Thais are fun-loving people; they will smile in spite of feeling disappointed or embarrassed.  It is considered improper to show one’s emotions in public.

            ‘Yes” in Thailand is very non-committal   It simply indicates a conformation of your assumption.  Also in many situations yes means no and no means yes. 

            Thai’s are very modest, so showing aggression, boasting, or appearing too casual will be viewed in poor taste.

            When going to an interview, a business suit in earthen tones is always appropriate.  It is also wise to familiarize yourself with Bangkok streets—they can be very confusing—before going to your interview.

Job Searching:

Unless: (a) you are being relocated to Thailand; or (b) you work in the oil & gas industry (Gulf of Thailand), then you should not expect to find any significant employment opportunities in Thailand. This situation is made worse (i) by the over abundance of foreigners looking for work in Thailand, which means companies can pick-and-choose their employees; and (ii) by the recent bad economy in Thailand, which means many companies are no longer hiring expensive foreigners.

If you would really like to work in Thailand, teaching English is a great option. A good link to visit to learn more is: http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/work/esl/thailand.shtml

Money and Banking and Taxes:

Strictly speaking, foreigners cannot open a bank account in Thailand without a work permit. Practically speaking banks allow foreigners to open savings accounts, but checking accounts can only be opened if you have a work permit. Normally there is no charge for having a bank account in Thailand, but interest rates are very low (currently less than 1%

Safety and Security:

For complete safety information visit: http://www.travel.state.gov/travel/