Can I find a job in Thailand while on a tourist visa?

Aug 24, 2020
4 years ago
Ann *********
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Good day everyone ? Im a filipina (PHILIPPINES) and i would like to ask if is it possible for me to find a job in thailand while im on a tourist visa ? Thank you in advance..
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A Filipina user inquires about the possibility of finding a job in Thailand while on a tourist visa. Several responses explain that while job searching is allowed, actual employment requires obtaining a non-immigrant visa and work permit. Participants also discuss specific job opportunities, particularly in teaching, and caution against certain job offer tactics.
Jan *********
Hi Ann, I would avoid job offers from people with no timeline and no profile picture.... ๐Ÿ˜‰
Lung *****
Hi Ann, you Can PM me about job. Cheers
Carsten ************
@Ann ********
Try to avoid the agencies. Ask for minimum 30k and make sure it's for 12 month contract and last but not least: Don't listen to the NES wankers who can't find a job as they've never seen a school from inside.
Austin *********
@Carsten ***********
30k per week or 2 weeks??
Carsten ************
@Austin ********
Filipina are usually hired for +/- 20k and unpaid during school holidays. If you'd be a teacher here, you'd know it. Probably you're just another wanker who loves to mess-up this group.
Austin *********
@Carsten ***********
wanker, hmm well sorry to disappoint you there chap, I am American, not a teacher, nor do I need a job. I asked just curious. Since you might be a teacher, since you know. Great for you and. Sorry dude, but when I did work I made on average ...slow slow months 5k dollars per month. And yes i don't need a job, not now and been retired since age 50...so 5 yrs. So thanks for the information and keep your job and wanker pointing in the right direction, up yours in case you need guidance.
Carsten ************
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Zaira ***************
Kim ***********
Join ka sa SWD Kapamilya Thailand girl. Marami don post and don ka mag'ask sa inquiry mo.
Dirk *******
Now they need English teachers cause many foreign teachers left
Todd *********
There are always opportunities out there. Check within your community. And the Filipino expat communities. The world needs people willing to work for sure! Good luck to you ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™
Bruce *******
Meanwhile thousands of Thais without work......
Nick ****
Ken ***********
@Bruce ******
unfortunately, jobs within Thailand requiring proficiency in English are beyond the ability of most Thais because the education system in Thailand is so poor. Therefore, expats are hired instead.
Channel **********
I came to Thailand from Malaysia on a Tourisf visa and was offered 3 jobs in a week working in Pharmacy. Now have a work permit (8 years already) and love it...so yes it can be done.
Ann *********
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@Channel *********
thank you somuch mam..
Don ******
@Bruce ******
and those Thais can get off their asses and look for a job also, seems fair to me.
Alessandro **********
@Bruce ******
ok but I don't think it's the OP fault, why don't you just wish her good luck?
Oliver ********
@Bruce ******
Maybe you shouldn't comment On shit if you need be a dick
Garrett ***********
@Br***
Wtf does that have to do with anything?
Bruce *******
@Garrett **********
what you didn't get being on a tourist visa and wanting to convert it to a work permit..really..
Todd *********
@Garrett **********
he is just being an asshole
Eddie *******
@Todd ********
that is what the internet is for. People can be huge a$$holes without repercussions. In real life, people would slap them! Or they would simply not be a holes. 555
Todd *********
@Ed***
Lol. Yessir
Ann *********
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@Bruce ******
i understand sir.. thank you somuch..
Bobby ********
If you're on a tourist visa yes you can search for a job and possibly change visas in country. However, if you're talking about NOW, you're not on a tourist visa, so you couldn't do it
Ann *********
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@Bobby *******
thank you somuch sir...
Garrett ***********
Hello,

Yes, you may search for a job while on a tourist visa. You cannot start working though until you have a non immigrant visa that supports a work permit, and a work permit (which you get after you have the appropriate visa).
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