any expat pilots in thailand ?
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any expat pilots in thailand ?
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did any expat pilot had the chance to work and live in thailand...if yes...which airline...how is the pay...life style...living costs...schools...
any other info will help....
thanks
did any expat pilot had the chance to work and live in thailand...if yes...which airline...how is the pay...life style...living costs...schools...
any other info will help....
thanks
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Well it is possible I failed. I have 12 years experience of airline flying, 6000 total and still couldnt secure employment in Thailand 
And I was type rated on one of the carriers a/c - not even an interview with any Thai carrier.
I ended up taking a better job for more money and less work with another asian operator in a different country.
Thai rak Thai.
And I was type rated on one of the carriers a/c - not even an interview with any Thai carrier.
I ended up taking a better job for more money and less work with another asian operator in a different country.
Thai rak Thai.
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Just saw two ads that they are looking for Captains and FO in a Boeing 767, and they are also looking for a FO in a MD 82 in Thailand. Check out www.climbto350.com.
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hello...
kwaiyai, my freind wants to work in thailand because his wife is thai...and he have kids from her.
dekka007, thanks for your kind replys.
Amin, i will have a look at the web and forward it to my freind...thanks.
kwaiyai, my freind wants to work in thailand because his wife is thai...and he have kids from her.
dekka007, thanks for your kind replys.
Amin, i will have a look at the web and forward it to my freind...thanks.
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There are some commuting jobs available in nearby asian countries.
Should be able to secure a position somewhere in Asia that will still allow him to live in Thailand with a better quality of life as I believe unless it is a short term contract position through an agency - you will be on local Thai terms.
Depends on your friends experience to be honest. Good luck
Should be able to secure a position somewhere in Asia that will still allow him to live in Thailand with a better quality of life as I believe unless it is a short term contract position through an agency - you will be on local Thai terms.
Depends on your friends experience to be honest. Good luck
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Whilst there are expats employed within Thailand, the only non horror stories are from BKP employed personnel. Other Thai carriers that do/have employed expats are not so ‘professional’.
TG & DD only employ Thai nationals.
Living here is actually getting more & more complex and difficult. New visa requirements implemented October 2006 have created significant issues for many foreigners here, even those of us with work permits.
With the Bahts runaway appreciation (17% up against the US$ this past year) any foreign currency based salary is diminishing daily. With the 'interesting' new rules and regs on foreign businesses and the effects of Thaksinomics now coming home to roost, Thailand is not the place it used to be.
Lifestyle is of course still great, costs whilst increasing are still quite low and there are good schools, hospitals etc.
IMHO with all the issues facing this country now coupled with the fiasco with VTBS, tourism and hence airline pax is going to plummet. With little or no rights, foreigners will be the 1st group to be cut back. Other countries within the region may be a more sensible option at this moment in time.
TG & DD only employ Thai nationals.
Living here is actually getting more & more complex and difficult. New visa requirements implemented October 2006 have created significant issues for many foreigners here, even those of us with work permits.
With the Bahts runaway appreciation (17% up against the US$ this past year) any foreign currency based salary is diminishing daily. With the 'interesting' new rules and regs on foreign businesses and the effects of Thaksinomics now coming home to roost, Thailand is not the place it used to be.
Lifestyle is of course still great, costs whilst increasing are still quite low and there are good schools, hospitals etc.
IMHO with all the issues facing this country now coupled with the fiasco with VTBS, tourism and hence airline pax is going to plummet. With little or no rights, foreigners will be the 1st group to be cut back. Other countries within the region may be a more sensible option at this moment in time.
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great replys...
well...so ..it is better to consider other asian countries...but can some body shed some light on which country(s) might be a better choice than thailand...
well...so ..it is better to consider other asian countries...but can some body shed some light on which country(s) might be a better choice than thailand...
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Doing a visa run every other month could get tiring although if you're flying outside the country that problem is easily remedied. I'd think about living in Malaysia. It's more expensive to be sure but commuting out of KL or PEN wouldn't be too terribly tough. There's definitely some work down in SIN for experienced folks. SIN is nice also but really pricy. Living in Malaysia would put you closer to Thailand and might work as a compromise. Good luck. It's beautiful country there.
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This is from the Bangkok Airways website .. all nationalities are welcome but you'll need 1000 hours as PIC on the ATR72.
http://www.bangkokair.com/job/?detail=5
http://www.bangkokair.com/job/?detail=5
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hello...
uhtsky...so you are in thailand....are you an expat pilot...or you are a thai pilot...which airline you work for ?
may be you can help my freind in having a job in thailand....
thanks
uhtsky...so you are in thailand....are you an expat pilot...or you are a thai pilot...which airline you work for ?
may be you can help my freind in having a job in thailand....
thanks