Bangkok
Thailand has been hit hard in the last two years and demand for lawyers has suffered as a consequence. We are seeing signs of recovery now and some firms are forecasting growth for 2003.
Demand for Lawyers
Thai language skills are a huge benefit but are not essential. Demand is in the following areas:
- Banking
- Corporate
- Project Finance
- Capital Markets.
Salary Information
Overseas lawyers can expect to receive a package comparable to a London salary. Taken in conjunction with the extremely low cost of living, this provides a fantastic lifestyle! For further salary information please apply for a copy of our UK & US firm surveys.
Living and Working
A number of the top UK firms have a presence in Bangkok. Work is very varied and gives lawyers plenty of scope to develop new skills and take on lots of responsibility. Historically there have been opportunities to work on genuinely groundbreaking deals.
Bangkok is a very cheap place to live, with superb accommodation available to lawyers on international salaries. It has a vibrant ex-pat community, great weather, glorious food and a tremendous mix of people. There is a huge range of fabulous holiday destinations within Thailand itself and many more within easy flying distance. One of the most exciting cities in Asia, Bangkok is never dull!
Visa/Entry requirements
For the right calibre lawyer, these are not an issue.
For further information on the legal market and job opportunities in Bangkok please contact your nearest Taylor Root office:
London:
Shobana Kanagasingham E: shobanakanagasingham@taylorroot.com T: 020 7415 2828
Dubai:
Shane Morton E: shanemorton@taylorroot.com T: +971 4 319 7601
Hong Kong:
Michael Luckett E: michaelluckett@taylorroot.com.hk T: +852 2973 6333
Sydney:
Sandra D'Souza E: sandradsouza@taylorroot.com.au T: +61 (0)2 9236 9000
Melbourne:
Tim Fogarty E: timfogarty@taylorroot.com.au T: +61 (0)3 8610 8400