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Do you need a degree to obtain a work permit in Thailand?
Hi guys do we need a degree for a work permit in Thailand?
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In Thailand, while a degree is not strictly required for a work permit, most jobs available to foreigners do demand a degree or professional certification. For teaching positions, a four-year degree and a related certification are essential. Some individuals may be able to obtain a work permit through sponsorship or by starting a business with adequate capital and staff. It's important to understand the specific requirements of the job you are applying for, as they vary significantly.
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Karl ********
If you want to earn better, then definitely yes …cause I have lived and worked in Bangkok for nearly two years in Prudential Assurance Asia
Shayne **********
4 Work Permits for 4 volunteer visas with zero degrees.
Henf *****
OPCan u explain more please about it?
Shayne **********
@Henf ****
I have no degree. I have worked for 4 different foundations. I know it's not school related, because most schools and the government do need a degree to get a work permit. But I am saying that you don't need a degree to get a work permit.Henf *****
OP@Shayne *********
I see thank you
Andy **********
Yes
Anne ***********
Ryan ***********
No but you need to be able to speak coherently
Hamid *******
Most common job in Thailand for foreigners in Teaching you need a bachelor degree and if you are not a native speaker you’ll need a certificate like tefl or any ( toeic cheapest one ), work permit cost 3200 baht per year, you do not need 10 million
Luc ************
37,5°C degrees
Robert *********
Review the spelling and erudition of posts in the expat groups to find clues to a possible answer.
Chris *******
Most jobs that a foreigner would qualify for will require a degree or some sort of professional certification.
Like a dive instructor etc.
So it is not an easy road to work in Thailand.
Like a dive instructor etc.
So it is not an easy road to work in Thailand.
Garrett ***********
If you're teaching, the Ministry of Education requires foreign teachers to hold a 4 year degree and you need a letter from the MoE to get a workpermit.
Henf *****
OP@Garrett **********
so difficultRV *************
⚠️🛑No but most jobs require a Bachelors here or a degree in a specific area of expertise. You can't get a work permit to work any job you want. The permit needs to be linked to the specific job that hired you. If you are here on work visa and permit. I believe you must leave the country within a week of termination of employment of the specified job you are registered under.⚠️🛑
ทิม ************
@RV ************
Company which terminates can apply for more than one week for termination so wp Can be easily transferred to another company... One week is many times not enoughHenf *****
OP@RV ************
so difficult better that learn thai language first n do business with thai people?RV *************
@Henf ****
Starting a business is totally possible but it usually requires a lot of money from your pockets for visa, permits, lawyers, and then you will need to think of what kind of business you are wanting to start. I must admit that learning Thai has helped me in a lot of situations but at the end of the day you should think of what's better for you. One piece of advice I can offer is. One of the most important things when it comes to business or legal paperwork in Thailand is, who you know. CheersHenf *****
OPThank you
Grigory **********
They asked for a university certificate in my case 🤷♀️🤷♀️
Bizkit ******
@Grigory *********
yup they need degree minimal or upper level. Else you need to provide before 10years certification of ur employment in ur country before got ur permit!
Issy ***********
Can’t u just get a sponsered work permit
Sam *********
No, you just need a company that will hire you, or with the right capital you ca. start one yourself
Stefan ************
@Sam ********
capital, Thai staff and a few other requirements.Sam *********
Yes
Henf *****
OP@Sam ********
capital start for open a compagny u mean?
Paul *****************
You need 10 Million Baht First.
Ursula ***********
The super-idiot
@Paul ****************
is spreading wrong informations again and again and again.Bruno ********
@Paul ****************
Factually incorrect. You do not need 10M THB.Henf *****
OP@Bruno *******
how much we need for un visa bussiness n work permit to work ?Henf *****
OP@Bruno *******
thank youBruno ********
This is if you’re going through agency, have own company, and paying everything yourself - not if you will work for someone else. I think it can be much much cheaper to do yourself.
Henf *****
OP@Paul ****************
10million baht to do ?
Ronald *****
@Henf ****
10million baht give me, I open a business, then I hire you..🤣
Jawahar *********
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Alastair ********************
No, but it's quite likely you may need one to get a job. You need employment to get a work permit.
Bruno ********
@Alastair *******************
‘Employment’ can be from your own company.Activity
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