there??
Mar 02, 2017 at 4:21 am
TheThailandLife says
It’s possible. Zoomba is making quite a mark in Bangkok. Chiang Mai might be your best bet for Yoga, though there is a lot of competition up there.
Mar 02, 2017 at 5:51 pm
younism3 says
I am an expat from Kashmir.I have been living and working in Phuket,Thailand for the last nine months,selling handicrafts.In the past,I have worked in south india kerala cochin
i speak kashmiri and am conversational in english,urdu Hindi as well
Thanks
Feb 23, 2017 at 1:40 pm
Ric says
Anything for kitchen work for chefs?
Would love to go back and make enough to live within my means..
Feb 22, 2017 at 3:19 pm
Scott says
Hello , I’m an Australian with 22 years experience in public transport including some supervisory and management experience. Do you know of any positions in this field. I am currently working in Sydney. Thankyou
Feb 19, 2017 at 10:29 am
John Spink says
Hi
Is there any work in Thailand for a Site Manager/HSE Manager in the oil and gas/ Wind industry with 20 years experience ? Looking to relocate and take it a bit easier now. Is age a factor ? I am 45
Feb 10, 2017 at 7:47 pm
bruno locatelli says
im a barber in uk would do anything to be able to stay in thailand could teach or anything long as i can live there many thanks
bruno locatelli
Feb 08, 2017 at 10:28 pm
JM-Joey L. Fernando says
This is Joey
How about Technical job? like CCTV, Biometric, Access Control, Access Point, Structured cabling, etc.
I can send my Resume, if needed. I am willing to work in Thailand, i just love to see and having a new life in Thailand.
Thanks
Feb 08, 2017 at 6:35 pm
Adri-annè says
Hey there, I was wondering if you have any more links on the freelance side of things or even on the writing for places in Thailand. It’s something I’m extremely interested in and would love to do!
Feb 08, 2017 at 2:17 pm
Gary says
I am Looking for petrol/diesel mechanic,
Or construction heavy machinary.
Mechanic.jobs if available
Regards.
Jan 31, 2017 at 12:57 pm
Saunak says
What about getting a HR job there in Thailand? Any leads- I have 10.5 years of HR experience?
-Saunak from India
Jan 31, 2017 at 3:48 am
Daniel Stuk says
Hi there I’m a qualified tennis coach looking for work in Thailand in hotels,tennis clubs or even schools I tried about 15yrs ago but the rules were a lot different back then!!!Cheers dan
Jan 30, 2017 at 8:23 pm
Jig says
try Thanyapura Phuket
Feb 23, 2017 at 6:32 pm
Gregory Romeo says
Hello, I was wanting to know if there are restaurant cleaning jobs and hotel cleaning jobs in Thailand. I have cleaning experience. I live in the USA and thinking about relocating to Thailand. Thank you so much
Jan 29, 2017 at 9:56 am
TheThailandLife says
This type of work would be reserved for locals. It is very low paid and certainly wouldn’t be worth locating for.
Jan 30, 2017 at 3:39 am
manish says
Hi, i am searching a job from last 5,6 months but not yet succeed can u plz help me out..
I am having more than 11 yrs of exp in diff industry with same domain..
my profile is into Business Development, Strategy,Processes,Transformation.
Jan 28, 2017 at 7:32 pm
Robert Lavington says
Is there any jobs for a sonographer (medical ultrasound) ???
Jan 22, 2017 at 6:38 pm
Jasna Bogdan says
Hi there,
I’m a graphic and digital designer currently working full time in Brisbane, Australia. Do you know anything about this industry in Thailand and whether there would be a good chance of me getting a job there? Or maybe freelance? And what kind of work permit would I need? Thank you.
Jan 22, 2017 at 4:21 pm
Edward says
Does writing for Magazines require Work Permit?
Jan 19, 2017 at 6:12 pm
TheThailandLife says
Where are the magazines based? If in Thailand, the company will get you one. If it is freelance and the Thai company is paying through your company which is registered to pay tax in your home country, it’s a bit of a grey area…
Jan 20, 2017 at 7:16 pm
Martin says
Hello. I’m searching legal work in fishing camp or company. I suppose myself as the camp leader or guardian for clients. Can you show me the way connection with owners those firms, my favourite place is Pattaya. Thanks.
Jan 23, 2017 at 7:45 pm
Rowan charlwood says
Hi, I’m thinking about going travelling in Thailand and was wondering if there where many bar jobs if they where easy to get? Also I’m interested in becoming a diving instructor and was wondering if they did the course out there at all? Thanks
Jan 16, 2017 at 8:34 pm
TheThailandLife says
Bar work is generally a profession restricted to Thai nationals, unless the position specifically requires a foreign manager; but usually these positions would be found in big chain hotels. Standard bartender work would be low paid too.
Jan 16, 2017 at 9:18 pm
Anna says
The Instructor courses are not everywhere and all the time… first u need to find a course director u prefere…. and then it’s up to him when he’s doing the course…some are doing it every month once… some every few month…
Are u divemaster already?
Jan 28, 2017 at 2:47 pm
Derick Araujo says
Friend and I are looking at getting into real estate ,however, I’m also in the car business in Canada for Mercedes-Benz. I Also have Exporting experience for high end cars to China. How would you suggest meeting a contact that is more trustworthy and or experienced?
Jan 16, 2017 at 6:50 pm
TheThailandLife says
The billion dollar question. I guess through an introduction where someone is already successfully dealing with a contact. I have two contacts in real estate in Thailand, one in Hua Hin (a developer) and one in Phuket, an estate agent. Both are foreign, not Thai. When you say “get in to”, in what way do you mean?
Jan 16, 2017 at 9:38 pm
vonn says
Is there any Financial or Accounting Jobs available for foreigners? If so, could you please help me find one? And what are the requirements needed? Thank you very much.
Jan 11, 2017 at 11:11 am
TheThailandLife says
Please check out the job board. Bookmark it in your browser and check back regularly as something of interest may come up.
Jan 11, 2017 at 5:02 pm
Paul says
Hello, I’ve only been to Thailand a few times and LOVE it! I’ve actually met someone that lives in Bangkok and we’ve kept in touch and are, for the most part dating long-distance. I’ve discussed moving there and would obviously need to work. I’m not opposed to teaching English, I’ve actually always wanted to try that when I was younger (I’m 36 now) but what else could I do? In the U.S. I’m a licensed Massage Therapist of over 5 years, and fitness advisor with a Bobybuilding and some martial arts background. Before any of that, I was in sales jobs for almost a decade. No BS Degree here I’m afraid. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Jan 12, 2017 at 8:45 pm
Imre Feke says
Hi.Im Imre i live in the UK 5 years ago but im from Hungary. I would like to come to work in Thailand from april as a Fitness instructor or Personal Trainer. Can anyone help where shoud i start my job search? Thanks.
Jan 09, 2017 at 1:20 am
Ksren says
Hi, good article.
My partner and myself are looking at relocation to Thailand, he is a bricklayer, and mining equipment operator and I administration.
We are both pretty fit 50 years, what are our chances of finding employment?
Thanks K.
Jan 05, 2017 at 6:43 pm
TheThailandLife says
Apart from teaching, I think the chances aren’t that great, I’m afraid. There are no positions for laborers because these positions are protected for Thais under the labour law. Moreover, these jobs pay around $8-10 a day. Admin wise, you might find something, but again, companies would lean to employing locals in such positions, unless something about the job required specific skills that only a foreigner could bring to the role.
Jan 06, 2017 at 5:56 pm
Nicholas Genito says
I’m a security manager with 28 years experience hoping relocate, wondering if companies are interested in expats in this field?
Jan 04, 2017 at 7:30 pm
TheThailandLife says
What type of security do you work in?
Jan 06, 2017 at 5:57 pm
Jack Blythman says
Hi all,
My name is Jack and I currently work for The Times & The Sunday Times in London, UK. I work in the sales team so would ideally would love a sale job in media or any other category. I am in love with Bangkok and would love the opportunity to work and live here.
Does anyone have any experience, advice or job sites that could help me?
Many thanks,
Jack
Jan 03, 2017 at 11:19 pm
TheThailandLife says
Check out the job board on here. There might be something for you.
Jan 06, 2017 at 5:58 pm
Michael says
Great article! My fiance is from Korat and would like to move back; however, I would need to find work there. My professional background is in public speaking, mortgage finance and fine jewelry. Thank you very much for sharing valuable information.
Jan 03, 2017 at 1:59 am
Elvira says
Hi my name is Elvira.
I love Thailand so much and been there more than three times.
I’m from Philippines but hoping to find a job there early next year.
Currently working as a Cook for almost three years now.
I graduated to an INTERNATIONAL CULINARY ARTS ACADEMIC CEBU.
I am willing to train and willing to start in lower positions..
I will be in Phuket on December 24th.
Thank you and hope to hear some feedback soon.
Dec 20, 2016 at 4:57 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Elvira, chef jobs are usually reserved for Thai nationals, but I do know that a number of big hotel chains have Filipino staff so I suggest you contact these first with your qualifications and CV.
Dec 23, 2016 at 4:37 am
Igor says
Hi,
My name is Igor and i am from East Europe and have 7 years experience as a chef in high end fine dining restaurants in London,UK and Doha,Qatar. I really want to know if there is possibility to find legal job in Thailand
Jan 06, 2017 at 7:41 am
Theresa says
Hey there, just wanted to write you a quick note. Thanks so much for this post – super informative and wonderful to read. My boyfriend and i have been planning on moving to Thailand for the past year. We’re currently in Italy for another couple of weeks. I already knew about a couple of the ideas you wrote about, and I’ve even done some work on Fiverr.com before. Your suggestions are great and I will be looking into a few of them.
My boyfriend and I are currently doing an online TESOL/TEFL program and are hoping to find teaching jobs. However, I am also a writer and am interested in furthering and hopefully monetizing it at some point. Thanks again and I hope to connect with you! Take care!
Dec 12, 2016 at 11:10 pm
Milind says
Hi…. My name is Milind, from India. My past work experience is from different industries. Currently i am working for a real estate firm in Mumbai city. I am willing to start from scratch and willing to work in new field. I have found a girl from Thailand and we want to marry. I really love her and willing to relocate to Thailand, But i must work too. Please advise
Dec 06, 2016 at 4:51 pm
TheThailandLife says
Take it really slowly. Don’t rush into marrying. Date for at least 2 years so you can get to know her better, and her family. Work in Thailand that pays well isn’t easy to come by. Perhaps research Indian companies operating in Thailand and see if they have any openings.
Dec 08, 2016 at 4:11 am
Jay says
Hi, I’m a graduate of film studies. Currently a video editor for TV channel. I do enjoy writing, I can storyboard / Illustrate. Probably could try a bit of extras acting – good looking farang face i think hahaha 🙂 Also I do kung-fu and have done a bit of muay thai. Wondered if there was anything in teaching that.
Anybody got any ideas? I’m just thinking about all options and whether I want to move to Thailand for a while.
thanks,
J
Dec 02, 2016 at 12:51 am
John says
I am a utilities based engineer but also have a banking back ground. Would like to see if there was work in Pattaya area within either of these sectors.
Nov 28, 2016 at 10:15 pm
P.Thinesh says
Hi This is Thinesh from Sri Lanka, worked with an Internationa non-government agent for about 10 yrs and now running an own guest house here in Sri Lanka and like to move to Thai with my family..
Do you have any idea to support to achive this goal and how can support me.
Cheers
Thinesh
Nov 20, 2016 at 7:57 pm
Sophie says
TTL this is a really useful article for a lot of people and you’re very patient answering all the questions. Well done and thank you 🙂
Nov 17, 2016 at 7:43 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thank you! I appreciate your feedback 🙂
Nov 17, 2016 at 9:58 pm
Johan beishuizen says
Hy, i am Johan, a 53 year young Dutchman and i am very interested in working in Thailand.
First i am a PGA teaching Golf professional B-level and finding any job in the golf sector would be nice. This also can be working in a shop or reception.
Second i have been a drive-instructor for many years in the army and private.
The categories i teached are car- motorcycle and trucks.
For now i am working in Dubai as a Limousine chauffeur for upper class Hotels so this is also a possible.
I hope that anybody can help me finding work in Thailand, anything is welcome.
Nov 16, 2016 at 2:53 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Johan, shop, reception and driving work is generally done by Thais and quite low paid. The majority of these jobs are only available to Thai nationals under Thai labour laws. Please check the job board (see navigation bar at the top of the page) for new job openings.
Nov 16, 2016 at 9:43 pm
Thu says
Hi
I read, with interest, informative board.
I am a Bachelor degree and HR Management qualified Myanmar National, with over 12 years international experience in various countries . Having worked internationally for major corporations, I have recently moved from Dubai as my husband moved to Koh Phangan.
I would also welcome the opportunity to join an organisation such as hotelier/ NGOs/Embassies /HR related and customer services fields.
I would like to know Jobs website in Thailand or any recruitment agencies?? do you have any idea?
Hope to hear your valuable answers. Thank you in advance.
Nov 15, 2016 at 1:52 pm
Vladislav says
Sorry my bad, anyways love the article really really nice
I have a Masters degree in industrial engineering and management and am very interested in going to Thai to work and live . Visited it 2 times and fell in love with the culture and everything.
My native language is Serbian and i am fluent in English . As for my past working experience i worked in marketing for Ray Ban and 50 other world famous eye wear brand’s
If you have any suggestions feel free to say 🙂 Thank you for your time 🙂
Nov 01, 2016 at 7:00 am
BKK88 says
Hi,
I am planning to move also! Currently im living in the Netherlands working as an relationship manager for a international company. Been traveling to Thailand for the past 10 years. I graduate in my bachelor of Economics. What are my chances? I would like to hear any suggestions!
Thank you in advance!
Oct 30, 2016 at 10:21 pm
thunchanok says
hi, my boyfriend is French. Do you know any work that French people can do?
He used to wanted to be a French teacher here but nowadays people wanna learn French just a little. but he has the skill about bank. his graduate is bachelor of financial. Do you have any idea? thank you
Oct 24, 2016 at 1:17 am
TheThailandLife says
Work for the French embassy?
Any French investment banks in Thailand?
Open a bakery?
Oct 25, 2016 at 2:03 pm
TrulyBlue says
Hello, and thank you for this very informative board. I am an American female of retirement age, with a monthly pension income that doesn’t quite cut it in the United States. I would need to work – but don’t want to work full-time, and don’t really have a desire to work with kids. I have a graduate degree and have been a realtor for the past 3 years.
Do you have any suggestions for employment on a part-time basis?
Also, is there income tax and, if so, what rate?
Thank you.
Oct 17, 2016 at 10:45 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi, you could easily teach English part-time, and at a language school rather than a school, so you wouldn’t be teaching to a bunch of unruly kids. In terms of income tax, it’s pretty reasonable at the lower earnings level. Click here to see a post on tax. Also, you might want to check out the job board to see the types of job that come up. Click here to see the board.
