Filipino Expats Community Jobs in Thailand

You might find this post a bit odd considering the current situation in Thailand.  But since people are in need of a bit of an info about working in Thailand, I thought why not share what we already know. Besides, I can find no fault in doing so. Plus, no one can stop people who are really determined in finding a job in Thailand look for  info’s on the net. So here are some of the things why Filipinos like working in Thailand.

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 Full Story here…

Some thoughts posted about living and working in Thailand. You can read about Visa information in Thailand, Do’ and Don’t etc..

I’m sitting here, in front of my computer, wondering at and about life – has it been indeed more than ten years that we have been living in this Kingdom of smiles, lotus flowers, and orange-clad monks walking barefoot in the mornings, holding pots of clay at their waists, ready to dispense merits and receive offerings of food from Thai residents who are kneeling in front of their homes by the road?

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Today I received this teaching job opening and I would like to share it with fellow Filipinos who are qualified for the job. Or if you already have one, please kindly pass this information to friends, family, colleagues who might be interested in this post.

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Filipino Teacher Assistant at Singapore International School Srinakarin in Samut Prakan

At least 15,000 Baht/month

Dynamic, responsible, diligent Filipino teacher assistant required to assist Kindergarten Level at an International School on Srinakarin Rd.
Term Starts in April 2010

Potential Candidates must possess teaching qualifications and experience.

Please contact: Ms. Beth Sae-Ngow
Tel: 02-710-5900 or 089-4444-260
Fax : 02-710-5700
Email : bsae_ngow@hotmail.com

In compliance with the Teachers Council of Thailand Rules and Regulations for Testing and Evaluation of Knowledge of Foreigners in Applying for License to Practice the Teaching Profession B.E. 2549 (2006) Clause 2 (1) (2) and (3) [page 2], the English Program Coordinating Center – Northern Region has tasked Anubaan Chiang Mai School to host a Thai Language, Thai Culture and Professional Ethics Course on August 14-16 at Chiang Mai Phucome Hotel.

The course will cover the 20 hours required by the Teachers Council of Thailand (Evaluation of Knowledge for Practicing the Teaching Profession: Thai Language, Thai Culture and Professional Ethics Training Course [page 6-7]) to qualify a foreign teacher who has successfully completed the course to receive a certificate to be used in the application for the Teaching License, given that he/she has complied with all the requirements (Rules and Regulations for Testing and Evaluation of Knowledge of Foreigners in Applying for License to Practice the Teaching Profession B.E. 2549 (2006) Clause 1-6 [page 1-2]).

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The Thai-TESOL held at the province of KhonKaen opened up on Thursday, the 24th of January with a talk by Dr. Tong-in Wongsathorn, Adviser to the Minister of Education of Thailand. Dr. Wongsathorn outlined Thailand’s policies in English education, which include,

(1) Use of English as the main medium of instruction for the whole hour of English classes.
(2) Expand and support English program Schools and Mini-English program schools with special attention given to schools where poor students enroll.
(3) Provide special remuneration for English teachers who have demonstrated their high English language abilities and effective teaching.
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Mga kabayan, may mga ilan po sa atin na pumupunta dito sa Thailand sa sabi-sabi ng iba na madaling makakuha ng trabaho bilang guro [o kahit anumang trabaho]. Hindi po tutoo yan, matumal ang trabaho para sa mga Pinoy teachers ngayon. Marami pong dahilan sa sitwasyon na ito, may mga thread at post sa forum na nagpapaliwanag niyan.

Wag po sanang basta nalang sumusugod sa walang kasiguruhan, plano, o pera man lang. Kung di po tayo “wais”, kung di po natin gagamitin ang ating talino, ay mamalasin po tayo talaga. At wala tayong masisi na iba kungdi ang sarili natin.

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By EDITH REGALADO
The Philippine Star

BANGKOK – Fewer Filipinos are now working here as musicians or entertainers, and more are coming in as health workers, according to Philippine ambassador Antonio Rodriguez.

“Filipino musicians have always been and still continue to be a come-on, especially in the different hotel lounges and music bars here. But there has recently been fewer of them who come here to perform,” Rodriguez said.

Rodriguez did not cite figures but he attributed the decline to less attractive remuneration and to cost-cutting measures by many entertainment establishments, which now prefer lower-paid local talents.
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Ever wonder what sort of jobs Filipinos in Thailand are involve in?

Do you think you are qualified to land a job in the Land of Smiles?

Now you have a way to know the answers to the questions above. In the discussion forum where several users posted their views and info, you will be able to exchange ideas with them and perhaps get tips on how to look for or land a job here.

Please feel free to click this link so you would gain access to more info about working in Thailand.