What can an American do in Thailand with JD/MIA degrees?

Question

JD is Juris Doctor (Law Degree)

MIA is Master of International Affairs

Answer 1

Hope.

I think you start him with teaching like everyone eles. Let him get used to Thailand and the living of the country for a bit.

After a while when you get to know people  then you can find something eles to do...meanwhile teach english and improve his Thai language..It's always a plus to be able to speak local language.

Then he might be able to be a tanslator in some law company with same money or more as teacher.

Teaching isn't a bad job...If he got in good school then he will have insurance and around 1000 $ a month.

My friend that i help 2 years ago got very good school and he is even a turkish!...

2 year later he gets 50000 baht a month :) which is super great in Thailand 1500 $.

goodluck

Just read that you from south of Thailand. I love it downthere I was on KO lanta for 2 years :)

HE could sell tour don't you think? like diving stuffas or so.

Answer 2

Not very much, expect could be an English teacher ???, open their own business..???, or try and get on with an multinational operating in Thailand and get a transfer here..??

EDIT

"He should not be working anywhere for less than 100,000 a month with his credentials"........I dont have anywhere near credentials like that and I wouldnt even get out of bed if I was being paid THB100,000...LOL....my monthly expense claims are more than that...

Answer 3

Your boyfriend can be an English teacher. He will make about $1000 per month.  

Answer 4

Not much.  Did he really go though all those years of studying law to come to Thailand to be an English teacher or open some type of small  business.  Because that's about all he will be able to do here.  You need to face the facts that Thailand is not a place that is open for foreigners working here.  From your other questions it seems he want to stay in the USA as much as you want to stay in Thailand.  The two doesn't match.  Maybe both of you need to move on with your lives.

Those who talk about jobs at US Embassy are Foreign Service Jobs and assingments to embassies are for short three to five year periods, not a lifetime.  Also any job available at the US Embassy the spouses of Embassy employees are given first chance at these jobs.  So I would rule out the US Embassy.

Answer 5

Without landing a job with a MNC, the answer is nothing. Do you have any idea how many people here, expats and locals, hold multiple degrees from impressive universities around the world and struggle financially to make ends meet?

And throw in no experience?

I can guarantee for every open position, 5,000 more qualified applicants will apply for it.

Your BF is no different than the 55,000,000 other males that want to move to Thailand to live with their sweetie and work here legally.

Unfortunately not many of the 55,000,000 can actually make it happen at a level better than English teacher.

You keep asking these types of questions like there is a magic solution just for you, but sorry, there are at least a million people in the same position wanting to have a job and live in Thailand.

Answer 6

Teach English. Those degrees are of zero value there.

Answer 7

Best bet might be for him to try and get a job with the US embassy.  The salary working for the embassy would be better than teaching English or opening a bar!  

Don't rule out working for the US embassy in the Philippines or another nearby country.  This would have him at least only a few hours away by air.   If he is willing to give up a big salary to come to Asia then what's a short flight from the P.I. for instance?

Good luck.

Answer 8

Contact some of the local law offices in Bangkok.  They seem to have Western Attorneys on staff for Immigration Visa issues.  Sunbelt Legal comes to mind but I'm sure there are several others.  Check with the local law review or legal referral (Thai Bar Association?)  Also Import/Export trade law.

Here's a guy on Craig's list looking to partner up:

http://bangkok.craigslist.co.th/lgl/7290...

Carrefoure looking for a legal consel

http://www.prtrexecutive.com/executive_s...

Here's a headhunter for Attorneys in Bangkok:

http://www.taylorroot.com/overseas/asia/...

But those jobs for you at the US Emabssy are gone.

Answer 9

Jobs for people with this kind of degree is very rare in Thailand. It make thing even more difficult if you have no experience. However, if you are determine to get a job related to your degree in Thailand. The best thing to do is to accept any offer that come in place. Once you are in the country, keep look for this kind of job.

Remember, you have to be alert as these kind of jobs is rare and you won't be the only person needing this.

Answer 10

He is not a marine lt. is he? ;)

Seriously, there are  a high number of international companies that have a presence in Thailand.

The following places would likely be interested in him:

International law firms. Including, but not limited to: Siam Legal and Sunbelt legal advisers.  

As Crazy Al suggested, The US Embassy.

Someplace you probably have not thought about- International hospitals.  The hospitals I am referring to are those located in Bangkok (3 on Thong Lor) that cater to foriegners coming to Thailand strictly for medical treatment. There might be any number of positions that he would be qualified for there.

Also, any foriegn companies headquartered in Bangkok would be ideal for him.

The hospitals and foriegn companies located in Bangkok would pay the highest salary.  The US Embassy would be behind them, but probably ahead of the legal firms here.

He should be prepared to spend up to 3 months looking for a job.  I would discourage you from letting him consider teaching.

His age works to his advantage here.  The younger you are the more in demand you are.

His lack of experience might be a little bit of a downer.  

Where did he graduate from?

He should not be working anywhere for less than 100,000 a month with his credentials.

Let me strongly suggest that he go to a legal firm to get his work  permit and visas processed.  If he does it there rather than going through the company he is working for, should he chane jobs there will be no issues with his visa and work permit status.

I have a nagging thought the one drawback to the US embassy is that the good folks at the embassy usually view western/thai relationships as a sham.  

Other than that, he can start his job search before he gets here, and that will likely increase his chances of getting a job quickly.

If you have any specific questions or want to contact info or anything like that, send me an email, and I will get back to you.

Hope that helps.

EDIT: TYG- good for you!  But we are talking about a young 20 something american with NO experience.  We aren't talking about you.

And you suggested that he teach, which means starting out he'd make about 1/3 of what I said would be the low end of the salary range for him.