Possibilites of Foreign entry level job employees working in Thailand

[mangomadness]

Hello all! I'm a final year foreign student based in Bangkok, majoring in Fashion Marketing and Communications. I'm due to graduate in July-August and would like to do an internship and/or work here after that. My current ED visa is due to expire on August 1 and I don't know if it would be possible to extend it if I do end up doing another internship.

 

I have read somewhere that I need to have two-three years of prior work experience in order to qualify for the work experience and have 2M baht set in my account. I did do a three month internship around this time last year, although I don't know if that is sufficient. I'm well aware that the Thai laws are more insistent on prospective applicants properly fulfilling the requirements. What are the possibilities of a foreign entry level job seeker working in Bangkok on a work permit. Please advice. Thanks! 

[JackThompson]

3 hours ago, mangomadness said:

I need to have two-three years of prior work experience in order to qualify for the work experience and have 2M baht set in my account.

An internship or need for one to qualify for hire would only be a question for your perspective employer-  nothing to do with qualifying for a visa or work-permit.   Also, no "money in the bank" is needed to apply for these. 

 

There are limits to consider:

• A degree is needed for a teaching-job by Thai authorities, but no other type of job, if the employer wants to hire you and it is reasonable you could do the job with whatever experience/education you have.
• There will be a minimum salary requirement (based on your passport-country), unless you seek a teaching job (can be dirt-poor salary and still allowed to teach here)

But, bottom line - if a company will hire you and provide the proper documentation, you can get a work-permit and B-Visa. 

As to how prevalent job-opportunities are in your field - maybe someone else can advise on this.

[theguyfromanotherforum]

Fashion marketing?

[mangomadness]

2 hours ago, JackThompson said:

An internship or need for one to qualify for hire would only be a question for your perspective employer-  nothing to do with qualifying for a visa or work-permit.   Also, no "money in the bank" is needed to apply for these. 

 

There are limits to consider:

• A degree is needed for a teaching-job by Thai authorities, but no other type of job, if the employer wants to hire you and it is reasonable you could do the job with whatever experience/education you have.
• There will be a minimum salary requirement (based on your passport-country), unless you seek a teaching job (can be dirt-poor salary and still allowed to teach here)

But, bottom line - if a company will hire you and provide the proper documentation, you can get a work-permit and B-Visa. 

As to how prevalent job-opportunities are in your field - maybe someone else can advise on this.

Thanks for your response. I have heard about teaching English here regardless of the qualifications, although something I do not want to do. 

[Rhys]

15 minutes ago, mangomadness said:

Thanks for your response. I have heard about teaching English here regardless of the qualifications, although something I do not want to do. 

 

.... wise choice, and you did learn something during your time at a Thai Uni.

[malcoml]

I think it is definitely possible but not sure about 'fashion marketing'..

 

I know a girl that did a sort of internship for a lawyer. 

 

From memory she was German and her employer was a different nationality.

 

There were not one of those strange Thai law offices but rather a legit operation. I think they were involved with a lot of the manufacturing and worked on patent and international law.

 

 

[anon789561]

did your marketing and communications  degree involve quite a few modules about online marketing? if so, you could try one of the ozzy places that are set up here that provide and sell adwords and web optimisation solutions usually to australian companies. very early starts though but theres a few of them around bangkok and most have BOI status, pay a half decent salary and provide permits. i've met a couple of guys who have worked with them in the past an they say they're pretty good and most importantly legal 555