Unanswered2 years ago
What are the options for long-term residence and employment for foreigners in Thailand?
Can foreigners live in Thailand for long term?
What job to do please?
What job to do please?
Summary so far
The question addresses whether foreigners can live in Thailand long-term and what job options are available. Responses suggest that while foreigners can stay in Thailand for extended periods, they typically need to secure a proper visa, such as a tourist visa, or a work permit based on certain job qualifications. Common suggestions for jobs include teaching English, driving for rideshare services, and freelance work. However, there are numerous comments mocking or dismissing the initial query, indicating some users feel the question shows a lack of effort in researching the topic.
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Walt ********
Are you for real? You have not done any research?
Werner ************
You can for $5 USD per day
John *******
Do some research first
Robert *********
Bus drivers to Pattaya are always in demand my friend.
Luigi ***********
You will always be a poor man.
They let you live until they finish you all skinned. When you are broke you have to leave the country either by yourself or they send you at your expense. Including your family if you have one....❗️
They let you live until they finish you all skinned. When you are broke you have to leave the country either by yourself or they send you at your expense. Including your family if you have one....❗️
Richard ********
Congrats on the most banal post I've seen in a week.
Steve *******
Bullshite your way into an online job and go!!! Reach out if you need help. Easy as shit. Been doing it for 3 years now in Asia.
Peter *****************
Gigolo
Sam ******
Apparently, they need bar girls 🥸
Ralph *********
No job , only relaxing on the beach 😎
Cloana ********
😂😂😂
X *************
Uf you are British do 7 eleven toastie videos on TickTok I seriously don't understand why not one has thought of that.
Tin **********
Freelance
Leroy *******
Freelance... Pattaya boyz town
Pat *********
Here in Thailand one has to have a Work Peit even if you're an unpaid volunteer
Andy ********
An International best selling author is the job to do.
Phil ******
Start up a tanning shop, with loads of sunbeds,
You could call it,
YOU YOU TAN
I'm sure it would do well in Thailand 🤔
You could call it,
YOU YOU TAN
I'm sure it would do well in Thailand 🤔
Chris *******
Judging by your post definitely NOT an English teacher
Todd *******
@Chris ******
don't know, he could pass for English teacher in village school, as pupils do not listen anyway
Paul ******
@Chris ******
lol
Armando **********
If you're rich, yes. Lol
Greta *****
You you can do you you
Tony ***
I put my trousers on the wrong way around. What should I do?
Tony ******
Living in the Bangkok Hilton as an inmate.
David *********
there short of ladyboys good job to get a raise?
David *******
Too hot to work.
Smao ******
Play with your 🏀 🏀
Tom *********
It totally depends on your job skills.
Philip *******
Very few
Lawrence *********
I'm gonna get the popcorn for this one
Sam ******
You can play football
Alain *******
@Sam *****
To have a shot at the world cup.
Jon **********
Sell courses on how to make money in Thailand always a winner
Ken ********
Sell your self
Frank **********
French Ambassador to Thailand 5555
Andreas ********
Are you too lazy to research on your own before you ask questions like this ?
Mark ********
@Andreas *******
so what is the point in having this site if people cant ask a simple question. There's about 5 of you on here who should form their own circle jerk group.😂Mark ********
Bunch of bullies with small dicks! 🫵😂
Mark ********
@Andreas *******
Listen to you blowing on. Have ya beaten ya boyfriend today? What an obnoxious piece of s*it you are.Mark ********
@Andreas *******
Go to bed ya mincing queer.
Ste *******
@Andreas *******
I'm not talking about you! I'm talking about the post creator!!! Understand the point ya melt???? 🙄Andreas ********
@Ste ******
maybe you are a fake! Stupid questions from people who are too lazy to research on their own the minimum wasting intelligent peoples time! Understood the point?Ste *******
@Mark *******
He is a fake profile mate. Not worth your time.Andreas ********
@Mark *******
idiot
Kanyijah *********
Freight dispatcher
Tom *******
Scammer
X *************
U can be a sex worker
George *******
@X ************
😂😂😂. Not many vacancies for that.
