What Job?

[Cornflakes]

Ok I wrote yesterday and was asking everybody on if Thailand needs tradesman or not, the answer was NO NO NO

So what things are in demand in Thailand apart from Teaching English language, i'm noty knocking it but if i really want to live in Thailand that amount of money wouldn't really do too much!

So where's all the money at?

If someone was qualified in everything what would be the job to have in Thailand? Maybe working with computers?

Any help please

[terdsak_12]

If you don't have wads of cash to invest, not a professional manager etc, aren't a genius with a computer, and don't want to teach, their's not a lot to do in the LOS!

[simcity]

reading the list of Ajarn , he could be a chef or a doctor ...

[Wolfie]

Reposted from Ajarns post on the other (closed) thread

Maybe you can figure something you can do after reading this list...

Restricted Professions for foreigners

There are certain restricted professions and occupations for which the Labor Department is prohibited from issuing a work permit to foreign nationals. Under Royal Decree B.E. 2522 (1979), an alien is unable to obtain a permit to work in the following occupations:

1. laboring

2. work in agriculture, animal breeding, forestry, fishing and farm supervision (excluding specialized skills for the branch, farm supervision or in the maritime fishing field)

3. masonry, carpentry or other construction work

4. wood carving

5. driving of motor vehicles or non-motorised carriers (except piloting international airplanes)

6. shop attendant and window salespeople

7. auctioneering

8. accountancy supervision, auditing or services in the accounting field (except occasional internal auditing)

9. gem cutting or polishing

10. hair cutting, hair dressing or beautician work

11. hand weaving

12. mat weaving or fabrication of wares from reed, rattan, kenaf, straw or bamboo pulp

13. manual fibre paper making

14. lacquerware making

15. Thai musical instrument fabrication

16. nielloware fabrication v 17. goldsmith, silversmith, or other precious metalwork

18. bronzeware fabrication

19. Thai doll making

20. mattress or padded blanket fabrication

21. alms bowl fabrication

22. manual silk product fabrication

23. Buddha image fabrication

24. knife making

25. paper or cloth umbrella fabrication

26. shoemaking

27. hat making

28. brokerage or agency work (except international business)

29. engineering work, civil engineering branch, which involves designing, drawing, calculation, organization, research, planning, testing, construction supervision or advisory work (except work requiring specialized skills)

30. architectural work involving designing, drawing or estimating as well as construction supervision or advisory work

31. dressmaking

32. pottery or ceramics

33. manual cigarette rolling

34. tourist guide or tour organizing agency

35. hawking business

36. Thai character typesetting

37. clerical or secretarial work

38. legal or litigation service.

The list of restricted occupations has been amended several times by Royal Decree, and an alien desiring to work in Thailand should periodically check if his or her occupation has been added to or removed from the above list. Aliens who perform work in these restricted occupations can be imprisoned up to five years and/or fined from 2,000 to 100,000 baht.

source Here

[jingjingna]

No.31 Dressmaking

Correct me if I am wrong, but there are hundreds of Indians here involved with dressmaking/tailoring..are they not classified as being 'foreign'?

[kreon]

what about a job as gigolo for rich thai ladies

[Ajarn]

No.31 Dressmaking

Correct me if I am wrong, but there are hundreds of Indians here involved with dressmaking/tailoring..are they not classified as being 'foreign'?

   

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Amazing Thailand has Indian-Thais, too

[Rinrada]

Reposted from Ajarns post on the other (closed) thread

Maybe you can figure something you can do after reading this list...

Restricted Professions for foreigners

There are certain restricted professions and occupations for which the Labor Department is prohibited from issuing a work permit to foreign nationals. Under Royal Decree B.E. 2522 (1979), an alien is unable to obtain a permit to work in the following occupations:

1.

2.  work in agriculture, animal breeding, forestry, fishing and farm supervision

  (excluding specialized skills for the branch, farm supervision or in the maritime

    fishing field)-WE ALL HAVE LITTLE GARDENS-Hobby right

3. masonry, carpentry or other construction work

4.

5. driving of motor vehicles or non-motorised carriers -NO TAXIDRIVING-(except

    piloting nternational airplanes)

6.

7. auctioneering

8. accountancy supervision, auditing or services in the accounting field (except 

    occasional internal auditing)-BUT CAN BE EMPLOYED AS......

9.

10.

11.

12.

13.

14.

15.

16.

18.

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

25.

26.

27.

28. brokerage or agency work (except international business)-office in 

    BOGLAND

29. engineering work, civil engineering branch, which involves designing, 

      drawing,calculation, organization, research, planning, testing, construction

      supervision or advisory work (except work requiring specialized skills)

      wide open for consideration.....

