How can you find a job in Phuket?

Here are some insider sources for finding work in Phuket:

● hh.ru — a reliable platform where you can also find job openings in Phuket
● Telegram chats: https://t.me/phuket_work and https://t.me/tailand_rabota — you can post your own ad and browse offers from local companies
● Facebook communities: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2925932240813523/ and https://www.facebook.com/groups/241516806012786/ — similar to Telegram chats, featuring freelance ads and vacancies from companies

However, finding work in Phuket is not that simple. Thailand has restrictions on certain professions, as the country aims to preserve traditions and protect jobs for locals.

Foreigners are prohibited from working in the following fields:

● Traditional crafts: wood carving, making Thai dolls and musical instruments — these cultural symbols are protected
● Beauty services: eyelash extensions, nail services, hairdressing, Thai massage — these professions are reserved for locals only
● Legal and administrative services: there are restrictions, as specialists must know Thai law, and offices prefer to employ locals
● Gem cutting and processing: this is a protected and profitable local industry

Conducting tours, as well as professional photo and video shooting, is also officially prohibited (even though it may sound tempting).

With a work visa, things are easier: you can legally work as an employee, for example, in agriculture, manufacturing, or construction. However, working without a permit carries severe penalties — including deportation or even a ban on re-entering the country.