Oct 17, 2016 at 1:50 pm
Mai Anh says
HI there,
I’m Mia, a 23 year-old girl from Vietnam. At this moment, I’m seeking for a tourism -related job in Thailand. I have been working as an international tour guide for more than one year already and now I wanna refresh myself by working in another country. Honestly, Im not coming here for a well-paid job but mainly experience, hence I am quite dynamic with the jobs related to tourism.
Hope to hear your valuable advice.
Thanks for help
Oct 16, 2016 at 12:13 am
TheThailandLife says
Hmmm, your best bet would be to do some research on Vietnamese-owned travel agencies/tour operators in Thailand; those that organise tours from Vietnam and serve the Vietnamese community in Thailand. Then contact each and see if they have any openings.
Oct 17, 2016 at 1:58 pm
Sophie says
Alsp try international tour companies like Buffalo, G Adventures, Intrepid. They do tours all over SE Asia
Nov 17, 2016 at 7:35 pm
Peter says
Hi,
I have couple of questions if you don’t mind..
I’m planning to move to Thailand and look for a job there. First of all what type of visa should I apply for? I am an EU citizen and haven’t got any job offers from Thailand yet. Would the multiple entry tourist visa be the one I can start with? And once I found and employer then I can apply for work permit I guess.
Also I have 10 years experience in the hotel industry. At the moment I am working as duty manager in London. What are my chances finding a job in Phuket?
Thanks a lot
Oct 09, 2016 at 5:52 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Peter, your assumption is right. You can come on a tourist visa and if you find a job you will need to leave the country and go to a local Thai embassy/consulate to get a B visa. Then your employer will sort out the work permit for you. There’s more information in this post.
Phuket has some big international hotels, and it is these brands/chains where you are most likely to find openings for foreign general managers and higher positions. But they are few and far between. It might be work contacting a few prior to your visit to see if you can set up some meetings/interviews.
Oct 10, 2016 at 1:12 pm
KuraudioSensei says
Thanks for the uninterested information! I’m a Chilean English/Spanish teacher working as a Science/Social/PE teacher in an International Kindergarten right now and I’m looking for ways to increase my family’s income. I’ve been looking to offer priveate Spanish or English lessons, but I’m not sure where to advertise myself or where to look for potential students. I’m also open to any other business opportunity that may appear. If you could direct me a little bit on the steps I can follow, it would be great. Thanks very much!
Sep 18, 2016 at 10:00 am
TheThailandLife says
I reckon it is best to find an agency first and then after you start with a few students you’ll get jobs via word of mouth. You could always try posting an ad in Thai on Pantip.com. Lots of Thais read that forum.
Sep 21, 2016 at 1:19 pm
Greg says
Hey there,
Really interesting information. I have just come back from Phuket and instantly fell in love with the people, culture and the positive vibe there. Talked to a few of the locals about Engineering jobs (currently studying Civili Engineering, CHCH , NZ). Was wondering what you think about finding vacant/development positions for students such as myself?
Cheers
Oct 08, 2016 at 7:31 pm
TheThailandLife says
What do you mean by vacant/development positions for students? Internships? Note that under Thai labour law civil engineering is a restricted professional (reserved for Thais):
Foreigners (Aliens) are not permitted to work in the following positions:
Professional civil engineering concerning design and calculation, systemization, analysis, planning, testing, construction supervision, or consulting services, excluding work requiring specialized techniques.
Oct 10, 2016 at 1:21 pm
millie says
i want to know how to find an easy job in Thailand.if someone live there and know Thailand well,please tell me.thanks.
Sep 14, 2016 at 9:08 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hey Millie, check out the job board. There’s always jobs on there.
Sep 15, 2016 at 11:59 am
Hugh says
Hey I have a degree in Industrial Psychology and i want to move to thailand. I have worked as an HR practitioner, Organizational development specialist and i am an accredited trainer as well. My english is superb. I want to move to thailand for just two years for cultural experience how can i do that.
Sep 16, 2016 at 8:17 pm
Remo Kurka says
Hello Hugh,
I am just reading some of the comments, published.
To be honest, I can`t see that your English is “superb”.
It`s English and Thailand (capital). Even, as I am not an native English speaker, I see that you are far away from being “superb”. But, I am sure your level of English will be efficient enough for Thailand, as many Thai people don`t speak English anyway. Moving to Thailand; If you are above 50 years, it might be easier to get the two year visa. Otherwise, you may want to get married to one of the many beautiful Thai-ladies.
Thailand is quiet nice, but don`t listen to those people, telling stories about how cheep everything is. All depends on what real life style you want to live on! If you are happy with daily street food, basic simple accommodation, you might get around. Otherwise, you`ll need a car or at least an motor-bike, included all insurance. Don`t forget a health insurance!
Many things are even more expensive than in Europe, or at least not cheaper! (Due high import taxes, placed by the government). the cheapest small beer sold at Big C supermarket (as I have seen); 33 Baht. Far more expensive, than in Germany and even more expensive than in UK supermarkets. Mobile phones and TV`s, cars – just all that technical stuff – is well cheaper or the same price, in Europe and even US. Some stuff as laundry services, taxi etc. is far cheaper. But, if you use this far cheaper services every working day, you`ll land up paying more in Thailand, than having a monthly London Tube ticket.
Anyway – Wish you all the best!
Oct 04, 2016 at 12:51 am
christopher rowan says
hi im christopher rowan im just wonderingu can help im a carpenter builder by trade have my own business in australia for a number of years .
ihave been living in hongkong fof nearly 6 years as a yacht and mboat maintenance supervisor i have alarge amount of Experience and qualifications I would love to live in thailand as my fiance is thai and we marry soon
thats the reason why i wood love to relocate to thailand do think ther is something for me or can u point me in the right direction
thank you christopher rowan
Aug 24, 2016 at 7:43 am
Lindsay Rowan says
Hi Chris are you from NZ.
Sep 29, 2016 at 3:45 am
sally says
HI Christopher , you may have to check at the site talk to local people Pataya and Phuket there are many port for yacht and mboat station they might need you .
Nov 27, 2016 at 8:54 am
Carl Winters says
Hey, I’m looking to move to Thailand with my friend for work. I’m 29 divorced and a professional opera singer/artist. I’m looking to move there with my friend and make some money and probably stay and retire at some point. The thing is I have no College diploma only high school and I don’t wanna do opera as I retired from that. I wanna become an independent artist (rock singer) at some point until then I would work anything as we really want to move there cause we both love the culture and it was kind of a life dream. Now I speak 3 languages fluently but have no education so I can’t teach…..since I have no experience working 9-5 jobs as I never did. Worked as an opera singer professionally since I was 19………and lived off that as an artist so I really don’t know how it is to work but I would try it as I really wanna stay there….what do you think it’s best?! I have travelled and am travelling my whole life. Seen every corner of Europe, Australia. But have never been to Asia! Anway I also acted in theatres in some plays which means I can also do an acting job extra/cameo and would do it…but how secure is it….I’m planning to come in 3 months, already workin’ on my Visa just wanna find something that’s not too hard so I can have enough to stay there and share a small place with my friend…..please help?! 🙂
Aug 15, 2016 at 7:11 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Carl, you can still teach without a degree if you get a TEFL. There are limited options for acting and extra work, but some do make a living: see number 9 in my list. Don’t forget to book mark the Job Board too, as jobs do come up every day.
Aug 18, 2016 at 4:04 am
Papa H says
I have been told it is a legal requirement too have a degree to teach last 12 months up to 100 teachers of english sacked all over North East region alone . BEWARE.
Sep 18, 2016 at 7:36 pm
TheThailandLife says
Really? I’ve not heard of this. Do you have a link to a news source?
Sep 21, 2016 at 1:14 pm
Caron says
Google grand opera thailand for a start….mayne something for you????
Aug 20, 2016 at 10:41 am
Michael says
Hi there,
Nice article!
I was wondering if an Australian foreigner with a degree in environmental science would be able to get a job in Thailand working roughly in this field (forestry, sustainability, efficiency, climate change etc.?). I already have a years experience working with an environmental firm, does this increase the chances as well?
Thanks in advance!
Regards.
Aug 06, 2016 at 10:31 pm
Maleah says
Hi TheThailandLife!
I have full time retail experience. Do you know of any names of retail stores I could google in Thailand or how I should search to see what options are out there in retail? I live in the US, but ever since July 4th I’ve been praying for clarity about the interest of Thailand that God has put on my heart. Any information you can give about how the culture is compared to the US would be great!
Aug 03, 2016 at 12:43 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Maleah, foreigners can’t work in retail stores in Thailand. These positions are reserved for Thai nationals only. Generally, however, these positions are low paid and probably would not help you maintain the lifestyle you are used to.
Aug 04, 2016 at 12:52 am
Maleah says
Ok thank you- I guess I could look into #10 on your list then. How is the culture there- do people seem to be more friendly than the US?
Aug 04, 2016 at 9:47 am
santhosh says
hai my name is santhosh iam from india working as a civil engineer for charoen pokhpand i want to do my ms in civil in thailand but not understanding the way of approach to contact universities if i got my masters r can i get any job after completion of masters in the mean while can i get any part time while doing masters
Aug 02, 2016 at 7:32 pm
TheThailandLife says
You need a work permit to work in Thailand, whether you are studying or not. Some people manage to get work placements while they study, arranged by the university.
Aug 03, 2016 at 3:48 am
Krisztián says
Hello
I would like to ask How can I find work in Thailand if I have just High School degree?
I am 23 yeard old guy and I am from Hungary
I have been in Thailand for 3 month. I love so much Thailand and I want to live there but I think impossible 🙁
I read about Thai company just accept diploma and What can do thai people i cannot do..
R there any chance for stay and work in Thailand?
Do you have any idea?
If you can help me some advice i will be grateful
I am looking forward yr answer
Sincerelly
Krisztián
Aug 01, 2016 at 9:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
I guess teaching is the obvious job? Scuba diving, maybe? Are there any Hungarian companies in Thailand looking for employees?
Aug 02, 2016 at 3:37 am
Krisztián says
Thank your answer
My english is not perfect but i Think i can teach elementary students.
No There are not any Hungarian companies in Thailand.
I think no. I have not found yet.
Do you live in Thailand?
Aug 02, 2016 at 7:49 pm
TheThailandLife says
You can always improve your English by taking a TEFL course. See this post: Yes I do live in Thailand.
Aug 03, 2016 at 3:46 am
Krisztián says
Are you teacher in Thailand?
Or do you have business?
If i start to study in TEFLE i can get work too if my exam success?
Aug 04, 2016 at 5:33 pm
TheThailandLife says
I work for myself. If you get a TEFL you most certainly can get a job.
Aug 05, 2016 at 5:21 am
Andras Feldmayer says
hi Krisztian,
I am also hungarian, dozens of hungarians are working in TH as english teachers, – easily googleable, find the TEFL school first, they have hungarian agents in Bangkok. After the the course they assist you in finding a job, however you re more likely to get placed to the countryside first.
More and more govt schools employ “non native but native lookalikes” (especially in the countryside ) because for the low salary of 900- 1000 USD no native speaker will take the job. ( In my first school i workd with nigerians, ukrainians,romanians israelis who were all guised as natives )
good luck
F.
Oct 25, 2016 at 1:34 pm
judith achieng oromo says
my names are judith from kenya my husband has worked in hotels in dubai and i have also worked in dubai in a facility management company we have a 1year old baby now and we would like to move to thai land and get jobs what is your advice kindly contact me via my email
Jul 31, 2016 at 3:54 pm
TheThailandLife says
Check out the job board regularly. It is located in the top navigation bar of this page.
Jul 31, 2016 at 11:46 pm
Felix says
Thank you so much for the article. This gives me some more ideas to find a job in Bangkok / Thailand. I’m Felix, 25, I am from Cambodia. I want to move to Bangkok. But I have “heard” there are lots of Cambodians work in Thailand with low salary or got scam or racist related problems. For me I want to live in Bangkok with good job / decent salary. I came to Bangkok few times and felt in love with life in Bangkok. I can’t speak Thai for now, but I’m well educated, graduated in IT field. And I have had work experience in office environments (NGO), consultant, teaching(Korean, English, Bible(as I used to work in a Church)), training sector and service industries in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Also I am a freelance model and good at graphic design. I am flexible, humble, honest and willing to learn and gain new experiences. I specially say my resume or experiences are of great compilation, with a vast knowledge. Anyway, still it seems hard for me to find a good job in Bangkok. I simply ended up to an idea of racism.
I am happy to hear from your point of view or any idea in this case.
Thank you again
Jul 28, 2016 at 3:28 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Felix, the perception you are facing is because the large majority of Cambodian workers in Thailand are unskilled migrant workers. However, you have a good skill set and solid English skills so there’s no reason for you not to be able to find a job with the right company. Perhaps a good place to start would be to find a list of Cambodian companies and Thai companies doing business with Cambodia in Bangkok and contact them regarding job openings. I’m sure you would be very useful to one of these companies. All the best!
Jul 28, 2016 at 5:34 pm
Felix says
Hello TTL. Such an inspiration.
Thank you so much.
Aug 01, 2016 at 1:42 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thanks Felix 🙂
Aug 02, 2016 at 3:45 am
Nadia Howie says
Hello,
I am currently living in Calcutta, India. I want to pursue Scuba Diving as my career in Koh Tao this year. I am in a fix thinking about part time job opportunities there, as I have just graduated and cant risk not earning anything while I go through with my scuba course.
I was hoping you could help me out on how to have a steady income during my course in Koh Tao.
I am a graphic designer currently in Calcutta. (If it would help)
Jul 22, 2016 at 2:02 pm
TheThailandLife says
To work you need a work permit. See the B visa section in this post here. Unless you find a job before you arrive, you will have to find one here then leave again to sort out your visa while your company sorts out your work permit. Why not freelance online while you do your diving?
Jul 28, 2016 at 6:09 pm
G. Jasuwan says
TTL,
Hello, I know that teaching English in Thailand is the easiest job to get as you have mentioned and other sites state. I am actually a Thai-Born American Citizen and wanted to spend sometime in Thailand prior to getting to old. I have experience in Real Estate over here in the Funding/Financing Field but am looking to get away from that and get into more of a Entertainment Tourism or entrepreneurship type of position. I have a associates degree in Communications. I speak fluent Thai (American Accent). I would love to find something in the Korat area of Thailand because that is where most of my family live there but will be willing to live in other parts of Thailand depending on the opportunity. Anything you can think of that you could share would be appreciated. Thanks for putting up this website – if it helps anyone to find what they are looking for in Thailand it was worth it.
Jul 19, 2016 at 11:09 pm
TheThailandLife says
I really don’t know what opportunities there would be in Korat. Tourism isn’t huge there, so for that you’d be better placed in Bangkok, or on one of the popular islands like Samui or Phuket. You are bi-lingual, which is a huge plus. Personally I think Bangkok is your best bet to start. Bookmark my job board, as jobs regularly comes up on there that might appeal to you.
