Expat jobs, chosen by hand. Every Monday.
Every Monday, a handful of expat jobs an editor thinks are worth applying to.
What we're doing here.
Most job boards work for the recruiter, not the applicant. For someone moving from Manchester to Bangkok, that means thousands of listings — most closed to expats, most written for people already in the country.
We work the other way. Every Monday, an editor publishes the roles worth your time — company vetted, visa checked, description rewritten if the original didn't cut it. If we wouldn't recommend it to a friend, it isn't in the issue.
About expat jobs in Thailand
Thailand has been a leading destination for expat professionals for two decades, with Bangkok concentrating the bulk of white-collar hiring in the country. The market for foreign hires is stronger than it appears on the surface — Thai labour law reserves many roles for nationals, but sectors that lean on international expertise still recruit heavily abroad. Getting hired from the UK is possible but requires the right pipeline.
№ 01Sectors hiring UK expats in Thailand
- Technology, particularly Series B–D startups scaling regionally from Bangkok
- International schools — the British, Australian and IB curricula all recruit UK-trained teachers
- Hospitality leadership at luxury groups (Aman, Six Senses, Anantara)
- Finance and treasury at multinational Asia-Pacific headquarters
- Sustainability and ESG consulting, driven by regional corporate mandates
№ 02Visa routes for UK professionals
- BOI Smart Visa — the fastest and most flexible route for professionals in target sectors; typically arranged by the employer
- Non-Immigrant B (Business) Visa with a Work Permit — the traditional route, usually organised by the employer's HR team
- LTR (Long-Term Resident) Visa — 10-year residency for senior professionals earning above the threshold, and their families
- DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) — five-year multi-entry for remote workers and freelancers, launched in 2024
№ 03Salary and compensation
Compensation varies widely. Bangkok technology and finance roles at senior level typically pay ฿150,000–₿300,000 per month (around £3,500–£7,000 GBP equivalent), often with international-schools allowance for children and relocation costs covered. Teaching salaries at recognised international schools sit at £45,000–£85,000 depending on the curriculum and role. Hospitality leadership can include on-property accommodation which materially changes the take-home picture.
№ 04Cost of living
Central Bangkok on an expat package is comfortable rather than stretching — furnished two-bedroom serviced apartments in Sukhumvit or Sathorn run ฿45,000–₿80,000 per month, and healthcare at Bumrungrad or Samitivej is world-class. Chiang Mai and Phuket are meaningfully cheaper for those working remotely. UK groceries and imported wine are the notable exceptions on the cost side.
The weekly issue focuses on roles that are actually open to UK candidates — visa sponsorship confirmed, company vetted, and application details verified. Roles that require Thai language fluency or resident status are filtered out of the issue.