Answered6 years ago
How easy is it to immigrate to Thailand from Pakistan without knowing the Thai language?
How easy or difficult is it to immigrate to Thailand from Pakistan without knowing thai language?
Answer summary
Immigrating to Thailand from Pakistan without knowing the Thai language can be manageable, especially in urban areas where basic English is spoken. While language can pose some challenges, tools like Google Translate can be helpful. Some expats report that they lived in Thailand for years without needing to speak Thai, mainly in areas like Bangkok where English is more common. However, learning basic Thai phrases can greatly improve communication and is appreciated by locals. Visa challenges remain a primary concern, but many expats have found their way around language barriers successfully.
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Shahniaz *************
Inbox me vaijan maybe i can assist u
Stephen *******
Come an a swiming poll to the UK
Chris *********
The bigger your bank account the less Thai you need to speak, just don’t post reviews on tripadvisor while you are in the country
Paul *******
Strange timing for a question like this. It's like on the overlander forums, there was this one Indian guy in Vietnam asking the requirements to ride his motorcycle to India via Cambodia, Thailand and Myanmar.
I mean, it could be years before the borders re-open and there is even a chance they will never re-open.
It's great to be a dreamer but at this stage it's better to be realistic. The world has changed and what we were used to doing until March may never be possible again.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but we may have to resign ourselves to this fact.
I mean, it could be years before the borders re-open and there is even a chance they will never re-open.
It's great to be a dreamer but at this stage it's better to be realistic. The world has changed and what we were used to doing until March may never be possible again.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news but we may have to resign ourselves to this fact.
Charles ********
Lived here for 8 years without knowing basic thai.. extremely easy if you ask me.
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
May I ask you, how easy or difficult Is it to immigrate from Pakistan from Thailand without knowing the Pakistani language?
Christina *********
Every country is different, Japan for example generally has a low level of English, where as Germany generally has a high level of English.
So it doesn't make sense to ask the question in reverse 🤷♀️
So it doesn't make sense to ask the question in reverse 🤷♀️
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Christina ********
I didn’t think the question forward was any more sensible than the question in reverse
John *********
Not needed
David ********
Learning the language helps with everything. Get a good pronunciation coach and learn the basics of reading — it will help with so many things.
ᘻᗅᖶᖶᗁᕦᙛ *******
Buy a smart phone end of story
Joe ***********
very bad thais like to eat pakis food
Hans *********
If you ask in a Forum, you sure only confused!
I dont understand why not ask the Thay Embassy in your Country?
I think,You dont repair your Car in a Backery?
I dont understand why not ask the Thay Embassy in your Country?
I think,You dont repair your Car in a Backery?
Christina *********
@Hans ********
ask the Thai embassy if people in Thailand speak English 🤷♀️Hans *********
@Christina ********
I write, it want be the best to ask the Thai Embassy in Pakistan!I self live now 6 Years in Thailand and never I have on official Places a Problem with english
If cant I have a speaking translate App, work super.
Problems, the most have ehere the see Problems!
Have a successful Day!
Wojciech ***********
Easy if you have a million usd
Sergejs *********
immigrate no way
Peter ***********
I would think the answer is in your common sense... What do you think?
Chan ****
Foreigners can only own condominium units, not apartments. And you are not allowed to register a company using the address of the condo as it is not a commercial property.
Christina *********
@Chan ***
I thought apartments and condo are the same thing. 😂This is where British English and American differ I suppose.
In England I have a freehold flat, we don’t really use apartment or condo.
Chan ****
@Christina ********
, in the West, they are separately defined as strata-titled or non-strata titled. Apartment in Thailand is non-strata titled, meaning the whole building plus the land is placed into a single title deed. Thus you can only rent an apartment unit, or buy the whole building and land.Christina *********
Good to know, thank you ☺️
Christina *********
Most Thais english is pretty good, I’ve never had issues. Try and learn the basics out of politeness.
For now the borders are closed so don’t expect anything soon.
For now the borders are closed so don’t expect anything soon.
Christina *********
He is saying he wants to go to Pattaya.
AliJames *****
@Christina ********
most Thais' English is pretty good eh... So I take it you've never been to Isaan. Or any place that doesn't have tourists. Which is about 80% of the population.Paul *******
@James *****************
It's easier to find a competent English speaker in the Thai countryside than rural Myanmar, despite the latter having been an English colony. There is much more English writing on road signs and bill boards in Thailand than in Myanmar or Vietnam.
That stated, English proficiency in Thailand isn't great; but I find that there are always people who want to speak English with me even though I'd prefer to use Thai.
Tod *********
If You have a large sack of $$$$$$$$$$ or Gold you want to share with all non Muslims in the Kingdom dont even try ... Stay where you are.
Hans *********
What a friendly and competent answer!
If you always behave like that, you'd better leave the comments.
If you always behave like that, you'd better leave the comments.
Stephen *******
There's no immigration process for Thailand as such.
Lucas ********
Very easy, you can go to a language school and I know a good one
Anto ***********************
@Lucas *******
what is the name of the school you know? Lucas ********
@Antonio *********
+66 88 011 1204 Whatsapp nr Mike is the manager
Sacha ****
@Lucas *******
for some nationalities it isn't as easy as you think, the visa regulations differ. 
William **********
U will have to get a work permit good luck
Dom *******
Alan *******
Suggest you don't tell them you're Pakistani, hope they don't notice
Matthew ************
@Alan ******
Yes, there is a lot of racism in Thailand Alan *******
@Matthew ***********
not from me mate. People who know me know the opposite is true. I was just having a cheap laugh. 