Jul 21, 2016 at 7:11 pm
John says
Hi im john and im planning to move and find a job in thailand im undergraduate of BS NURSING and have a call center experience for 2 years in BPO industry can i apply for a work in the BPO in thailand when i get there?
Jul 07, 2016 at 8:15 am
Mun says
I’m a hard working woman currently living in Portugal.
I’m 49 years old. I’m quite adaptable, resilient, persistent and hard working.
I have worked as an IT Technician in a telecommunications company for 14 years.
I have a driving license and I’ve driven several types of cars.
I have a Bachelor degree in Translation and have translated several books and magazine articles. I have worked as graphics technician for a management consulting company. I am also a certified trainer.
I have 17 years of experience dealing with different kinds of animals in a domestic environment: dogs, cats, rodents, fishes. I’m good with fixing computers, taking care of living beings and preparing breakfasts. Empathy and human potential are my most valuable assets. According to the Myers-Briggs personality assessment I’m an INFJ (if you don’t know this test, google it. It’s quite interesting.)
My main ambition is to find full time work in a farm or nature reserve taking care of animals and providing for their well being. If you know anything of this sort just let me know.
I have been trying to find work for the past 2 years and a half to no avail.
I wish you the best. Thank you for reading these lines.
Jul 02, 2016 at 8:37 pm
John says
Hello TTL,
This is a long-shot but I didn’t know if you knew anything about the counselling field? I have a 1:1 degree and I am considering studying MSCP counselling psychology at ABAC University BKK.
Does anybody know anything about this profession, course or even University?
Jul 02, 2016 at 1:58 am
Zohaib Khan says
Hello, I am Zohaib , 27 year old,Pakistani national. I have done Bachelor in Geophysics from Pakistan and have more then 3 year of experience in teaching mainly Physics and Mathematics. Now I just received an admission letter from AIT for Master program on fellowship.. I am just wondering that if I can get a part time Job in Thailand to support my monthly living expenses? I am looking forward for sincere and helpful suggestions…please
Jun 23, 2016 at 1:48 am
TheThailandLife says
Technically you can’t work on a study visa, though your uni may be able to arrange “training” with a company for you that is related to your course, and there maybe some renumeration with that. You should talk to the university as they may be able to help you with this.
Jun 23, 2016 at 12:36 pm
Goran says
So hard for find job for me.. coz I’m from Iraq but live Thailand with my wife here..
Jun 24, 2016 at 2:14 am
TheThailandLife says
A lot of people are in the same situation Goran. Is there an Iraqi embassy here, or some Iraqi companies operating in Bangkok? Maybe you can apply for a job at these places.
Jun 24, 2016 at 4:33 pm
malay says
Hi Guys,
I needed some advice, I am and British citizen of (Indian heritage) looking for some exposure in Finance in Thailand, I have 7+ years of experience in Finance in UK,
Masters degree as well as UK Chartered Management accounting qualified member (CIMA).
I have worked with couple of big fortune 100 companies during my career so far, What sort of advice would you give for Finance jobs in Thailand, I am not a trader etc so banks are out of equation.I am more on financial planning and analysis side.
-> which are the best jobboards to apply?
-> salary for Finance analyst, or Finance manager position.?
cheers
M
Jun 21, 2016 at 8:17 am
andy says
Helloo TTL !
My name is Andy I am from Slovakia and I love Thai ! I am 26y currently living in Sydney but traveling many times to Thai- use to live close to border to Cambodia. .. It’s nice to read some articles from people here who wanna start they own.. I try to find the way with my girlfriend – she is thai, what to do ,whats the best for us. I used to work in travel agency 3y so I know each part in Thai ,experience in bartending last 6y and now I am a manager in restaurant so I focus for good and quality customer service and so. I would like to start in some hotel resort (bkk or islands) If there is any chance, working as a guide and providing people who wanna traveling , then was an idea for start a bussiness with coffee shop or small things like this . I would like to hear opinion from people who writing here comments ,If someone can help for start or give me some tips. I lived in BKK – still renting my appartment. Thank you for answer 🙂
Jun 15, 2016 at 10:50 am
vixenz says
Hi, If you can use photoshop/illustrator we we have job in pattaya
Jul 03, 2016 at 10:44 pm
Muhammed Salman says
Helo I am an MBA graduate with specialisation major in travel & tourism and minor in marketing. I have visted Thailand for the completion of my studies. I would like to work in Thailand as its well known for its tourism. What job can I get there in Thailand as a tourism graduate.
Jun 11, 2016 at 1:18 am
Nick says
Hi I am a 35 year old male uk citizen. I have been to Thailand on vacation many times but have never worked in Asia. By profession I am a web designer/developer and consultant. With a background in construction engineering and other digital design roles. I have a degree in design digital media and have been offered the opportunity to invest in a small business in transport tourism and have produced a well marketed site for booking transfers and excursions around Thailand. Once the site goes live I have been offered the chance to help manage the company alongside its Thai owners. The people I am working with I trust and are close friends so I am happy with the people I could potentially work with. What I am struggling with is knowing if I can work in Thailand in this manor? Using my qualification in digital media and being able to mange the company and own a share legitimately. Any info that can help would be great fully received.
Jun 08, 2016 at 10:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Nick, owning a share is no issue and will be sorted out with a lawyer by the company directors. But to work in Thailand for this company you’d need a work permit. The directors of the company can apply for this on your behalf.
Please see this post and look under the ‘Work visa’ section.
Jun 09, 2016 at 11:03 pm
Tanveer says
I am planning to move Thailand and start small business. I am in search of anyone who can guide me and join me. Can any one guide me accordingly.
I visited Thailand two times last year. I worked 18 years in United Nations in PaKistan. I am social/humaintarian worker. I love Thailand and want to live there and start small business. I am planning to start small business (Ice Cream parlor, Cofee shop,Yoga center etc).
Therefore I need some guaidence and looking for good local Thai or any other national to guide me or if want to join me in business. feel free to contact me.
Regards
Tanveer
Jun 07, 2016 at 11:18 pm
David says
Hi, i will also want to move to thailand and set up my own business, i am in the tech and information sector. however, i would also like a teaching job to start with while i build my new internet startup. I am from Nigeria and i have a degree in Linguistics and communication studies. Tanveer, if you get the information you are searching for please i would love to be briefed. Thanks
Jun 09, 2016 at 11:12 am
Tanveer says
hi David,
don’t worry brother, i am a person who love to share useful information with others. I am in search of information as soon as get it i will share you. Good luck.
Take care
Jun 11, 2016 at 10:01 pm
Melvern says
i would like to apply for jobs and i’m an Indonesian student. I have stayed in Thailand about 10 years and I have many local friends in I speak Mandarin,Thai,English and Malay.
Jun 09, 2016 at 4:42 pm
Toci says
Hi Tanveer,
I live in Thailand for 25 years. I’m married with a Thai woman and I can fluently speak and read Thai language.
I have many years of business experience in Thailand since I owned a beach resort in Koh Samui for 15 years.
I can advise you and suggest you the appropriate place to start a business according to your budget, your needs and tastes, assist you with all the bureaucratic procedures as lease contract, setting up a company, work permit, visa, etc.
I own a car which is necessary for travel
If you’re interested in my assistance, I’m available.
When do you want to come in Thailand ?
Looking forward to ear from you
Jun 10, 2016 at 10:23 am
Tanveer says
Hi Toci,
Thanks for your positive reply. i will come to Thailand in mid of July. I will visit your place and meet with you and discuss regarding business and your fruitful assistance.
have a good day and take care.
Jun 13, 2016 at 10:40 am
Tanveer says
Hi Toci,
CAN YOU GUIDE me time and cost of company registration including work permit. And what type of small business i can start. I prefer to work for tourists. These information will help me for planning.
Thanks
Tanveer
Jun 14, 2016 at 6:32 am
Alexis says
What a shame you no longer don’t own that beach resort.
I would ask you to hire me right away. =)
I’m doing my best to find work anywhere for 2 years and a half now but no positive results.
All the best to you and your wife.
Cheers.
Jul 02, 2016 at 8:28 pm
thida says
Hi, There
My name is Thida im thai nationality i have been to study in UK now im back to thailand and set up the company in samui with foreign people i would like to prefer Samui island it quite interesting if you need help you can visit me here !!
Thanks
Thidaxx
Jun 11, 2016 at 4:09 pm
Tanveer says
Hi Thida,
Nice to hear you regarding Samui island. I am interesting in set up company and start small business. I need some assistance, guidanceistration and sincere local partner or support me in company reg. I am hopefully that you will guide me accordingly.
Jun 12, 2016 at 10:53 am
Thida says
Hi,Tanveer
My sincerity to help anyone who wants to being in Thailand anyway and would like to be nice to suggest things a good way for you guy so, let’s meet up as soon as possible !
Thidaxx
Jun 12, 2016 at 11:10 am
Tanveer says
Hi Thida,
Thanks for your reply and sincerity toward others. Thida I will come to Thailand in Mid of July. Before coming I will inform you.
Take care and be happy.
Tanveer
Jun 13, 2016 at 10:49 am
Muhammed Salman says
Sir, I am an Indian and an MBA graduate in travel & tourism and marketing. I wish to work in Thailand. Can tou please inform me about any good job in Thailand related to tourism.
Thank you,
Jun 13, 2016 at 3:54 pm
PANAYIOTIS SPYROU says
Hi, my name is Panayiotis. I am from Cyprus and I am in f&b business,hotels restaurants and catering for 25 years.Looking to move in Thailand. Any help?
Yhanks
Jun 29, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Anthony says
Hi,
I am also looking towards starting a small business in Thailand.
Would really appreciate if i could come across any contacts / guidance for the same.
thnx.
Anthony
Aug 22, 2016 at 2:05 pm
Mikey says
I would seriously re consider your work options as thailand is full of coffee shops and ice cream magic and fitness gyms, I would firstly get to know good friends within the culture and go from there. Also location is important avoid overrun tourist destinations a farang with a business within this area competing with local Thais is not going to work unless you have serious cash to burn.
Online selling is a great way to get going and tax free I only speak from experience of having a thai wife and being extremely forceful with local Thais and showing them a different way of producing without the hard labour and believe me I still have weekly battles but it’s getting there I hope this helps
Jun 16, 2016 at 10:53 pm
Sakshi Singh says
Hi! I have been meaning to find job in Bangkok mostly. I am into marketing, last November I finished my post-graduation from United Kingdom and I am hoping to move to a closer place to my home country- India. I have an experience from 6 months to a year (9 months almost!). I am not sure how should I be approaching to this. I am so much fascinated by the idea of living here. Any lead would be really helpful.
Also, how does the work permit thing here? It is pretty strict elsewhere.
Thanks.
Jun 03, 2016 at 10:34 pm
Anil Kumar Upadhyaya says
Hai Sakshi,
Greetings from India,I had been to Bangkok many times for business trips there I was working with German consulting firm in India.Bangkok is real hub of asia for business/consulting companies there.Can you send me your details so we can work out closely also.I am also willing to move Bangkok from India to settle there for working with any consulting firm there for asia region.
Pls send me your reply to me so we can have skype talks also.My skype: anil.upadhyaya8 you may send me msg via skype also fix skype with me.I am willing to come to Bangkok in October month may be we can meet there also.Pls send me msg via skype.
Jun 10, 2016 at 11:54 am
Haha says
Can someone help me out. I’m already in Bangkok and will be working for a recruitment company (Business Development/Consulting), and am wondering how much I should expect my salary should be. I started with an internship and will now get full time.
A little about me. I’m from North America (US) and I had read online that Westerns should get a premium of at least 50,000 baht to get a work visa. I am also a recent graduate (bachelors).
During my negotiation phase, what would be a good salary to ask for? Note that right now since it’s an internship I am making very little (20,000 baht).
May 31, 2016 at 7:36 pm
Richie says
Hello Haha
I am wondering how you get that job in Consulting? I am planing to move to Thai in September and I am interested in working in the consulting/operation/management field. Any recommendation how and where should I start? I am thinking I will be applying to jobs when I am there? any suggestions?
Thanks
R
Jun 04, 2016 at 12:56 am
elvis lee says
hi..
im Elvis from malaysia. i was seeking job at thailand too.
i can speak mandarin, cantonese, hakka language english, malay language, and some thailand language which is basic.
any recommend job from your company?
Jun 06, 2016 at 4:54 pm
Jennifer Chua says
Hi there,
Would love if you could give me some help/advice here!
I’m from Thailand but have been living in Australia for about 6 years now (I have Australian accent, I can speak/write in Thai as well). I’m currently in year 11 (16 years-old) which mean next year will be my last year in High School.
The problem is that I don’t think I will make it to University, if I don’t make it I’m planning on moving back to Thailand when I’m 18. If I do move, what job would you recommend? I’m interested in: associating with foregien people, speaking mainly English when I’m working and high paid.
If I make it to University? What subjects should I focus on? What job/jobs should I appy for in Thailand after graduated from University?
I was thinking about working at the Australian Embassy, working at the Real Estate or an office job that I will get high paid. But right now everything is going off the track! I’m very worried so I thought I’d ask for some help.
Thank you!
May 23, 2016 at 4:10 pm
TheThailandLife says
First of all, don’t worry! You are young and have plenty of time to work out what you’d like to do in life. Enjoy your final year at school, you’ll never get this time back. You are at a great advantage being educated abroad and, should you decide to come back to Thailand, you will find a job. Because your English skills will be superior and you favour a customer-facing job, perhaps go to college or uni and do travel and tourism, or even marketing. You could end up working in one of the big hotel chains here or for a travel company. At the very least, if you decide to come back, you can start of teaching English. If you have Australian citizenship as well as Thai you can get a teaching job starting at 30-35k.
May 23, 2016 at 5:20 pm
Spy N. says
I’ve got the similar situation except I lived in the states until I turned 21 without serving the army. As far as I’m concerned, my name is on the wanted list.. I don’t know if you know much about this situation. My main question though is will I be able to teach English in private sector without getting my history checked? I’m not planning on staying in Thailand forever, only for a year or two. Are there possibilities of me finding a teaching job? I’ll eventually clean up the army situation but not at the moment.
Thanks in advance.
Spy N.
May 29, 2016 at 8:23 pm
Ehsan says
Hi Dear,
I am jewelry Designer by Computer ( Matrix ) and hand made .. Can i find a Job in Thailand?
May 23, 2016 at 4:29 am
tamirat says
Hi ,TTL nice to hear from you such an important information.
I am graduated diploma in English and I have 2years experince. I am originally from Ethiopia but I am living south Africa. Please help me if I get job. Thanks
May 20, 2016 at 3:37 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Tamirat, I certainly think you’ll be able to teach English. Have you seen all the new teaching jobs on the board? Theres a lot!
