Q1. Where did you move to and when?

Moved back to the UK in 2012

Q2. How long did you work in Thailand?

I lived in Thailand for 8 years. I worked for 7 years in a private school and language school at weekends.

Q3. What was your main reason for moving?

My daughter was 2 years old at the time. I wanted to put her in nursery and send her to primary school.

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

Working here in England has better salary increases and benefits. You also have a chance to progress in your career.

Q5. What do you miss about life in Thailand?

The cost of living is so much cheaper then living in England. My salary pretty much goes out on bills every month leaving little to save. I was on a good salary before I left Thailand and could easily save between 20,000-30,000 baht a month!
I also miss the great weather and the amount of school holidays we used to get. I could set off to an island,or if I fancied visiting another country I could do it.

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

Yes I would definitely advise people to go and work in Thailand. I would recommend they try to get a job in an international school though if they were looking to teach and had the right qualifications. These places would have much higher salaries,great benefits and a school which would support and look after their teachers.

Q7. Any plans to return to Thailand one day?

Sure,I've been back on holiday a few times. My wife is Thai and we have a little girl who has dual nationality. It's nice for them to go back and visit family and for my daughter to pick up some Thai! I'm hoping to complete my PGCE,once I have finished it would be nice to return and live there again.

Q8. Anything else you'd like to add?

A beautiful country and had an amazing time there! If you plan to move there and you are thinking of working in Thailand, then go for it! Just don't get sucked in! You might end up staying too long!!