What are the best areas to live, job opportunities, and tips for expats moving to Bangkok for a cyber security position?

Mar 31, 2024
7 months ago
Owais *********
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Hi everyone! I'm from Melbourne, Australia and I'm planning to move to Bangkok, Thailand in April or May 2025. I work as a cyber security analyst here in Melbourne and I'm looking for some recommendations and advice from this group.

1. Where are the best areas to live in Bangkok for someone in the cyber security field?

2. Are there any job opportunities for cyber security analysts in Bangkok?

3. Are there any real estate agents in this group who can help me find a condo?

4. Are there any IT recruiters in this group who can assist me in finding a job in the IT industry?

5. Any advice on the cost of living, transportation, and general tips for expats in Bangkok?

Please feel free to reach out to me via inbox if you have any information or suggestions. I have extensive experience in IT, including AI, and I've been working in cyber security for four years. I'm really excited about my move to Bangkok in 2025 and I appreciate any help or guidance you can provide. Thank you!
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A Melbourne-based cyber security analyst is seeking advice for their move to Bangkok in 2025. They need guidance on the best areas to live, job opportunities in the cyber security field, and assistance in finding a rental condo. Community responses emphasize securing a job offer from Australia to facilitate the work visa process and highlight the challenges of finding cybersecurity roles in Thailand. Tips on the cost of living, transportation, and the necessity of having a work permit are also discussed, alongside recommendations for using platforms like LinkedIn and jobsdb for job hunting and rental searches.
Manuel *********
Hey
@Owais ********
pm me I think my company search’s 😁
Tim *****************
You should maybe answer these questions before declaring you are moving to Bangkok
Owais *********
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@Gerrard *********
he is one of them 🤣
Owais *********
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Owais *********
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@Tim ****************
I think you don’t understand the difference between declaring and planning. Go and read the post again.
Peter ********
Have you ever visited Thailand? If not you need to come here for a holiday.
Roman **********
Don't over plan it a year in advance. Live here for a few months on a tourist visa and see what happens. Very likely Bangkok will not be the ultimate place you want to live.

As stated, it's far easier for you to find a Thai Wife and remote job than to get a local job for a Thai company.
James *********
I think most cyber security agents typically live around Soi Cowboy area...
Henrik *****
How long is the longest period you have stayed in Thailand ?

Since it appears that you don’t know enough too consider moving.

Start by doing 60 + 30 days tourist visa, to figure things out, but it is STRICTLY NO WORK.
Wells ******
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Alex *******
والا ، بهتر هست نری تایلند ،چون مشکلاتی که دوستان اونجا داشتند خیلی زیاد بوده .

مشکل زبان ، اولویت تایلندی ها به خارجی ها ، فرهنگ به شدت متفاوت .

بهتر هست برای بحث مسافرت فقط بهش فکر کنی ،

یا اینکه به هیچ عنوان تا افر نگرفتی نری تایلند ،

موفق و پیروز باشی
John ********
The job side of things I cannot help you with as for the condo I would recommend that you rent to start with and make sure that your landlord knows that he will have to do the paperwork for you for immigration purposes or you will have a big problem with the immigration department
Robert **********
Try Agoda and True wireless/internet, they have hired foreign IT folks
Damien ********
Are you fluent in the Thai language ?

Spoken and written?

If not forget about it !!! In regards to finding a job in that field in Thailand
Christopher ********
Keep your job and ask you can work remote in Thailand.

Otherwise it’s probably a no for most of those or they pay with make it worth it
Chris *****
SERIOUSLY? Has anyone checked this guy’s FB profile?
Owais *********
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Has anyone checked this rooster 🐓🤣
Ferdin *****
LinkedIn jobs, jobsdb portal for jobs and renthub for condos.
Brad *******
Do you speak Thai? Otherwise I can't see how you could work for a Thai company. Best bet is digital nomad.

As for where to live? Your job is kind of irrelevant. You'd want proxinity to a train station for sure. Sukhumvit is a tourist central but also where there's lots to do. Thai neighborhoods are cool and cheaper. Condo rentals are pretty easy to find online. Or else pick your spot and enter the buildings and ask questions.
Anthony *********
@Brad ******
can you recommend a good condo/apartment rental site? I’ve found a lot of agents are not interested in responding (perhaps due to price range or lease commencement date I’m looking at… but not sure… So if there’s a “go to” English language site, I’d appreciate the info!)
Brad *******
@Anthony ********
not that I'm aware. But there are so many online
Deanna *******
Create a LinkedIn profile, and look there. Also look on Glass Door. Prices are VERY cheap here, but salaries aren't as high either.

You can also look for remote jobs to work from anywhere.

Having a physical job in Thailand would require the company to set you up with a Non B visa and work permit (as stated above).

If you're working remotely for a foreign company, you can look at the various types of the LTR (Long term residency) visas.
Fahad *******
There are very few cybersecurity companies here, and the job market mainly offers positions like PHP Developer or Java Developer, with relatively low wages even for experienced professionals. Despite working as a Tech Lead for 12 years, the salary doesn't compare well to Australia. Renting an apartment or condo requires a local guarantor if you don't have a NON-B visa and Work Permit.

My advice is to secure a job offer from a company while still in Australia, so they can facilitate the visa application process. If Australia permits, this can streamline obtaining a NON-B visa; otherwise, you'd need to enter Thailand on a Tourist Visa, exit to your home country to apply for a NON-B visa with company documents, and return to Thailand to extend the working visa and obtain a Work Permit. Alternatively, finding an agent in Thailand to assist with securing a NON-B visa without leaving the country is possible but costly.

As an expat, one should be prepared to face challenges until obtaining a job and the necessary permits and visas.
@Owais ********
Zoe ******
YouTube is more helpful for cost of living and daily life tips in general. You need a work permit to work in Thailand, that takes time to prepare, so it's better to get that sorted out before moving here... Looking for a job on the ground in Thailand as a foreigner is not the same as looking for a job in your home country.(Meaning it might take a long time)
Gerrard **********
A heads up, 90% of the expat group pages are no help, full of trolls and opposite answers to your questions
Owais *********
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Peter ********
@Gerrard *********
Exactly. Make that 95+%
Jeff ********
Make sure to get a work permit
Brandon ************
The only advice I have is make sure you get hired by a company to work in Thailand while you're still in Australia. You'll receive much higher wages and benefits than if you start looking for a job while you're already in Bangkok.
Boun ***********
@Brandon ***********
I understand if you come to Thailand. You'll make what the local make. Be prepared. I looked at this a couple of years back. Was told the same thing.
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