Dual Citizen Looking To Work In Thailand

[socentre]

I'm a dual us-thai citizen. My thai reading/speaking skills are limited but Iunderstand Thai. Aside from teaching english, are there any other careers I could look into? What kind of salary should I expect?

I graduated from a well known uni in the united states and currently work in venture capital. I enjoy my current job, but I'd eventually like to take a break from american life and give thailand a try for a few years. I've been offered a government job to do foreign diplomacy, but would prefer to do something in the private sector.

I'm male and in my 20's. I don't mind volunteering for a 6 month stint in the Thai military. Because of my limited Thai, does anyone know what the military would have me do?

thanks

[Heng]

Sounds like the same situation I was in after graduating. Dual citizen as well. Since you can work legally here, you're not really limited to any particular field. Spend 1-2 years or more in any job that you like (more to get a feel for local group dynamics... so that you don't end up making the type of social mistakes/burning bridges that many foreigners do), then start your own business.

Overseas Thai who don't pass on doing military service typically all end up in military intelligence.... which I hear is basically just hanging out and translating stuff. However, if you weren't added to your family's house registration until your 20's or so, it's likely you'll never even receive a call to do your mandatory service.

[sbxabyss]

just curious how do you know if you have dual citizenship or not? i was born in thailand and was put on the family register when i was born but other than that i do not have any thai documentation. i have an american passport and spent my whole life in the US but (i'm beyond the age of military service), i would like pursue the dual citizenship if at all possible for me.

Tony

[ajarnski]

just curious how do you know if you have dual citizenship or not?  i was born in thailand and was put on the family register when i was born but other than that i do not have any thai documentation. i have an american passport and spent my whole life in the US but (i'm beyond the age of military service), i would like pursue the dual citizenship if at all possible for me.

Tony

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Since you are registered in the "Ta beian Baan", you are considered a Thai national. If you want a Thai ID just take the house registry down to the Amphur and get your Thai ID. I did that 4 months ago after pretty much living in the US all my life. I will retire from US military service in 11 months so I was just getting my "ducks" in order before I move to Thailand.

Ski

[sbxabyss]

how long was the process to get a thai id card and was there a nominal fee? i look to possibly go into business w/ my father in a few years who is not a thai citizen. hopefully with me being a thai citizen this will make it easier for us to start a business there without the involvment of superflous entities.

Anyways, thanks and wish you the best of luck with your move to thailand - i can't wait til its my time.

Tony

[samran]

just curious how do you know if you have dual citizenship or not?  i was born in thailand and was put on the family register when i was born but other than that i do not have any thai documentation. i have an american passport and spent my whole life in the US but (i'm beyond the age of military service), i would like pursue the dual citizenship if at all possible for me.

Tony

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if you one of your parents was a Thai citizen when you were born, you automatically become a Thai citizen.

You should contact the Thai embassy in DC and ask what documentation they will require from you so that you can get a Thai Passport.

[chingy_]

I'm a dual us-thai citizen.  My thai reading/speaking skills are limited but Iunderstand Thai.  Aside from teaching english, are there any other careers I could look into?  What kind of salary should I expect?

I graduated from a well known uni in the united states and currently work in venture capital.  I enjoy my current job, but I'd eventually like to take a break from american life and give thailand a try for a few years.  I've been offered a government job to do foreign diplomacy, but would prefer to do something in the private sector.   

I'm male and in my 20's.  I don't mind volunteering for a 6 month stint in the Thai military.  Because of my limited Thai, does anyone know what the military would have me do?

thanks

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ThaiLand are in demand for professional skill people, if you do have the skill and dual citizen you won't have any problem finding a job, especially if you have a degree in US uni, it would make life much easier.