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Interesting. I would of thought over 75% of users are outside Thailand.
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What about security and availability, are they ok for hosting in Thailand?
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Why does Thailand have a bad reputation for hosting internet content?
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Big topic, what's the difference between the 2?
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I find it pretty fast, although I am using ADSL.
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I'm starting to formulate the opinion that most Thai's company's don't know about Thai Visa'a and work permits. What do others think?
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Also along this line of thought.
How about a picture gallery, where either pictures of various places are taken and put online and/or users can take pictures of various places, once moderated, can be put online.
Sometimes, it makes more sense if you see a picture of someplace or company or whatever if you can see a picture of it.
Like a reality snapshot.
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What part of Bangkok do most of the expats live in, and what's it like?
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[Moved from Residence forum to Other topics by George]
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Absolutely nothing wrong with it, just I can see this place becoming the prime Thai expat website very quickly if it meets user needs.
Having used these forums for many years on different systems, it's always nice when you have lots of users to split it up into more relevant subject areas. It also means I have to write lots more messages, because I find this a fascinating culture and area.
Off topic posting happens with all forum message systems. Sometimes people make an effort and sometimes not. Whether it's intentional or not, I personally dont think matters, what does is that someone posts.
These are of course, just my thoughts, but I really like the idea and feel of this place, of course it's upto you how you want to mould it. Hope i'm not being a solo voice here anyone else agree or disagree?
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What were the questions and more importantly, what were the answers? :
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And importantly,
Thai Culture
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This is a really good list of recruitment websites.
http://www.careers.org/reg/cint-thailand.html
Good luck.
Try getting your CV/resume converted into Thai, I don't know how much difference this makes, but it sure pays to be prepared.
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I've applied for many jobs off jobsdb.co.th, good website for jobs, very poor response from most employers on there, including everyone from the large multi-nationals to the small companies. Believe me, i'm pretty talented too so it's not that.
My list so far has 32 related Thai IT jobsites and agency's. I've also got a seperate list of company's in Thailand who have recruitment positions on their website. It's the approach that they advertise their job and you can apply for it, that seems not to work very well there. My theory is twofold, in that the family approach like the "older Chinese family work practise style" is one reason. You have to be introduced to the firm through an existing employee. Second is that Asia has fallen head first into the IT certification game, because they don't understand experience is more valuable than certification because in Asia, face is everything, even if it means your technically crap, you have the pieces of paper that make you look good. Re - read that.
I think a degree is mandatory for a work permit too, although i'm not 100% sure on that. Would dearly love to know if this is true or not as it would clarify a few things for me.
Bangkok Post also has a IT recruitment section.
The odds are stacked pretty high against farang from applyinhg from remote.
However, and this is the good section if your paying attention. Skills such as CCIE's (Cisco Certified Internet Engineers) and SAP people can walk over this, because their in worldwide supply. From what little I know, SAP is boring as hel_l though. Cisco's are great areas to get into.
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This place is great. I've noticed that several people, myself included have many topics that are quite interesting and a good conversation point. Suggestions for forums include ...
Finance (I'm curious about Thai shares, banks, etc)
Jobs (this should be discussed inside out)
Relationships (important people be realistic)
Language (tips, language schools)
Technology (There seems to be more tech than people realise)
Any more?
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In case anyone wonders what that works out to.
10,000,000.00 THB Thailand Baht =
145,774.87 GBP United Kingdom Pounds
231,694.57 USD US $
226,286.33 EUR Euro's
334,288.93 CHF Swiss France
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Out of interest, does anyone on here work in the IT industry in Thailand? Care to tell us about it? There are many questions I have. Did you come over and look for work, how long did it take, did you try an Agency. BTW I tried serveral reputable Agency's in Bangkok from outside the country via email and got 0 response, that's pretty awful. How did you go about it. What was the response from the company like. Was the VISA/etc situation forthcoming etc...
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Can I suggest some ideas.. all would be nice, it's such an important topic
* A javascript webpage whereby you enter the gross value and it gives you an exact net amount.
* A downloadable Excel spreadsheet
* A chart of Gross and Net income, so you can quickly get an idea of what's going on with your income on a webpage.
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I noticed another discussion on taxation and wondered what the actual figures are for taxation in Thailand.
I have found the Ministry of Finance website, but have yet to find actual taxation rates.
Ultimately, i'd like to create a chart that says income x gross, income y net.
Thanks
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I've talked to several people who've done this and they thoroughly enjoy it. In fact the quote was, "this is the best thing i've ever done was mentioned".
The quality of the school's vary, some look after their teachers better than others. They do look quite competitive and expect a high standard of service.
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I know this does'nt relate to your question, but a friend working in Thailand, recommended the Bank of Asia, as their a member of ABN Amro group whereas he would'nt bank with a Thai bank.
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I wanted to write up a few words to help others from not wasting too much time in trying to obtain work in Thailand from outside the country.
As a highly experienced professional computer specialist i've been trying for about 15 months to get a job in Thailand from outside the country. In Europe, America, Canada and Australiasia this is possible, however in Thailand, it's just about impossible. After considerable searching on the Internet, i've collected a fantastic list of good companies to work for, recruitment websites and so forth, in fact from these I found some great careers that were absolutely perfectly suited to me. However the majority of times after applying, you just don't get a response and when you do, occasionally it's in Thai and rarely it'll be a formal rejection. I was told that positions have to be advertised within the country first, before recruiting foreign talent from abroad in order to be eligible for a work permit.
This lack of response apply's to the small companies as well as the large multi-nationals who sometimes only have a small office in Bangkok, it's just very difficult. Remember there is also a global recession on too. My overall view on working in this great land of smiles is that globalisation is not within the national consciousness of the Thai's yet, give it another 10/20 years and they will be, things are changing rapidly. Ultimately I would like to see free world trade, so that Governments don't restrict people working in any country they choose. Something like a Europe of the world perhaps...
Then there is the issue of salary. Are you content with a Thai salary? Or are you attached to a higher western salary? If so, this is going to make it much more difficult to sustain a Western income in an Eastern country. You don't need that much money to live on, but many appear to fall into this trap too.
So, if you do want to work in Thailand, don't waste time applying from outside the country, you've got to decide if your in, if so go there in person with enough money to survive on while you try and find a job.
Prepare properly, start learning the language, learn about Buddhism, learn about Thai culture and so forth else keep the dream, but just don't chase it, it's like a dragon chasing it's own tail.
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