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Pabloescobar1:
The cost changes with time but May is one of the high season period. I will advise you fly Qatar airways, the most seamless travel experience I have ever had. You can send DM for travel info and dates

Pabloescobar1:
Clear waters today.... Have a blessed week house

alancress88:
I heard there is still hope for Non natives English teachers in Thailand....please 2ho have any more information about this

Pabloescobar1:
Friday trip. Fossils belonging to sauropods from 120 million years ago.

themes009:
op thank you so much for this post, actually I've been thinking of relocating and Thailand is on my watchlist .. please tell me how do I go about it .. I planned to work first then study please help

Pabloescobar1:
Did both my undergraduate and Master's in Thailand. Followed by a teaching gig.

Loveworld04:
please I'll like us to relate because I'm planning on coming to Thailand pls I need your guidelines on how to go about it

Readinglamp:
Hello, I just came across your thread. I have plans of going to Thailand.

I'm thinking of going through work. TEFL route. As someone who has been in the country. What advices Can you offer me? I'm thinking of reaching out to a TEFL school in Thailand (SEE TEFL). But I want to get necessary info from people there first.

Pabloescobar1:
Hello there, sorry for the late response. It will be helpful to state exactly why you would like to travel to Thailand e.g for tourism, study, etc. My posts are mainly to share my experiences so far in the country, I'm in no way an agent, as I wouldn't even know the first thing it takes to leave Nigeria these days. But I will refer you to the Nigeria Thai embassy website which is pretty straightforward.

Brightpure:
Hello! I am an English Teacher and equally a Barista. I am a Nigerian and currently lives in Oman. I am planning to relocate to Thailand cos of Oman visa suspension on Nigerians. I was planning to bring my family in Oman...until another 6months suspension. I want to relocate to Thailand so that I can bring them in. Is Thailand worth the move? Do Thailand give citizenship to foreigners after staying for sometimes? Are there child benefits when one gives birth?

Brightpure:
Hello! I am an English Teacher and equally a Barista. I am a Nigerian and currently lives in Oman. I am planning to relocate to Thailand cos of Oman visa suspension on Nigerians. I was planning to bring my family in Oman...until another 6months suspension. I want to relocate to Thailand so that I can bring them in. Is Thailand worth the move? Do Thailand give citizenship to foreigners after staying for sometimes? Are there child benefits when one gives birth?

Pabloescobar1:
Good Day bro.
Please is there a way to reach out to you. I want to know more about studying in Thailand and the visa process.
Thank you

As for me, I left for Thailand on a student visa. The process was as simple as just making sure you have a sponsor's letter (with a good statement of account), notarizing your documents, a letter of admission from the school you are applying to, police report, the biggest hurdle will probably be the NDLEA clearance (due to the bad reputation of some of our drug trafficking brethren). I was lucky enough to be accommodated by an agent until I confirmed my admission into the University and lived in the student dormitory.

Monwase:
I was in Thailand just last month and I Saw many of our black brothers and sisters, on the streets of Bangkok, with no tangible sources of income. Most are into shaddy street deals. Ladies market the 'only' resource as usual.
Thailand is a beautiful country but only for tourists. It's not a good place to hustle. It's good for those willing to study as well. But the question is what next after study or how do you survive during the course of your study? It's low on budget, no doubt.
There are many poor people there too, with many riding Tuktuk. It's not easy there my fellow country people.
Some travel agents have tricked some of our people there. There weeds, alcohol, prostitution are traded on the street 24/7. It is indeed a busy country but not for hustlers. Sabai sabai

Pabloescobar1:
100% Agreed. My primary purpose in creating this thread and updating it sporadically over the last four years is to share my experience of living in Thailand. As I have said previously, for everyone following, I can offer tips on universities and the best areas to stay if your main goal is to pursue a degree in Thailand or explore the country. For the hustle part, except you are creating your own business (with proper documentation) or get employed by a school or in some rare cases you get employed by a multinational company, there isn't much to do here than to get your degree and hope you get something lined up or "JAPA" to a first world country. In fact, as a rule of thumb, if you are migrating anywhere outside of America and Europe, you need to do ten times the research and not believe the word of someone you think has made it in the said country. There has recently been an increased influx of Africans (especially Nigerians), who have done very little research other than that they will be getting on a flight to Bangkok, only to arrive in the hands of evil men who will exploit them. As for anyone coming to do illegal hustle or "street hustle", just remember nothing lasts forever, and when it's your time to pay the piper, your hailers will become your mockers.

