What steps should I take to obtain a work visa in Thailand?

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Good morning friends. I am wanting to work in Thailand. I am Master of Science qualified. I have applied for many positions, without much traction. 99% of application processes ask what visa am I on, which is a tourist visa at present. Can I get advice please on how to obtain a work visa / permit? Or does a company have to provide a letter of offer as pre-requisite? Thank you. PM me if preferred.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user is seeking advice on transitioning from a tourist visa to a work visa in Thailand after applying to multiple job positions with little success. Key points raised in the comments highlight the necessity of securing a job offer first, as employers typically assist with the visa and work permit application process. Various insights are provided regarding the competitive job market, emphasizing the importance of relevant experience, particularly in foreign companies, and the challenges posed by employment limitations for foreigners.

Adam ***** · Answer

Try applying for LTR or SMART visa.

Henrik ***** · Answer

If a Thai can do the job, a Thai shall do the job.

Many jobs are reserved for Thai’s

As a foreigner, the wage has to be minimum 50.000 Baht.

For every foreigner there has to be 4 Thai emploees.

That is in short what you are up against.

Frank ********** · Answer

What jobs have you previously held in your home country and look for similar jobs here.

Kool ******* · Answer

Just having a master's is no qualification, unless you want to teach. Thailand is not a training ground for foreign workers. They hire experience, with lots of competition applying for what few jobs there are. What do you have to offer no one else has?

Andy ************ · Answer

You find a job first. If you say 99% are not getting traction focus your efforts on the 1%. Remember Thailand is not a job-seekers paradise. Which field are you looking at? Your experience will count more than a degree (although for many positions that will be a requirement). Target foreign companies, as Thai companies will generally look for fluent Thai-speakers

Ručman *********** · Answer

So you are looking for a job in science? What kind of job?

John ********** · Answer

You need to find a job and then the company will help with the visa and work permit

What steps should I take to obtain a work visa in Thailand?

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