Teaching in Thailand
I have decided to keep all my teaching articles in the one place. Even though I gave up teaching in Thailand a year ago this is a subject that still interest me. I’m also aware that there are always people who want to come here to teach. I’m hoping that the contents here will be illuminating; if only just to show what you shouldn’t do.
Teaching Articles
My Least Favourite Memory of Teaching in Thailand
Moving to Thailand is No Magic Solution for Life Problems
There Really Are Some Terrible Foreign Teachers in Thailand
My First Day as a Teacher in Thailand Was a Nightmare
Foreign Teachers in Thailand Have Such a Bad Reputation
My Fears about the Thai Education System and How it Will Affect My Son
My Advice to Those Thinking of Finding Work as an ESL Teacher in Thailand
Cheaters in Thailand
Why I quit teaching in Thailand
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint? (Series)
Why Does The Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint? – Part 1
Why Does The Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint? – Part 2
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Pepperment? – Part 3
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint – Sleepy Thai Girl -Part 4
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint – How Dare They Not Like Me – Part 5
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint – Beers, Jokes, and Gameboys – Part 6
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint Part 7 –The Thailand Paperwork Nightmare
Why Does the Foreign Teacher Always Smell Like Peppermint – Bad Reputation Part 8
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I would like to teach English in Thailand, wich college would u suggest and would you do it again???
Hi Karla, I’m glad that spent those years teaching – it was a learning experience. I can’t really recommend a college; it would depend on a lot of factors and things change.
Paul, I really enjoyed reading some of your articles. Having lived in Thailand for so long, and having spoken to so many English teachers, I can definitely understand your frustrations. I just wanted to add my two cents regarding this job. For all those considering TEFL jobs in Thailand, I strongly advise going the legal route. Many agents will try to trick you into taken illegal jobs that do not provide work permits. Having that permit is essential—you no longer need visa runs, you can lodge complaints with the Ministry of Labor, and, according to employment law in Thailand, you are entitled to severance pay should you be terminated.
As your posts make clear, this is a rough job and not the solution for those looking to escape problems in their home countries. But for some is can be rewarding. Just remember to follow the rules while doing it.
Hi Dave, I agree that life tends to be less secure for those who work illegal in Thailand.
I am a retired teacher of PE and was head of dept for 15 years .I then became head of year for years 10/11.I do supply and really enjoy the challenge ,i now want to teach abroad , i have done a TEFL course recently and wonder what options are open to me?
Incidently i also have a BA in Education and history.
yours in anticipation ,
D. M. BOWDEN.
(Dave Bowden)
Hi Dave, I would imagine that you have some good options open to you. If you are looking for a reasonable salary then you might be best applying to one of the international schools in Thailand. Apparently it is better to do this from outside the country; preferably from back in your home country. The only problem you have really is that you are probably too late to get a job this year as the second term is already underway in those parts of Thailand that are not flooded. If you start applying in the new year you are almost certain to get something. In Thailand the retirement age is officially 65 (I think) but as far as I know schools will employ foreigners older than this if they have good credentials.