Job Oppurtunities In Suphanburi

[courtenayjade]

Hello everyone,

I am new to this forum so, Sawat dii Ka!!!

I am interested to know if anyone has any ideas of what I could do for work(if any) in Suphanburi.

I currently am a 22 year old female from New Zealand with 3 young kids and a Thai husband.

We have a house in Suphanburi and I am wondering whether to move from New Zealand to Thailand and start a new life for a few years.

First question- What jobs if any for me and my husband(a former rice worker) in Suphanburi or Bangkok??Have no qualifications

-Suphanburi or Bangkok??

-Lifestyle for kids???

-Can I realistically make enough money to survive??

Any help will be appreciated

Thank you!!

[Dakhar]

and your qualifications are?

[courtenayjade]

and your qualifications are?

As above dont have any

[Dakhar]

Well in that case, you are in luck.....

[tutsiwarrior]

as you've probably observed, Suphanburi is agricultural and there aren't many jobs that the locals can't do themselves...if you wanted to teach english you could look around; a lack of qualifications is not usually a hindrance if you are a native speaker...the problem would be with obtaining a work permit which you must have to legally receive remuneration for any activity...

check out the teaching section of the forum to review the available options...there is always the housewife option; running a household around here with young children is a full time job...moreso if you don't have any thai language skills...

best of luck to you...

[courtenayjade]

as you've probably observed, Suphanburi is agricultural and there aren't many jobs that the locals can't do themselves...if you wanted to teach english you could look around; a lack of qualifications is not usually a hindrance if you are a native speaker...the problem would be with obtaining a work permit which you must have to legally receive remuneration for any activity...

check out the teaching section of the forum to review the available options...there is always the housewife option; running a household around here with young children is a full time job...moreso if you don't have any thai language skills...

best of luck to you...

Thanks

Its nice to have a good response that can be of some help

Do you live in Suphan???

Also I can read and write in Thai and speak also, maybe not fluent but can understand almost everything incl slang.

Do you know whether I would be able to obtain a permit to work through my husband(who is Thai)???

What sort of oppurtunities do they have in Bangkok which they may not have in Suphan??

[tutsiwarrior]

I live in the southern part of the province in a small town...I work overseas, usually in the Gulf area but this my home base with wife and extended family...

check out the visa section of the forum for advice regarding work permits, there is a search facility; I believe that your employer would have to be involved and is not a matter for your husband...also investigate the type of visa that you would need to have to live here without undue hassle if you intend to work; falang wives of thai husbands get a break in that regard but check out the visa forum...If you have thai language ability then that's half the battle...

BKK is a whole different kettle of fish compared to Suphanburi and can't really advise... but you were saying that your new house is up here, right?

[rick75]

I would not even think about it, you are young and your ability to work and save money in New Zealand will be much better than in Thailand, add to that the level of education your kids will receive in Thailand and I would not bother. Thailand is a country to go to enjoy whats left of your life when you financially secure and your kids have had the benefit of a good education.

This is only my opinion of course

Best of luck

[skeech33]

I would not even think about it, you are young and your ability to work and save money in New Zealand will be much better than in Thailand, add to that the level of education your kids will receive in Thailand and I would not bother. Thailand is a country to go to enjoy whats left of your life when you financially secure and your kids have had the benefit of a good education.

This is only my opinion of course

Best of luck

this is the correct opinion!

better tell the hubbie get cracking.

22 w thai man and no skills, w 3 kids. be careful ladies keep those lower extremties closed, works for thai girls but not farang girls

good luck.

[lopburi3]

As both you and husband and children seem to have a much better chance financially/educationally outside of Thailand would not even consider a move before children grown - there is no employment above minimum wage level for non collage grands without very special skills - although you might be able to find a job it will not likely be that well paid.

But if you have nothing now and no hope in NZ perhaps you can swing it. But will probably have to be total Thai for kids as you would not be able to afford private schooling. I fear husband will find it very hard to obtain employment matching you. And with three kids he will probably have to be taking care of them while you work outside.

