Some would say controversial words from 'Oooh that hurts'. What is it about untrained teachers that really gets his goat?
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Why is it suddenly so difficult to become a teacher in Thailand?
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I am fluent in both French and English. My students were told I was French but I always told them I was African - born and raised in France. If you dont like my teaching methodologies, they can bring in another teacher but i am not gonna lie about anything.
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I have always been amazed by how little most foreigners and Thai people know about Thai Labor Law. Why wouldn’t you want to know what your rights are under the law?
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Be careful. The world is full of teacher scams like this one. If you hear of any more then please let us know about them.
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This past July I accepted a job teaching English at a university in Saudi Arabia. I was to teach Saudi males in their 20's and was excited about that opportunity. The tax-free salary of around $3,500 U.S. a month along with a rent-free apartment, return airfare, and long paid holidays didn't hurt either.
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I've just completed my first month at a language centre. I waited for a good job rather than accepting one I wouldn't be happy with and I'm very pleased with my decision. I've earned just over 40k this month, and I am very confident my income will rise in the coming months
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Nothing irks me more than reading that statement and you see it all over the web wherever the topic of teaching in Thailand is discussed or promoted. It’s a statement that’s both grossly misleading and wildly inaccurate.
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I stopped attaching my picture to my applications and instantly started receiving more responses.
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If schools want to contact you about a vacant position and their e-mail comes back at them like a boomerang, they won't make a note of it and contact you on another day. They'll move on to the next person and you'll be forgotten.
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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"
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
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.
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.
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