May 20, 2016 at 9:52 pm
Jenno says
@ Tamirat, if you speak English like you write English, then I don’t think teaching English is the right direction for you. From what you have written in this blog is 2 or 3 out of 10, you have to improve your written English. How can you expect to teach English when your own standard of English is way below par, back to the driving range I would say.
May 28, 2016 at 3:25 am
BZaveri says
I am a graduate student studying in United States from the last two years. I am majoring in Engineering Management from an accredited university and i will be graduating next year. I am very keen on working in Thailand since I have been there before and I love the culture. Can you tell me the prospects for recent graduate students in Thailand looking to enter as an Analyst? Thanks.
May 13, 2016 at 5:55 am
Banyar says
First I wanna say thank you. I’m a safety instructor for offshore and industrial. I’m also a PADI certified open water diver. I’m from Myanmar(Burma).I can speak English fluently. I will try to learn the Thai language too. I am also a Cisco certified networker. Which job can I get in Pattaya or BKK? Thank you.
Apr 28, 2016 at 10:44 pm
TheThailandLife says
I don’t think there is much call for dive instructors in Pattaya, so maybe try Phuket or Samui. If you don’t speak Thai, I think you’ll have trouble getting a job as a Cisco networker. This type of job would be fairly restricted to Thai nationals only, I’m sure.
Apr 29, 2016 at 1:54 pm
Albina says
Hello! I am 24 I am Russian,live in United States passed 5 years.
Haven’t accomplished any high education,I have been in restaurant industry(bartending,serving,small management experience)for passed 4 years,also Advanced PADI certified,very interested in nutrition and fitness.
I have been thinking to move in Thailand,but very concerned if I will be able to find a job.
Where or what you would advice me to look into?!
Apr 30, 2016 at 5:07 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Albina, a very good indication of the type of jobs that are available in Thailand is the Jobs Board. Please look at the menu navigation bar at the top of this page and you will see the tab. At the moment the market is dominated by teaching jobs. This is because the school term ended a few weeks back and I guess a lot of teachers leave their positions at this time. You will also see other jobs too, like one posted last month for a hotel supervisor, one for a development manager, web developers and more. Check it out.
May 01, 2016 at 3:32 pm
Tanveer says
Hi Albina, I am also planning to move Thailand and start small business. I am in search of anyone who can guide me and join me. If you have any experties and guide me accordingly.
I visited Thailand two times last year. I worked 18 years in United Nations in PaKistana. I am social/humaintarian worker. I love Thailand and want to live there. I am planning to start small business (Ice Cream parlor, Cofee shop,Yoga center etc).
Therefore I need some guaidence and looking for good local Thai or any other national to guide me or if want to join me in business.
Regards
Tanveer
Jun 07, 2016 at 11:11 am
Steven Goodall says
Hello. I’m here on my third trip. This one is for two months. As to working here, I’ve had no luck at all. I’ve many Thai friends all over the country and a Thai girlfriend in Ubon. I’d love to live and work here, but it’s not looking like it’s possible. I don’t have a degree and I’m 50. I’d like to say I’m fluent as I’ve spoken English all my life. I’m pretty despondent and getting desperate because all my savings are rapidly dwindling. Help!
May 12, 2016 at 2:27 pm
TheThailandLife says
Have you checked out all the teaching jobs here? https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs Perhaps you can land one to get some regular cash coming in soon.
May 12, 2016 at 9:22 pm
Angelo Tacuban says
Hi there I have 3 years experience teaching biology in the Philippines to undergrad students. Is there any way to get a teaching job in a college or university?
Thanks
Apr 23, 2016 at 11:36 am
Alex says
Thanks for the useful post!
I’m from Belarus.
My native language is russian one.
But I can write and speak English, polish, German.
Not so beautiful, but not so bad.
If I’d have a spoken practice, I’m sure I spoke any language for a short time, including Thai.
I’m electrical engineer.
I know also the PC very well. Can do web design.
But I’m 49 old (looking much younger).
What do you guess, have I a chance to find any job in Thailand?
On example as a receptionist in a hotel or anything else?
Thanks!
Apr 26, 2016 at 11:44 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hey Alex, the obvious postion is teaching, but being a non-native the salary will be less — around 30k Baht a month. It get increasingly difficult to get jobs in Thailand as you age, and job descriptions often stipulate an age band. A wide range of positions do come up though: Click here to See the job board here. You should look into being a diving instructor, if you have your PADI and good experience. Good luck!
May 01, 2016 at 3:37 pm
Paula says
HI TTL, My partner & I were back in Bangkok recently after four years. The city has progressed so much since & we were considering relocating there. I’m a professional copywriter who is now doubling as an editor with a broadcast company in Kuala Lumpur. I have nineteen years of work experience in this field and my partner is a trainer with a gym. With our lines of work, do you think seeking employment in Bangkok is a feasible idea? If so, what leads can you give us? We’d like to hear your views. Thanks 🙂
Apr 18, 2016 at 1:33 pm
TheThailandLife says
The occasional job does come up for editors here, but with your experience the pay probably wouldn’t seem very attractive – perhaps 40-50k Baht a month. The jobs tend to be re-writing copy written by non-native speakers and producing documents of various kinds. That said, positions do come up so it’s worth putting yourself out there to network. I’d say your best bet is to freelance and get work on sites like Guru.com and Upwork from companies abroad while networking in the local market. The competition for personal trainers is heavy here. Those working in gyms are nearly always Thai nationals, unless it’s perhaps a regional manager position with a chain (brand) gym. There are a number of specialist foreign trainers working with private clients, so that’s a possible route – though this would entail starting a business. The closest person I know working a job like this is a friend’s wife who teaches Zoomba classes, so I don’t have much knowledge in this department. Hope this helps.
Apr 18, 2016 at 9:46 pm
Paula says
Hi there, thanks for replying so promptly 🙂 You’re right, 40-50K isn’t much, but guess I’ll need to try supplementing it like you suggested. As for my partner, he has friends in the gym line in Bangkok, so we’re less worried about him. And it’s Zumba, btw 😉 Well… if you happen to stumble upon anything I can do, it’d be great if you could toss it my way. Thanks again !
Apr 19, 2016 at 9:40 am
Ronel says
Hi. I am starting a teaching Job next month. I’m NES from South-Africa and have 15 years experience in sales customer service and management. BUT never completed my degree since it was never am issue previously. Cold I get a job other than teaching?
Apr 19, 2016 at 5:01 pm
Sunil Rawat says
I do not what am I doing wrong. This is the third time I am typing.
I am a Canadian Citizen living in Vancouver. I have done MBA from Canada and teaching Enterpreneuship courses in universiy. I visited Bangkok recently and loved to stay and work there for 4-5 years. Is it possible and whom should I contact for this.
Thanks for the help
Sunil
Apr 08, 2016 at 5:57 am
TheThailandLife says
You’re not doing anything wrong Sunil. Your comment was queued for moderation. I’d start by sending your CV to all the big BKK universities and see if you get any interest. Write a covering letter on what you have to offer, e.g. what you can lecture on and of what benefit it will be to students of specific courses. it is very possible to find openings like this. I have a friend who lectured as a Doctor in a university in Bangkok.
Apr 09, 2016 at 2:55 pm
B says
Hi Sunil.
Check out the Stamford University website. I use to teach Entrepreneurship and Management courses there and it was quite enjoyable!
Blake
Apr 26, 2016 at 12:21 pm
Paolo says
hello im Italian 30 years old , looking a job in Thailand as restaurant manager ,got a long experience in this position .I just finish to work in Laos. i really would like to move to Thailand . Can you please tell me the best website or places to look for it ? thank you very much
Apr 02, 2016 at 11:42 pm
Allan Namchaisiri says
Please send me your full resume and qualifications to [removed]
May 26, 2016 at 11:05 pm
Anant says
Hi, I am a very experienced aviation professional, 63 years old, in good health. I am not interested in a pilot’s job anymore, but would like to use my vast experience in aviation, which includes being the CEO of an aircraft charter company for many years. I would also love to teach. My English is very good and I could even teach the language. Open to any employment in Thailand if the job is interesting. Pluses includes experience, honesty, and good communication skills. Minuses are age (I am 63), and no knowledge of Thai language. Do you have any suggestions?
Mar 22, 2016 at 1:27 pm
Tahlia says
Finally!!!! A great post (that’s not 6 years outdated) that shows other opportunities other than teaching! I was getting nervous for a second…. Lol! I’m a single mother of 2 from the US, and strongly considering the move to Thailand…. Very, very soon! I just wanted to make sure that I would be able to do something else other than teaching. I’m currently a Realtor here in the States, and being that I can do the same there is EXCITING!!! Thanks so much for the info!
Mar 21, 2016 at 8:24 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thanks Tahlia. More and more opportunities are opening up for foreign nationals, as you’ll see on my job board. Exciting indeed 🙂
Mar 24, 2016 at 10:03 pm
samy says
Hello sir
Thx for all help u are showing here and I would like if we can have chat in ( line ) to ask you a lot of things , as I’m married to thai wife and searching a good job in there , I have bachelor degree in tourism and hotels management and I’ve been working for the last 18years as senior flight attendant , also got many certificates in CRM , first aid , VIPs treatment and management courses
If it won’t disturb u pls add me and let’s chat if u have time
Line I’d : REMOVED
Apr 05, 2016 at 12:55 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Samy, sorry I don’t have time to chat on LINE I’m afraid. I post as much information on here as I can. Please bookmark the job board page and check back for new jobs every couple of days. All the best!
Apr 06, 2016 at 2:55 pm
Pranoy says
hello sir,
I’m basically Indian from the northeast part of India so my appearance more looks like Asian.i’m just a fresher’s,well I’ve completed diploma & B.tech in mechanical engineering from recognized indian institute. i got fluent English communication skills.Therefore m looking for a job there in Thailand if any possibilities at whatever field,I would like to give a try.
Thanks
Mar 21, 2016 at 2:18 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Pranoy, please check the job board for opportunities. You can find it on the navigation below the header of the site.
Mar 21, 2016 at 9:58 am
bb says
I am looking for experience mechanical engineer preferably native english speaker
Apr 09, 2018 at 7:01 pm
brian papadum says
hello sir, i am an industrial engineer.. is there any manufacturing in thai? i recently tried apply at sg and ended up nothing.. still jobless..i am a filipino
Mar 17, 2016 at 3:56 pm
TheThailandLife says
What type of manufacturing. Factory work doesn’t pay well. You would be better off working in the Philippines.
Mar 18, 2016 at 2:53 pm
Noina says
Hello sir I’m thai looking job for my boyfriend he is turkish guy his English not good
We want to stay in thailand together
Can you help recommend for job in thailand please
We are don’t be serious about high salary
Thanks so much
Mar 21, 2016 at 3:35 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Noina, I’m afraid there aren’t many opportunities for foreign nationals who don’t speak English very well. Has he considered looking for Turkish companies based in Thailand that might have job openings for Turkish nationals?
Mar 21, 2016 at 9:47 am
Noina says
Thanks so much
have turkish company in thailand?
Mar 21, 2016 at 5:22 pm
TheThailandLife says
I have no idea. Do a Google search or check on LinkedIn – that’s the best place to find out.
Mar 23, 2016 at 9:15 pm
Sonam says
Hi i m currently working as English and Math teacher in bkk. I am looking for other good alternatives
Apr 22, 2016 at 11:37 am
TheThailandLife says
Check out the job board. There’s new jobs coming on every week. If you are teaching math, could you not teach at a university?
Apr 23, 2016 at 1:10 pm
Abiodun says
hi, my name is abiodun and I am a Nigerian, I am planing to move to Bangkok, I have national diploma certificate in accounting & I have 2yrs working experience as a teacher in a primary school, I also have experience in decoration jobs & I am a very talented footballer. pls is it possible for me to get a job in Bangkok with this or have an opportunity to play for a team in Thailand. your response will be of great help.
thanks
Mar 14, 2016 at 11:12 pm
Steven Stebbins says
Hi,
I just moved back to Thailand after a few years and looking to break into the property market here. Do you know of any other companies that are hiring as I have contacted CBRE and they have to keep my CV on file as like most Asian countries can have only so my expats working with them.
I have tons of experience in the construction industry as I am a “Jack of All Trades, and a Master of None”. But I have done Timeshare in Bali for 2 years as well as Real Estate sales for 2 years as well there.
Thank you for your article, it was very informative and I will keep all options open.
Thanks in advance for taking the time to read this.
Kindest Regards,
Steve
Mar 11, 2016 at 9:55 am
CK says
Hi,
I am a filipina and thinking of moving to Thailand and worries me if ever I can get a job though I do not have any work experience. I am 27 and I used to live in the UK. I am thinking of teaching English or receptionist in a hotel but the only problem is I do not have any work experience… at all.
Do you think I will ever find a job and how much do you think will my salary be?
Looking forward hearing from you.
xx
Mar 10, 2016 at 6:13 am
TheThailandLife says
You will definitely be able to find work teaching English. I am not sure of the starting salary for Filipino nationals, but if you were educated in the UK it is likely to start at around 30k. I’d recommend getting a TEFL to help you find work and get a better salary. As I just mentioned above, I’ll have a post with comprehensive information on this soon.
Mar 11, 2016 at 3:34 pm
terrence says
I am a panelbeater from south africa east london I have about 7 years of experience and I’m am a 25year old man I am looking on moving to thailand for better work oppertunities.. Is there a number I can contact for more information?? Is ther a demand for panelbeaters?? Wats the salary range?
Mar 06, 2016 at 4:23 pm
TheThailandLife says
None at all I’m afraid. This is a job that would be reserved for Thais under Thai labour laws. It also wouldn’t be very well paid.
Mar 11, 2016 at 3:46 pm
Alex says
Terrence i am also from South Africa. Lets exchange contacts ?
Mar 13, 2016 at 6:57 am
meriam bha says
hey
i dont know if anyone can help.
i am tunisian girl and my boyfriend is jordanian both we speak fluently english and arabic plus french for me.
we are based in greece but we have been thinking to move to thailand.
does anyone know if there is any jobs offer for arabic and french speakers.
we have good experience as customer service and travel consultant as i was working for emirates airlines and my bf was working for qatar airways.
we r open for any other position.
thanks
Mar 03, 2016 at 7:11 pm
Karthick says
Hi,
I am from India. I am working as a Japanese translator in India. I know basic Chinese also. I have plans to learn Korean and Thai in the future. I am thinking of searching jobs in Thailand in the future. What are the possibilities of me getting a job in Thailand if I am fluent in Japanese, English, Chinese,Korean and Thai?(Right now I am fluent in English and Japanese)? Will I get more opportunities in the tourism industry? What are the opportunities for teaching Japanese and Korean?
Feb 27, 2016 at 12:04 pm
Hadas says
I am going to be graduating college in the fall. I am looking for teaching jobs in Thailand, are there any websites or programs you could direct me to or that you know of that would be appropriate?
