I am an american moving to Bangkok. Does anyone know some good resources for finding a job?

Question

I need an employer who will be able to sponsor me.

Answer 1

Well, there are teaching jobs if your English is good. Thailand is not as free as America when it comes to choices of jobs which you can do. There are laws against foreigners working in certain fields. If you are one of those guys who is selling everythign he owns to come out here be careful. Thailand can be a dangerous place. You had better be sure what you are doing and who you are doing it with. Just yesterday a story came out about some old guy who got married to a Thai girl who eventually got all his savings. A lot of guys come out here and basically do a leaving-los-vegas-type things. They are always jumping of skyscrapers etc. Thailand can bring some happiness into your life but it can also destroy it if you are unrealistic in your expectations.

Try checking out these websites for more Thai info which is fair and balanced:

www.thaivisa.com

www.ajarnforum.net.

Check this out for its news every Friday to see how guys s***w up their lives:

www.pattayamail.com

Answer 2

You might try AUA (American Alumni Association).  It is an English language school that teaches American English...the way it is spoken.  The have all of their own lesson plans and the main requirement is speaking American English.  I do not know if they will sponsor you but you could find that out.  Do a yahoo search: AUA Bangkok.