30. architectural work involving designing, drawing or estimating as well as

      construction supervision or advisory work

31.

32.

33.

34. tour organizing agency

35.

36.

37. clerical or secretarial work-dont write letters.

38. legal or litigation service.

The list of restricted occupations has been amended several times by Royal Decree, and an alien desiring to work in Thailand should periodically check if his or her occupation has been added to or removed from the above list.

Aliens who perform work in these restricted occupations can be imprisoned up to five years and/or fined from 2,000 to 100,000 baht.

source Here

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Taking things a bit further what do you find....

I have knocked out most of the Jobs that Tradesmens/faris etc wouldnt really consider anyway...so...

cuts it down a bit...

[penelope]

Ok I wrote yesterday and was asking everybody on if Thailand needs tradesman or not, the answer was NO NO NO

So what things are in demand in Thailand apart from Teaching English language, i'm noty knocking it but if i really want to live in Thailand that amount of money wouldn't really do too much!

So where's all the money at?

If someone was qualified in everything what would be the job to have in Thailand? Maybe working with computers?

Any help please

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

lots of people want to work in LOS, however the reality is that very few have the skills, qualifications and experience to get positions in the few areas of employment open to aliens.Industrys where I know expats are earning good western level salaries/benefits as employees are IT, finance,telecommunications,oil and gas,some diplomats,architecture/engineering.But you NEED the experience,expertise,formal qualifications and years of hard yards first.Not something you just jump into after a 3 week holiday fling with noi from nongkai and the desire to work in LOS.

So the rest tend to be left with english teaching or some entreprenurial activity.

[~G~]

...So where's all the money at?

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That's a good question. You need to do something unique and/or to do it better than everyone else. Does that answer your question?

[Ajarn]

...So where's all the money at?

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That's a good question. You need to do something unique and/or to do it better than everyone else. Does that answer your question?

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I agree. Use your own creative mind, not copying someone else's idea, as you'll find here very often. I feel it's generally the rule here that only the first guy with the creative idea makes it big. The copiers just float along...

Uniqueness, quality, service. It's a no-brainer, really

[RDN]

How about a job as an honest politician?

(Oops, sorry, forgot - "tautology" )

[Steve2UK]

How about a job as an honest politician?

(Oops, sorry, forgot - "tautology" )

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erm..... I think you mean "oxymoron"?

[Rags]

lots of people want to work in LOS, however the reality is that very few have the skills, qualifications and experience to get positions in the few areas of employment open to aliens.Industrys where I know expats are earning good western level salaries/benefits as employees are IT, finance,telecommunications,oil and gas,some diplomats,architecture/engineering.But you NEED the experience,expertise,formal qualifications and years of hard yards first.Not something you just jump into after a 3 week holiday fling with noi from nongkai and the desire to work in LOS.

So the rest tend to be left with english teaching or some entreprenurial activity.

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Totally agree with the above, and would also add CONTACTS...!

Unless you are lucky enough to get a transfer to Thailand through a multinational company, then it is very unlikely that a new arrival will be able to walk into the job of their dreams through knocking on doors in LOS.

[RDN]

How about a job as an honest politician?

(Oops, sorry, forgot - "tautology" )

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erm..... I think you mean "oxymoron"?

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Absolutely! Must--engage--brain--before--hitting--keys-...

[Jai Dee]

lots of people want to work in LOS, however the reality is that very few have the skills, qualifications and experience to get positions in the few areas of employment open to aliens.Industrys where I know expats are earning good western level salaries/benefits as employees are IT, finance,telecommunications,oil and gas,some diplomats,architecture/engineering.But you NEED the experience,expertise,formal qualifications and years of hard yards first.Not something you just jump into after a 3 week holiday fling with noi from nongkai and the desire to work in LOS.

So the rest tend to be left with english teaching or some entreprenurial activity.

This is very true.

I am fortunate enough to be one of those expats, employed in the engineering and construction sector of the oil and gas industry. If you do not have the years on the right projects and the reputation to go with it, you won't stand a chance of getting in.

Having said that, the salary packages on offer are not much different to those offered back in your country of origin, but the cost of living here offsets that significantly so you are able to save a few more bucks than you probably would elsewhere.

I'm always concious of the fact that working in Thailand in my game must be considered a temporary assignment, as there are many variables that can affect demand.

[octave]

Do not consider working in a boiler room or scam company selling "timeshares". Be warned these people are SCUM and may prevent you leaving the country by stealing your passport. Your work wont come with a visa or permit, its possible you might end up in jail.

Bangkok post are still allowing one timeshare company i know of to advertise in their paper.