Hi everyone,
New here, considering to make a move to Hua Hin. I am a young but very experienced yoga and fitness instructor. I wonder about the demand and interest about fitness personal training sessions and yoga classes for the expat community in Hua Hin. This is my job and I wonder if I would be able to make a living in here. I'm in here right now visiting the place and it doesn't look very busy. Anyone interested? Any Information, tips or advice? Your help would be much appreciated.
PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
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Hi Manu, and welcome to the forum.
In answer to your question, sadly you cannot legally do that kind of work in Thailand (as a non-Thai). If you do decide to risk it, you also risk being arrested and deported.
VS
In answer to your question, sadly you cannot legally do that kind of work in Thailand (as a non-Thai). If you do decide to risk it, you also risk being arrested and deported.
VS
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Re: PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
Sorry VS, I don't see that as one of the prohibited occupations. I have friend who does fitness training and has all the necessary paperwork. i.e. work permit etc.
Have I missed something?
Have I missed something?
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Re: PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
You're right HHT - I think I misunderstood his intentions. However, he will surely have to find work with a Thai company to get the work permit - he won't be able (legally) to be self-employed.
OK, Manu, I don't want to destroy your dreams. Perhaps you could contact the hotels or fitness centres to be employed by them doing what you love.
Good luck.
VS
Edit: Don't apply for a job at Hua Hin Football Club as a fitness instructor...
OK, Manu, I don't want to destroy your dreams. Perhaps you could contact the hotels or fitness centres to be employed by them doing what you love.
Good luck.
VS
Edit: Don't apply for a job at Hua Hin Football Club as a fitness instructor...
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Re: PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
Also check with the gyms. There's a new one on Canal road just north of Soi 58.
Re: PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
Hi,
Thanks for your thoughts.
I have been doing this kind of job in thailand for three years now so I know for certain that it is not illegal. Of course, in terms of paperwork I also know what is required. I have my own thai based company which provides me a work permit.
@HHTel, does your fitness instructor friend work in Hua Hin?
Thanks for your thoughts.
I have been doing this kind of job in thailand for three years now so I know for certain that it is not illegal. Of course, in terms of paperwork I also know what is required. I have my own thai based company which provides me a work permit.
@HHTel, does your fitness instructor friend work in Hua Hin?
Re: PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
Thai fitness professionals start to get very well educated and trained with education both in Thailand and from abroad so unless you have something very new to put into the Fitness/activity trend I think it can be difficult to get well paid fixed position. Part time maybe for some who want yoga/fitness teaching at their home. Just my two pennies worth.
Re: PT and yoga teacher considering to move to Hua Hin
I'm new to the forum, and a bit late responding, but I love Yoga and I'd certainly be interested if the quality of instruction was good. I especially like instructors that take the time to get to know the needs and physical limitations of each of their students, and don't push them beyond safety limits, and don't just treat it like exercise, but respect the meditative aspects as well.