systemshock Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hello everyone. I'm just browsing through this forum fantasizing about living in Thailand and reading all the posts made me wonder what everyone does for a living there? any threads I've seen about jobs imply that its very difficult to get anything other than teaching yet I didnt get the impression there were many teachers posting here. Pardon my nosiness but how do you all make ends meet in Thailand? or do you mostly have private incomes from home that strecth a lot further in Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totster Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hello everyone. I'm just browsing through this forum fantasizing about living in Thailand and reading all the posts made me wonder what everyone does for a living there? any threads I've seen about jobs imply that its very difficult to get anything other than teaching yet I didnt get the impression there were many teachers posting here. Pardon my nosiness but how do you all make ends meet in Thailand? or do you mostly have private incomes from home that strecth a lot further in Thailand? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I relax and take it easy in Thailand, then come back to the UK and work my ass off.. totster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Hello everyone. I'm just browsing through this forum fantasizing about living in Thailand and reading all the posts made me wonder what everyone does for a living there? any threads I've seen about jobs imply that its very difficult to get anything other than teaching yet I didnt get the impression there were many teachers posting here. Pardon my nosiness but how do you all make ends meet in Thailand? or do you mostly have private incomes from home that strecth a lot further in Thailand? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thai wife works for a US finance firm in BKK. I work for a US software firm in BKK. Have property rental income from NZL, Aussie and LOS. Plus a few other investments here and there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buadhai Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm retired after 32 years as a US Federal employee.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sua yai Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I do nothing except live off rental income from my property in London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storekeeper Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm retired after 32 years as a US Federal employee.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'll bet you're doing alright then...I've got over 26 in the USN and will have 28 + when I retire. I don't think we need to own a bar do we ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 .......or do you mostly have private incomes from home that strecth a lot further in Thailand? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Guess the above statement would apply here, money goes a lot further in Thailand. So what to do....motorcycle trips, have fun, drink a little beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buadhai Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I don't think we need to own a bar do we ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, but I'm sure I will have paid for one before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 There's nothing wrong with owning a bar provided you live in the same building and don't need or expect to make any money. LOL! The best thing about owning the bar is when your friends come over you can charge them for their beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I don't think we need to own a bar do we ? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> No, but I'm sure I will have paid for one before too long. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Well, if you keep drinking with me you'll have paid for at least one before too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I own a bar Does that mean i'm losing money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buadhai Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I own a bar Does that mean i'm losing money? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nah, it just means we're gonna help you pay for it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I own a bar Does that mean i'm losing money? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nah, it just means we're gonna help you pay for it.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're all very welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlthailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Now back on topic I teach, dable in import/export, dj and promote clubs. SOmetimes I feel lost. I used to own a club and hotel in Adelaide but its just not the same here. Happy to just cruise along. Life good. Cc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary A Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 If you are making money you are in the minority and you WELL know it How many more bars would you like to buy? I know of many for sale. People generally don't sell money making bars unless the offer is very attractive. I own a bar Does that mean i'm losing money? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 If you are making money you are in the minority and you WELL know it How many more bars would you like to buy? I know of many for sale. People generally don't sell money making bars unless the offer is very attractive. I own a bar Does that mean i'm losing money? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not looking to buy more but would like to open the same bar in another part of thailand one day. People generally don't sell money making bars unless the offer is very attractive. Maybe the offer will be enough oneday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDN Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I'm retired after 32 years as a US Federal employee.... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Same same. (But 12 years food industry, 20 years computers) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nor have we Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaihome Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not an executive, but I am on a full expat package with a long term assignment in Thailand for a Multi National Corp in the oil and gas industry. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penelope Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 here's a rarity then.....my wife, who is thai, is also on an expat package..haha.she is an aussie citizen and was transferred to the BKK office of her US based company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heng Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Unemployed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aletta Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I do as little as is humanly possible and i'm getting pretty good at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 I Chill at the moment. I have been looking for a business opportunity since I deciced to move here for good, but there has been nothing that has bit me on the arse yet and said "Wow this is a good idea" Tried 2 businesses in LOS before I came for good and before I sold my UK company, but lost a shed load of money, so for now I am keeping my stash under the bed. Anybody know how far does 5 baht goes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneukman Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Having just taken early retirement (I'm not quite 50), I arrive in Pattaya 7 weeks today to escape the cold and wet climate in Edinburgh. Apart from holidays and family emergencies, I aint going back. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedude Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 (edited) i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not an executive, but I am on a full expat package with a long term assignment in Thailand for a Multi National Corp in the oil and gas industry. TH <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay then i guess there are a few of us here on expat terms...but still very few on this forum. my impression is most ppl on this forum are a) retirees, or those who have made their bundle and do not need to work anymore, living here on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, or c) those who are living here and working for themselves, either as private investors or in small businesses, or d) those who are married to a thai and are here trying to start life over as a thai (many of whom live outside of Bangkok), or a combination of the above, or e) those who are clueless, single and jobless with fantasies of being a DJ Edited April 27, 2005 by thedude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not an executive, but I am on a full expat package with a long term assignment in Thailand for a Multi National Corp in the oil and gas industry. TH <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay then i guess there are a few of us here on expat terms...but still very few on this forum. my impression is most ppl on this forum are a) retirees, or those who have made their bundle and do not need to work anymore, living here on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, or c) those who are living here and working for themselves, either as private investors or in small businesses, or d) those who are married to a thai and are here trying to start life over as a thai (many of whom live outside of Bangkok), or a combination of the above, or e) those who are clueless, single and jobless with fantasies of being a DJ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I fall into the c catagory, with a bit of d also. (married) Option e = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pomchopkao Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 (edited) i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not an executive, but I am on a full expat package with a long term assignment in Thailand for a Multi National Corp in the oil and gas industry. TH <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay then i guess there are a few of us here on expat terms...but still very few on this forum. my impression is most ppl on this forum are a) retirees, or those who have made their bundle and do not need to work anymore, living here on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, or c) those who are living here and working for themselves, either as private investors or in small businesses, or d) those who are married to a thai and are here trying to start life over as a thai (many of whom live outside of Bangkok), or a combination of the above, or e) those who are clueless, single and jobless with fantasies of being a DJ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> f) executives working for a foreign company that have not encountered many ppl like themselves on this forum and that soon will have to go back to 9-5wastelands and dream of coming back to LOS even as a clueless, single and jobless with fantasies of being a DJ Edited April 27, 2005 by pomchopkao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buadhai Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 You forgot the criminals and whoremongers lurking around every corner, especially at a certain bar in Pattaya.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davethailand Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 i'm an executive working for a foreign company. i have not encountered many ppl like me on this forum. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I'm not an executive, but I am on a full expat package with a long term assignment in Thailand for a Multi National Corp in the oil and gas industry. TH <{POST_SNAPBACK}> okay then i guess there are a few of us here on expat terms...but still very few on this forum. my impression is most ppl on this forum are a) retirees, or those who have made their bundle and do not need to work anymore, living here on a permanent or semi-permanent basis, or c) those who are living here and working for themselves, either as private investors or in small businesses, or d) those who are married to a thai and are here trying to start life over as a thai (many of whom live outside of Bangkok), or a combination of the above, or e) those who are clueless, single and jobless with fantasies of being a DJ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> f) executives working for a foreign company that have not encountered many ppl like themselves on this forum and that soon will have to go back to 9-5wastelands and dream of coming back to LOS even as a clueless, single and jobless with fantasies of being a DJ <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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