Work and Travel in Surat Thani

WORK IN SURAT THANI ALL YEAR ROUND

Please edit this section to tell travellers what kinds of short term work is available in Surat Thani all year round. Mention skills that are in demand here more than other places. For example, if you can get some work as a translator in Surat Thani but it is as hard as anywhere else, don't list it. If it's a region in China that cannot get enough English translators.... I think you get the idea.

SEASONAL WORK IN SURAT THANI

SPRING

What kinds of work are available in the spring time in Surat Thani. Remember to keep work that is all year round in the section above and not mention it again here.

SUMMER

Work that is needed by hosts in the summer in Surat Thani

AUTUMN

Although the season is slowly dying down in the end of August, many hostels will take you on as a short term worker to help with the ever flowing guests who visit the islands Koh Phangan, Samui, and Koh Tao to attend the Full Moon Parties. Generally you will be provided with shared accommodation and some meals. Paid work can be found but it is difficult as many people do not stay long term.

WINTER

Skiing in Surat Thani - does it exist? Are there plenty of opportunities for people to get work in Surat Thani in the winter? What kind of skills are needed at this time of year? Please update this section and let fellow travellers know what you have learnt if you have worked in Surat Thani in the winter or if you are a Host and live here and can share your knowledge.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING IN SURAT THANI

What is the attitude of the locals here? Are we all rich idiot tourists and if so, why on earth would we want to do some work? Or are we seen as western supremacists and viewed with suspicion? Let us know your thoughts and update them here.