any expat pilots in thailand ?

[uhtsky]

Yes, I am in Thailand now...(on my leave).
I am Thai and I am an expat pilot.
Don't be confused ... I am Thai but I don't work for any airlines in Thailand.
My work place is very far from my country.
So...what kind of information do you want to know?

[kuwait340]

well....my freind is an expat pilot with a good flying background...he is a captain on the B777 ...and also rated on A310 and A320.

he is not from thailand but his wife is from thailand...he would like to work in thailand for any airline ....with international or domestic routes.

he don't speak thai at all....what do you think he should do ..in order to move and work/live and thailand.

thanks

[uhtsky]

First of all ... you have to understand that in Thailand now they have enough of their local pilot (or almost enough - please understand that this market is much smaller than China or India) then no reason to hire expat pilots if they don't have to.
But some airlines do this and there are some expat pilots in Thailand.
Don't worry about living here ... this is wonderful country ... who said? ... I am telling you.
The problem for the expat is money ... How much do you want?
For local pilot I beleive that most of them are happy with the money because living cost in Thailand is quite cheap.
For your friend I think he has a chance with Bangkok Airways which now is operating A320 and Thai Air Asia which will be soon (July 2007). No chance for 777 or 310 for now.
My suggestion for your friend is contact them & ask for T&C first and then make a decision after that.
Cheers....

[kuwait340]

thanks ...

i will take your advice...