Pabloescobar1:


I got here 2013
Actually my first experience interacting with the locals was on the very first day I got there when a young lady came up to me asking if I spoke Thai then proceeded to ask for a selfie.
Many are very open minded to black folks while some due to the negative stereotype of black people from western media are skeptical until they get to know you personally. Overall, I will tell you they are widely accepting people and you should try to learn about the culture so as to fit in better.
There are a few number of great universities you can apply to like Thammsat university, Bangkok university, Rangsit university, Assumption university etc. Just to mention a few. Just do your homework online researching the cost of the degree you will like to apply for, and you should be all good.

Spot on. You hit the nail on the head. Thanks.

Are you very fluent in Thai?

What cultural shock did you experience?

What's the standard of living like?

Job opportunities et al

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Venquire:


Spot on. You hit the nail on the head. Thanks.

Are you very fluent in Thai?

What cultural shock did you experience?

What's the standard of living like?

Job opportunities et al

I have learnt enough Thai to get by on a day to day basis. People here love when you take the effort to learn their language, it makes life a lot easier for you. I would say I'm about a year away from fluency.

Biggest cultural shock will be the ladyboy phenomenon (basically transexuals), coming from Nigeria that was a complete shock to me that there were a lot of them around here. But then again they are accepted by the society and everyone just try to get along without judging each other.

The standard of living is pretty decent, here you don't have to go to the extreme to live comfortably coupled with a low cost of living.
I usually suggest if you are going to live comfortably you will need to rent a room in a condominium as opposed to regular apartments( trust me this is the safest choice for Nigerians as it's offers privacy and security). An average condominium will cost up to 8500 baht monthly (around 90,000 naira) included with internet (unlimited) and electricity bills. If you are a student you have the option of living on campus at a very low cost but you will probably have to share space with a roommate.

Feeding for a single man who can cook well and occasionally eat outside shouldn't be more than 25,000 naira monthly... Infact food here is the cheapest I have seen in the world.
Things like transportation are relatively cheap if you know how to navigate around town with the sky train, underground train,meter taxis, and buses.

The major job opportunity as a Nigerian will be teaching jobs. Many Nigerians are into buying of different goods at a cheaper price in Thailand and selling it anywhere in the world. If you have professional experience, you might be lucky to be employed by multinational companies stationed in Thailand. And lest I forget, athletes are highly respected here, so if you are good at any sport chances are you are two times better than any local option available in the sport.

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Jaycew:

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Pabloescobar1:


I have learnt enough Thai to get by on a day to day basis. People here love when you take the effort to learn their language, it makes life a lot easier for you. I would say I'm about a year away from fluency.

Biggest cultural shock will be the ladyboy phenomenon (basically transexuals), coming from Nigeria that was a complete shock to me that there were a lot of them around here. But then again they are accepted by the society and everyone just try to get along without judging each other.

The standard of living is pretty decent, here you don't have to go to the extreme to live comfortably coupled with a low cost of living.
I usually suggest if you are going to live comfortably you will need to rent a room in a condominium as opposed to regular apartments( trust me this is the safest choice for Nigerians as it's offers privacy and security). An average condominium will cost up to 8500 baht monthly (around 90,000 naira) included with internet (unlimited) and electricity bills. If you are a student you have the option of living on campus at a very low cost but you will probably have to share space with a roommate.

Feeding for a single man who can cook well and occasionally eat outside shouldn't be more than 25,000 naira monthly... Infact food here is the cheapest I have seen in the world.
Things like transportation are relatively cheap if you know how to navigate around town with the sky train, underground train,meter taxis, and buses.

The major job opportunity as a Nigerian will be teaching jobs. Many Nigerians are into buying of different goods at a cheaper price in Thailand and selling it anywhere in the world. If you have professional experience, you might be lucky to be employed by multinational companies stationed in Thailand. And lest I forget, athletes are highly respected here, so if you are good at any sport chances are you are two times better than any local option available in the sport.

For the teaching jobs, do you know the requirements and how much they pay per hr/week.

Joohan:




For the teaching jobs, do you know the requirements and how much they pay per hr/week.

Many schools will require a teaching certificate (but that also means your pay will be higher), but you can easily get jobs in some places with little to no experience teaching as long as you are able to show them what you can offer.