Feb 24, 2016 at 10:49 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Hadas, check out the job board on this site; new teaching jobs come up most weeks. https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
Feb 24, 2016 at 11:28 am
cleese says
How’s the demand for plumbers in thailand? Any idea? Thanks!
Feb 22, 2016 at 4:10 pm
TheThailandLife says
This profession is very low paid. I believe most plumbers are paid between 300-500 Baht per day, depending on what town they work in. A westerner couldn’t do this job because this is a profession that is reserved for Thais by Thai labour law.
Feb 22, 2016 at 10:01 pm
Steve Cox says
Hello TTL
I am looking at Thailand as one of the countries I might emigrate to.
I have held a commercial microlight NPPL licence in Nepal flying tourist around the mountains so I am wondering if anyone does the same there.
I also have a UK PCV licence driving buses and coaches
Feb 23, 2016 at 4:22 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Steve, I’m really not sure. Are you licensed to fly private jets (sorry, I’m not familiar with the licence you have)? If so, there’s a few companies operating here that you could contact. I did a quick Google for ‘private jet company Thailand’ and a few came up. You could drop those listed a email and see if they have any openings.
Feb 24, 2016 at 11:31 am
Tito says
Hello TTL,
I have 5 years experience in Sushi chef job. 2 years working like a sushi headchef/manager in one of the best sushi restaurant in Sheffield (UK). Is it any possibilities to find same position job in Thailand? I found some ads on internet but they all looking for native Japanese chefs..
Or its better just send CV straight to all sushi restaurants in Thailand?
Thank you for any help or suggestions how to find a sushi headchef/manager job in Thailand.
Feb 16, 2016 at 9:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Tito,
Sushi chef jobs will be much lower paid here than in the UK. Most of the restaurants I see have Thai chefs working there, and I assume these are low paid jobs. Maybe you can research some of the big brand hotels in Thailand that have a sushi restaurant on site. Maybe they employ chefs of a higher level and pay a better salary.
Feb 17, 2016 at 12:46 pm
Allan Namchaisiri says
As wisely advised, unless you are willing to consider a lower pay, reflecting Thai Staff rates and Thai living standards for an initial period, then some establishments such as us could consider your employment if there is a mutually acceptable agreement.
May 26, 2016 at 11:11 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Allan, if you have vacancies for foreign staff please post them on the job board. Personal numbers and email addresses cannot be posted in the comments section. Thank you.
May 28, 2016 at 11:00 am
Adi astina says
Hello TTL
My name is Adi from Bali ,Indonesia
I have travel to Thailand many times as tour leader and i own the travel agency.
I am interested in working at bangkok or pattaya because i like to life there and looking for new experience in new country.
I was graduated from english department concern study in university. Do you have any idea or information what job can i get for maximum salary.
I also a marketer, love to do promotion and selling. I also have experience in teaching junior and senior high school students.
Thank you for your information.
Waiting for your reply.
Feb 11, 2016 at 9:09 pm
TheThailandLife says
Perhaps you might be able to get a teaching job, or maybe there are some Indonesian companies operating in Bangkok that require marketing/sales people. You can try to research such companies on LinkedIn.
Feb 12, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Adi astina says
Thank you for the information.
Feb 12, 2016 at 7:05 pm
Michael says
Attention to all/those of us who have brown, black, or dark skin period! Thailand highly favors [deleted word] white skin. How do I know this? Well after living in Thailand from Dec 2012 to Feb 2015, you learn some things and figure out what the deal is. It only took me the first three months of living in Bangkok and after receiving emails that told me I could not be hired because of the color of my skin.
Don’t get it twisted. Life in Thailand was fabulous. I enjoyed it. I finally found out what I was able to do to earn income in Bangkok even though I am Black, educated, and born in the USA.
Bottom line, if you are brown, black or dark, you will be discriminated against and it will be legal for companies to do so! Most Blacks find work in the entertainment industry (singing, dancing, etc.) or as soccer players (Africans mostly), because we are the ONLY ones who are best suited to do such work! Filipinos have some talent with this regard, but can’t get people dancing like us Blacks! PERIOD! Just keeping it real!
Feb 10, 2016 at 1:26 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Michael, sorry to hear about your bad experience. Unfortunately there is a lot of discrimination in this part of the world. Thai people of darker skin encounter regular discrimination. I also have a Thai friend who was refused a marketing role in a hotel because she wasn’t tall or pretty enough. Things are changing though. Just recently a discriminatory advert for skin whitener was forced to be terminated due to mass public outcry against its prejudice. Not all Thai people think in these ignorant terms and, while Thailand might be behind other countries in this regard, people of colour in the UK and the US still suffer at the hands of institutional racism.
Feb 10, 2016 at 12:41 pm
Michael says
I agree. I will be returning to Thailand in a few years to retire. So glad I will not need to work.
Feb 10, 2016 at 9:50 pm
raidzwan says
Good to hear..happy retirement and enjoy spend ur life…be happy n smile always… 🙂
Feb 22, 2016 at 6:25 am
Tobden says
Hello,
I am going to Chulalongkorn university in August and i am looking forward to bring my spouse with me. My spouse has BSCBT (Bacholar of Science in Bio Technology) from Sikkim Manipal university, Shillong centre, India. I am looking for jobs for her in Thailand, are there any websites or programs you could direct me to or that you know of that would be appropriate? Thank you very much..
Mar 03, 2016 at 7:32 pm
Dean says
Hard to feel sorry for you when you refer to nasty white skin. Yeah there is prejudice there but it’s far worse in other parts of the world namely Middle East. Perceptions in Thailand are however changing.
Feb 10, 2016 at 12:59 pm
TheThailandLife says
I missed that first time around. Thanks Dean. Michael, I will be editing the offensive word from your comment.
Feb 10, 2016 at 1:01 pm
Maxime says
Hi sir
Maybe you can help me
I’m in France, and I’m looking for a website where I can find Thai chef cooker who are seeking a job in a restaurant.
Thanks
Feb 04, 2016 at 1:22 am
TheThailandLife says
Sorry Maxime, I can’t help with that one. I would have thought advertising locally would get some response.
Feb 06, 2016 at 12:19 pm
Maxime says
Thanks for your answer.
Feb 08, 2016 at 6:20 pm
Soodsawat Rigg says
I am a Thai chef living in the UK (30 years experience) and can reallocate to France with my husband if the salary is good.
Feb 08, 2016 at 4:02 pm
Maxime says
Hello, thank you for your message.
For sure your 30 years experience are very interesting for us!
but I think the salary is not as good as UK (it will be a new restaurant and for the beginning the salary will be around 1500€ – less 1150£) I think it’s not what you expect.
That’s why we are looking for a young chef interested by learning experience.
Thanks
Feb 08, 2016 at 6:35 pm
Manju says
HI TTL,
It’s great and useful information.
I’m an IT professional working in Tech Support with following skills SQL Server, IIS, Build & Deployment in a MNC. will I find a job there?
Thanks in advance,
Manjunath
Feb 03, 2016 at 11:47 pm
KG says
Hi,
I am looking for a remote/virtual/work from home job. Though my expertise is Banking and Finance domain however at this point I am open to other areas as well.
I am already aware of lots of website providing remote job. Here I am simply looking for any clue within the group that may be looking for remote workers ( in my case having Finance background).
Any clue would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Much regards,
KG
Jan 26, 2016 at 11:19 am
Martin says
Dear Sir thank you for the information, it gave me a bit of hope.
I have a highschool diploma of secretary languages (Dutch English French and German) and also a college diploma of business management specialization law.
The only work experience that I have is Human resources and administration.
I really have no idea which job I could apply for in Thailand. Can someone help me?
Also is it necessary to speak the Thai language?
Thanks in advance
Jan 19, 2016 at 4:52 pm
TheThailandLife says
Teaching is always an option. Because of your ability to speak multiple languages, there is also the possibility of translation work for a French, Dutch or German company.
Jan 20, 2016 at 2:50 am
Martin says
Thank you very much for the reply.
I appreciate it.
Jan 21, 2016 at 3:31 pm
Chris says
Hi there! Planning a move to Bangkok sometime in June, hopefully with an international tour operator. Aiming for the tourism sector in general, which is what i’m qualified in and have the most experience. I’ve got a few contacts through online research, but perhaps you have any other ideas or suggestions?
Thanks! And thanks for the great blog!
Jan 29, 2016 at 12:11 am
Scott says
Hi Chris, Foreigners can’t be Tour Operators but rather Tour Assistants. This is a fairly new Law and heavily enforced at the moment. All Tour Companies need to be registered and licensed and each guide needs a license. You can do a course in Chiang Mai as a Foreigner.
While I appreciate The Thailand Life article it fails to mention the ever changing laws regarding Visas. To work here the Company needs to get you a Work Permit or as a self employed person you will get a permit which you have to renew every 12 weeks by leaving the Country. A business, if it is to get you a Work Permit where you can stay for 12 months needs to hire 4 Thai people. It’s a 4 to 1 ratio in Thailand. If they hire you as a Foreigner they need to hire 4 locals, pay their Tax, benefits. These are highly sort after Work Permits and once you get one you need to treat it as gold 😉 Good luck to you. Scott
Feb 02, 2016 at 12:09 pm
Peter Mayne F.Inst.T.T. says
Hello Chris,
Did you have any luck. I have been a tour operator all my life Ex GM – Dep MD and CX Recently returned from Abu Dhabi. Looking for a job in Asia specifically to develop incoming tourism. Created Club18/30 and later a small airline. Any suggestions.
Feb 06, 2016 at 6:20 am
Chris says
Hi Peter! Like I said i’m currently researching and will be applying toward the end of April. I have found several company contacts online and will contact them when the time comes. I say that because I am currently doing an IATA diploma to get a license. If I understood correctly, you creating a club and an airline, i’m sure you’ll do well in finding something great in Bangkok!
Feb 07, 2016 at 4:07 am
Johnathan says
Hi there! I am currently a 24 year old Singaporean looking to find a job in thailand. I have got a Diploma in Business Administration/ studies specialising in international business and tourism. Any idea on the types of jobs i can apply for or rather, im eligible for?
English is my first language and i am able to speak chinese as well. Maybe just a little of thai. Hope to hear from you soon 🙂
Jan 31, 2016 at 8:42 pm
Kiran yadav says
Hii sir, I am working in thailand as engineer from last 9 months but form last 2 months I am not getting salary, I dont know what do, can please helpme out of this.
Jan 19, 2016 at 12:56 pm
TheThailandLife says
You can go to the Ministry of Labour with your complaint. Take your employment contract and ID with you. They can help you.
Jan 20, 2016 at 2:48 am
Stanley says
Hi. I am a Nigerian and I reside in Nigeria too. I read Mechanical engineering. and am working with a water treatment company as a plant operator. please which company can I apply online in Thailand.
Jan 27, 2016 at 8:21 pm
Sunrita says
Hi,
Many congratulations for the useful piece of thread that you have here.
My prayer to you is not just about a job in Thailand but also some career counselling.
I have almost 7 years of work experience in Operations and as a Data Analyst in India, in addition to a Management degree and good scores. Post marriage I will be moving to Bangkok but do not want my life to be a mundane nine-to-five. Instead, I am looking forward to making a living while following my passion of writing/ travelling/ and/ or painting on pottery.
Please could you suggest some career options or training programs that could lead me to a desired job and how much money I could make.
Also kindly give me some information on Data Analyst (Reporting Analyst) jobs.
Regards,
Sunrita
Jan 18, 2016 at 7:47 pm
TheThailandLife says
I have no idea about data analyst jobs in Thailand. I’m pretty sure these jobs would be filled by Thai nationals rather than foreigners, as this job doesn’t require any special foreign skill. You could always become a freelance writer to pursue your passion. There are plenty of freelance sites such as Guru and Upwork where you could find work. This would enable you to travel a bit and do your other interests.
Jan 20, 2016 at 2:57 am
George says
Hi there, thank for the info!
Would be nice if you would say anything about the foreigner students who look for the jobs in Thailand, particularly focusing in Hospitality sphere. How big are the chances could be in your opinion?
Thanks in advance!
Jan 16, 2016 at 7:44 pm
Russel says
Firsly thank you for the explanation of the job market, I’d like to know it it would be something that I could survive on, I’m an IT consultant, this includes severs, desktop support, router and wifi solutions etc, I want to know what the current setup I’d there, would I be able to offer the hotels and small business this service as well as trying the Thai locals to do this job, that way enriching the Thai people too, I’d really like to do this in koh samui, would it be feasible? Thank you
Russ
Jan 11, 2016 at 11:18 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Russ, I really don’t think there would be an opening in this sector because there are many Thai companies offering these services at local rates. It would be possible for you to set up a company offering specialist services, where you train Thai employees to carry out the work, but working in this field yourself as an employee would be problematic, as Thai law states that you can only undertake work that isn’t excluded by the alien employment act, which is quite broad. Here’s a list of those jobs: http://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand/working-thailand.php
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:16 am
Nicol Francisquete says
Hey ttl!
Great site! Informational it is.
I’m an English teacher in our country and I want to go to Thailand to teach because I can see my future in there. I was just wondering if you could help me with finding a school where I can possibly apply to or any language related jobs which you know of.
Best regards and more power^^~
Jan 10, 2016 at 9:52 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Nicol, Language Express is looking for teachers in BKK: See here. There’s also other teaching jobs on that board.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:18 am
Brian Bostock says
I recruit teachers for our schools in and around Bangkok.
We have 40 schools. I am not an agency, I recruit for our schools only and we are now recruiting for the new semester.
If you are serious you can send me your resume, I can almost definitely offer you a job.
Feb 08, 2016 at 5:42 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Brian, please feel free to post positions on the job board: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
Feb 08, 2016 at 5:56 pm
Nicol Francisquete says
Can I have your email address Brian. I’ll send once I have your email. I hope I’d be able to get the opportunity to work in Thailand.
Best regards
Feb 08, 2016 at 11:53 pm
Jose Ferreira says
I intend to marry a Thai woman. In the last two years I was two months a year in Thailand. I have two bachelor degrees in Economics and Electrical Engineering , I am Mater in Innovation and Technological Entrepreneurship in Engineering from the University of Porto, Portugal. I teached English to Thai children for free of charge last year. It was a dream of mine to work in Thailand. I love Thai people. Can you help me?
Advance grateful.
Jose
Feb 10, 2016 at 6:04 am
Justin says
Scott/TTL,
Is it beneficial to get a TESL certificate? If so, are there any companies you can recommend or avoid to get the certificate?
I am interested in moving to Thailand within a year and want to teach english but I don’t have a 4 year degree. I was planning on getting a TESL certificate but have read that some are better than others. So much conflicting information on the internet so it’s hard to know what to believe.
Any information is greatly appreciated!
