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last updated 17th July 2009
The teaching of children is easily the biggest growth area in Thailand and new nursery schools and kindergartens are opening every day. Teaching kids is not for everyone though. There are teachers who say that kids are wonderful and teaching them is so rewarding. It’s certainly tiring.
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"
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?
Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
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.