NaijaVietnamese:
Why would you want to go to Thailand to teach English, when Vietnam pays better and has easier pathways to achieve success?

Add to the fact you can also double your hustle in Vietnam by exporting their cheap goods?!

MrNovo:
Thailand has 5 years DTV nomad visa, where longest tourist visa for Vietnam is 90 days. Though student visa may be another pathway but it comes with heavy additional cost.

Pabloescobar1:
The best way I know so far is to be on ground to be able to land interviews. You can apply for a tourist visa and within 3 months you should be able to find something. You can send a mail for more detailed explanation.

Pabloescobar1:
The DTV nomad visa isn't all that it's cracked up to be. As usual, it's a half-baked Thai government rollout without clarification to the public about what the visa entails. DTV holders are still considered tourists, therefore can't legally open a Thai account. A lot of them found themselves in limbo just this last week when the government ordered banks that have been opening accounts for them to immediately restrict those accounts. With the DTV, the holders still have to do a border run every six months (exit and re-enter the country), given that most DTV holders are from countries that are visa-exempt, it just seems like a scam from the government to tax them on income.

Horlaytan19:
Good day bro,
How are you?

Please I got admission to a university in Thailand. I would like to know the necessary steps to take to obtain visa. And how is life generally as a foreigner in Thailand. Are students allowed to work while studying? Or how do foreign students take care of expenses while in the country? Do you think Thailand is a good place for a Nigerian to study?

Thank you.

Pabloescobar1:
Good day, for up-to-date information about visa requirements, I suggest visiting the Thai Embassy in Nigeria website. The complicated part is the NDLEA requirement, which takes a bit of time, so I will get started as soon as possible to make the resumption date. To answer your questions. 1) How is life generally as a foreigner in Thailand? Life in Thailand, as anywhere in the world, is what you make of it. As far as Thailand is concerned, before travelling to the country, it's best to do a little bit of research through internet sources. I have shared some of my experiences in Thailand on this platform. The people are kind and welcoming, especially when you show an appreciation for their culture. There is loads of beautiful scenery, amazing cheap food, and a very safe place for foreigners who respect the laws of the land. 2) Are students allowed to work while studying? Legally, in Thailand, you are not allowed to work on a student visa, and doing so comes with possible deportation. Unless you have your own business, which can be an export business or one that you are controlling back home while living in Thailand, the main job available to any foreigner is a teaching job, and I guess you can imagine that will be difficult to pull off when you are expected to attend classes, especially as an undergrad. 3) How do foreign students take care of expenses while in the country? Foreigners studying in Thailand, outside of obtaining a scholarship to study in the kingdom, are expected to self-fund (that is, money sent from their home country). 4) Is Thailand a good place for a Nigerian to study? In my experience, I will say yes. But again, you have to do what's in the best interest of your long-term goals; the classes are conducive to learning with world-class professors from all around the world (seeing as it's an international program). Your chances of furthering your studies (master's degree/PHD) anywhere in the world are significantly higher, as many of the institutions have partnerships with European and American tertiary institutions. While the job opportunities awaiting you in Thailand after graduation might be limited to teaching jobs at first, you can boost your chances by learning the language and integrating well into the society. There are many of Nigerian descent that has made Thailand their home and are going about their businesses in a harmonious society.

Horlaytan19:
Thank you very much for this information.

It's the student not allowed to work that's bothering me. I got a partial scholarship and don't have enough fund for the remaining balance. It would have been good if they allow working.

Do you have idea/information about any organisation that provides loan to foreign students to study in Thailand?
I don't want to miss the opportunity but at the same time don't have enough fund to cover the remaining tuition.

Thank you for your time.

Pabloescobar1:
I personally don't know of any organization that offers loans to foreign students outside of Southeast Asia. That being said, a clearer picture of how many percent you got off on scholarship and the province the college you are applying to is located in will be essential. The administrators in the schools can be lobbied to provide temporary opportunities that fit well with your schedule.