Advertorial Best Jobs for Thailand Expats in 2022

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Thailand used to attract scores of digital nomads, working professionals, and expat families each year prior to the COVID-19 pandemic and, as the country gradually opens up, many more are expected to flock here for the opportunities there’ll be once the dust settles. While Thai is the official language of the country (meaning that English-speaking jobs may be hard to come by) and there are restrictions on the types of work that foreigners can legally do, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to know that there are quite a few options, which our friends at Pacific Prime Thailand will share in this article.

 

1. Teacher/Tutor at tuition centers, cultural organizations, and schools

If you randomly spot an expat in Thailand, chances are they are a teacher. Teaching (and tutoring) is one of the most common jobs for expats in Thailand as many schools and tuition centers are willing and able to hire foreigners. But, of course, not all teaching jobs in the country were created equally.  Here are some of the types of teaching jobs available to expats in Thailand:

 

●     Teacher of English as a Second Language (ESL): These jobs typically require applicants to be a native English speaker and have a TEFL or TESOL qualification. Opportunities are available at tuition centers, cultural organizations (i.e. British Council), and Thai schools.

●     Teacher of any other foreign language (i.e. Mandarin, French, Spanish, etc.): These jobs typically require applicants to be fluent in their native language and have a teaching qualification. Opportunities are available at tuition centers and cultural organizations (i.e. Alliance Française, Goethe Institute, etc.).

●     Teacher at an international or Thai school with an English/bilingual program: These jobs typically require applicants to be a fully qualified teacher and are available for a wide range of subjects including English, Maths, Science, History, IT, French, etc. Opportunities are available at schools of various international curriculums.

2. Employee at multinational companies/English-speaking start ups

 

At most multinational companies in Thailand, the main language of communication is English. The easiest way to get a job in these companies is to work for the company in your home country first, and look for relocation opportunities to Thailand. This is usually available to more senior positions, but it may be worth the wait as it tends to come with an excellent remuneration and relocation package including flights, accommodation, company car, etc.

 

Alternatively, you can also apply directly at the company’s Thailand office or to an English-speaking start-up in the country (of which there are loads). The key is to recognize and play to your strengths. Why should the company hire you over a Thai national? Do you have any particular language skills, specialist or technical skills like coding, or knowledge for a particular market that will help you stand out?

Hospitality industry

 

While the relatively new Tech industry (think data science, AI, etc.) in Thailand hires many expats, traditional industries that have long hired this demographic include the hospitality industry. After all, Thailand is a tourism-based economy with many luxury hotel chains, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses. Whether it’s a manager of a hotel, chef at a restaurant, or tour operator catering to a certain country, there are many opportunities for you.

3. Entrepreneur/digital nomad at Thai-based or foreign-based, online businesses

Do you have the entrepreneurial spirit? Spot a gap in the market? If so, you can start your own business. Starting a Thai-based business is one option, but will require you to register the company locally, hire an account to file company taxes, etc. As your business grows, you may also hire employees. Another option (which is growing increasingly popular since the pandemic accelerated ecommerce) is to operate a foreign-based, online business from Thailand.

 

On a similar note, you can also look into becoming a freelancer or digital nomad. Again, the pandemic has increased the number of remote working opportunities available. Those with specific skill sets like graphic designers, content writers, and web developers will find remote jobs easier than others. There are also many coworking spaces available in Bangkok and beyond, as well as meet up groups for you to mingle with other digital nomads.

 

Whether you’d like to secure health insurance as an individual or top up the plan provided by your employer, you’re more than welcome to get in touch with Pacific Prime Thailand.They provide the best expat health insurance in Thailand and have plenty of options when it comes to health insurance for digital nomads.

 

 Contact them today!