Here's a complete breakdown of my time spent on the Thai cultural course. Actually I've decided that it was nothing but a teacher's council money spinner. It had little to do with improving a teacher's performance in the classroom and just when I thought things couldn't get any worse, the foreign participants were given an impromtu dance class.
1st May 2008: Copland - becoming a tourist police volunteer
1st March 2008: Notes on a semester
1st January 2008: Sad tales of customer service
1st December 2007: An extremely unpleasant teaching day
1st October 2007: The Youtube battle is over
1st September 2007: Meds! meds! meds!
1st August 2007: Why don’t you just go home?
1st July 2007: Fun with language
I left my home in Newcastle to teach English in Thailand. This is my story from preparation to arrival to finding a job and beyond.
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
Does racism exist in Thailand? The original article is over two years old but we would still like to hear your comments on how things are now.
How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
Find out how employable you are in Thailand as an English teacher. Is it a case of 'welcome aboard' or "Mom, I need you to send some money again"