Paul Metcalfe

I haven't been teaching in Asia all that long, but I've learned a lot in a short space of time!


When the dream TEFL job goes pear-shaped

Sometimes it's as much about adapting as it is about teaching

While every experience is unique, there are several common reasons why things can quickly turn sour for foreign teachers in Thailand.


10 classroom phrases every Thai student knows

Learn them. Embrace them. And yes - always have a game ready.

Often said with absolute honesty and zero shame, Thai students can be refreshingly direct when it comes to shortcuts.


Featured Jobs

English, Science, and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


AP and MS/HS Computer Science Teacher

฿55,000+ / month

Chiang Rai


Full-time NES Teachers

฿47,500+ / month

Bangkok


Part-time or Full-time NES Teachers

฿45,000+ / month

Thailand


Part-time NES Weekend Teachers

฿330+ / hour

Bangkok


Cover Coordinator

฿62,000+ / month

Surat Thani


Featured Teachers

  • Mark


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Mary


    American, 55 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Oluyole


    Nigerian, 29 years old. Currently living in Nigeria

  • Artem


    Russian, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Emerlyn


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • David


    British, 49 years old. Currently living in Thailand

The Hot Spot


My Bangkok suburb

My Bangkok suburb

Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Let us help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle.


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to live in Thailand? We survey various teachers earning different salaries and with different lifestyles.


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Air your views

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The region guides

The region guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.