If you've spent any time online trying to find jobs working in Thailand then you'll have probably found that opportunities are scarce. If you have a degree and a TEFL certificate then you'll have a reasonable chance of picking up an English teaching position, jobs teaching scuba are not unheard of for those who know how, and perhaps if you're lucky you may stumble across an I.T. position, if the required skills can not be found locally.
But that's about it.
So whether you're a first time traveller heading out to Thailand and hoping to earn as you travel, or a seasoned veteran of the land of smiles who dreams of being able to retire to its shores but lack the funds to do so, unless you have the skills/qualifications for one of the careers mentioned above you're going to have a very hard time trying to find work in Thailand.
Work in Thailand - Thinking Outside the Box
What I'm about to sell you now is my dream, but don't run away at the word 'sell', because this dream isn't going to cost you a cent. But it is going to take a little work on your part.
Welcome to the World of Online Writing
Perhaps you know somebody who does 'blogging' online or who makes money from their website(s), perhaps this a part time endeavor on their part or a full-time enterprise through which they pay their bills and mortgage, but you've never really given it due serious thought yourself. Well, then it's time to think again. Because people are making serious money online simply through sharing their thoughts and insights, and there is no reason what-so-ever, that you can't grab your piece of that pie. And as a traveler or tourist in Thailand looking for work you'll find yourself perfectly placed to make money writing online.
Working in Thailand - Who's Paying Me?
Whilst essentially self-employed your online earnings will most likely (to start with at least) be predominantly earned via directing traffic through one or all of the three main online affiliate or advertising networks.
Google Adsense, Amazon, and eBay.
You'll notice that within this article sits adverts served up by Google via its advertising network, and in addition you may also notice adverts for Amazon or eBay products. If visitors to this article are interested in these adverts or products and end up clicking thorugh out of curiosity or better yet buying the products displayed within this page I get a cut of the profits. In exactly the same way that you will should you start working online.
The Hard Truth
If you can't string two sentences together then I'm afraid that this is another dead end for you, and I wish you luck elsewhere. But for those of you who can put together an at least semi-coherent couple of hundred words then this could be just what you're looking for.
Work in Thailand - What Should I Write About?
The reason I stated above that as a tourist or traveller you'll find yourself perfectly positioned for the job of travel writer is because no doubt you've flown out to Thailand in search of adventure (of one kind or another) which means that all you'll need to do in order to make money whilst travelling is to share those adventures with others. It doesn't matter where you go, or what you do, I guarantee you that somebody out there on the internet will be looking for information about it.
How Much Can I Make Writing Online?
Whilst there are people making hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars a day writing online and earning from advertising revenue it is important to understand that such feats take time, patience, and a significant amount of effort. But after just 14 months of working online, with not a huge amount of effort or skill on my part I'm seeing returns from my time spent writing as shown below.
Last Months Google Adsense Earnings
Last Months eBay Earnings
Making a total of roughly £893 ($1305) or most importantly 42,394 Thai Baht (at time of writing) earned from Google Adsense and eBay combined, plus a few extra dollars earned here and there via Amazon and through other mediums, making for a pretty handy chunk of travelling money.
Work in Thailand as a Freelance Travel Writer
Because that's essentially what this gig is. Write interesting and captivating articles to post online as you travel around Thailand, and with a little effort you may be surprised at just how quickly your online earnings can snowball. And with the cost of living being low in Thailand, even just a few extra dollars a day can make a real difference.
And the best thing is that you don't even have to know how to make your own website. Simply sign up here, and post your travel articles at Blogger, then relax in your hammock and plan your next adventure, and watch your online earnings grow.
Congratulations. A good post and I am pleased your are getting your rewards for your efforts. I could live like a king on £200 quid a week.
ReplyDeleteI took a TEFL course as a sort of 'back up'. You have not got much of a hope in Thailand though if you are over 60.
What exactly is the current political situation in Thailand? If the news is to be believed, the place looks in turmoil. I'm actually doing a TEFL qualification at present with Asia offering the best chance of work.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Peter. It's definitely getting there.
ReplyDeleteI've been promising myself that when I reach 30 quid a day I'll be back out for another extended visit. :)
Sorry to hear about your TEFL predicament, but hopefully your online earnings are on the rise too. Keep working it.
Hey, Premierkj. I'm not out in Thailand at the moment but I haven't heard much about it lately. So either it's all cooled off or the global media have lost interest for the moment.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your TEFL, and hopefully you're making a little from your writing online as well to top up your earnings. Have fun in Asia. :)
I've been trying to find information on maybe getting a part time job in Thailand when I go and ended up here. Does this really work?
ReplyDeleteGreat post! Im brand new to this site but I really like what you did here and you've inspired me to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteNice information. It does take alot of work and the competition is very big as more and more people move to online marketing.
ReplyDelete...and then theres reality. After a decade of just visiting, i have lived the last 12mnths here(thai). ok, work as a teacher, but forget eating decent food, going out for a night of drinking, and dont dream of hanging around any gogo bars....goes without saying, you wont be dating much; canoeing around phi phi island. confined to a few thai beers in your cheap apartment on the outskirts of town ehhhh,, whats the point of even bothering. earn $$ at home and enjoy thai whenever you can in between..trust me. no offence to all you TEFL mob, but ive met more than my fair share living here, and most get together for scrabble at home and even skimp on a few beers from the local 7/11.
ReplyDeleteWow again, another way to survive without a traditional job, it makes a regular 9-5 lifestyle seem old school.
ReplyDeleteJust back from Thailand in March and meet a few people who frelance and also do photography for a thousand Baht here and there. Good post!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the useful info... I should be doing a lot more with my blog! Lots of traffic, but no ads... yet
ReplyDeleteYou have to enjoy life in moderation. With moderation you can enjoy experiences to the fullest.
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