It is not an impossible dream but for most people the chance outside Thailand should probably be what they should be seeking (when already there).

[imbobo]

girl yo get to live the dream. real thai life. multiple kids w little income and no big increase in sight.

BE CAREFUL WHO YOU BED GALS!

[BAYBOY]

Find it hard to believe.

Some -one has written to the forum asking questions as to the advantage of leaving New Zealand to come to Thailand with her Thai husband and 3 children. So the experts write in to say don't come rather than be of help to the OP. No doubt she and her husband have thought long and hard about a shift to Thailand and have considered their options if they stay in NZ

It appears that the husband must come from Suphanburi and they have a house to live in there.That would take care of the first major problem in shifting to a new country.....residence.

He must have family in Suphanburi who I am sure would be of assistance in helping them settle in and find employment in the first instance for the husband. Also they would be of help in assisting with the children.

The wife speaks and reads Thai ( which most posters on this forum can't do, after having lived here for some years......self included) and that would be of great help in her finding employment .

With regard to her employment: Suphanburi has a growing Tourism sector, and has need for English/ Thai speakers in this area.The local Govt. there has done a lot to improve the people both rural and urban to get employment in the tourism area. Also she may be able to get involved in the teaching area as most provinces in Thailand are desperate for Native english speakers to work in the schools.

Suphanburi in my mind is a great province and has excellent facilities for a growing family, parks, the zoo and wildlife, aquarium, pools, sports grounds, etc. In most cases way ahead of other Thai provinces. They promote a clean image and the province is heads and shoulders above any where else in Thailand in this regard.

For those who knock Thai education, in some of the Rural provinces there are some good schools, who do try to encourage a wide range of subjects and put extra effort in English. Just a matter of checking them out first.Also rural private schools are not as expensive as those in Bangkok.

If it's possible, I would sugest that the OP and Husband try to have a stay in Suphanburi with his family for a while to get a more realistic picture of the chances of them having a better future living there should they decide to shift.

What ever you decide ...............best of luck

BAYBOY

[courtenayjade]

Find it hard to believe.

Some -one has written to the forum asking questions as to the advantage of leaving New Zealand to come to Thailand with her Thai husband and 3 children. So the experts write in to say don't come rather than be of help to the OP. No doubt she and her husband have thought long and hard about a shift to Thailand and have considered their options if they stay in NZ

It appears that the husband must come from Suphanburi and they have a house to live in there.That would take care of the first major problem in shifting to a new country.....residence.

He must have family in Suphanburi who I am sure would be of assistance in helping them settle in and find employment in the first instance for the husband. Also they would be of help in assisting with the children.

The wife speaks and reads Thai ( which most posters on this forum can't do, after having lived here for some years......self included) and that would be of great help in her finding employment .

With regard to her employment: Suphanburi has a growing Tourism sector, and has need for English/ Thai speakers in this area.The local Govt. there has done a lot to improve the people both rural and urban to get employment in the tourism area. Also she may be able to get involved in the teaching area as most provinces in Thailand are desperate for Native english speakers to work in the schools.

Suphanburi in my mind is a great province and has excellent facilities for a growing family, parks, the zoo and wildlife, aquarium, pools, sports grounds, etc. In most cases way ahead of other Thai provinces. They promote a clean image and the province is heads and shoulders above any where else in Thailand in this regard.

For those who knock Thai education, in some of the Rural provinces there are some good schools, who do try to encourage a wide range of subjects and put extra effort in English. Just a matter of checking them out first.Also rural private schools are not as expensive as those in Bangkok.

If it's possible, I would sugest that the OP and Husband try to have a stay in Suphanburi with his family for a while to get a more realistic picture of the chances of them having a better future living there should they decide to shift.

What ever you decide ...............best of luck

BAYBOY

Hey there,

Thanks for all your words of wisdom.