Braulio *********
@X ************
T I T
Mike *******
As above, English teaching is by far the most common job here for good English speakers. I did it for 31 years and now retired here. No regrets at all. I think degrees are required for decent jobs though, and if you want a work permit. Check first before coming here would be my advice.
Lincoln *******
@Mike ******
did you read the original message and still think they might be qualified? 🤣Mike *******
@Lincoln ******
Yes, but I always like to give people the benefit of the doubt. Not all schools can afford native speakers. But I get your point entirely.
David **********
Im from the United States and I now drive for grab in Thailand. Just buy you a scooter.
Kev ********
Kev ********
@David *********
steal a motorbike no need to buy
Ralph *******
@David *********
What visa do you use?David **********
@Ralph ******
I’m actually just joking. Lol.
Wayne *********
@David *********
doesn’t sound very legal.George *******
@Wayne ********
it's not.Lincoln *******
@Wayne ********
or lucrativeDavid **********
@Wayne ********
I’m just joking around
James *******
@Wayne ********
sometimes you gotta hustle .
คุณไรอัน ******
Immigration officers may suit you
Benjamin ********
Yes, come and stay a few years on a tourist visa. Be sure to get a local job while you're here, like street vending
Braulio *********
@Benjamin *******
5 5 5
Jeff ******
If you are Nigerian, sell drugs in Nana
George *******
@Jeff *****
No vacancies there it's full up with them 😂
Rena ********************
@Queenie *********
HAHAHAHALincoln *******
@Jeff *****
yo bro, sup?
Wayne *********
@Jeff *****
or sell his butt in Soi Cowboy
Joe **********
@Wayne ********
Yeah I've seen you there many times maybe you could give him a few tips on what customers need etc this could be the start of something beautiful!Wayne *********
@Joe *********
I heard you live in Soi Cowboy so you have more experience please pass some on
Jeff ********
@Wayne ********
he already tired that 555Wayne *********
@Jeff *******
yeh failed the test. They still trying to recover the ones who fell in.
Jeff ********
You have a fake profile. I have no interest in helping you.
Fra *****
@Jeff *******
idiot
Sharleen ********
@Jeff *******
would you be able to give me some advice
Arjun ********
@Jeff *******
can you help me ?You *****
OPJeff ********
@You ****
why should I?
Jared **********
@Jeff *******
he said ok, why are you trying to get people to convince you to help them?Pretty weird
Henry *********
Teaching English is easiest.
Lakysha ******************
@Henry ********
it’s not the easiest cause you have to have a bachelors degreeHenry *********
@Lakysha *****************
Not many easier jobs open to foreigners, but yes, if you want to do it legally you need a degree (in any subject).Greta *****
@Henry ********
Not everyone can teach English. You need a degree and TOFELHenry *********
A degree, yes (unless you're not worried about having a work permit!) but there's no legal requirement for a TEFL.
SJ *******
@Henry ********
You have to be able to write it correctly first before you can teach it.
Nick *******
@Henry ********
yeah & most of them can't even speak English themselves 🤣
Zac ********
@Henry ********
any qualifications or prior experience is required?Henry *********
@Zac *******
A bachelor degree is required. A good school will require experience and a TEFL certificate, but many don't care.
Paul *******
@Henry ********
having a good command of the English language is helpful.You *****
OP@Henry ********
thank you
Marcus ************
@You ****
teaching English pays very little here. Teaching online is possible but the market is saturated with teachers and it usually takes a few years to get established, if you can.
Joseph ****
@Andi **********
Yes, if it's legal, many an agent or law office will take on OP as a client to advise.
Andi ***********
@Joseph ***
Yes it not simple but there are still many foreigners who legally have businesses in Thailand. A lot of support to open one.Joseph ****
@Andi **********
Need to employ at least five Thai nationals and jump through some other hoops or business will be underground and OP will run out of luck with immigration.
Michael ***********
@You ****
You can't stay long term on a Tourist Visa.
Nongnuch ********
@You ****
you are not allowed to work in professions which a Thai could doAndi ***********
@You ****
You can have your own business in Thailand. Many foreigners have their own business in Thailand.You *****
OP@Marcus ***********
shall stay as tourist thenMarcus ************
@You ****
I’d advise you research this more online. Many restrictions on working here.You *****
OP@Marcus ***********
or can do other business?Activity
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