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Most people who work in Thailand, either entered the Kingdom on a tourist visa at the start, or they were hired by their company from the Philippines, and entered Thailand with a non-immigrant visa. A majority of the Filipinos who work in Thailand are in the teaching profession, from kindergarten through university levels. There are also a number of Filipinos who work with international NGOs (non-government organizations), in the IT, as well as Engineering profession, and in the hotel/travel industry. WHY WORK IN THAILAND? Based on comments of other Filipinos who have been here in Thailand for quite some time, these are some of the benefits of working in Thailand:
To quote from Ado, one of our Forum members, he finds it easier to save money in Thailand than in Philippines for the following reasons: “1) Cost of Living in Thailand is low, and it works parallel even if your Compensation here is low too, compared to other countries. 2) Cost of Living in the Philippines is high and the Compensation is low. I've worked in Makati for 5 years but it cannot compare with what I'm earning here, really. I'm from Pasig, so I know that I will never have the savings there like what I'm having here now, if I didn't accept to work here, considering that I'm doing the same job.” General Discussion: Re: Reasons for Deciding to Work in Thailand HOW TO FIND WORK IN THAILAND? Most people who found work in Thailand came here through the help of a friend, a relative, a mentor, etc. though a few were able to secure a job for themselves from back home via the internet. The easiest way for most, is to start off as a teacher. However, recently, it has become harder to get a job as a teacher if you are not a graduate of an education degree, or at least hold a Certificate in Education. Hiring months in the Thai schools start around March and April, and school starts around May. International schools start in August or September, but hiring starts as early as December the previous school year. The best way to get into an international school is through a referral or by joining a Job Fair. Contact the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) for more details about international schools. WHAT TO IRON OUT IN TERMS OF SALARY, WORK PERMIT, ACCOMODATION AND OTHER BENEFITS? Based on discussions in the forum, Siam Pinoy members are in agreement that to live comfortably in Thailand and have some money left to send back home, one needs to aim for a salary of 30,000 – 40,000 baht. Of course, this is arbitrary, depending on one’s lifestyle, and whether one is single or has a family to support either here or back home. When negotiating for visa, benefits and other details, be sure that your employer provides you with a work permit when you work in Thailand. Otherwise, you will find it very inconvenient to be on a visa run every few weeks or every month. Another important detail to iron out is whether your employer provides you with a health insurance or not. When living in a foreign land, especially with no family and where English is not readily spoken, a health insurance is a must. Other benefits could also be offered by employers, such as free accommodation, or a housing allowance. A studio-type apartment in downtown Bangkok will cost from around 4,000 baht. The farther from the city, expectedly, the lower the rent. WHAT ABOUT SCHOOLS FOR YOUR CHILDREN (FOR THOSE WITH FAMILY)? International schools in Thailand charge exorbitant fees. For you to be able to send your child to the best ones, you should be prepared to pay from a minimum of 500,000 to 1,000,000 baht a year. If you are a teacher and wish for your children to stray with you in Thailand, you need to find out first off if the schools interested to hire you gives a special privilege to its teachers. Very few schools now waive teacher’s children’s school fees. Most expect teachers to pay from 25% to 50% for their children, schooling. Most Filipinos send their children to Thai Private or Catholic Schools. One great thing that happened recently in Thai education is the birth of Bilingual Schools, where children learn all subjects both in Thai and in English. This, for some parents, is a great bonus – their children learn the local language, as well as learn in English as well. It is advisable that you make up a list of schools you think would be best able to serve your child’s needs, pay each school on the list a visit, have a list of questions ready with you on your visit, and if you can, observe some classes. Many schools are open to having your child “test” them out for a day or two. This is most helpful, especially if your child is entering the school at a higher grade. Related Posts:
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