Study/ Work In Thailand

[kebo]

Hello.. I've been studying in the Philippines for the past two years (I am in the US now, an American).

I want to go to Thailand to continue my studies... I've been thinking at the Prince of Songkla University.

However, I need information about which visa to apply for, liasons, if any, and other tips

If possible, I want to work there while studying (I don't have any savings anymore).

Also, I don't plan on returning.. I want to stay in Asia forever.

[ubonjoe]

To work you have to have a work permit. That means finding a job first and then company will assist with work permit and visa (non immigrant b visa) . Unless you have special skills that are in high demand it will be very hard to find work that will lead to a work permit.

You can study and get a visa based upon this (non immigrant ED visa) but you can't get work permit with this visa.

If just want a visa to come and look for work and arrange school you can get a two entry 60 day tourist visa at a Thai consulate which can be extended for 30 days at immigration here.

Also you can get a 30 day entry when you arrive. If you want to stay more than 30 day using this method you have cross border and return to get another 30 days. The tourist visa is best option if you want to stay longer than 30 days.

If you can find work and/or have enough money you can stay as long as you want, but will have to meet all the requirements for visas and extensions.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

He's highly unlikely to get a WP on an ED visa. Back to the drawing board.

[Mario2008]

As already said, highly unlikely to get a WP on an non-immigrant ED. You will have to come on a tourist visa and look for a job and get a non-immigrat B. No problem studying next to work, only work next to study is a problem.

[kebo]

Thanks you two...

I guess it is similar to the Philippines.. where I suppose it's almost impossible for a foreigner to work

It seems I'll have to work here until I have enough savings before I go to Thailand.

My plan is to work in Thailand after being educated there, and I'm curious what skills are most in demand there for foreigne

Areas of study I'm interested in are: asian/Thai studies and/or religion. It looks as though

I should get a BA in the States first, then go to Thailand.

[dr_Pat_Pong]

Thanks you two...

I guess it is similar to the Philippines.. where I suppose it's almost impossible for a foreigner to work

It seems I'll have to work here until I have enough savings before I go to Thailand.

My plan is to work in Thailand after being educated there, and I'm curious what skills are most in demand there for foreigne

Areas of study I'm interested in are: asian/Thai studies and/or religion. It looks as though

I should get a BA in the States first, then go to Thailand.

A US degree is the way to go.

[kebo]

A US degree is the way to go.

At first I adgeed, but now, I'm wondering: why?

I want to study at the international buddhist college, and eventually be a monk or serve in the clergy or something.

My plan was to finish my 2 year degree, then will have to work for a full year to be able to afford to transfer to a US 4 year college. And even then, I'll still have a budget.

But wouldn't it be better if I work for a full year In the US ant then enroll in Thailand.. I will have lots of money to get me through a graduate degree without having to worry.

I do not plan on using my Thai degree to find work in the US.

any thoughts?

[Seizhin]

As a direct affiliate of the PSU, I say that the PSU is best at their medical courses.

From the look of it, you doesnt seem interested to be in the medical sector, so I'm not sure of why you want to continue your studies in the PSU.

Lots of international students are based on agriculture and medical studies such as nursing, doctorate, hospital management, etc.

Anyways, depends on what kind of life you want, I see lots of demands for international English Teacher in around Songkhla, of which the pay is quite low (or quite adequate if you can live a simple life)

Profession demand changes when you enters a different region, but I really cant think of much option if you cant read/speak/write in Thai to be getting a good opportunity in the Southern of Thai.

[ubonjoe]

At first I adgeed, but now, I'm wondering: why? I want to study at the international buddhist college, and eventually be a monk or serve in the clergy or something.

My plan was to finish my 2 year degree, then will have to work for a full year to be able to afford to transfer to a US 4 year college. And even then, I'll still have a budget.

But wouldn't it be better if I work for a full year In the US ant then enroll in Thailand.. I will have lots of money to get me through a graduate degree without having to worry.

I do not plan on using my Thai degree to find work in the US.

any thoughts?

Working for a year and saving money is a good plan as long as you can find a job that pays enough to save money. Just be sure that you set a good target for your savings so you don't come up short when you get here. Also look into learning some Thai while you are doing this it would help a lot when you get here.

Another suggestion would be to go to a Wat in the US and talk to a monk and see if you can study in the states in preparation for your studies here. Also there are Buddist monasteries here that accept forigners who wish to further their studies.

Of course it's all up to you.

Good luck.

Joe

[monty]

There actually exists a visa specific for religious reasons.

Not sure how it works practically regarding finances etc. In general to attend Buddhist temples to further your religious studies, a fairly small course fee would be required to allow you to reside in the temple and eventually get ordained a budhist monk.

There are foreigners who have done this before, one of them quite famous (Phra Peter Pannapadipo) who wrote at least 2 books...