Good morning,

 

Just out of curiosity.

 

A friend of mine is dating for a few months a Thai Doctor.

She is a Radiologist, working for the government.

I asked my mate how much a high profile job like this makes. He told me that he has no clue and that she is always moaning

about the stress, competition and low pay.

I understand that to become a Radiologist, you must hold a medical degree and doing a Master.

This type of qualification would be a high flyer in Europe.

He thinks that she only makes probably around 100k Baht a month because not working in a private hospital.

 

Seems quite low, considering the years you have to study to become a  Physician Radiologist.

Just now, AlfHuy said:

He thinks that she only makes probably around 100k Baht a month because not working in a private hospital.

More like 30k-40k.

1 minute ago, BritManToo said:

More like 30k-40k.

30,000 baht as a specialist, having studied 6 years medicine, done a Msc and going through all this studying to be on salary you could make, managing a McDonalds. That is ridiculous.

Just now, AlfHuy said:

30,000 baht as a specialist, having studied 6 years medicine, done a Msc and going through all this studying to be on salary you could make, managing a McDonalds. That is ridiculous.

Normal Thai degree holder on finishing 4 years get 15k-20k.

Ask him to sneak a look at her bank book, salary payment will be fairly obvious.

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by BritManToo

That makes me then a multi Thai degree holder. 555

My ex-TGF has an English degree and was a "salesperson" working for a Japanese company near Bangkok.

 

She earned 40,000 baht a month, plus free phone and they paid for fuel and tolls.

 

She quit for a similar job but as the "sales manager" for a Thai company near the same location and now earns 50,000 baht with the same perks.

 

She does quite well.

 

• House (rents it out)
• Condo
• car
• Nice clothes
• Nice Thailand or Asian holidays

49 minutes ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said:

My ex-TGF has an English degree and was a "salesperson" working for a Japanese company near Bangkok.

 

She earned 40,000 baht a month, plus free phone and they paid for fuel and tolls.

 

She quit for a similar job but as the "sales manager" for a Thai company near the same location and now earns 50,000 baht with the same perks.

 

She does quite well.

 

• House (rents it out)
• Condo
• car
• Nice clothes
• Nice Thailand or Asian holidays

all that on 50k?

I am doing something wrong.

20 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

all that on 50k?

I am doing something wrong.

Easily, as I manage all that on less than 50k/month.

If she's renting the house out, that'll probably pay for itself.

Most of my spending is on women, I suspect she doesn't have that problem.

Without the women my spending would be around 25k/month.

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by BritManToo

36 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

all that on 50k?

I am doing something wrong.

You are not borrowing money up to your neck...

15 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Easily, as I manage all that on less than 50k/month.

If she's renting the house out, that'll probably pay for itself.

Most of my spending is on women, I suspect she doesn't have that problem.

Without the women my spending would be around 25k/month.

At my daughter's school, I know one couple, both Doctors.

They have 2 kids at private school. They own a villa with tennis court. Probably 20-30Million Baht.

You don't pay that with a 50k salary and no bank would give you tenth of millions if you earn this kind of money, even if you are a DR.

4 minutes ago, timendres said:

You are not borrowing money up to your neck...

That's right.

Not one baht on finance. Grateful for that.

1 hour ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said:

My ex-TGF has an English degree and was a "salesperson" working for a Japanese company near Bangkok.

 

She earned 40,000 baht a month, plus free phone and they paid for fuel and tolls.

 

She quit for a similar job but as the "sales manager" for a Thai company near the same location and now earns 50,000 baht with the same perks.

 

She does quite well.

 

• House (rents it out)
• Condo
• car
• Nice clothes
• Nice Thailand or Asian holidays

 

Sounds exactly like my wife's job.

 

Was the company related to auto industry?

maybe your wife is his EX. lol

 

Or you share the same one. For this reason, she is able to afford all that on 50k

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by AlfHuy

7 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

At my daughter's school, I know one couple, both Doctors.

They have 2 kids at private school. They own a villa with tennis court. Probably 20-30Million Baht.

You don't pay that with a 50k salary and no bank would give you tenth of millions if you earn this kind of money, even if you are a DR.

Maybe they got the money from Ma and Por! It happens!

15 minutes ago, AlfHuy said:

At my daughter's school, I know one couple, both Doctors.

They have 2 kids at private school. They own a villa with tennis court. Probably 20-30Million Baht.

You don't pay that with a 50k salary and no bank would give you tenth of millions if you earn this kind of money, even if you are a DR.

They won't be working entirely in government hospitals.

The way they amass money is 1st job government hospital, 2nd job private hospital, and 3rd job clinic.

I've known a few dentists playing the same game, 3 jobs isn't unusual.

Your pals gf is dating him in the hopes he will replace her having to work the other 2 jobs.

Why else would a Thai girl date a foreigner?

She ain't giving it to your mate for free.

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by BritManToo

Her salary is so low because she's working for a government hospital.

