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Decent software jobs in Thailand are not easy to find. That said, there is always demand for seasoned professionals. Most of the local IT people in Thailand lack proper software development/process exposure.

The ones who do have this kinda exposure have often studied/worked abroad and they are almost as expensive to hire as the foreigners.

Two things you should consider -

Wages in Thailand are not as high as any decent country in the west/aus/nz. You cant make any real money in Thailand, unless ofcourse you are gunning for the very top expat positions.

Also, Thai software industry is very backward compared to any part of the real world. You will get obsolete very quickly and thai work ex is not valued that higly outside of thailand. Soon, you might realise that Thailand is the only place you can get a job. Even getting a job back home in India might be hard.

I have noticed that wages for IT in real terms are much higher in Thailand compared to places like singapore atleast. Demand and supply at work there.

Try your luck mate. Bangkok is certainly a place where you would like to live for atleast an year.

Note: Visa etc are pretty easy to get arranged - if u get a decent job offer. Thailand has probably got the easiest work visa regulations in the world. You can always come here on a tourist visa..which can be converted into a Non B (provided u hav thirty days remaining). Dont come on a 15 day visa on arrival.

IT Shortage..depends..upon if u hav the requiste skills.....if u r lucky - u will probably get a job..and a employer...willing to sponsor yr work permit...

but the pay would still be very low by any standards...and contrary to popular beleif thailand is not all that cheap when u r on a thai salary of 40 - 50 K baht a month.

and yes ofcourse u become totally unemployable newhere else in the civilised world...as most thai companies r small mickey mouse software dev houses..doing almost school like projects - the thai industry is probably a decade behind every1 else..

Well...to be fair

I think its still quite possible for someone with the right qualifications to get a Job here in Thailand.

Information Technology is one such area. If you specialise in the right technology, have the right credentials (being able to do websites and bit of HTML does not qualify), there is no lack of jobs in Thailand.

I do understand why Pedro's company is not interested in the half a million indians or farangs, but there are plenty of others who are...

There is an absolute skill shortage as far as IT is concerned in Thailand. Most thais dont have the right kind of experience/skills. The ones who do are few and far between are almost as expensive as the Farangs (thai salary/not expat salary).

I do apply at JobsDb.com/Nation etc and I do recieve 4-5 interview calls during a week after I apply for around 10/15 Jobs.

While some times the person who calls me...never calls me back after finding out that I cannot speak thai or that I am not thai...but many do...

So point of the story is - its certainly possible to get a Job here if you have the right credentials and expectations.

and the same holds true for other countries -

My friend recently got a job in New Zealand...and the company did sponsor his work permit and everything...Just that he specialises on Biztalk, something for which his current employer just could not find the people in NZ.

hello all

I am an Indian techie based in BKK for over an year now. I am looking for some part time IT software development work. Training (in english) opportunities interest me as well.

Technologies I specialize in:

.Net, C#,Vb.net, Vb 6, asp 3, asp.net , web services and so on

Tools:

Visual Studio 2003/2005

Data bases:

SQL Server 2000/2005

Certifications:

MCSD.net, MCP

Complete resume available on request.

I am looking for software dev projects and IT training assignments

Hope to hear from you soon.

What specific documentation are they looking for from the Labor Ministry?

Does the labor ministry have a format for this?

In India, atleast for Indian nationals the Thai embassy asks for a pre- approval letter from the ministry of labor for issuing Non-B

Is the consulate in penang requesting the same document....

if thats the case...this would certainly make getting a B from penang a whole lot more complicated

hello

I am an Indian developer based in BKK. I have got a masters degree in computers. I have also got the latest microsoft certifications like MCSD.net etc.

I am looking for freelance development work.

I am also fluent in english.

Any kind of work like custom development of software in C#, Vb.net, asp.net etc.

Complex database driven websites

Content Management Systems. If you want to setup a classifieds website, a website with a forum like thaivisa.com, automatic link exchange etc...I can deliver these solutions in quick time and at a gr8 value price.

Also I have a ready made solution (a web based application) meant for chambers of commerce and industry. Already running at a major chamber of commerce in bkk. This application includes features like management of membership, events, distribution of an electronic news letter etc.

so do get in touch...PM me for my portfolio

hope to hear from all of you soon.

hello

We are in the process of launching a website dedicated to BKK restaurants. Among other things, the site would provide a database of BKK restaurants. If you would like to list your restaurant, please send us a mail at [email protected].

