How to Prepare Yourself to Work in Thailand

Thai colleagues will ask about your family on day one and expect you at the group lunch. This guide covers how Thai offices work day to day, from probation to the six days of annual leave the law guarantees.

Once you’re working in Thailand, it’s very important to adapt to the Thai environment. You should understand the way Thais work, their culture, and their traditions. Otherwise, you may unknowingly fall into a cultural trap and work here void of happiness.

Let’s take a look at some of the key points you should know while working in Thailand.

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