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Finding a Job in Bangkok
You can start your job hunt in the city with the
comprehensive newspaper Bangkok Post. With the exception
of jobs related to farming and that of the land almost
all jobs can be applied for by foreign nationals. The
Bangkok post is a specialized english newspaper for the
foreign community. The Bangkok post advertises many jobs
for foreigners and thais as well.
Networking is a great way for a foreigner to get a job
or develop business ties. Some countries have their
Chamber of Commerce’s host networking events, which will
help the business men develop relations, find work and
connect on an international level. The American
Chamber (AmCham) and the Australian Chamber (AustCham)
are good examples here. Some agencies also do the job of
placement agencies for finding jobs for you.
Kind of jobs for foreigners
The job of an English teacher is one of the most
commonly done jobs in Bangkok. The employment scene in
this sector is good if you have the right aptitude and
qualifications for such a job. These days of course with
so many people taking to this profession it is only the
hard working and those truly dedicated to the line that
can make it good as a teacher here. The two most
recognized qualifications for teaching are that of the
Royal Society of the Arts, hence the RSA CTEFL, and the
Trinity college for the TESOL degrees. Also many
International schools and language institutions
constantly are looking for foreign teachers as well.
Computer and IT Jobs are the next in the popularity
list of foreigners.
From editors to coders to designers, and webmasters most
of the computer professionals have their representation
here.
Writing and Editing Jobs are also offered to
foreigners especially in English Journals as well as for
writing and editing of research work, etc. The Bangkok
Post sometimes hires editors to write columns in english.
Entertainment and Jobs in the Music industry are
fairly common specially with the opening of a number of
clubs, DJing in clubs or being Radio jockeys are
professions that some of the foreigners have taken up.
Engineering Jobs are available for specialized
engineers. The only problem is that Civil Engineering
for outsiders is not allowed.
Foreign cooks are often recruited in Bangkok,
especially in the star category hotels which cater to
international guests
Foreigners with specialized work skills, like
Lawyers, pilots, investment experts and others can
practice here and earn quite a good living.
Operating your own Business, in Bangkok is something
that is not done on a very large scale this is mainly
due to language and geographical barriers apart from
some rules and regulations but then there are plenty of
outsiders who actually have settled into good business
here from foreign shores.
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