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How difficult is it to acquire a massage therapist position in Thailand?

I am an American and I wonder if it is difficult to acquire a position as a massage therapist in another country?

Public Comments

1. Maybe in some countries, but Thailand wouldn't be a very good choice. There are massage shops and masseuses on just about every block and in just every hotel in the country. Moving to Thailand to become a massage therapist would be like moving to China to grow rice.
2. That may be one of the jobs prohibited to foreigners. The list of jobs that are illegal for foreigners is quite long. You should google it and check.
3. In Thailand there is a list of proscribed occupations that only Thais can fill. One of them is masseur. So you will not get a job in a massage palour here try Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia or Singapore, even Laos.
4. In another country: of course. In Thailand: extremely doubtful. (That's polite for: forget about it.) One of the most known attractions of Thailand is exactly massage, in any form you can think of: recreational, medical, beautifying, you just name it. Thais are very good in all forms of massage. By default, they will offer more massage for far less money than you can. Thats why I think you don't have a point to compete on: you can't compete on price. Thais will always do it for less. You can't compete on knowledge. Thailand's history and experience are far longer than the entire existence of the United States. See if you can offer something that cannot be offered by others. If you can, that is your entry point in this business.
5. It's cost about 15 US dollars per two hours plus tips in a good massage at center Bangkok, probably cheaper outside Bangkok. Thai massage therapists go to the US to make 70 USD an hour, without tip.
6. Seems pretty stupid to want to come to Thailand and work as a massage Therapist. Thousands of them work here for a few dollars a day wages. Most would love to leave and work in other countries to make more money, problem is the agents screw them out of most of the money. I think you need to look at another field of employment.
7. The problem with this is you would need a work visa. I believe the Thai government requires that you have a four year degree & a job offer before you get there. Also realize that Thailand is a third world country & wages are very poor. Finding work in another country isn't easy.Outside of teaching English & high tech jobs, there is very little available.