Justin
Mar 10, 2016 at 5:11 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Justin, how timely! My next post is going to cover TEFL courses. There are many choices out there, which is why I’m just coming to the end of the interviews and course research to finalise a list of recommendations for the post. It is worth getting this certificate because it will guarantee a job. If you decide to take the course, do you want to study the TEFL in Thailand or online? Let me know and I will recommend a course, or you can wait for the post to surface; should be by end of next week.
Mar 11, 2016 at 3:27 pm
Justin says
Thank you for the reply!
I prefer to take the course in person in Thailand. I am not opposed to online but I tend to learn better in a classroom environment. Since, it will be atleast 6 months before I would be taking the course I can wait for your post.
My personal situation is I am looking to move there for a long period and planning to use teaching to supplement my income, keep me engaged and hopefully help the visa situation. I’ve always liked teaching/tutoring but it has been primarily math subjects to smaller groups in a non-formal setting. I think taking a course could help a lot to become a decent teacher as opposed to just someone paying for their vacation.
Thank you for all your help. Your site is very informative on all things Thailand!
Justin
Mar 11, 2016 at 4:20 pm
Brian says
Hello my names Brian I live in Australia I married a Thai lady 3 years ago and we would like to move back to thailand but not being ruck I need to work I I have extensive knowledge in transport logistics area from driving any vehicles including road trains to office work as a manager any information on how I can achieve my goals in living and working in Thailand would be very much like how and who I could contact e.t.c appreciated thank you for your time
Jan 10, 2016 at 11:56 am
TheThailandLife says
Hey Brian, driving jobs are very low paid and reserved for Thai nationals. Office management positions do come up in Bangkok. My advice would be to search online for foreign logistics companies based in Thailand and contact them to see if there are any openings.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:40 am
Jack Stevenson says
Hi, thank’s for all the useful Information on your site.
I was just hoping I could get some quick advice really.
I’m planning on moving out to Thailand soon but not sure what I’ll be able to do job wise. I’m currently employed as a Fitness Manager for a council run gym I am also a personal trainer and run my own sports massage business. Would I be likely to secure a job in my field or would you advise that I consider the teaching? I don’t hold a degree unfortunately.
Jan 09, 2016 at 8:45 pm
jack says
Any advice would be greatly appreciated, I’m not sure if I’m being naive with trying to get some work out there.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:43 am
Scott says
There are many foreigners working in Gyms and running them, especially in the holiday areas such as Phuket and Koh Samui. In fact most of the NON Thai boxing gyms are owned and operated by Foreigners who offer anything from boot camps to cross fit. Again as I previously mentioned there are Visa issues and you need to get one and a Work Permit but there are jobs here. You just need to decide where then find the gyms and contact them directly. You may have to become your own business and contract into the Gym but it happens all the time in the Yoga sector and Gyms are no different. It’s a bit of an investment and you need to do this through a lawyer/accountant but if you are serious you can make it happen. Good luck.
Feb 02, 2016 at 12:16 pm
TheThailandLife says
I think teaching would be the easiest route initially. Personal trainers working for commercial gyms such as Fitness First or True Fitness are exclusively Thai, though I do know a foreign lady who teaches Zumba here, so perhaps you could get into doing classes at foreign owned studios, of which there are a few in Bangkok. In the medium term perhaps you could look at setting up a sports massage business, though you’d have to justify this by proving you are offering a unique skill-set that the native market is unable to offer. There are additional specific requirements for setting up a business too, such as employing 4 Thai nationals for every foreigner, and having 2MB working capital. I think there are some ways around meeting the requirements, but you would need to consult a lawyer on that.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:47 am
Peter says
Happy 2016! Congrats on a great resource for folks looking at Thailand. Travelled a bit around Bangkok, Krabi and Koi Samui. One of the best parts was taking the bus from Krabi across to get the boat for Koi Samui. An old lady was selling freshly cooked fried chicken and came on and sold it to a bunch of us. 🙂
Question – Would it be naive to think I could make 100,000/120,000BHT a month for mid level foreigner doing marketing,comms, social media?
Appreciate a response and beers if I land on the ground 🙂
Jan 08, 2016 at 5:16 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Peter, I think such positions are rare. Generally, where a marketing professional needs to speak fluent English, the position is filled by a well-educated Thai national. The salary starts around 30k and goes upwards from there depending on experience. It might be the case that a multinational based in Bangkok would recruit a foreigner as a marketing manager with that sort of salary, but I’ve not seen any positions advertised.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:24 am
Christoffer says
Hi!
Great page!
I have a question.
I am a army veteran officer from Sweden with experience from tours abroad who is interested in moving and working in Bangkok. I am looking for something in managment, maybe the hotel buissnes.
Or what do you recommend?
Do you think my army background will help me finding a job?
Best regards
Christoffer
Jan 07, 2016 at 10:00 pm
TheThailandLife says
There aren’t many openings in the hotel business for foreigners because these are jobs Thai nationals can do. Perhaps there might be some regional management positions available with the international hotel brands, but I doubt these are advertised within Thailand. I’m not sure your army experience would help; I think you would need hotel management experience.
Jan 08, 2016 at 4:08 am
Anria says
Good day. I was wondering if you could give me some advise on the Real Estate opportunities? What is the going rate for salaries? I live in South Africa and I have been in the Real Estate industry for nearly 3 years, in the admin/ dealing with agents transactions and corresponding with the lawyers.
Do you have a Advise for me please
Anria
Jan 07, 2016 at 3:10 pm
TheThailandLife says
From what I’ve seen, most of the Real Estate vacancies for foreigners tend to be on the islands, such as Phuket and Samui. Phuket is probably the biggest market. Most positions will be a basic salary plus commission, with the basic being between 20-30k.
Jan 07, 2016 at 5:48 pm
Pawan says
Hi,
I am from Nepal and I am working in a US based company as a system administrator. My knowledge base is Windows server, virtual infrastructure VMware vsphere, Citrix Xendesktop, EMC vmax, and datacenter operation. I am wondering if there are such jobs for foreigner.
Thanks
Jan 03, 2016 at 3:04 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Pawan, maybe this job on my job board will interest you.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:26 am
Dean Newnham says
Hi there,
Very useful blog.
Struggling to find work as quantity surveyor / cost manager / cost engineer. I have a strong cv and currently work in Dubai, uae. Originally from the UK.
Any suggestions or help would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance…
Jan 01, 2016 at 5:00 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Dean, I haven’t seen any jobs like this come up I’m afraid. Most guys I’ve met in the region in this line of work tend to be located in countries outside of Thailand and then spend their holidays and leave in Thailand.
Jan 02, 2016 at 4:06 pm
kiran says
hi
am kiran and got a job in thailand as design engineer in an oil and gas company i was working in uae and got this job by online.
Jan 07, 2016 at 12:34 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Kiran, where did you find this job? Can you share more details to help others looking for work in this sector.
Jan 12, 2016 at 12:25 am
Dash says
Hi,
I’m a MS.NET Professional mostly into Software development platform.
Can I expect any opportunity available as per my skill set ?
And what’s the average pay a experienced professional can expect on an average ?
Regards.
Jan 01, 2016 at 3:40 am
TheThailandLife says
Probably about 35-40k starting salary with a good company. Remember though that the majority of these jobs are taken by Thai nationals and very few foreigners are employed in these positions because it would be difficult for a company to justify that this is a position a Thai national isn’t capable of fulfilling.
Jan 02, 2016 at 4:08 pm
Dash says
I understand. I already have searched for any availability as per my proficiency. Send few mails as well.
Let’s see if any progress is happening.
BTW nice informative blog. Keep it up.
Jan 02, 2016 at 6:15 pm
Mustafa Rasheed says
Hi I work in Singapore for the government and currently posted to a trade association as an adviser for SMEs and Startups on government enterprise policy and regulations. I’m looking out for roles in Thailand and greater ASEAN where I could put my skills to use. Something like the UN or ADB would be fantastic! any advice would be highly appreciated.
Dec 27, 2015 at 7:27 pm
Anjana says
Hi.. Thanks for the post, I am a Software Developer, How is the IT job market in Thailand ?
Dec 23, 2015 at 8:01 pm
TheThailandLife says
There is a job up on the board at the moment for a full stack web developer: See here. There’s also a number of companies like leading app dev firm Appsynth who are expanding requirement fairly rapidly. Though salaries for domestic and foreign developers are far less than in Europe or the US.
Dec 25, 2015 at 1:49 am
Aleš says
Hi, how is with jobs in the creative sector. Where to search for project management, social media management, service design… thanks for this article, very helpful.
Dec 21, 2015 at 2:25 pm
TheThailandLife says
They do come up occasionally, but get snapped up quickly. There was one on the ob board a few months back but nothing since.
Dec 22, 2015 at 6:19 am
Jasmine says
Hello,
I am an Internship Trainee as a guest service trainee on Phuket. I want to ask if there are job opening for foreigner as a receptionist in a hotel?
Thank you 🙂
Dec 14, 2015 at 3:14 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Jasmine, I think not because this would be a job reserved for a Thai national. It is possible that some of the big brand hotels may employ a foreign customer services manager.
Dec 14, 2015 at 3:58 pm
Marcé says
Dear TTL
I will be relocating to Krabi at the beginning of the year and will be teaching English, however I come from the aviation sector, involved with vip jets to Millitary aircraft handling including escorting high profile members of government.
I’d really like to get involved at the airport however where ever I look I seem to come into red tap and everything is restricted.
Please can you advise me.
Kind regards
Marcé
Dec 14, 2015 at 2:00 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Marce, getting involved at the airport would only be possible through a private firm that operates private jets for VIPs out of one the airports. Most of these leave from Don Muang I believe. Whether they have any job openings I wouldn’t know. You’d have to research to see if there are any firms who employ foreign nationals to escort and manage VIP clients.
If you are going to teach English, check out some of the English teaching jobs on the Job Board: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
Dec 14, 2015 at 4:10 pm
Lynn says
Hello … Thank you for all of your information. I am master of public health degree holder from mahidol university and I want to get a job at NGO. Can i get job at NGO as a foreigner? I’m from Burma. Plz reply me….
Dec 11, 2015 at 10:10 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Lynn, I’m very sure you can, but I don’t know of any personally. There are plenty operating here. In fact, I met a guy in Laos who was from Burma. He worked for an NGO in the region but I can’t remember which one. Your best bet would be a Google for “Thailand NGO”.
Dec 11, 2015 at 11:14 pm
Shaun says
Hi am 34 qualified mechanic and currently a civil construction leading hand with machine tickets is there any sort of work in these trades preferably in Phuket, pattaya
Dec 14, 2015 at 6:43 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Shaun, nothing of this nature has come in to the Job Board yet (https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs). I have heard of foreigners working in senior level engineering roles for construction and transport when the work/consultancy is part contracted to a foreign company, but I’d imagine existing employees of such companies are sent to Thailand specifically for the contract term.
Dec 14, 2015 at 4:14 pm
Matthew says
Hi,
I used to be in the logistics sector, and was thinking of settling down in Thailand. Bangkok to be be precise and i wondering what type of opportunities are there there in terms of career.
Would be grateful for some advise on this matter.
Cheers.
Nov 25, 2015 at 12:40 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Matthew, what type of logistics, exactly?
Nov 25, 2015 at 4:24 pm
Lee butterworth says
Hi TTL
Impressive site and fantastic advice and support for those looking to expand their horizons into this beautiful country.
Following trips to Bangkok I am looking to scour the job ladder and see where my skills and experience may fit in to relocating from the UK to Bangkok.
I currently work in sales as a business development manager for a large company. We offer facilities management. I have been successful in securing several contracts with values of £1m to £5m.
Previous I have worked in management within the healthcare facilities industry managing large teams of 100+ people over several locations.
I also have a degree in Quantity Survering, and a strong education.
My experience lies within management and sales, and I would like to stick with this career path ideally, but do a have transferable skills and an open mind.
Do you have any advice on where to begin looking, and how to approach this job hunt. Another trip to Bangkok to network/search at ground level would not be out of the question if you believe this to be a good idea.
Any help at all would be most appreciated
Many thanks and all the best
Lee
Nov 24, 2015 at 6:07 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Lee, with your level of experience and pay expectations (I assume), I would look at finding a multinational company with a base in Bangkok. You might try digging around on LinkedIn; that’s a really good place to start unearthing potential companies. I’m sure there are local companies in your field that require a quota of English-speaking staff with your skills to work in the region, but I’d imagine the pay would be a lot less than what you are used to.
Nov 25, 2015 at 4:23 pm
Lee butterworth says
Many thanks TTL
Much appreciated
Lee
Nov 26, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Francisco says
Hello, My name is Francisco and me and my girlfriend moved to germany some months ago, and it turns out not that good i would like to know what oportunities do you guys have in your country for a couple that want to start their own life, i used to do diving back in Portugal but i dont have the qualification do you think its worthy of taking it there and start working there? Iam also a very good kochen iam vegetarian since 2005 and since then i make my own food 🙂 Thanks a lot ( i can speak portuguese english and spanish and a bit german ) with kindness Francisco 😀
By the way Iam 21 and my girlfriend 23
Nov 17, 2015 at 7:50 pm
Ay says
Hello Sir. I’m a young student/worker from Germany, 22 to be exact, looking for some work in Thailand. I was there in Phuket just 2 days ago and I’m seriously in love with this country. Is there any chance for me to get a job? Maybe something with languages or maybe as a tour guide? Is it even possible for a young person to find a joblife there? Because I’m truly interested.
Thank you in advance!
Nov 17, 2015 at 1:57 pm
TheThailandLife says
Maybe try contacting this company: https://www.thethailandlife.com/job/andovar-bangkok-568-female-german-voice-over-artists German translator jobs do come up occasionally so check back to the job board now and again. I usually post new jobs on Fridays.
Nov 17, 2015 at 2:19 pm
Expat Coordinator says
Hi, I’m the Expat Coordinator from Bangkok Hospital Pattaya. Now…we need a Germany interpreter. If you interested in this position, Please contact me.
Thank you.
Aug 23, 2016 at 4:57 pm
TheThailandLife says
Please post jobs on the Job Board: https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs
Aug 24, 2016 at 2:22 am
Hannah says
Hi,
I was in Phuket back in June/July and had some interest in the art work I was producing and even found somewhere to display/sell my work.
I was wondering if there was a way to do things above board? As far as I can tell I won’t be able to get a work permit as I would be working for myself.
I’m in the U.K just saving up, hoping to find a way to do what I love and live in Phuket for a while.
Thanks in advance.
Nov 05, 2015 at 7:16 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Hannah, do you have a UK company? Or are you a sole trader? If so, potentially you could get a Non ‘O’ Business visa for “foreigners who wish to conduct business in Thailand”. This would allow you multiple entries for a period of a year, leaving every 3 months. This would allow you to seek out companies/businesses who are interested in selling/displaying your work. Any contracts and profits you make can be put through your UK company / declared as part of your sole trader tax return. You would also be free to produce work while you are here. To be clear though, you would not be able to work for a company because this is not a work permit. But you would be free to “do business” with Thai companies as a foreign entity.