Yes we have a house, family and both me and husband can speak english and Thai.

I agree Suphanburi is a lovely state, its great to see people out there that are not so close minded about there children going to rural schools.

Even if I could afford for my 3 children to go to private schools I would probably pass as they just end up self richeous, stuck up little you know whats that may have education but cannot do the simple things in life like cooking etc.

Thanks again:)

[braingurl]

going to thai private schools at least gives kids a better shot at life.

it seems to me public schools in thailand produces kids who just seem a bit funky whenit comes to brainpower. i cant count how many times at mcdonalds or kfc, etc is the answer to a simple request " cannot" when i know darn well "can".

girl for your kids sake grow up please or you gonna be a granma in 14-15 years.

[tonititan]

"22 w thai man and no skills, w 3 kids. be careful ladies keep those lower extremties closed, works for thai girls but not farang girls"

"BE CAREFUL WHO YOU BED GALS!"

"girl for your kids sake grow up please or you gonna be a granma in 14-15 years."

Why in the world are so many of you criticizing this woman? Be careful who you bed? It's her HUSBAND, and the father of her children! I just don't understand why people are so upset with her, when she just wants to do the same thing as so many of you men who moved here to live with your Thai wives in their homeland. To the OP, I really wish I knew more about that area and could help you out. Surely if you or your husband has ever held a job in your life, you have some sort of qualification. What skills do you have (even if it's not a specific job)?

[courtenayjade]

"22 w thai man and no skills, w 3 kids. be careful ladies keep those lower extremties closed, works for thai girls but not farang girls"

"BE CAREFUL WHO YOU BED GALS!"

"girl for your kids sake grow up please or you gonna be a granma in 14-15 years."

Why in the world are so many of you criticizing this woman? Be careful who you bed? It's her HUSBAND, and the father of her children! I just don't understand why people are so upset with her, when she just wants to do the same thing as so many of you men who moved here to live with your Thai wives in their homeland. To the OP, I really wish I knew more about that area and could help you out. Surely if you or your husband has ever held a job in your life, you have some sort of qualification. What skills do you have (even if it's not a specific job)?

Hey thanks for sticking up for me!!!

I thought I could come on here and get some quality advice without the sarcasim but it is the few people that ruin it for the rest.

My husband is a qualified plasterer/gib stoper in New Zealand which would not be of much use in Thailand and I am just pretty good with computers.

To tell the truth I believe I could go to Thailand and get a job anywhere.

Have already lived there for a year before my kids were born but didn't need to work then and was not as good in Thai as I am now.

Sometimes it not what you know it who you know and I believe that if you get to know people and find out what may need doing or improving in that area you can either create a job or just help people in the process.

We are not looking at moving permanently but maybe up to a year, moreso for the kids to learn Thai and meet their relatives.

Any advice on Bangkok???

Thanks Tonititan

[dumpitin]

Time to grow up girlie. You speaking as if you in control. You have 3 kids at 22, a thai man with little prospects of a high paying job.

you good with computers but so are millions of thais and they dont need permission to work.

A mom with 3 babies is not a sought after kind of employee!

You dont have money and expect to bounce around, live a year somewhere just to meet the relatives?

Seems to me you only making thins worse by not seeing how bad your situation is.

Im sure you want more for your kids than them just being able to feed themselves. Thats what youll get in rural public skool education in los.

[courtenayjade]

Time to grow up girlie. You speaking as if you in control. You have 3 kids at 22, a thai man with little prospects of a high paying job.

you good with computers but so are millions of thais and they dont need permission to work.

A mom with 3 babies is not a sought after kind of employee!

You dont have money and expect to bounce around, live a year somewhere just to meet the relatives?

Seems to me you only making thins worse by not seeing how bad your situation is.

Im sure you want more for your kids than them just being able to feed themselves. Thats what youll get in rural public skool education in los.

Please dont bother replying if you don't have any positive help for me thank you.

