work in Thailand for a DJ

DougieDJ · #1 (**permalink**) 29th May 2012, 12:30 PM

I am thinking of moving to Thailand. I currently work in mental health. I'm also a DJ/Karaoke. I'm a qualified Therapist and Healer.
What are the chances of working as a DJ until I get settled? I am 54yrs old.

cooked · #2 (**permalink**) 30th May 2012, 05:52 AM

I would say that your chances are pretty near zero and that if you do find a job it will be illegal and badly paid. There are many Thais doing this and I think you would be seen as an interloper.

DougieDJ · #3 (**permalink**) 30th May 2012, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the info, How about teaching English as a foreign language, I'm doing a TEFL course.

joseph44 · #4 (**permalink**) 31st May 2012, 01:56 AM

I think that your qualities as a therapist and a healer are far more useful, especially if it's about mental health.
A lot of "ting-tong" foreigners in Thailand and no sufficient mental help for them.

cooked · #5 (**permalink**) 31st May 2012, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DougieDJ

Thanks for the info, How about teaching English as a foreign language, I'm doing a TEFL course.

Yes a TEFL qualification with class room experience should get you a job. ( I think some teachers get around ฿30 000 a month. Try Ajarn.com | Teaching English in Thailand
I take it that you have visited Thailand before? Not for everyone. Good luck

DougieDJ · #6 (**permalink**) 31st May 2012, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by joseph44

I think that your qualities as a therapist and a healer are far more useful, especially if it's about mental health.
A lot of "ting-tong" foreigners in Thailand and no sufficient mental help for them.

Thanks for that, I'm coming over in November for a holiday, I'll do a bit of research while I'm there