I have a question for Ronnie or anyone who can advise me. I will try to explain it as concisely as possible. My name is Hendrik, I am 40 years old and I now work in NL for a boss. I have had a Thai girlfriend for years, speak Thai and I have agreed with my boss in NL that I will work from Thailand.
Reader Submission: Paradise…
I usually follow Thailand blog and often read the stories and also read the reactions, sometimes good but also often negative reactions. I have never written anything on Thailandblog but I think it is appropriate to write something now in this very difficult time. Is more of a personal story about how I experience paradise and looking back at the reason for my departure from the Netherlands.
Every now and then the subject of working in Thailand comes up on the blog. The tenor of the reactions is usually that it is not possible because….. But reactions to the blog sometimes show that people still work or have worked in Thailand. Now I'm curious about what kind of work readers do/have done.
Reader question: Working in Thailand
Every now and then the subject of working in Thailand comes up on the blog. The tenor in the reactions is usually that it is not possible because ... ... I would like to receive reactions from readers who really have experience with the following or who have knowledge of it.
Thailand visa question: Staying in Thailand with an Education VISA (Non-immigrant Visa “ED”)
If I want to stay in Thailand with an Education VISA (Non-immigrant Visa “ED” (Education/Studying) Visa for studying in Thailand) and want to use this period to find work in Thailand, can I work in 2 steps?
Reader question: Is a legal job offer a way to bring my Thai girlfriend to Belgium?
I recently learned through my municipality that a permanent legal job offer is a way to get a Thai girlfriend to come to Belgium. And then possibly get married here? Is this correct and are there any drawbacks to this?
Reader question: Let Thai son work in Europe
We are considering letting our son (23 years old) go to Europe for a few months, to improve independence, self-reliance and learning how to work. We are thinking of seasonal work in fruit picking. Does anyone have experiences or contacts about this in Belgium, the Netherlands or Germany? Google does provide information, but is it reliable?
I know that in Thailand you need a work permit to work. Now, I am a digital nomad and work all day on my laptop as a programmer. Can I get in trouble with that? I mean, is there any control over the type of work I do? I don't think so because of course I can't check whether I'm online all day for fun or for work.
Although it may be assumed that foreigners are not allowed to work in Thailand, this still happens. Except for exemptions and a work permit for foreigners, it is not allowed to work in Thailand.
Between 19 and 21 April, a survey was conducted on how Thais experience their working lives. This expressed the wish that the government should adjust the daily minimum wage to the increased cost of living. In addition, people want better medical facilities.
Cloud workers in Thailand
I have two vague acquaintances here in Thailand who both generate extra income in a special way for me. One is an English teacher, the other translates all kinds of documents from Thai to German or vice versa. Apparently that work does not generate enough income and both are therefore active as “online chat moderators”
Working in Thailand
It is not easy for foreigners who want to work in Thailand to find a job. Of course one can ask around, follow the social media, send open applications, but the chances of all those attempts yielding any degree of success are minimal. This is of course mainly due to the fact that a foreigner is in principle not allowed to work in Thailand. So one has to rely on exceptions to that rule, but find them!
I would like to find out how I can best and possibly quickly find a job in Bangkok? I have been in a relationship with a Thai girl for a long time, but it is ultimately the intention that she will also come to the Netherlands. But for now it might be easier for her if I first earn something extra for a year so that she can continue to work and I can also help her prepare for the A1 exam.
Can I help my Thai wife at the market?
My wife does the markets. She sells homemade handbags and purses. Not something to become an instant millionaire. I have some ideas of my own to add to the market. As a foreigner, can I help my wife at the market? If so, are there any paperwork or formalities to be fulfilled? She doesn't need any permits or anything. Only pay a small amount for the pitch.
Working in Thailand, is that possible?
The editors of Thailandblog regularly receive questions from readers about the possibility of working in Thailand. We can be quite brief about the answer: 'not possible, unless'.
Reader question: Helping in my wife's shop
My wife has a small tourist shop in Pattaya. If she has to go away for a while or if she doesn't feel well, I sometimes take over from her for a few hours. Watching the store a bit and paying a bit every now and then. I'm not doing anything else. According to a friend of mine, that link is because you are working illegally in Thailand and you can be kicked out of the country. According to my wife it is not a problem because it is only for a few hours. And if they do come to see you, you will first receive a warning.
Isan experiences (10)
Once housed in Isaan, things happen that are sometimes less pleasant. Most of it has to do with the climate, even if you have already adapted by previously staying in Thailand in the holiday resorts or close to it. In the middle of Isan there is a tropical savannah climate. This results in more extreme phenomena than on the coasts. A real and long dry season, a much cooler period in winter, heavier short rain showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusts of wind in summer. So a bit more of everything, including the flora and fauna.