Posts by Shanice

Hi Ted,

Sorry for the late reply—I didn’t have internet access. You’re right about the jobs forbidden to foreigners; I’ll go straight to the embassy to ask (I’ll let you know what they say once I have the answer!). I agree with you: there’s room for everyone to set up as an osteopath, especially since the profession isn’t well-developed there yet. It’ll take years before there are too many osteos!

Anyway, thanks for the contact in Phuket—I’ll keep it in mind. As for the osteopathy side, we’ll see...

I wouldn’t mind being an employee, so I’ll look into that. If it lets me settle without needing a lot of funds, even better! I’m also open to setting up in tourist areas for the clientele, since I know most Thais don’t have much money. That wouldn’t stop me from offering free consultations (or adjusting my fees) for those who need it but can’t afford it.

I’m saving up some money, but I’m nowhere near 40,000 €! Still, I’ll do my best to handle any surprises! I know Thailand well—I’ve been there three times, and it’s a country I love. Living in Thailand is now an obsession for me, and I’ll do everything to make this dream happen! I’ve also visited during the rainy season—it doesn’t bother me. That said, I’m aware we’re not safe from ecological disasters like the 2011 floods... I’ve been living in Marseille for almost five years now. My client base is growing, but not fast enough—since the new regulations, the number of osteos has exploded! I still do some fill-in work from time to time.

I love the Thai philosophy, their way of life, and the culture. Even though my practice is starting to grow, I’m ready to leave Marseille and start over! I think I’d build a client base faster than in France—there just aren’t as many osteos where I live now!

I don’t have kids, and I plan to go alone. It’ll probably be easier at first to settle in that way.

Thanks again for your great advice, and I’ll keep you posted if anything new comes up!

See you soon

Hi Ted,

Thanks for your reply—it gives me a little hope about working in Thailand! 🙂

Since the osteopath didn’t get back to me, I contacted a chiropractor who told me that osteopathy is illegal in Thailand, but chiropractors managed to get the right to practice there after 8 years.

However, if you’re saying an osteopath is already set up there and still practicing, there must be a way to work around the law! Unfortunately, I don’t have the financial means for that yet, so I’ll try to look into other ways to set up without such a big budget… maybe partnering with a massage center or a hotel complex… For renting an apartment, you’re right—it’s not very professional and also illegal…

I’m planning a trip to Thailand in the spring to gather more precise info and visit the osteopath working in Phuket in person.

If I have any updates, I’ll definitely keep you posted, and if you come across any other info in the meantime, don’t hesitate to write!

Thanks again for your reply!

Thanks Thuan for the info! Apartments aren’t very expensive, so you’re right, a small office space should be affordable.

Hi,

I’m an osteopath and I’d like to set up and open an osteopathy practice in Thailand. I don’t have a precise location in mind yet, but I’m thinking maybe Hua Hin. I saw there’s an osteopath based in Phuket, so I wrote to him for some info, but he still hasn’t replied🤪!

So I’m reaching out to people who live there or know the country well: I’d like to know what the best ways are to advertise and get known in Thailand. Are there any local classifieds newspapers? First, I’d like to practice from my apartment. Is that allowed in Thailand? Ideally, I’d like to work part-time in a private hospital as an osteopath. I’m thinking that in Thailand, the medical field is much more open than in Europe!!! Has anyone seen an osteopath or chiropractor working in a Thai hospital? Do you know the price of a consultation?

Any info you can share will be super helpful! Thanks in advance[;)!!!]