An English teacher and proud

Do those who don't teach English in Thailand look down on those that do?

What do expats who work in Thailand but don't teach English think of us teachers? Are we ridiculed when out of earshot or do even the high-flyers afford us maximum respect. An invitation to a business networking evening and a chance to really find out.


White or wrong?

The strange fixation that Thai people have with white skin.

If we look at Thailand’s cultural products – that is, when we look at how beauty is represented in the media, in literature, in people’s popular perceptions and so forth – why do we so overwhelmingly see that white skin is thought of as more beautiful? Let's delve into this issue and perhaps find out where exactly the root of the perception lies.


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Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

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The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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Need Thailand insurance?

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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.


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The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


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Will I find work in Thailand?

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