The basic listing is free. We can also list your entire menu, maps, pictures etc for a small fee.

Regards

Bangkokdine.com Team

Visit us at Bangkokdine.com (The site is in its alpha version right now)

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Hello there

I am an indian techie based in BKK. I have got a masters in computer applications and bachelors in business management from top indian schools.

I have also got the latest microsoft certifications like MCSD.net for C# etc.

I speak fluent speak english - my thai skills are non-existent.

I am looking for part - time work as a .net /IT trainer. I would love to teach dotnet. But if there are opportunities to teach other things in IT, I wont mind that either.

Doing software dev work all the time kinda bores me sometimes. I feel that some teaching work would add a little bit of color to my daily routine.

Other kind of software dev work queries are also welcome.

Technical Proficiencies:

Platforms - Windows 9x/2000/XP/2003

Languages- Asp.net, VB.net, C#, VB6, Asp 3.0, c, c++, UML, ado.net, webservices, SQL Server Reporting Services

Servers - MS SQL Server, IIS, MS BizTalk Server

Tools - VisualStudio.Net, Rational Rose, Ms Project

Concepts – Object oriented analysis and design, Networking, database concepts, Ethical hacking techniques

Professional Training and Certifications

MCSD.Net (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer) – C#

ุMCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) – VB.net

Attended a 15 day intensive corporate workshop on .Net conducted by colossal Technologies, Bangalore India.

Awarded the title of "Microsoft India Community Star" for contribution and support to .Net communities across India.

http://www.microsoft.com/india/communityst...selections.aspx

hi all

I am an indian techie based in bkk.

looking for freelance work.

My education includes a Masters in computer applications and a bachelors in management.

also I have the latest MS certifications like MCSD.net (c#)

My technologies of interest are -

.NET, C#, Asp.net, Sql Server Reporting Services

I can help you with setting up content management systems like dotnetnuke etc.

Any kind of custom software dev work is also welcome.

hope to hear from you all soon.

hello there

i am an indian techie based in bkk and m looking for freelance work - projects

i hav a masters in computers and a bachelors in management.....and all the latest IT certifications....

if u r looking for websites...complex data driven websites...shopping carts...ecommerce....paypal integration....search engine optimisation...web marketing strategies....any kind of custom software development......

i might be able to help u

looking forward to hear from u soon

regards

bkktechie...

hello there

wud love to knw - whats the scope of a software company setup by a foreigner in thailand...i m an indian...

any people in the industry - and those who r not in the industry - but still knw abt it - wud love 2 knw yr insights into the business....

most thai IT companies r still into doing websites.......

any kinda help/info wud be valuable.....

i heard that the board of investment offers several incentives for IT business in thailand

regards

bkktechie

If you are looking to ecommerce enable your existing website or develop a new ecommerce ready website - i can help u...

setup a shopping cart

accept all major credit cards, echecks etc

support paypal

support other payment gateways including those provided by local thai banks

start selling today.....

pm me if you are interested....

ps. - i can also develop other custom software, web based complex applications, windows applications...so if u hav an IT software requirement - just drop me a line.....

thanx for the tremendous response...

hav u tried firefox...i hav heard that - its pretty good 2...and its open source...so no banner ads or any money 2 be paid to buy it...

ya rent a coder.com is interesting - there r other sites like elance etc - but none of them list thai software projects....

i m not interested in catering to projects in the west etc - there r just too many people trying 2 do that anyways.....

hello there

i m an indian techie working in bkk..hav got a masters in computers and experience of working on ms technologies especially .net - hav all the latest microsoft certifications too

MCSD.net etc

as i have lots of time on hand , especially during weekends....i am looking for some freelance work opportunities to occupy my time and also earn some extra cash...

i am interested in doing website work - software...work too....

complicated data driven websites - with asp.net - sql server - and other advanced features shudnt be a problem at all....

window/web form based software apps....of any kind....using c#, vb.net even vb6

i wont mind teaching people aswell - teaching them .net, C#, vb.net, asp.net, web services, even computers - would be a gr8 way to pass time on weekends....

i just love this tech stuff....

so if any of u is interested - or know someone else who might be interested - do let me know

best regards