Nov 05, 2015 at 11:53 am
Hannah says
Hi, I’m a sole trader here in the U.K.
This all sounds great, I didn’t even consider this could be a potential option. Thank you so much.
I’ve just had a quick look at this visa on the Thai embassy website and I’m a little confused. Is the mentioned “Non ‘O’ Business visa for foreigners who wish to conduct business in Thailand” the ‘Non immigrant category B’ visa as the ‘category O’ mentions retirement and visiting Thai family…?
Nov 05, 2015 at 4:40 pm
TheThailandLife says
See number 2 here:
http://www.mfa.go.th/main/en/services/4908/15388-Non-Immigrant-Visa-%22B%22-(for-Business-and.html
2. Foreigners who wish to conduct business in Thailand must provide the following documents:
Nov 05, 2015 at 10:39 pm
Hannah says
Thank you. This has really helped me a lot!
Nov 06, 2015 at 5:59 pm
Paco Kruz says
Hi there,
Thanks for this write up, some great info. So I have a IT Manager background, with a great CV to back that up – is there anything specific I should look for?
I’m British and speak/write perfect English but have never taught it, is there still an opportunity to be a teacher? I want to work in Bangkok.
Nov 03, 2015 at 11:22 pm
Alessandro Milano says
Hi I’m an official operator and drone pilot from italy. I do lot of services with drones , promotional videos for resort etcc , inspections , surveillance etcc all done with drones. I have lots of exsperience . I’ m managing to move in Thailand in Koh Samui next year and opening a drone point offering all the service I mentioned . Can you give me your advice and if it’s something that can work ?
Thank a lot
Ale Milano
Nov 03, 2015 at 4:57 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Alessandro, first I would look into the laws regarding the flying of drones in Thailand. I know they did tighten up on where drones can be flown and the permission required, etc. It’s hard to gage how successful this would be. What would be the unique selling point to, say, big hotels for example? Is it technically something a local Thai business could offer, probably cheaper than you’d like to? What would be the plan, to incorporate a Thai company first and then start looking for clients?
Nov 03, 2015 at 2:16 pm
alessandro Milano says
Hi .I’m already registered in Italy at ENAC Civil Aviation register and I know Thailand want to do the same.. Anyway my idea is to be in support of real estate agency for selling house , villas, lands doing promotional videos to show to the potential customers..It something in Italy and Europe start to be profittable…. To promote resorts , hotels, water sport activity,…. inspection, surveillance.. etcc..with video on their website. Beside this to open a drone point for selling services…well .. I have lots of ideas but I need some good advices to put everything on the right order ..The applications with drones are very wide… I do photograph too so.. video for party, for social events..
Nov 03, 2015 at 2:42 pm
TheThailandLife says
I think it’s a good idea, especially if you can offer a high-end, quality production. Real Estate is huge in Samui and Phuket, so those are good locations to target.
You should look into setting up a company through the BOI (Board of Investment). For specific industries, technology being one, they offer foreigners the chance to set up a 100% owned Thai company. The benefits are as follows:
– Permission to have up to %100 foreign ownership
– Pay 0% tax for up to the first 8 years (depending on location and category)
– Get Work Permits to bring in skilled foreign workers
– Exemption of VAT for importing machinery
Nov 03, 2015 at 2:53 pm
alessandro Milano says
Thanks a lot for your help !! I need positive imput !!…Thanks to your informations I can procede with more power now !!..
Nov 03, 2015 at 3:09 pm
morgan says
Meanwhile, thank you very much for the nice article that you shared.
I just returned with my wife in Italy, where we live, after 20 days of honeymoon in BKK. We really fell in love with everything in this crazy city and we would like to find work.
She has a degree in psychology, and I work as a personal trainer at the gym and bouncer at night.
Do you think you can find something for us? Oh, and I’m 31, she 26.
Thanks a lot in advance !!!
Oct 31, 2015 at 7:03 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Morgan, psychology and personal training would fall under the professions reserved for Thais, so you’d have to consider something else; perhaps teaching could be an angle. There are openings with multi-national companies in sales, marketing and management positions, but I don’t think these would be related to your fields of experience. I think it might be worth you teaching for a while, or perhaps living in Bangkok for a few months and networking and seeing what’s available.
Oct 31, 2015 at 10:03 pm
morgan says
many thanks for the tip, is good advice. But when you say to teach, what do you mean? I know a broken English, with no international certificate and the thay still I do not know TOTALLY! What do you think that I can do?
Thanks always!
Nov 01, 2015 at 4:43 am
TheThailandLife says
I think you’re out of luck for teaching then. Perhaps you can do some research on Italian multi-national companies with an office in Thailand. If you can find some, you can contact them and ask whether they have any job vacancies. All the best!
Nov 02, 2015 at 2:38 pm
Rach says
Hello, TTL…. Could u plz tell me any of the website as I am looking jobs in Sales & Marketing????
thanks in advance
Dec 15, 2015 at 9:46 pm
TheThailandLife says
The best thing to do is bookmark the Job Board https://www.thethailandlife.com/jobs and check back for jobs. There aren’t many good jobs for expats in Thailand but there are more coming up these days.
Dec 17, 2015 at 4:43 am
L.T says
I’ve read some very poor advice on Thailand but I must say this is one of the best if not the best I’ve seen.
I lived there in my teens (From UK) ten years ago and went back this year- just like article mentions things have changed and opportunities are a lot more abundant now for foreign nationals.
My only advice would be research first but get out there too and apply whilst there as shows intent (an application from abroad is speculative and easily done, application whilst there underlines commitment).
Good article !
Oct 28, 2015 at 1:29 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thanks L.T. And that’s a good point. What with the internet and email today we tend to underestimate the good old-fashioned walk-in, present yourself and get a CV in the hands of the right person. It’s a massive advantage to get a foot in the door and actually speak to a manager or director, if you’re lucky. It’s amazing what opportunities can present themselves when you get out there and put yourself forward instead of firing off speculative emails.
Oct 28, 2015 at 10:10 pm
Nige says
I work within the utility industry water, telecoms in uk, I have enforcement and health and safety experience and looking for work in Thailand , can you advise. Thanks
Oct 23, 2015 at 11:30 am
TheThailandLife says
I’ve never seen any jobs advertised for foreigners in this sector. I would imagine positions in these industries would be reserved for Thais, especially water, since that is government run.
Oct 23, 2015 at 11:46 am
Rohitha Gamage says
I’ll like to work in as English Teaching or as Sales Person in any good place.
Oct 20, 2015 at 10:51 pm
TheThailandLife says
Please see the job board for English teaching jobs.
Oct 23, 2015 at 11:47 am
Mannoj Raichur says
Sir we are couple and searching for a job. i do have a experience in marketing and very good cook of Indian veg and non veg dishes. Less educated but good in speaking English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu. My wife is a BBA graduate with an experience of 4 years in teaching with fluency in English, Hindi, Kannada, Konkani. even she is a good cook as well. is there any chances of we getting a job in Bangkok? Any vacancies? and what salary we shall be getting?
Oct 15, 2015 at 1:29 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Mannoj, being a chef would be a job reserved for Thai people under Thai labour laws. However, your wife could probably teach English, and maybe Hindi, if there’s a demand, which I’m not sure of. Sorry I can’t be of more help than that.
Oct 16, 2015 at 4:01 pm
Keith says
How about cafe manager?
Nov 14, 2015 at 10:19 am
TheThailandLife says
It would be possible to be a cafe manager if the business has fulfilled its legal quota of Thai employees and can prove to the Thai Ministry of Labour that the business requires a work permit for a foreign cafe manager.
Nov 15, 2015 at 2:47 pm
Dr Santosh Patil says
Hi i am santosh patil from india. I am a doctor (general surgeon) with 10 years of experience. I would like to relocate to thailand . I am in love with this place and have visited it 3 times. Kindly advice about my chances of finding a good job as a surgeon in thailand.what are the procedure to work in thailand.
pls reply.
thanking you.
Oct 09, 2015 at 11:10 pm
TheThailandLife says
I have absolutely no idea Santosh. I would recommend contacting the Thai Ministry of Health, or other related bodies to patient care, and asking them about the requirements for foreign nationals working as doctors in Thailand.
Oct 13, 2015 at 11:16 am
Jeremy says
Hello all, Did anyone follow up on the advice to check with the Ministery of Health regarding work requirements for foreign national docs? I am a pathologist in the United States. I see that Singapore has lots of jobs posted but my wife has her heart set on retiring to Thailand in a few years. Jeremy
Feb 28, 2016 at 7:36 pm
Suman Timsina says
Hello,
originally fro nepal but now living in Finland. Now I am running my own restaurant in finland but i am watching some job in Asian Country related to the restaurant and bar. Do you have any suggestion ?? Your suggestion will be a great path for me. Thank You.
Oct 06, 2015 at 12:38 am
TheThailandLife says
It is possible to open your own restaurant in Thailand, but you would need to incorporate a company. This has a number of laws attached to it that you should research before hand. It’s a very competitive industry in Thailand. Perhaps you might consider Laos or Burma, this countries are expanding and opening their doors to overseas investment.
Oct 06, 2015 at 11:20 am
Nige says
good website TTL. I have enjoyed reading the comments & replies.
I’ve been living in Mae Sai for the last 10 months with Mrs Thai. Enjoying it a lot. Very peaceful & very nice people.
I should find a job soon though. That will not happen in Thailand due to what I do. No real rush right now though.
From a few of your comments, I think I will have a look at some freelance writing. Never thought of it before.
As you know, you don’t need a squillion dollars to live in this beautiful land. Just enough to get by. I understand you do a bit of writing yourself from what I read so you might not want to give me any pointers on my next question, but I’ll ask it anyway.
What are popular & good subjects to be writing on in the freelance world?
Anyway TTL, if you are ever up this way, let me know.
Take care & keep up the good work
Oct 02, 2015 at 7:36 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Nige, good to hear you are enjoying Mae Sai. There’s lots of freelance writing work out there. Here’s some solid advice here on how to get started: http://thewritelife.com/find-freelance-writing-jobs/
I was once a copywriter, but now I only write for my own projects. I don’t think there’s necessarily particular subjects that pay more than others, but try to seek out clients who are making money, have a budget and are prepared to pay that bit extra for quality.
Thanks for the invite too. I’ve never been to Mai Sai, but when I do I’ll shout you for a coffee 🙂
All the best!
Oct 04, 2015 at 10:00 am
Nige says
Thanks for the advice TTL.
You take care
Oct 12, 2015 at 2:40 pm
dianne says
Hi Please can you advise, I have been in residential real estate for the last 10 Years and am considering Phuket next year to take a 2 year sabbatical. How easy would it be for a south african ( english speaking) to get into this field and would it be wiser to try the local real estates or the Developments with Condos etc. Also what is the legal law requirements in regards to the qualifications you have.
Oct 02, 2015 at 1:07 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Dianne, from what I know it is pretty easy to get into Real Estate. If you have a licence you will most certainly be able to get a job in sales with one of the local foreign real estate companies. Check out a company called CBRE, as they often have positions going.
Oct 02, 2015 at 2:43 pm
Dianne says
Many thanks for your prompt reply. I do have a license I will just have to research if a South African license is valid in Thailand. Perhaps some of your readers might know the answer to this.
Oct 02, 2015 at 2:57 pm
TheThailandLife says
There is no government-mandated licensing process for estate agents, so you can work for a company without one. I was referring to your experience/licence as a plus point in securing a job.
Oct 02, 2015 at 11:41 pm
Dianne says
Many thanks for your advice. I do hope my exipetie ce will count gir fine thing As well as my professionalism . Will keep you updated.
Oct 03, 2015 at 5:57 am
Rose Marie says
Hi,
Is it easy to find a job in export industry in Bangkok for Filipino worker?
Thank you
Oct 01, 2015 at 11:59 pm
fayaz says
i just want to work in thailand
Oct 14, 2015 at 1:46 pm
Karen says
We’ve been here in Thailand for 3 years. My husband has his job here and I’ll be finishing my bachelor’s degree in International Business Management after 3 months. I still can’t speak Thai, which makes it difficult as most companies are looking for foreigns who can speak Thai. I have a en experience working with an American company for 3 years back in the Philippines as a PST trainer for eBay.com. I’m still trying to find a job that pays good. I don’t want to resort to teaching English. Any suggestions? Btw, it seems to me that Thai companies wouldn’t want to give a higher pay because I am a Filipino or Asian.
Oct 01, 2015 at 2:32 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Karen, with your experience I’m sure you’ll be able to find something if you keep looking. I know you don’t want to teach, but I met a Filipino lady last weekend who teaches in an international school. She said her pay was pretty good, as I imagine it would be at a decent international school. So clearly the opportunities are out there for higher paid jobs. I’d try looking for foreign companies based in Thailand. That way you can be sure to avoid any prejudice from Thai companies who want to pay a lower salary to those of Asian origin. What are your salary expectations?
Oct 01, 2015 at 3:47 pm
Karen says
I was once offered a teaching job in an international school about 20,000++ baht in salary. English is not my native language, I have also tried teaching ESL for 3 months and I could tell that teaching English is not my thing. Anyway, 25,000 and up is my salary expectation. Thanks a lot! I sure appreciate it 🙂 Btw, don’t you have an email or something? I would like to ask you know about writing classes in Bangkok. Thanks again!
Oct 01, 2015 at 4:02 pm
TheThailandLife says
I think 25k is very reasonable. I think you could get a job up to 35k with ease. Please look in the footer section to use the contact form.
Oct 01, 2015 at 4:37 pm
shriraj kale says
Hello,i am from India, i would like to do work in sports field in Thailand.
i am national player of gymnastics & i have done my master degree in phy-education. i have 4-5 years experience in school coaching field. In last month of may i was in Bangkok for summer camp training.
I want to know would I find a better paying job in Bangkok. I love the city it’s got a soul.
Pls advise
Oct 03, 2015 at 11:25 am
TheThailandLife says
I think it would be possible to find a job as a sports teacher at an international school, but I imagine these jobs are quite few. At government schools these jobs would be reserved for Thai nationals. It is possible that you might be able to lecture at a university too. It’s always best to test the water by sending a speculative email to ten or so places you would like to work and see if they have any openings or advice.
Oct 03, 2015 at 7:44 pm
WALLACE says
I would want to teach English in Thailand but I need someone who can provide me with adequate information. I have a diploma in education from the university of Zimbabwe .I did specialize in junior education and majored in English.
Oct 01, 2015 at 11:20 pm
Pabi says
Hi, I am a film, tv, media graduate from Africa. I have unofficial plans to move to Thailand. how hard would it be for me to find work in the film and media industry of Thailand as a foreigner
Sep 22, 2015 at 1:08 pm
TheThailandLife says
I think pretty hard, since these jobs are jobs that Thai people can do and therefore by law they cannot be allocated to foreigners. If there is a specific position that requires a foreign person, and this position can be justified to the Ministry of Labour, then a work permit would be issued for a foreigner to do the job. There is plenty of extra/acting/modelling work available, though it is becoming increasingly competitive and strictly speaking isn’t legal in terms of having a work permit. This is work that goes under the radar, so to speak.
