Q1. Where did you move to and when?

I moved back to the UK in 2006.

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

3.5 Years

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

Well, at that time I felt I had gone as far as I could go within the Thailand TEFL circuit. I was also missing family and decided to return to the UK and resume my old career as an engineer.

Q4. What are the advantages of working where you are now compared to Thailand?

You can never compare the life style and weather in the UK to that in Thailand, but the main advantage here is that I am now working as my own limited company on a freelance basis. I'm currently earning over 55K per annum, which allows for a very decent standard of living. I also take two whole months in every year to visit Thailand, where I still have a property. My work allows me to take one month off in every 6 months - so I get the best of both worlds.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

I actually miss the madness of it all, the amazing beaches in the south, and also the feeling of complete and utter freedom.

Q6. Would you advise a new teacher to seek work in Thailand or where you are now?

Definitely but maybe take a look around you after two years and if you're not heading in the right direction - think about moving on.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

Well, two months in Thailand every year isn't bad I suppose.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

Thailand is a great place when you're someone in your twenties and thirties but I think it could get more difficult as you get older and then perhaps it becomes easier to get 'trapped'.