Hi
I moved to Thailand this year and started work at a private International School in Bangkok on 10th August and I love it.
Everyone is so friendly and polite, the students are great and the weekend visits are something else - it is just like living in paradise!
I am from UK and I am - obviously - a trained teacher.
Someone further down the post says that you need to be and I would agree.
My VISA and work permit have been sorted by my school.
I am earning 78,500THB a month (with 20,000THB a month housing allowance on top) - which is more that we both need for a fantastic way of life.
I think the key is to secure a job before coming over so you can get the right VISAs sorted before you arrive.
Good luck - it's well worth the effort!!