I'm looking for info on tour guide certificate training for a Thai person. Are there such schools in and around Chiang Mai. It seems there has to be with the amount of tourism, but my searches come up with who is the best tour guide around. Does anyone have info on training for certificates? Uni tourism degrees are not an option in this case.

 

I dont know the answer but my thinking would be that first the applicant needs to apply for a licence from the Government office of Tourism TOT

Then next step is to seek out the actual tour operators, get a job and get in via the tour operator.

I am almost certain a pre requisite is a high level of Engrish

2 hours ago, jmd8800 said:

I'm looking for info on tour guide certificate training for a Thai person.

Payap University do one, 20k for a 6 month certification course.

(If I remember correctly)

11 minutes ago, eyecatcher said:

I am almost certain a pre requisite is a high level of Engrish

What if they want to be guides for Chinese tourists?

1 hour ago, eyecatcher said:

I dont know the answer but my thinking would be that first the applicant needs to apply for a licence from the Government office of Tourism TOT

Then next step is to seek out the actual tour operators, get a job and get in via the tour operator.

I am almost certain a pre requisite is a high level of Engrish

Tour guides do need licenses and there are several classifications. I think the schooling is required first and then tests are taken and license issued. So the question is to find appropriate schooling for this Thai person. This person has excellent Engrish.

1 hour ago, BritManToo said:

Payap University do one, 20k for a 6 month certification course.

(If I remember correctly)

Thanks I'll look into it.

 

13 minutes ago, orchis said:

 

Yes I saw that, thanks. A bit dated as it is from 2007 but it backs up some things I already knew.

I think BA degree and check TAT for courses is the essential.

Cost 40,000 both private and government. 20K is old info. According to a relative who just inquired.

13 hours ago, BritManToo said:

What if they want to be guides for Chinese tourists?

They almost always bring their own guides, working under the radar (dont they?)

10 hours ago, orchis said:

I think BA degree and check TAT for courses is the essential.

No requirement for a degree, finished high school certificate is all that's needed (and the money).

Check with Far Eastern Univ, across the highway from Airport Plaza.  They have a certification program.  Don't know the cost.  But I do know tour guide licenses are limited to Thais and the guides had better be wearing their license  in plain view.  I have seen the Tourist Police checking and arresting non-licensed guides.

Thanks for the suggestions. ????