Do people teach on tourist visas for a long time? Why?

The main reasons that teachers work illegally (on tourist visas) are

1) they don't possess the necessary qualifications to obtain a teacher's license
2) their school / institute can't get them a work permit / won't get them a work permit / don't know how to get them a work permit
3) they actually prefer to remain a 'free spirit' often juggling around freelance work and not tied down to one particular establishment.

Be warned though: teaching without a work permit can land you in serious trouble. Jail / fine / deportation - take your pick.

Back to the main list

Featured Jobs

Chinese Teacher

฿43,200+ / month

Bangkok

IELTS Test Prep Teachers

฿700+ / hour

Thailand

Filipino English Teachers

฿16,000+ / month

Chon Buri

Market Leader Teachers

฿700+ / hour

Thailand

NES Teachers (Full-time and Part-time)

฿47,500+ / month

Thailand

English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok

View all jobs

TEFL Courses & Training

Get off to a good start...

Take your course
in Thailand!

Training Directory

Featured Teachers

More
  • ROBIN JOHN

    Robin

    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Frank

    Frank

    German, 55 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Abigail

    Abigail

    Filipino, 33 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Michael

    Michael

    Filipino, 35 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Arvin

    Arvin

    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Mary

    Mary

    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

Sponsors

Sine Education

No TEFL required or lesson planning needed. Training and multimedia lessons provided.
Wall Street English

Fun Professional Fulfillment
English Planet

To be internationally recognized as the leader in quality English language training.
Eduplus

We get you a job! Options for school placements all over Thailand
BSI Broker

Brokers for ajarn health insurance and for all your Thailand insurance needs.
Siam Computer & Language

Competitive teacher packages with benefits and bonus incentives
Kajonkietsuksa School

First bilingual school in Phuket. Vacancies for kindergarten, primary and secondary teachers.

Kasintorn St Peter School

Progressive English program school near Bangkok employing NES and Filipino teachers
Inlingua Thailand

Premier language school with many branches and corporate training.

The Hot Spot

Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!

Can you hear me OK?

Can you hear me OK?

In today's modern world, the on-line interview is becoming more and more popular. How do you prepare for it?

Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.

The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?

Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

If you like visiting ajarn.com and reading the content, why not get involved yourself and keep us up to date?

Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.

Renting an apartment?

Renting an apartment?

Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.