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 Working in Bangkok, Thailand, Anyone has had this experience before?

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kiumo
post Jan 9 2018, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(Nemesis181188 @ Jan 6 2018, 01:55 PM)
Anyone working in Bangkok currently? I have just started working here and hope someone can show me around.
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I will be starting in Bangkok in March. I hope when I start, you could be the one showing me around hahaha.

Where are you living now?
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post Jan 21 2018, 08:26 PM

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i'm working in Hatyai, Songkhla. but i can tell you the lifestyle here in Thailand is fabulous. i love staying here more than staying in Malaysia. If you need any help, can leave me a message. smile.gif smile.gif
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post Dec 6 2018, 08:50 PM

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hi there~

ive been thinking to work and stay in thailand
but problem is i only study till high school...no degree or anything
is there possible to get a job there?
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post Feb 9 2019, 06:08 PM

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sounds interesting. how's the safety and security in thailand? any discrimination for muslims in BKK?
i've worked in Indonesia, Brunei and Qatar before (currently back in Qatar). But I only had some work visits to BKK but never on a permanent/long term basis. Being closer to home is a big factor for me, since I mostly work on single status.

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post Feb 12 2019, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 9 2019, 04:46 PM)
I've been living and staying in Bkk for 2 years already. Well to be honest I worked and stay all over the place. Worked in Samutprakarn amd Chonburi province amd weekends go back my gf's place in Pathumthani.

My experience is Thailand has it's good and bad points. For me as someone who is not into nightlife or shopping there is not much difference between Malaysia and Thailand.

Oh btw I will be changing job soon... will be going to my 3rd company in Thailand soon
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What's the industry you are at? I always plan to get job in Thailand as well hmm.gif
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post Feb 12 2019, 01:03 PM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 12 2019, 12:54 PM)
Manufacturing... manufacturing especially for automotive parts are huge market in Thailand
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Great for you bro, I want to work there but my wife doesn't allow although she's Thai, anyway it's good either way since my parent are aging.

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lifenoregret
post Feb 12 2019, 05:13 PM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 12 2019, 01:43 PM)
She's afraid you will get some gik there
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555, that's what my wife worried about
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post Feb 18 2019, 10:31 AM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 9 2019, 05:46 PM)
I've been living and staying in Bkk for 2 years already. Well to be honest I worked and stay all over the place. Worked in Samutprakarn amd Chonburi province amd weekends go back my gf's place in Pathumthani.

My experience is Thailand has it's good and bad points. For me as someone who is not into nightlife or shopping there is not much difference between Malaysia and Thailand.

Oh btw I will be changing job soon... will be going to my 3rd company in Thailand soon
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Hellooo...

I will be having an phone interview with a MNC located in Chon Buri, Thailand.

I have no idea what to fill up for the expected salary and leave.

Please can you tell us what should be covered by the company in thailand (e.g. medical, insurance...?) and what should we beware of (e.g tax, housing...)

Many thanks!!

Hope you dont mind if i PM u later.
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post Feb 18 2019, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 18 2019, 12:20 PM)
First of all ask if you are getting an expat package. Some company hire foreigners but give them local benefits which you do not want. Locals have very less annual leave and no provisions for flight return back to home.

Well normally MNC should prepare your work permit and visa, but better to ask them that.

As for tax ask them if your salary is after tax (nett pay) or before tax. If before tax you may need to file your own tax returns.

My company provide almost everything - annual leave 25 days a year plus 3 times flight back, food, lodging, salary after tax.

As for medical all legal foreigners working in Thailand receives something like a medical card from government but the coverage is very low and is restricted only to be used at certain hospitals where you work. If your company can provide additional medical card that would be great although not necessary.
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Thanks for the feedback.

It was stated the candidate will need to manage own personnel income tax, accommodation and transportation.

Is there any rule of thumb for estimating the expected salary? for example + 50% of Malaysia salary to account for the tax, accommodation and transportation in Thailand?

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post Mar 5 2019, 10:30 PM

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hello there, i wonder is there any website for u to transfer money from thailand to malaysia?

i dont to use western union though
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post Mar 17 2019, 08:23 PM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 18 2019, 11:20 AM)
First of all ask if you are getting an expat package. Some company hire foreigners but give them local benefits which you do not want. Locals have very less annual leave and no provisions for flight return back to home.

Well normally MNC should prepare your work permit and visa, but better to ask them that.

As for tax ask them if your salary is after tax (nett pay) or before tax. If before tax you may need to file your own tax returns.

My company provide almost everything - annual leave 25 days a year plus 3 times flight back, food, lodging, salary after tax.

As for medical all legal foreigners working in Thailand receives something like a medical card from government but the coverage is very low and is restricted only to be used at certain hospitals where you work. If your company can provide additional medical card that would be great although not necessary.
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Hello there, wondering what are the ways the work in thailand? Or is your company hiring? wanna try ahhaha
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post Mar 17 2019, 08:25 PM

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QUOTE(MsianInThai @ Feb 18 2019, 11:20 AM)
First of all ask if you are getting an expat package. Some company hire foreigners but give them local benefits which you do not want. Locals have very less annual leave and no provisions for flight return back to home.

Well normally MNC should prepare your work permit and visa, but better to ask them that.

As for tax ask them if your salary is after tax (nett pay) or before tax. If before tax you may need to file your own tax returns.

My company provide almost everything - annual leave 25 days a year plus 3 times flight back, food, lodging, salary after tax.

As for medical all legal foreigners working in Thailand receives something like a medical card from government but the coverage is very low and is restricted only to be used at certain hospitals where you work. If your company can provide additional medical card that would be great although not necessary.
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btw if dont mind we can pm.

I really love the language and the people there. Having a siamese gf, she too encourage me to work in thailand.

But coming from a banking background, guess it would be hard to get into bank coz language is a must there right.
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post Feb 22 2022, 08:04 PM

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Reviving this thread.
May take up job offer in Bangkok.
Any of you guys still around?
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post Jan 16 2023, 05:55 PM

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QUOTE(TheRedDevil @ Feb 22 2022, 08:04 PM)
Reviving this thread.
May take up job offer in Bangkok.
Any of you guys still around?
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1 year old reply. You working at BKK now? may i know what companies i can apply for so i can work there?
loui
post Jun 3 2024, 02:28 PM

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Any Malaysian expat in bangkok which I can seek your opinion

1. What is the cost of living in Bangkok compare to KL? Getting mix feedback from Google but majority stated Bangkok cost of living is 20% to 30% higher then KL

2. What is the job prospect for someone with general degree, don't speak thai and limited management experience?

3. Is their quality of education in international school (primary) good?
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post Jun 7 2024, 03:43 PM

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