Bangkok ranked 17th dream destination for expats to work

Bangkok has secured its position as one of the top 20 dream destinations for expatriate talent worldwide, according to the 2024 Decoding Global Talent Report. The capital of Thailand claimed the 17th spot in this esteemed report.

Published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with the recruitment website The Network and digital recruitment platform The Stepstone Group, the report delves into workforce mobility, the willingness to relocate internationally for work, and sought-after destinations for global professionals.

The top ten cities where workers aspire to relocate include London (UK), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Dubai (UAE), Abu Dhabi (UAE), New York (US), Berlin (Germany), Singapore, Barcelona (Spain), Tokyo (Japan), and Sydney (Australia).

Only nine cities in the Asia-Pacific region made it to the top 30, with Bangkok ranking 17th. Other notable cities include Singapore (7th), Tokyo (10th), Melbourne (14th), Auckland (16th), Beijing (25th), Kuala Lumpur (26th), and Osaka (30th). Bangkok secures the 6th position among the most desired destinations for work in the Asia-Pacific region. The report observes an increase in the number of individuals seeking work abroad, despite concerns regarding economic and geopolitical issues. The percentage of individuals moving to work abroad has risen from 21% in 2020 to 23% this year, based on responses from 150,000 survey participants across 188 countries worldwide.

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The primary motivations for seeking work abroad include better financial and economic opportunities, enhanced career prospects, and an improved quality of life.

Reasons cited for remaining in one’s current country include the inability to relocate family members or partners abroad, strong emotional ties to the current country, and the costs associated with relocation.

The report also underscores that 92% of employers worldwide view attracting expatriate talent as crucial for their organizations, recognizing that multicultural work environments stimulate innovation and success.

Beyond work, Bangkok and other provinces in Thailand emerge as dream destinations for travel as well. In a related report, Agoda revealed that Thailand is the top choice for European tourists, followed by four other Asian countries including Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Phuket, Bangkok, and Krabi were identified as the provinces of greatest interest to Agoda users, excelling in relaxation, adventure, and cultural experiences, particularly appealing to European tourists during the summer holidays.