Korat Jobs

In case you are considering moving to Korat and are looking for information about Korat jobs then you have definitely come to the right place.

Let me start of by clearly stating that it is rather difficult for a foreigner to find suitable Korat jobs. The vast majority of Korat jobs which are open to foreigners are English teaching jobs. You do need to have the relevant paperwork and salaries tend to be less then impressive with most English teachers in Korat earning around 35.000 Thai Baht per month. If you are just looking for a way to supplement your pension or other type of income then this type of Korat job could be ideal for you. If you are looking to teach English in Korat then you should check out the Korat Farang forum and perhaps post some questions there.

There are not many other types of Korat jobs available to Farangs. There are a number of Japanese factories in Korat but they tend to hire mainly Japanese managers. One of the reasons why most of the companies in Korat are not interested in hiring foreigners is because of the minimum salary requirements for foreigners which is around 35.000 THB per month depending on your nationality. As nearly all the local businesses target local clientele, there is hardly a way that they could justify paying a foreigner 3 or 4 times the salary of what a capable Thai would get.

The majority of expats living in Korat that are still employed and are not working as a teacher are either working in their own business or are earning money online somehow. If you are unable to start your own business in Korat but would still like to earn money during their stay in Korat then perhaps you should look at freelance writing for example. Some of the sites where you can find this type of freelance work include Digital Point forum and Getafreelancer. You could also create some websites and earn money through affiliate sales or Adsense advertising.

If you would still prefer looking for regular Korat jobs then there are several outstanding Thai employment websites where you can search for jobs in Korat.

Jobbees - Large Thai online job site which includes available Korat jobs.

JobThai - This is one of the most popular online Thailand employment website which also offers a section on Korat employment.

JobsDB - If you are looking for a Korat job then be sure to check out Jobs DB.

Korat Hotels

If you are planning to visit Korat then please note that there is a good selection of Korat hotels from which you can choose. Room rates at hotels in Korat tends to be inexpensive compared to hotels in some of the more popular Thai destinations such as Phuket, Samui and Bangkok.

There is actually a wide range of different types of Korat hotels ranging from large business style hotels such as the Dusit Princess Korat hotel through to cheap short time hotels.

I have listed some of the most popular Korat hotels for you including links to the websites of these hotels in Korat or their contact information.
Dusit Princess Hotel Korat

This Korat hotel was formally known as the Royal Princess hotel and is located a few kilometers outside of the center of Korat city. This is one of the most popular Korat hotels among foreigners visiting Korat. They also have an excellent buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner which are very popular among Korat expats.

V One Hotel Korat

The V One Hotel Korat markets itself as the only trendy boutique hotel in Korat. It is located just down the road from the Pegasus and various popular Korat nightlife venues. It is located only a short drive away from the Korat bus station.

Hermitage Resort Korat

One of the largest hotels in Korat is the Hermitage Resort Korat. There are 139 rooms at this Korat hotel and they also offer a number of good food and beverage outlets. There is also an excellent selection of faciltities at this beautiful and relatively new hotel in Korat.

San Sabai House Korat

If you are traveling on a budget then perhaps you should consider booking a room at the San Sabai House in Korat. This cheap Korat hotel is located right in the center of Korat city.

Rachaphruk Grand Hotel Korat

This is one of the oldest Korat hotels and offers a wide range of facilities which include a great pool, karaoke and Japanese restaurant. The room prices at this Korat City hotel tend to be on the inexpensive side.

Sripatana Hotel Korat

The Sripatana Hotel Korat is one of the most centrally located Korat City hotels and is located within walking distance to popular expat bars and restaurants including the Frog, George and Dragon and the Pizza shop. Room rates at this Korat hotel start at around 650 Thai Baht per room per night.

Sima Thani Hotel Korat

One of the most luxurious Korat hotels is most certainly the Sima Thani Hotel Korat. This wonderful Korat hotel is located only a short drive away from the Korat Mall, Tesco Lotus and other popular Korat shopping venues. Be sure to check out the website of the Korat Sima Thani hotel for additional information.

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Korat Bars

There are a number of interesting Korat bars where expats and visitors meet up for a few cold beers, a bite to eat and a bit of fun. What is a bit surprising though is the fact that there are relatively few expat bars in Korat considering the number of expats that live in the Korat area. If you visit other large towns in Isaan then you will often encounter more expat hang outs then what you will find find in Korat city.

This section of my online Korat city guide will include reviews on a number of my favorite Korat bars. If you in the mood for some fun or just going on the piss then be sure to head down to some of these great Korat expat bars.

George and Dragon Pub Korat

The George and Dragon pub is one of the most popular Korat bars which cater to the local expat community in Korat city. It is an English style pub and serves Guinness on tap as well as beer Lao. This Korat bar also shows live sport games on their TV and they also have a good pool table. If you are in the mood for some really good Fish and Chips then the George & Dragon is definitely the place to be.

Sport and Cocktails Bar Korat

One of the oldest expats bars in Korat is the Sport and Cocktails bar. This popular Korat bar is well known for its extensive cocktail menu, special events and the fact that they show a large number of different sporting events on their multiple tv screens. There is a basic but good food menu at the Sport and Cocktails bar in Korat. Unfortunately it seems that this Korat bar might be closing up in the near future as Paul, the owner, is leaving Korat and has yet to find a buyer.

The Ram Korat Bar

The Ram is one of the newest Korat bars which cater to expats living in Korat. They have a few large screens at this Korat bar which show mainly live football games. There is also a good pool table at the Ram bar in Korat for those of you that like to shoot some pools while enjoying a cold Chang, Leo or perhaps a Heineken beer. There is also a small but rather excellent food menu at this Korat bar.

Tony's Bar Korat

The Tony's Bar in Korat is currently one the most popular Korat bars however it does tend to attract a different crowd then what you would find at the Ram bar or at the George and Dragon bar in Korat. This Austrian owned Korat bar also has a pretty solid food menu with the highlight probably being the snake dish. If you would like to buy some really good German bread then you should also head over to this bar in Korat.