What Are the Career Prospects of Studying in Thailand?

Most people study abroad to improve their career prospects and open up better job opportunities. So if you choose to study in Thailand, what are the employment prospects like? And what advantages can you gain after returning home?

April 30, 2021 · 3 min read · Original: Hayden Young · Editor: Zoe Wong
What Are the Career Prospects of Studying in Thailand?
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Most people study abroad to improve their career prospects and open up better job opportunities. So if you choose to study in Thailand, what are the employment prospects like? And what advantages can you gain after returning home?

Today, let’s talk about the advantages of returning from study in Thailand.

First, the advantages of studying in Thailand.

First, Thailand’s curriculum and teaching pace are aligned with those of top universities in Europe and the United States. Teaching methods are diverse, and the academic style is rigorous, so students in Thailand can receive an excellent education.

Second, studying in Thailand is relatively affordable. The total cost of completing a full university degree can be less than what a year costs in Europe or the United States. In addition, after finishing your studies in Thailand, you may even be able to move on directly to Europe or the United States for further study.

Thailand is also home to UNESCO’s regional headquarters for Asia and the Pacific. It is not only well connected by transportation, but also highly culturally inclusive, allowing students to experience different countries’ cultures and educational styles.

In general, after studying in Thailand, there are two paths to choose from: stay in Thailand, or return home to find a job.

If you want to stay and work in Thailand, as long as you are willing after graduation and can obtain your employer’s approval, you can absolutely remain in Thailand to work and live.

The process is not complicated at all. After graduation, once you receive your employer’s approval and sign an employment contract, you can obtain a work permit and work visa issued by the Thai government. Students who obtain the visa can extend it once a year within Thailand. There is no need to return home to handle it, and you can also obtain a residence visa for immediate family members in Thailand, with no restriction on multiple trips back and forth to China.

Staying in Thailand is not difficult either. As the economies of China and Thailand continue to grow, the areas of exchange between the two countries have expanded, and economic ties have become increasingly frequent. As a result, the demand for talent has also continued to rise. Many students can start with entry-level language-related roles and help domestic and international companies communicate and coordinate effectively.

Of course, if you want to pursue other kinds of work, there are opportunities for that as well. If you built a solid language foundation during your studies, you can naturally begin with regular internships and gain more and better opportunities.

If you choose to return to China after studying abroad, you can make good use of the resources you built up in Thailand. You can help Chinese and Thai businesses build bridges, promote trade development, and at the same time achieve your own career goals.

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