voyager1970

- What do you think about teaching in Thailand?

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!!

In a word, no. I realize that's blunt, but unless you are in a position to establish a business of your own there really is nothing practical that Thailand will permit. For most foreigners, Thailand is a place to visit and a place to retire, but not really a place to come looking for a job.

I would agree to a point. I am over in Thailand teaching (I am from UK)and my wife is also over here. It will be very hard for her to get a job but she is going to study a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) course and then she will be able to work.