i want to go and live in thailand if i can but i need to find a way to support myself, i have looked into hundreds of internet sites but it seems teaching is the main option.i have taught before and want to avoid that if possible. does anyone have any experience of working and living in thailand, do you have any recommendations for me?are there companies that have placements in thailand?
2007-01-21 22:58:58 · 10 answers · asked by ridleyjohn 2 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
The visa laws in Thailand are VERY tricky and written in a very unclear manner. Teaching is an excellent way to get in and stay in, because a lot of schools will help you get a work permit and visa for your stay. Perhaps you can teach part time while you look for other options? Bar ownership used to be a slam dunk, but the new visa laws make that a bit more difficult. Also, you might have to work like a slave with no guarantee that a bar would be successful.
One option is to find a bar or club that is owned by farang, and ask them for employment there. Some folks will help you with your visa, some won't. That is a good option if you know how to find and befriend the right people.
If you have a degree in a very specialized field, you may just be able to send resumes online to some companies and get a job the old fashioned way.
Whatever you do, be very careful if you are considering the marriage option. Thai people are lovely, but your bride (and her family) could end up costing you more than you thought. Also, be wary of people who will secure you a visa for an exorbitant handling fee. I've seen a lot of that since the coup and law changes.
Thailand is fantastic, and worth it if you can get it legally worked out. Just be patient and use common sense. Good luck!
2007-01-22 05:08:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a look at all the previous answers, they all say the same thing, that is, "either open a business or you are stuck teaching". I moved here 5 years ago and was a student for 2 years a teacher for 3 and during this time I made enough connections that I was offered a job managing a company that exports Thai herbal products. So you could always move here, teach for a while and then hopefully meet enough people to where you may find a job doing something else, otherwise you should just save enough money to open a restaurant or bar, but be careful, many of these businesses fail.
2007-01-22 19:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by justin a 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Thai authorities dont like foreigners taking regular jobs that the Thai nationals can do. You need to have a special skill. Perhaps e-mailing some companies over there for a computer job or something might work. Otherwise, you need about 500 000 Baht just to apply for a business visa and proof that there is a business willing to sell to you. I bought a small laundry for my girlfriend, but it's in her name because I didn't want to go through the hassles of a business visa. And it barely makes enough to get by. If you've got the money, you could look at an importing/ exporting business of some sort.
2007-01-22 01:31:29 · answer #3 · answered by Jimbo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of a school that didn't want to see a picture along with your curriculum vitae. Racism is very real and palpable here. The strata from highest to lowest seem to be along the lines of Chinese-Thai, Thai, Isaan, Lao, Hill Tribe, Malay/Khmer/Burmese for those traditionally living within the borders and Farang, Indian, Arab, Israeli/Jewish, African/black for those living without. This being said, I do know of a few English teachers here who came from Ghana, and I have seen a few Thai women walking down the street as a couple with black men. They are stared at, pointed at, and called names even more often than Farangs.
2016-03-29 08:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have a g/f in Thailand and have looked into living and working there, but as stated in a previous answer, the Thai authorities have many very strict rules about foreigners working there and owning businesses. May I suggest you try contacting http://www.thaiconsul-uk.com who might be able to give you some better advice.
I hope this helps
Sawasdee krup
2007-01-22 00:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by Peter M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should look on line for the jobs or if you want to own business you should go there and stay there for a while and decide what kind of business is good for you, actually there are many things to do but if you don't speak Thai and don't know the right person, it's not easy! but you can try...exports and imports is a good choice i think. you should married Thai ( in case you don't have a wife) to make things easier so you can buy land and own business but you must to pick the right one too, Do not go to the bar and looking for a wife. pick an educated one.
2007-01-22 02:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mY dad moved to Thailand last August. He has got a laundry buisness and a food place, however, they dont really like people from other countries coming there to take over buisnesses. so it would be helpful if you had some connections there, my dad has got a thai girlfriend who is highly educated and she helps him. YOu could also buy some property like he has and rent it out to holiday makers. There are dozens of opportunities but like i said, you need to know someone who is from that country to make a go of it. YOu could open a bar//
goodluck xx
2007-01-21 23:04:23 · answer #7 · answered by london lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ! I have a job with the railroad in Thailand. All I must do is lay Thais !
2007-01-21 23:31:55 · answer #8 · answered by kuyasaya 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
my friend is trying to move out there at the moment ,it's not easy at all and he has a Thia girlfriend they are due to get married maybe that will help I'm not sure.
i do know he is looking into buying a bar out there but it will be shared ownership between him and his girlfriend.
2007-01-21 23:18:27 · answer #9 · answered by littleminx2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
be a ladyboy.
2007-01-21 23:02:04 · answer #10 · answered by heebygeeby 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