As for the pay it really depends on factors such as experience, qualifications, abilities, hardwork, kind of school.... But as a novice you can expect to start with something around 25,000 baht monthly (270000 naira). After sometime you can expect to earn up to 35000 to 40000 baht monthly (370000 to 420000 naira). Some good paying schools go from 50k baht to 70k baht ( but that's mostly for people considered native speakers of English). But pay overall depends on your ability to negotiate, if you are too eager to accept any offer you might end up being short changed.

Pabloescobar1:


Many schools will require a teaching certificate (but that also means your pay will be higher), but you can easily get jobs in some places with little to no experience teaching as long as you are able to show them what you can offer.

As for the pay it really depends on factors such as experience, qualifications, abilities, hardwork, kind of school.... But as a novice you can expect to start with something around 25,000 baht monthly (270000 naira). After sometime you can expect to earn up to 35000 to 40000 baht monthly (370000 to 420000 naira). Some good paying schools go from 50k baht to 70k baht ( but that's mostly for people considered native speakers of English). But pay overall depends on your ability to negotiate, if you are too eager to accept any offer you might end up being short changed.

I have a degree and a an English teaching certificate (TESOL). Am I going to apply for a work visa or visiting visa. What should be my budget when I'm ready to come over. Thanks for the prompt response

How can I get information about Thailand student visa? Pls can someone refer me to a thread or link? Are the courses in English?

Pabloescobar1:


I have learnt enough Thai to get by on a day to day basis. People here love when you take the effort to learn their language, it makes life a lot easier for you. I would say I'm about a year away from fluency.

Biggest cultural shock will be the ladyboy phenomenon (basically transexuals), coming from Nigeria that was a complete shock to me that there were a lot of them around here. But then again they are accepted by the society and everyone just try to get along without judging each other.

The standard of living is pretty decent, here you don't have to go to the extreme to live comfortably coupled with a low cost of living.
I usually suggest if you are going to live comfortably you will need to rent a room in a condominium as opposed to regular apartments( trust me this is the safest choice for Nigerians as it's offers privacy and security). An average condominium will cost up to 8500 baht monthly (around 90,000 naira) included with internet (unlimited) and electricity bills. If you are a student you have the option of living on campus at a very low cost but you will probably have to share space with a roommate.

Feeding for a single man who can cook well and occasionally eat outside shouldn't be more than 25,000 naira monthly... Infact food here is the cheapest I have seen in the world.
Things like transportation are relatively cheap if you know how to navigate around town with the sky train, underground train,meter taxis, and buses.

The major job opportunity as a Nigerian will be teaching jobs. Many Nigerians are into buying of different goods at a cheaper price in Thailand and selling it anywhere in the world. If you have professional experience, you might be lucky to be employed by multinational companies stationed in Thailand. And lest I forget, athletes are highly respected here, so if you are good at any sport chances are you are two times better than any local option available in the sport.

Hmm interesting. I saw something about the lady boys on Instagram. Thailand seems to be popular for that

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Joohan:



I have a degree and a an English teaching certificate (TESOL). Am I going to apply for a work visa or visiting visa. What should be my budget when I'm ready to come over. Thanks for the prompt response

I would say you are at an advantage when it comes to teaching jobs here but getting employment here while currently residing in Nigeria is extremely rare. I would suggest you apply for a visiting visa and look for opportunities here within the 3 months period, but you should have a mind of steel and that naija spirit.

As for budget it might be on the costly side of things given our economy in Nigeria but around 350k for flight, due to the Covid 19 pandemic you might have to self quarantine in a hotel for a period of 14 days ( that's an additional expenses), as regards apartment,you will have to sort yourself out on that, expect to spend nothing less than 50k a month. So all in all, I will say prepare anything up to 2 million naira in hand

Cityboyy:
How can I get information about Thailand student visa? Pls can someone refer me to a thread or link? Are the courses in English?

I have provided some schooling options in a previous comment, the best research is the one you can do yourself with information available on the sites of these schools and also on the Thai embassy website. All courses for international students are offered in English.

Great thread! Op how safe is Thailand? And i read somewhere that their red light district is in a league of its own, to the point some tourist come specifically for that purpose, please shed more light.

Pabloescobar1:


I would say you are at an advantage when it comes to teaching jobs here but getting employment here while currently residing in Nigeria is extremely rare. I would suggest you apply for a visiting visa and look for opportunities here within the 3 months period, but you should have a mind of steel and that naija spirit.

