10 things no one tells the new guy about teaching in Thailand

What every new TEFL teacher should know before stepping into a Thai classroom

While the Instagram stories and travel blogs paint a picture of tropical bliss, the reality of teaching here is far more layered.


Don't get too upset with the job ads

Thailand's employers can be brutally direct about who they want to hire

It’s worth being aware that some schools are pretty fussy about what they are looking for. Glance at any jobs section of a newspaper and you’ll notice that such pedantry is common.


Hire the best teacher for the job

Postbox letter from John

Sadly, many schools in Thailand prefer native speakers over Asians, even to teach math and other technical subjects.


It can be tough to find teaching work

Postbox letter from June

I feel like I have to work harder than my white counterparts to get a job in this field. I practice a lot, have props, watch videos on how to teach young learners but once they see me, it's like I'm doomed.


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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


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  • Judy


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

The Hot Spot


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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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.


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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.