Sep 22, 2015 at 3:09 pm
shriraj kale says
Hello,i am from India, i would like to do work in sports field Thailand.
i am national player of gymnastics & i have done my master degree in phy-education. i have 4-5 years experience in school coaching field. In last month of may i was in bangkok for summer camp trainning.
I want to know would I find a better paying job in Bangkok. I love the city it’s got a soul.
Pls advise
Sep 30, 2015 at 1:09 am
Faisal says
Hi.I’m from pakistan.I want to a job in Thailand,my qualification is m.s.c,I have 4year experience in pharmaceutical but now I changed the profession and try to work another job,plz tel me which is best for me
Sep 22, 2015 at 8:25 am
TheThailandLife says
I think your best bet would be to stay in the pharmaceutical industry and try to find an international company that has a base in Thailand. There are other jobs available, but not knowing your skill-set it is hard for me to have an opinion on what is best for you. Check out the job board on this site.
Sep 22, 2015 at 11:24 am
Nima says
Hey mate, I’m 28 from Australia. I have 10 years of successful sales & marketing experience. I am looking to permanently remove myself from the rat race here in Sydney.
Most of all, I do not want to be sucked in from one rat race to another. I do feel Island living would be the way to go, Koh Samui seems to be the popular choice (please provide other applicable suggestions I can research).
I have managed to save a decent nest egg but know that I will need income pretty quickly. Ideally I would like to start something quite low risk (like eBay) whilst doing side jobs (English teacher) when necessary…how realistic is this in Koh Samui?
I am very worried that I’ll make the move and blow my savings within a couple years.
I am also most likely coming with a friend who has some decent IT experience.
Any words of advise would be greatly appreciated as I am certain I want to do this but need some more confidence I can make it work.
Sep 21, 2015 at 6:41 am
TheThailandLife says
Hi Nima, I used to live in Koh Samui and it’s a great place, though you have to be careful to strike a balance between partying and focussing on making a prosperous life there; the same goes for Phuket and Bangkok too. It’s so tempting there to keep going out at night and this affects your plans for success during the day.
I think you’ll find a teaching job there no problem, same on Phuket. The other islands are a bit small, with not enough going on to live there in my opinion. It also helps that Samui and Phuket have airports. Samui has great accommodation for reasonable prices too, you could easily get a nice studio for 7-10k Baht a month.
Doing an eBay business is possible, but it’s becoming increasingly competitive on Thai goods. I’d suggest also looking into sourcing wholesale for importers in your home country. Perhaps there’s some businesses back home you can identify that want to buy certain products from Thailand but don’t have a reliable person on the ground – that could be you. Also remember that being on an island you won’t be able to source the best prices on goods. Most of the sellers on the islands get stuff shipped in from the mainland, so Bangkok is the place to do business on wholesale goods.
The fact that you have a nest egg to get you by for a bit is great because it will give you breathing space to identify solid opportunities. Just surround yourself with sensible, like-minded people and I’m sure you can make a good go of it. Do your best to start learning Thai soon too. It is a massive help.
Sep 21, 2015 at 12:00 pm
Nima says
You made me think, I’ve been looking in the wrong places. The answer was under my nose the whole time. I spoke with an exployer, agreed to a slightly less wage and can do telesales through their VOIP. Did I just find my answer bro?
Sep 21, 2015 at 6:03 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thats great news. Looks like you’re all set for a fresh start!
Sep 22, 2015 at 11:25 am
Nima says
I’ll have to ths k you in person hopefully..drinks on me. Thanks again man.
Sep 22, 2015 at 11:53 am
Nima says
By the way, how much each month do you think should I expect my expences to be? I don’t care for unnecessary expenses, such as eating out (that might be more relevant in Sydney) but am willing to pay a little more for quality. It’s been hard to grasp an accurate amount off the net..
Sep 22, 2015 at 6:09 pm
TheThailandLife says
Everyone has different requirements, but based on living on one of the islands, let’s throw some rough figures together:
– 7k small, but modern studio flat. Go to 10-15k if you want a spacious 1-bed. Don’t look in the city/island centre. Stay a tad outside for the best deals. Remember you need a month’s deposit, sometimes 2.
– If on an island, 3-4k to rent a moped for a month.
– 500 Baht for gas
– 500 Baht for food each day = 15k a month.
– 10k a month for nights out. Once a week, 2-2.5k each time.
– Unforeseen expenses – 3k
40k Baht a month. If you can manage 50k Baht you’ll be sweet.
Check out this post here for a more detailed breakdown: https://www.thethailandlife.com/cost-living-thailand
Sep 22, 2015 at 9:49 pm
Nima says
You are the man..helping dreams come true. I’d love to touch base once I get over there dude.
Sep 23, 2015 at 8:05 am
TheThailandLife says
No worries. Drop me an email if you’re in Bangkok. All the best with your preparations!
Sep 23, 2015 at 11:44 am
Venkat says
Hi. I’m a finance guy with 16 years off experience in corporate fund raise. Predominantly raise money for large projects. Partly been an investment banker
I currently draw USD 150,000 k per year
I want to know would I find a better paying job in Bangkok. I love the city it’s got a soul.
Pls advise
Sep 15, 2015 at 3:19 am
TheThailandLife says
In short, no. If you really want to live in Bangkok, why not save hard for the next 5 years, leave your job and do consultancy work while living off solid investments 🙂
Sep 15, 2015 at 1:52 pm
sushant vaid says
I am mechanical engineer with 3 years of experience in 3*6 mw biomass power plant is there any job opportunity for me
Sep 13, 2015 at 5:36 pm
Chirantan Baruah says
Hi TTL,
I am from India. I have done my graduation and have 9 years experience in middle level management in the company (The company was largest tea producing company in India). Now I have left that job and want to do a job in Thailand, preferably in the Hotel Industry. What are my chances of getting a job in the Thailand Hotel industry. Could you please advise me in this regard.
Regards,
CB
Sep 05, 2015 at 8:44 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Chirantan, in my opinion it would be quite difficult. Most jobs in the hotel industry tend to be taken by Thais, including middle management. In the bigger chain hotels you may find foreign regional managers and hotel directors, but because most jobs can be done by Thais, they are fulfilled by Thais – this is actually a legal requirement. I’m not saying it isn’t possible, but I think you would have to register your interest with some of the bigger chain hotels and see what response you get.
Sep 05, 2015 at 10:41 pm
Krisztian says
Hi,
I would like to ask your opinion about teaching english as a non-native speaker without any certification.
I believe that I have good english skills since I lived in the UK for 2 years. I guess my chances could be slim but still I would like to give it a try. Me and my friend are going to Chiang Mai to a Muay Thai training camp for 2 months and then we would consider to stay longer. He is lucky enough to be a native english speaker:)).
Is there any chance for me to get a job and how should I start searching?
Thank you in advance!
All the best,
Krisztian
Aug 27, 2015 at 8:17 am
TheThailandLife says
You will certainly be able to find a job teaching English somewhere, but you may have to prove your skills first. Most jobs do require a native speaker or the certification. I’m sure you could teach young kids who are just learning the basics. Check out the job board for teaching jobs.
Aug 27, 2015 at 2:23 pm
Praveen chauhan says
How are marine related jobs opportunity for a expats who would like to like to provide technical & commercial support in oil and gas related jobs.
Also, looking for Mining opportunity in Thailand.
How are banks in supporting loans in above business if required.
Aug 19, 2015 at 7:44 pm
ap999 says
A lot of good suggestions here but a lot the suggestions are far and few to be actually practical. But lets be real here, most people are better off having a career or developing a business in their own country. Get your money right first and have plenty cash flow, wether its rental income, online business or investments in your own country, save a lot, retire early, and have a good solid cash buffer for any contingencies. But honestly you can’t expect to get to thailand and make a great income here and have a great time all the time. I read way too many comments by folks that are still young in their 20s and wanting to move to Thailand for “life”. Sorry to say but I have seen too many guys get over here, not find anything, deplete the little money they had and had to call their parents to have them book a flight back to England or wherever they are from.
Most these jobs such as being a teacher, does not provide the life style you may think. Earning about 30k baht a month here in a big city like BKK is nothing IMO. Its barely enough for rent and food.. Sure 30k a month is a lot for an average thai person, since a lot of them only earn half that amount or less in many cases, but as foreigners we tend to spend a bit more than they do. You will also certainly not have enough left over to fly down to the islands for a weekend and do other activities and just generally enjoy your self. It would be hard to save any extra money for a trip or two back to your home country occasionally.
Another thing is, do not get out here and live pay check to pay check. You would seriously be risking it. An unexpected medical or sickness that requires a hospital or doctor visit could set you back quite a bit. If some thing goes wrong and things don’t work out. Have plenty stashed away for a flight back home to your home country.
As for me I am financially independent in my 30s and already have one retirement check coming in, plus other income and investments in place that pay out regularly. I do not ever have plan to work or get involved in any sort of business here in Thailand, to me it just seems not worth the hassle and i have no need to take that sort of risk. If I get too bored I have considered becoming a dive instructor because I enjoy the diving out here and already have my open water and advance certs for PADI, but its not for the money, just for a way to pass the time and enjoy the diving for free and get to meet more people.
Most of all if you come out here and work a full time job you dislike you will dislike being here. It sure is fun and relaxing here, but if your finances are going to be stress full and having to live on a strict budget that you can’t stand, then its just not worth it.
good luck all, just have a solid plan and things in motion before even making the move. Things don’t always just fall into place once you get here, unless you are extremely lucky.
Aug 17, 2015 at 12:13 am
Daniel says
Hey, what a great blog, certainly given me some hope 🙂 I’ve only been in Bangkok for 2 weeks, my wife has a 3 year contract as head of a school here. What am I going to do for 3 years? I though taking a CELTA (TEFL) and teaching English was my only option. I have a hotel background so that may be a thought now. I’m 63, but on the upside I graduated last year with a BA hons in Wildlife & Media. I’ll start the research tomorrow 🙂
All the best Daniel
Aug 16, 2015 at 6:34 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hey Daniel, teaching tends to be the most popular option, but if you have the luxury of not having rush into getting a job there’s always other options, especially if you’re a tad entrepreneurial. I wish you all the best with your new start in Bangkok.
Aug 16, 2015 at 8:10 pm
Ben says
Ho there,
I am a forex trader, almost full time, and when that happens, I would like to move to thailand,
But how does this comply with the law? As technically it’s not a job. But I would have a weekly or monthly income? It’s currently at around 17,000 baht a week.
I am going to the embassy here (england ) later this week to ask questions.
And I’m 28, so I ain’t retiring lol
Many thanks
Aug 12, 2015 at 10:16 am
TheThailandLife says
Under the current law the interim government has said, though not in these exact words, that those doing work on laptops for territories outside of Thailand are free to do so. They do not currently have a visa in place, and the legislation on work permits does not cover this circumstance.
There are thousands of people working online here waiting for clarification/legal status for this.
Aug 12, 2015 at 11:01 am
Martina Meszarosova says
Hallo, my boyfriend and me are looking for a job in Thailand.
Actually what we are looking for is to lease a few bungalows on the beach and take care of them for some time (few years or more:-).
We have a long time experience in hotel-management, restaurants, know how to help to improove the hotel occupancy and do the other additional service.
We ve been in Thailand many times, but never had the luck to find the right place.
Could anyone help us with a contact to any specific place, hotel or maybe a person who is looking for someone to run a business instead of him?
We prefer living on the island, the best Ko Samui, Ko Phangan,,or the side of Krabi.
Thanks a lot for your help.
Martina and Tomas
Aug 07, 2015 at 9:23 pm
Todd says
Hey Marina,
Have you found any information on leasing property in thailand? Would love to know what you’ve found.
Sep 27, 2015 at 1:54 pm
Anz says
Thanks for writing this article. Ethnicity wise, I’m Thai and on paper American and have lived in the states for the past 10 years. I was raised in Thailand, went to K-12 in Thailand and only visited “Home” (Thailand) in 2009 for a month. I’ve built a steady network in America and Thailand has always been a place for me to refresh my life in a sense. Now that I’m older and have a child it’s a bit different but manageable however, I am looking at going back to Thailand and hitting the export/import business and LEARNING all I can, like you said, finding a niche. I definitely need guidance in this area but this is something that is new to me as well and I haven’t been back in a long time, I’ve heard so much has changed and I’m eager to see where and what I can do with the resources provided. I do have an entrepreneurial spirit and with that will also come a lot of road blocks and disappointments I’m sure. Any suggestions would help if anyone has experience in this! I’m open to discuss. Thanks a lot!
Aug 03, 2015 at 10:41 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hey Anz, if you can speak Thai that already breaks down a lot of doors and barriers, and being Thai is a massive plus. Have you got any family in Thailand who can put you in touch with any exporters or people in the business; having a reliable “in point” is a massive leg up the ladder so to speak.
Aug 04, 2015 at 11:25 pm
Bernard shrewsbury says
I would like to know about the prospects of working at a manufacturing or starting a manufacturing company in Thailand? I am a machinist by trade, have been for 20 years (I’m only 36) and I’m manning on moving to Thailand within the next couple of years. Any possibilities with that?
Aug 03, 2015 at 6:13 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi Bernard, it’s certainly possible to start a company yourself, but you wouldn’t be able to work as a machinist here as that would be a job reserved for Thai people.
Aug 04, 2015 at 11:23 pm
John says
The possibilities for a career in teaching here are actually much more expansive than you think. 40K – 70K is the norm at good bilingual and low tier international schools. The mid tier international schools pay between 60K to 150K per month, and the very best schools like NIST and ISB pay from 140K to 200K or more per month, as well as a large housing allowance, annual flights and other benefits.
The downside is that trying to land a position at well-paying schools is difficult since they have a huge number of applicants for any open positions. They usually only hire licensed, experienced teachers as well. It’s not impossible to get in if you’re already in Thailand, but it is tougher.
Jul 28, 2015 at 10:45 pm
TheThailandLife says
Thanks for that information John. I had a friend who worked in an international school in Bangkok and she was paid 75k plus an allowance for her condo, so I was aware that these positions are out there, but never come across the 140k-200k jobs – though like you suggest, hiring is done outside Thailand I guess.
Jul 28, 2015 at 11:26 pm
TheThailandLife says
Hi All,
After so many enquiries about jobs in Thailand, I’m pleased to announce that the TTL job board is now open!
There’s only a handful of jobs up there at the moment, but they’ll be plenty more coming very shortly as this grows week-on-week. If you have a company with an opening, or know someone who has a position open, feel free to post it up.
Thanks for your support.