As for budget it might be on the costly side of things given our economy in Nigeria but around 350k for flight, due to the Covid 19 pandemic you might have to self quarantine in a hotel for a period of 14 days ( that's an additional expenses), as regards apartment,you will have to sort yourself out on that, expect to spend nothing less than 50k a month. So all in all, I will say prepare anything up to 2 million naira in hand

OP, coming in with visit visa and look for job? Does countries still issue visit visas to Nigerians and what if the visa expires before getting a job.

Can't I just apply for a work visa to avoid story that touch. Secondly, There's this stigma of tagging Nigerians as criminals in Asian countries. Hope that is not rampant over there?

Secondly, I searched for the Thai Embassy, but I don't think it's still in operation. Do they have embassies here in West Africa?

themaestro08:
Great thread! Op how safe is Thailand? And i read somewhere that their red light district is in a league of its own, to the point some tourist come specifically for that purpose, please shed more light.

OP beware of this guy. He is on every travel thread and anywhere he goes, trouble follows. This is how he starts by pretending to be interested then he starts to cause havoc. Don’t fall for it.

Cityboyy:


OP beware of this guy. He is on every travel thread and anywhere he goes, trouble follows. This is how he starts by pretending to be interested then he starts to cause havoc. Don’t fall for it.

You are a fuvking clown

The downside to living in Thailand is that my favorite pastime (Football matches) come up very late into the night but at least that gives you an excuse to go to the bar and enjoy a good time while watching football games.
As long as you are not involved in any illegal and shady business, you have no reason to be fearful of the police. Majority of my encounters with the police have been very pleasant (key is to respect yourself). I would wake up like 2am pop into the nearest 7/11 to buy myself a few snacks, if I like I could work out in the gym at that time as there are way less people in the gym, overall you can move at anytime without getting harassed or hassled by anyone.
Reputation of course precedes Nigerians wherever we go, so don't be surprised if a few folks make negative assumptions about you, cos if I no go lie anyone here guys don misbehave well well for this place. Thankfully many of our people are proving those negative stereotypes wrong.

Joohan:


OP, coming in with visit visa and look for job? Does countries still issue visit visas to Nigerians and what if the visa expires before getting a job.

Can't I just apply for a work visa to avoid story that touch. Secondly, There's this stigma of tagging Nigerians as criminals in Asian countries. Hope that is not rampant over there?

Secondly, I searched for the Thai Embassy, but I don't think it's still in operation. Do they have embassies here in West Africa?

I have seen people do that. But the surest option is the education route (I can't stress it enough: make sure you can support yourself for a while). Applying directly for a work visa would imply you have been offered a job (and as I have stated rarely happens to foreigners outside of Thailand). Unless Buhari decides to demolish the building tomorrow, the Thai embassy is still very much in Abuja (infact other west Africans come there to apply). Like I stated from the beginning of this forum, I just want to make this about my experience not about visa application and requirements.

Pabloescobar1:


I have seen people do that. But the surest option is the education route (I can't stress it enough: make sure you can support yourself for a while). Applying directly for a work visa would imply you have been offered a job (and as I have stated rarely happens to foreigners outside of Thailand). Unless Buhari decides to demolish the building tomorrow, the Thai embassy is still very much in Abuja (infact other west Africans come there to apply). Like I stated from the beginning of this forum, I just want to make this about my experience not about visa application and requirements.

I'm sorry, chief. Thanks for the response

themaestro08:
Great thread! Op how safe is Thailand? And i read somewhere that their red light district is in a league of its own, to the point some tourist come specifically for that purpose, please shed more light.

Ashawo man

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Thanks for the everyday mention bro
I wouldn't have known if there was a new travel dairy if not for you cos I haven't been stable on nairaland for some weeks now

Thailand is a nice place, I have been there twice on visit visa. I didn't tour Bangkok... spent my time in Pattaya and Koh lan. Planning to go again but this time to Phuket

Hadampson:


Thanks for the everyday mention bro
I wouldn't have known if there was a new travel dairy if not for you cos I haven't been stable on nairaland for some weeks now

Yea I noticed it.. Hope all have been going in fine??

Richdee1:


Yea I noticed it.. Hope all have been going in fine??

Yeah bro
I'm getting myself equipped with some skills before leaving Nigeria, that's why I haven't been stable on nairaland.

Hadampson:


Yeah bro
I'm getting myself equipped with some skills before leaving Nigeria, that's why I haven't been stable on nairaland.

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