For creators
How to Find Paid Creator Gigs in Thailand (No Scams)
Updated November 1, 2026
Paid gigs come from venues and brands that pay you after you deliver, either directly or through a platform that verifies both sides. Anything that pays you to "like posts" or asks you to transfer money first is almost always a scam.
The kinds of creator gigs
In Thailand creator work falls into three kinds. All of them have value; just know which one you're taking.
| Kind | What you get | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Paid | Cash, e.g. ฿1,500–15,000 per post | Creators with real followers and steady views |
| Gifted / perks | A meal, a table, tickets, products or a treatment | Newer creators building a portfolio and venue relationships |
| Collab | No money; shared content and cross-promotion | Photographers, models, anyone building a portfolio |
Starting with gifted gigs at places you genuinely like is fine. Great content from your first gigs is what gets brands to pay for the next ones.
Where to find paid review gigs
- Creator–venue platforms like Ngaan: venues post gigs with clear compensation, you apply, and chat opens only once you're booked.
- Reach out directly: a short DM with your media kit link to places you already go. Many small venues never post a gig but say yes when asked.
- TikTok Shop / affiliate: commission on sales rather than a fee per post. Great if you're good at selling on video.
- Facebook review groups: some real gigs, but this is where scammers post the most. Be very careful.
Signs it's a scam, not a gig
Call-center gangs use "product review jobs" and "get paid to like posts" to trick people every day. If you see any of these, stop.
- You must transfer money first: a sign-up fee, a deposit, or a "top-up to unlock tasks".
- The job is liking, following or ordering products in an app, then "getting it back with profit".
- They move you to a private LINE or Telegram from the first message and never name the venue.
- They don't look at your profile or numbers at all; anyone can join.
- They ask for your ID number, an OTP code, or to install an app outside the App Store / Play Store.
Real venues pay you; you never pay them. If someone asks you for money to get work, it isn't work.
How many followers do you need?
There's no fixed minimum. Plenty of restaurants and cafés prefer nano creators (1,000–10,000 followers) in their own neighbourhood: their audience is local and their engagement beats big accounts.
- 1k–10k: gifted gigs, perks and small paid gigs.
- 10k–100k: regular paid posts. See sponsored post rates.
- What venues look at more than followers: average views, where your audience lives, and whether you still post.
How to get picked
- Verify your numbers. Connect TikTok or Instagram so venues see figures from the platform itself, not screenshots.
- Have a one-page media kit with your numbers, examples and rates. See how to make a media kit.
- Apply with a short note: what you'll shoot, where you'll post, and by when.
- Deliver on time and label it as an ad. Venues review you back, and good reviews are your next gig.
FAQ
›Do product review jobs really pay?
Yes, when the venue or brand pays you after you deliver. If you must pay first, buy products and wait for a refund, or get paid to like posts, it's a scam.
›Can I get gigs without many followers?
Yes. Start with gifted gigs at nearby venues that like nano creators, then use that work to ask for paid gigs.
›Does Ngaan charge creators?
No. Creators use Ngaan for free: the media kit and applying cost nothing. See open gigs.