Relocating to Thailand – What Are My Employment Options?

You might have visited Thailand some years ago and have been holidaying every year in this tropical paradise until finally, you have decided to take the plunge and live in the Land of Smiles year-round. In an ideal world, we would all have an income regardless of where we happen to be and until that day comes, we all have to make the money we need to live a comfortable life and if you are looking for a job in Thailand, here are a few options.

• Corporate management – If you have the right track record, the top head hunter in Bangkok can find you a challenging and rewarding career with a multi-national corporation with offices in Thailand.
• Remote work – If you run an e-commerce business or a consultancy, you can apply for a DTV visa that is valid for 5 years and this could be the first step to citizenship. If you can deliver your services/product digitally, then relocating to Thailand will not hinder your operation and your visa allows you to work within Thailand. If you meet the financial requirements, this is the best visa for a long-term stay.
• English teaching – Gone are the days when you could walk into a teaching position; nowadays, you need a bachelor’s degree, preferably in education. There are agents that will place you in a government school, with 50 students in a class and you have to teach 25 periods a week, students of all ages. This barely pays enough to survive but there are young people who value the experience and if you live like a Thai, you can survive on $1,000 a month!

• Online recruitment agencies – If your CV is up to date, sign up with the top global recruitment agencies and any Thailand opportunities will come knocking. Executive recruitment at the highest level means big opportunities for the right people. It all depends on what you are bringing to the table in terms of skillsets and experience. Here is how to tell a fake e-commerce site.
• Joint partnership with a local – Many western expats nominate their Thai wife to be the majority shareholder of a Thai limited company, while they hold the remaining shares. This means you can buy real estate in the company name, which sidesteps the law that prevents foreigners from owning land in Thailand. Check out the Board of Investment, a government department dedicated to foreign investment in Thailand, where you will find very useful information.

The Thai government protects local professions, which makes it difficult to find work when you’re relocating to Thailand, however, there are opportunities that you can consider, as mentioned above. The rich culture and happy people make living in Thailand a constant joy and we are sure that you will have a great experience living and working in the Royal Kingdom of Thailand.

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