Should First-Time Teachers Use a Teaching Agency in Thailand?

Should First-Time Teachers Use a Teaching Agency in Thailand?

Even though it was five and a half years ago when I began teaching in Thailand, not much has changed with the overall process of searching for a job, getting hired, and going through the necessary paperwork of becoming legally employed. But one thing …

Tips for Teaching English in Thailand for the First Time

Tips for Teaching English in Thailand for the First Time

By far, the most popular way to earn a living and secure a long-term visa is teaching English in Thailand. I happen to be one of the many foreigners who started teaching shortly after moving to Thailand. However, I had no prior teaching experience…

Don’t Become a Teacher in Thailand If…

Don’t Become a Teacher in Thailand If…

Teaching English is the go-to job for foreigners who wish to earn money while living in Thailand. But it’s not that easy. I think that many prospective teachers, myself included, simply don’t know what they’re getting after accepting a position at a...
My Typical Day as a Teacher in Thailand

My Typical Day as a Teacher in Thailand

A little spring cleaning unveiled a tote bag of my old teaching supplies and lesson plans during my first year living in Chiang Mai. Let’s take a stroll down memory lane and see what my typical day as a teacher in Thailand was like. As many fellow...
A Peek Into a Thai School Sports Day

A Peek Into a Thai School Sports Day

One of the most fun and exciting days of the year for Thai students, whether at grade school or a university, is Sports Day. But a Thai school Sports Day goes above and beyond sports competitions. In fact, we’ll say it’s more about the parades, marching...
Choosing the Best Hiring Agencies in Thailand

Choosing the Best Hiring Agencies in Thailand

When trying to find a job teaching English in Thailand, especially if it’s your first time, some prospective teachers turn to a hiring agency for help. Before settling for the first hiring agency you stumble upon, consider what they offer beyond the salary. Here...