Imran ************
OPApprox how much does it cost to purchase an apartment in pattaya? I'm looking to move there and set up a business or find work.
Edward ******
@Imran ***********
start from $39,000 all expenses inclusive. You can own 100% and can sell anytime. Hire a lawyer when buying. This is time to buy the price I mentioned above is 40% down the real value 2 years ago. This is time to position yourself cause prime locations hard to get when business good now you can choose the location where you want to be.Christina *********
@Imran ***********
you can own an apartment leasehold. but not land. Why Pattaya though 🤷♀️
Garrett ***********
@Chri*****
No, you can own a freehold condo in Thailand. 
Michael ********
If you got money to spend the elite visa is offering a work permit if you spend 1 million dollars on property or other such things.
P.S you can own a condo in your name I do.
P.S you can own a condo in your name I do.
Garrett ***********
@Mic****
What? Since when?Michael ********
@Garrett **********
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51/work-permits-for-tMichael ********
@Garrett **********
Announced a few weeks ago i will find article
Oliver ********
just smile and say crap every time one of the locals tries to speak thai with you and everything will be ok
Pikey *********
Loads of paki there don’t speak a word of English one won’t hurt 😞 soon as you get to Pattaya you will smell them ?
Edward ******
@Adrian ********
they owned all Bars,go go bars ,and other similar businesses 😜😜😜
Ethel ********
Funny to hear farangs talk about someone else's body odor
Pikey *********
@Ethel *******
I meant the restaurants Pikey *********
@Ethel *******
ha ha 👍 
Robert **********
@Adrian ********
just a serious touch of racism there 
James *******
Money talks
Jan *********
Arabs emigrate best to Arab countries. No need to learn anything 🙏
Remo ********
@Jan ********
With that reasoning you should've stayed in Europe. Double standardsJan *********
@Remo *******
I'm Buddhist so no double standard 😉Jan *********
@Remo *******
whatever Remo ********
@Jan ********
In that case the OP would fit in perfectly in the south of Thailand :) Christina *********
Assuming that he is Muslim, South Thailand has a large Muslim culture, millions of Thais are Muslim.
Ruan *****************
@Christina ********
4℅ about 2.3 million. But still 4℅ of the population. Not largeChristina *********
@Ruan ****************
that’s the whole of thailand, I’m talking about the south of Thailand, krabi is about 40%, phucket 20%, Satun is 80% Muslim. My husband is Muslim so maybe I notice it more. 
Vincent ********
@Jan ********
correct Vincent ********
Muslim countries 👌
Imran ************
OP@Jan ********
Bro Pakistan isn't an arab country, its in Asia.
Leon ************
If you speak English and you learn to put the accent on the last syllable you can do okay
Gary ************
@Leon ***********
Hilarious!
Maggie **********
@Leon ***********
that’s interesting- a bit like spanish !!!!
Steve *******
Try Cambodia instead.
Much, much easier with immigration processes and visa renewals.
Much, much easier with immigration processes and visa renewals.
Mike *********
I never had a problem speaking English, it is the language of money ,even the Tuk tuk drivers
Managed enough English to get buy
Managed enough English to get buy
Joseph *********
All immigrants must complete a three month certification course in the Thai language and pass an examination for entry.
Seán *******
The English never bothered to learn any language and succeeded in taking anything they fancied around the world but it looks like that game is up 😂
Gary *******
Maybe he is wondering what the language requirements are for the imagration process?Best of luck with that.
Jason ***************
Well , your lot seem to manage to get everywhere else so I can’t see a problem with Thailand
Vesa *****************
I'd say most people don't speak basic English, not even in Bangkok.
It's very good to know some basic Thai phrases. Thais usually appreciate that and then it's easier to find a way to communicate. Google Translator helps, as said before.
It's very good to know some basic Thai phrases. Thais usually appreciate that and then it's easier to find a way to communicate. Google Translator helps, as said before.
Paul *******
I wouldn't say that. Plenty of Bangkokians speak at least basic English and anyone foreign looking will probably be spoken to in English.
Richard *****
Just go on holiday and stay there
Jia **********
It is hard to buy food without knowing the language.
Sam ******
@Jia *********
ไม่ต้องพูดภาษาไทยพูดภาษาอังกฤษพอดีครับ
Greg ********
@Jia *********
I am not starving after living here twice and coming for 25 years 😉😇Jia **********
@Greg *******
: do you know Thai words?Greg ********
@Jia *********
Some but I do not need to use them in everyday life. At work if I do say sysomething occasionally it worries the Thais lol. Seriously though in central Bangkok where I live and work no need for Thai. At work we are a global company and the language used is English if communication in office or across bordersRichard *****
@Jia *********
just point😂😂
Finn ******
You have to take a Thai course and then go to Thailand
Mel ********
Probably as easy to emigrate to England without knowing English.
Brian ********
@Mel *******
just get in a rubber boatGraham *********
Just learn this first...mai mee satang...means I don't have any money...
Edward ******
@Graham ********
😜😜😜Finn ******
Hab Nang Hee? 😅
Graham *********
@Mod ***********
jub hee mai krupFinn ******
@Graham ********
and Nom Yai mak makGraham *********
@Mod ***********
...ham yai mai..or ham lekGraham *********
@Mod ***********
...chai krup..nom lek mai dee krupGraham *********
@Dalene ***********
chai....lol
Dalene ************
@Graham ********
what does that mean? Garrett ***********
Most people speak basic English. I've never run into a situation that Google translate couldn't get me out of. Visas will be the most difficult hurdle.
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