Foreign nationals working in Thailand

[Mescalito 19]

I realize that for either a local hire or ex-pat assignment there are probably quite a few legal hoops for a non-Thai to jump through to work in Thailand, i.e.- special work visas, etc. Are there any members with regular full-time jobs in Thailand? And by that I don't mean bar and/or gogo owners/managers ; I'm referring to the more "mainstream" world of corporate employment. If so, how did you swing it? I'm not old enough -- or rich enough -- to retire yet -- but would leave the Golden State of California in a second if I could land a decent job in Thailand. Just not sure how, or if it's even possible.

 

The sage counsel of this august group will be greatly appreciated.

[torrenova 644]

I think you would be greatly disappointed at the salary levels offered for local hire jobs in Thailand. The way to go is to have a western company transfer you out to Thailand on your western salary plus all the usual expat benefits.

 

This is usually for middle / senior management and upwards although some engineering and sales positions may be available at lower managerial levels.

 

The bonus of expat work is that you are usually paid a hardship allowance for working outside of your home country.

 

Personally, I would not like to work here as an expat. I just don't think I could get the job done.

[aj 62]

try this link www.pattayaexpats.com . they have info on this. i think there is an emaill you can ask questions too. hope this helps. if you are in pattaya now they meet at j. beans on beach road north end. 14 days and counting

[Eneukman 1]

I would also check out the thai visa site - http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/

 

They have a lot of people who can give you accurate and expert advice.

 

Alan

[rb 20]

"i work it every time i'm there, but i still have to pay the bar fine!!"

but seriously

if you want "farang" type wages you would need to find a INC that has a branch in thailand. have a friend who worked in PA for a packaging company that had a can plant in bkk and was able to transfer in a corprate liasion postion, so as not to take away a job from thai national.

[jamesbond 0]

What about R.N. lab technoligist with experience in H.i.V for employment. Any opputunities with decent wages? Anyone with knowledge on this subject?