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Do you need a degree to obtain a work permit in Thailand?

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Jul 24, 2022
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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.
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
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Shayne **********
4 Work Permits for 4 volunteer visas with zero degrees.
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Henf *****
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Can u explain more please about it?
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 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.
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 I see thank you
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Andy **********
Yes
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Ryan ***********
No but you need to be able to speak coherently
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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
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Luc ************
37,5°C degrees
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Robert *********
Review the spelling and erudition of posts in the expat groups to find clues to a possible answer.
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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.
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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.
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Henf *****
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 so difficult
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RV *************
⚠️🛑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.⚠️🛑
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ทิม ************
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 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 enough
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@RV ************
 so difficult better that learn thai language first n do business with thai people?
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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. Cheers
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Henf *****
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Thank you
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Grigory **********
They asked for a university certificate in my case 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️
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 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!
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Issy ***********
Can’t u just get a sponsered work permit
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Sam *********
No, you just need a company that will hire you, or with the right capital you ca. start one yourself
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 capital, Thai staff and a few other requirements.
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Sam *********
Yes
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@Sam ********
 capital start for open a compagny u mean?
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Paul *****************
You need 10 Million Baht First.
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Ursula ***********
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 is spreading wrong informations again and again and again.
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 Factually incorrect. You do not need 10M THB.
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 how much we need for un visa bussiness n work permit to work ?
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Bruno ********
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.
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 thank you
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 10million baht to do ?
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Ronald *****
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 10million baht give me, I open a business, then I hire you..🤣
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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.
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Bruno ********
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 ‘Employment’ can be from your own company.
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