The beginning of April was fast approaching and our final number of 19 trainees had been confirmed. Our TAP trainees, together with the UniTEFL trainees all merged in one room. The course was about to begin… The initial meeting at the airport was a bit stressful and even though Chiang Mai International Airport is…
Living and working abroad has become extremely popular in the past few years. More and more people are escaping their everyday ‘normal’ lives to work abroad. This urge to want to travel the world has become more convenient and a lot cheaper. Traveling the world not only allows you to experience new cultures but…
“What do you like about Thailand?” I’ve been hearing this question regularly for the past year. Once I announced my decision to turn my one-year adventure of teaching abroad into a potential career, I’ve been hearing it even more. Food The first thing I always mention is the food. First of all, the food…
Thai English 101 English is a difficult language to learn. It’s even more difficult to teach. There are many reasons why we need English teachers in Thailand. Watch this funny parody, with Thai comedian Tukky, about a Thai teacher trying to teach English. Post by Raegel Rivera.
Living and working on a Thai salary may seem difficult at first glance but it can be done, while even saving a few baht to enjoy the luscious vacation spots that Thailand has to offer. The costs of living will differ if you’re living in a big city rather than a small, Esan provincial town.…
I’ve compiled a list of things that I think people should know about Thailand in general (because it’s different and new), or before anyone decides to travel here. The King is everything; respect him and the royal family. This includes the baht (currency). His face is on it. You step on it, shove it…
Hello to all you curious folks out there wondering just what the average cost of living abroad in Thailand is like! My name is Matt and I’ve been a teacher in here in Thailand for 10 months now. Between semesters here at my school, in Esan province, I budgeted for an amazing 4 week vacation…