However, government workers have a few benefits which I don't know in detail but many people who I ask said they are good.

Such as early retirement, good pension, free or discounted education for children, good conditions for bank loans. etc...

2 minutes ago, CLW said:

Her salary is so low because she's working for a government hospital.

However, government workers have a few benefits which I don't know in detail but many people who I ask said they are good.

Such as early retirement, good pension, free or discounted education for children, good conditions for bank loans. etc...

even considering all those benefits, 30k of a highly trained DR is nothing.

I would rather earn a few hundred thousand a month and not having early retirement and the rest.

As far as I know many don't have to pay for the university under the condition that after university they will spend a couple of years in a public hospital. I am sure others know more details.

 

And I confirm 2nd and 3rd jobs in private hospitals and clinics are normal.

its possible that a chunk of her wage is taken because she needed to pay to get the job, this can be reduced by being a gik

48 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Easily, as I manage all that on less than 50k/month.

If she's renting the house out, that'll probably pay for itself.

Most of my spending is on women, I suspect she doesn't have that problem.

Without the women my spending would be around 25k/month.

Yes, she is not paying for sex and she does not have kids.

 

She pays about 10,000 baht a year for her father and step mom.

 

All her siblings have jobs or are married and well off.

37 minutes ago, timendres said:

You are not borrowing money up to your neck...

My ex-has zero debt except the 11000 baht a month for new car (she gets a new one every 3-4 years)

She also has her mortgage paid off, but uses the 5000 baht rent income for her other expenses.

Her condo is very nice but a little small. She pays 9000 baht (Pathum Thani) near DMK.

33 minutes ago, Pravda said:

 

Sounds exactly like my wife's job.

 

Was the company related to auto industry?

No she sold aluminum parts for other companies/corporations who ordered from them.

 

Many big companies in Thailand, USA, Asia would order from her.

 

A few big clients were Harley Davidson (motorcycles)  and Maytag (appliances)

1 hour ago, AlfHuy said:

all that on 50k?

I am doing something wrong.

He does not mention what debt she has or how old she is.

regards Worgeordie

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by worgeordie

Physician - Radiology Average Salary in Thailand 2020

How much money does a Physician - Radiology make in Thailand?

 

 

Average Monthly Salary

311,000 THB

( 3,730,000 THB yearly)

LOW
149,000
THB AVERAGE
311,000
THB HIGH
488,000
THB

 

A person working as a Physician - Radiology in Thailand typically earns around 311,000 THB per month. Salaries range from 149,000 THB (lowest) to 488,000 THB (highest).

This is the average monthly salary including housing, transport, and other benefits. Physician - Radiology salaries vary drastically based on experience, skills, gender, or location. Below you will find a detailed breakdown based on many different criteria.

that's a different league.

Who would work for 30-50k

1 hour ago, AlfHuy said:

At my daughter's school, I know one couple, both Doctors.

They have 2 kids at private school. They own a villa with tennis court. Probably 20-30Million Baht.

You don't pay that with a 50k salary and no bank would give you tenth of millions if you earn this kind of money, even if you are a DR.

Maybe they are police doctors!

Like already said here they have private clinic. Last week take mother in law to specialist from stomach. Was 15 minutes in cost 1200 bth. Clinic open 2 times /day in morning 8-11 and afternoon 17-20. And have medicine store same place what open hole time 8-20.

Edited August 24, 20205 yr by 2 is 1

49 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

They won't be working entirely in government hospitals.

The way they amass money is 1st job government hospital, 2nd job private hospital, and 3rd job clinic.

I've known a few dentists playing the same game, 3 jobs isn't unusual.

Your pals gf is dating him in the hopes he will replace her having to work the other 2 jobs.

Why else would a Thai girl date a foreigner?

She ain't giving it to your mate for free.

Why always such a low opinion of Thai women? 

I have Dr. friends both here and in the UK.

 

Radiologists do other stuff, not only look at XRays. They have to interpret "sliced" brain scans, and also guide tubes and wires entering the body. Some do even more complex stuff with ultrasound and fibroscan. It takes at least 6 years to be a consultant or a "staff", but sometimes more like 8 or 10. I once had a very fine crack in my shoulder that even the bone doctor missed, which is why XRays go to a radiologist for "reporting"

 

I'm sure that Alf is right. Senior doctors can earn well above 200,000 a month. Most of the private hospitals here are owned by either one doctor or a consortium of 5-6 doctors and a lot of the hospitals are "joined" as a group. It is well-known that Mr Thaksin owns, or did own, one large private hospital (even tho he was not a medic). Every time I pop into Bumrungrad I see either a red Ferrari or a yellow Lambo in the Drs' parking spots.

 

Eddy 

4 hours ago, BritManToo said:

More like 30k-40k.

Completely wrong:

 

https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/radiologist/thailand

 

2 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

Completely wrong:

 

https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/radiologist/thailand

 

I saw this as well. 

I don't know if she works in a private hospital but am sure, she works for a government one.