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Jul 30, 2020
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I wanted to work here in thailand...for now,im going to exit from riyadh.. how can i start in that plan guys...
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The user is looking for advice on how to start working in Thailand after leaving Riyadh. The community suggests a step-by-step process, including securing a job first, having the employer submit necessary documents for visa approval, and arranging quarantine and travel logistics. Various commenters also discuss the challenges of finding work as a foreigner in Thailand, especially for positions like forklift operator, which are typically reserved for locals or ASEAN nationals. There are also concerns about visa restrictions due to COVID-19 and the presence of scammers in job offers.
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Pray. 🤪🇬🇧✌️
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@Richard *******
 ....and then pray some more 😂
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What kind of work do you want to do in Thailand? What are your skill sets?
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@Roger *******
 this job is reserved for Asean labour's and Thai.
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@Edward *****
 ah ok sir...thanks for the advise..god bless
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@Roger *******
 IT sector is hiring professionals now days.
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@Edward *****
 yes i agree of that..due to pandemic..mostly of the transaction are online.
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@Steve ******
 im in logistics boss...forklift operator indoor.
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@Roger *******
 Legally that's not a job foreigners can do in Thailand.
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@Steve ******
 oh i see sir...thanks for that...
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What's your education, skill, reason? Otherwise not likely going to get far.
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@Ben ******
 im undergard...and skilled for forklift operator..lastly is very near in philippines.
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 that wouldn't qualify you for a visa to Thailand.

Maybe if you are very skilled in forklifts, like amazing unique, and a company here needs your skill, or maybe the business you work for is connected to Thailand and arrange something. Also depends on your country and Thai arrangements.

Thailand has a lot of logistic activity. So much potential for business to the world.
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@Ben ******
 that good to hear that sir....but i doubts of the issue regarding scammer??? And i think..mostly of the thai, are not capable to speak in english?? In my side....its very difficult for me...correct me if im wrong sir ha?...
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 enough Thai speak english. Had friends who spoke better English than me.

It's difficult to get a visa atm.

Not sure on your scammer comment.
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@Ben ******
 ooohhh my bad sir....because i heard that , some of my freind was encountered like that scammer, mostly transportation as well...
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Ato ******
better you go pray for good times
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@Ato *****
 thats good idea boss...yes i will
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Oreilly **************
Now you cannot even go out to an embassy!!!!
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@Oreilly *************
 ooohhhh its not good boss...thanks for info...god bless
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Chris *********
Oreilly Andrew Paul: agree with your cute sticker; clearly you don't cut it as a human being. Maybe start as an asshole and work your way up, you've already gotten a good start!
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@Chris ********
 chris you obviously dont understand at the moment moving any where in this climate is a bad move you dont know me so watch your mouth as it sounds like an asshole coz shit comes out your mouth have a nice day
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 thanks boss...now i know....
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Easy

1) You need get a job first,

2)then your employer needs to submit your documents to the ministry of whatever for approval.

3) use these documents to apply for a certificate of entry.

4) Then you need arrange ASQ (quarantine facilities) and space on repat flight

5) once you have done all this you can get the visa.

If your lucky could get it done in about 60 days
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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
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 Are you kidding? First of all he’s not Thaii so he can’t get on a repatriation flight. Second he doesn’t have the money for a quarantine hotel. Third is well known that if anybody hires you in Thailand they have to hire for other thais to equal things out.
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@Edward *******
 and how do you know he doesnt have money 8 years working in Saudi you can save money.

Non Thais can get in on repatriation flights i took one 5 days ago
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@Edward *******
 yes it was a joke to show how hard it is. Read my other answers in Thread
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not good idea
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@Ali ********
 can you give me some good idea boss??im working as a skilled worker in logistics...almost 8 years here in riyadh..by the way thanks for the info that youve share...god bless....
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 The only thing that is very important is to keep your job now. Despite the spread of the Covid virus, all jobs in the world have been affected.
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@Ali ********
 yes youre write...but i already submit my resignation here..and its on going process..of not applicable that country...might be i will stay in my country for the meantime...while covid on going...
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 job hunting fundamental #1: never quit your job without first having a job offer letter in hand.
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@Don *****
 ooohhhhh. I forgot that boss..youre correct...yes i will do that...thanks, by the way.
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Steve *******
Honest advice: Change your plans and do research on Cambodia.
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 While I’ve heard good things, I haven’t looked at the political stability in Cambodia recently, but I damn sure would before making any move there.
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@Don *****
 i think that country is a lot of drugs??i think is not good..might be scammer also is in there....
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@Roger *******
 while I don’t want to oversimplify, I cant refute your point. You have to also ask why are there so many Cambodians trying to come to Thailand for work.
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Seriously if in logistics there is really only two countries in Asia you should be looking at and Thats Singapore and Hong Kong. But dont you read the news all borders are closed, workers are being retrenched stick with your Job till 2021 and look for other opportunities then. Be grateful you still have your job
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@Michael *******
 in these times, while I’d like to, its pretty hard to argue with you.
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Yeah look into Cambodia. It's much, much easier to start a life there. The country is welcoming to foreign workers and you won't be scammed like every time you have an immigration issue in Thailand.
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 yes boss..i heard also bout that scammer...tsk tsk not good..
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@Steve ******
 oh really boss??what is the situation for the men work...is not advisable?im skilled worker actually...in logistics. Thanks by the way for your comment...god bless
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 is WHA an option for you? They seem to be huge in logistics from what I’ve seen driving from Koh Chang to BKK.
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@Don *****
 i see...thanks boss...maybe i will try in cnada. What dou think boss???
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 Canada??
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@Don *****
 yes boss...or NZ
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 there are prohibited occupations for foreigners in Thailand so you need to google those first.
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@Stan ******
 ah ok...thanks boss for that opinion...appreciated.
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