Filipino Expats Blog 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…

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 the current situation, many Filipinos back home are heading out of the country in thousands to work abroad. Well, who can blame my fellow Filipinos if all of them desires to better their economic state? Nobody indeed.

As for us here Filipinos in Thailand, though life here is not always a bed of roses, most of the people that I talk to feels fortunate to be living here.

Just to give you more ideas about working in Thailand, here is an article of GLAIZA ANNE S. WOOD of OFW Guide that I would like to share with you.

Today it seems that the cost of living has risen to nearly insurmountable heights. A lot of families have to get by on salaries that are way beyond their means. In cases like these, the Filipino worker is forced to look for other options. As always, the most popular option is to work abroad.

Filipino Teachers Abroad

Teachers are one of the many Filipino professionals that have no trouble finding work outside the country. Some teachers have even gone to teach elementary and high school students in the US. In Asia, the demand for Filipino teachers is growing. The main reason is that Filipino teachers are highly proficient in English.

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