You only know a tiny snippet of my life, and who said I have no money.Don't assume things.

I own my own house in New Zealand and my husband has a well paying job in New Zealand but sometimes there are more things in life than just money.We would like our children to experience other cultures and see the world.

So small minded:(

I came on here to get positive help not people that just think they know everything and are not willing to see the other half of the story.

I cant believe alot people on here, very sad.Most of you are probably wealthy fat mean who are being controlled by their Thai wives and are paying for every little thing they want, hows that for the perfect life(sorry to those of you who have good wives and a good life)

[dumpitin]

sorry. first you say man has no qualifications, except for picking rice. now he has good paying job.

SOMETHING NOT RIGHT!

YOU have money. then you dont need job in some hicktown in thailand.

Your story dont add up.

YOU WANT HELP. DONT EXCEPT GOOD PAYING JOB IN HICKTOWN THAILAND!

IF YOU HAD $S YOU WOULDNT ASK IF YOU COULD MAKE ENUFF TO SURVIVE in upcountry thailand. thais can but i doubt you could.

Edited November 20, 2009 by dumpitin

[tonititan]

Time to grow up girlie. You speaking as if you in control. You have 3 kids at 22

Umm, yeah, and lots of couples all over the world have 3 kids at the age of 22! So what if they love children and wanted to be young parents? At least they're married! And it sounds like she's in control to me! They own houses in Thailand and NZ, he has a job, and they are trying to make a plan before they come over here. How is that out of control?

a thai man with little prospects of a high paying job.

And that's worse than than all the old men who marry/"rent" 22 year old Thai girls who have little prospects of a high paying job?

you good with computers but so are millions of thais and they dont need permission to work.

She wasn't saying she is looking for a job in computers. If you actually read the posts, you'll see that she was responding to my comment.

A mom with 3 babies is not a sought after kind of employee!

Sounds like you're stuck in the 50's when having kids meant giving up a career.

You dont have money and expect to bounce around, live a year somewhere just to meet the relatives?

But when a man (who possibly has children to support back home) wants to come to Thailand and "bounce around" for a year just for the beer and cheap girls, then it's ok? Most of you guys seem to laugh and encourage that!

Seems to me you only making thins worse by not seeing how bad your situation is.

Seems to ME that her situation is not bad, and it's no different than many of the men on this forum who are married to Thai women and want to live in rural areas with their wives.

Im sure you want more for your kids than them just being able to feed themselves. Thats what youll get in rural public skool education in los.

Yeah, she does want more. She said she wants her kids to speak Thai, get to know their Thai relatives, and experience another culture. What's wrong with that?

I'm so sick and tired of all the ridiculous double standards imposed by men around here! (And I know it's not everyone, so sorry to those of you who are good guys). Courtenayjade, I sent you a PM.

[dumpitin]

dont shoot the messenger sir!

this is thailand not good ole us of a.

WHERE OPPURTUNITIES ABOUND FOR ALL.

THAILAND IS FOR PARTYING ADULTS NOT FOR RAISING FARANG KIDS. take living in the village as an example all her kids will be exposed to is friends who;s sisters

go to bangkok to work as bank tellers ,hotel managers, office workers . You want kids to live that!

[tonititan]

Farang kids? They're just as much Thai as they are farang! Did you even read that her husband is Thai, used to work here, and still has a house here? True, her kids are young and have been raised in a farang country, but that's exactly why she wants them to live here too so they can know that they are Thai just as much as they are farang! I think this is the best time for her to bring her kids here - when they're young enough to "soak up" the language and internalize this culture as also being part of their uniqueness.

[tonititan]

dont shoot the messenger sir!

THAILAND IS FOR PARTYING ADULTS NOT FOR RAISING FARANG KIDS.

Do you even live here? If so, you're exactly the kind of foreigner who gives the rest of us a bad name. Thailand is just for partying? Well, I didn't know that rule, so that you SO much for enlightening me!