“I chose to work abroad simply to save money. That’s the only reason.”
Masseuse that used to working abroad.
When I was in school, I had a friend whose family was involved in activities related to a massage parlor in Phuket, Thailand. When I started this project, I reached out to him for help and to ask for information. The masseuse I interviewed was one of the masseuses from their parlor who had previously worked abroad before returning to work in Thailand. Here are the key points I summarized from the information gathered.
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- She started her career as a masseuse because she learned the skills and began working in the profession right from the start. She had the opportunity to work in South Korea through an agency with a tourist visa because South Korea does not issue visas for masseuses, as it is a profession reserved for locals. The agency deducted 20,000 Baht from her salary every month without guaranteeing a monthly income.
- She chose not to work abroad through the Department of Labour because it takes much longer. She also worked in Russia, where the agency deducted the commission upfront but guaranteed a monthly salary of 30,000 Baht. Her experience working in Russia involved being exploited by the employer. The work contract was for 10 months, but she was paid for only 4 months, with payments made every 2 months.
- The reason she chose to work abroad was to save money. The perception of masseuses among foreigners is that they are associated with providing sexual services.