Living and Working In Thailand
Whether you are a gap year student seeking teaching experience or a fully qualified English language or specialist subject teacher in your home country in search of a change of scene, this website will be your one-stop resource for your teaching adventure in the 'land of smiles'.
Take a look at some of the Teacher Testimonials available on this website for tips and advice regarding working and living as an English language teacher in Thailand. Those who are already doing similar work will have a wealth of experience to impart to you regarding their stay in Thailand.
Thailand is an amazing, exciting and interesting country within which to teach students about English language and we hope that your stay will be a deeply rewarding one.
Food – Finding and eating new types of food is one of the constant delights of living in Thailand. There is such a variety of food from simple 'street' food, sold usually from a small cart attached to the side of a motorbike and cooked fresh in front of you (generally found to be delicious), to fine dining and fast food outlets.
Street food available can consist of dishes such as noodle soup, stir fried noodles, BBQ pork or chicken, spicy Thai salad, sun-dried pork and many more and usually costs between 30-60 Baht for a dish. Thai's absolutely love eating food and, as such, take their time in making sure that the meal is cooked well and tastes delicious. You will often see a queue forming at the local street stalls which offer the best food, a clear indication of good quality produce.
Thai culture and lifestyle – Talk to most westerners who have spent some time living or working in Thailand and you will soon discover that it is a wonderful place to stay. Thai culture is a rich mix of traditional practices such a the national religion of Buddhism which can be witnessed every day in the devotion of its citizens alongside a love of embracing new technologies, fashions and ideas.
Thai people are, in general, a very polite and considerate people which distinguishes itself in the way that they respect others privacy and are conscious of how to behave and act in public. If you smile unashamedly at a local Thai, 9 times out of 10 you will be rewarded with a huge smile in return. Thai culture is a very generous one with most Thai's offering assistance to those most in need and can be most witnessed in Thai temples (Wat) all over the country from the rural north to the hustle and bustle of the capital city of Bangkok which has a multitude of beautifully cared for and elaborate temples throughout its vast sprawl.
Weather – Another great aspect of living and working in Thailand is the amazing weather which changes little throughout the year. Usually hot and dry, with occasional powerful rainstorms which can sweep across the land with little notice, the best clothes to wear are light and breezy.
Weather conditions can change depending upon your location with the most temperate climate to be found in the north-east (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai), the most stable weather in the central areas (Bangkok, Ayutthaya), the driest conditions in the north-east (Isaan) and the most unpredictable weather from blisteringly clear to monsoon-like conditions in the southern islands and isthmuses (Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Lanta).
The hottest time of the year when temperatures regularly exceed 35C (95F) is in the early to mid part of the year from January through to May. Monsoon season starts around September and can last through to December in some cases.
Thai Nightlife – Thai nightlife can be huge fun ranging from night markets and bazaars, a plethora of bars and huge super-clubs in the major cities through to all-night beach parties where you can eat, drink and dance your way all through the warm tropical nights.
A word of warning here in that these are the areas to be most alert for would-be thieves and con-men seeking to make a quick buck from inexperienced tourists so watch your wallet, phone or handbag should you attend places with large amounts of party-goers.
Copyright Thailand-Teacher.com 2016. All Rights Reserved.
Whether you are a gap year student seeking teaching experience or a fully qualified English language or specialist subject teacher in your home country in search of a change of scene, this website will be your one-stop resource for your teaching adventure in the 'land of smiles'.
Take a look at some of the Teacher Testimonials available on this website for tips and advice regarding working and living as an English language teacher in Thailand. Those who are already doing similar work will have a wealth of experience to impart to you regarding their stay in Thailand.
Thailand is an amazing, exciting and interesting country within which to teach students about English language and we hope that your stay will be a deeply rewarding one.
Food – Finding and eating new types of food is one of the constant delights of living in Thailand. There is such a variety of food from simple 'street' food, sold usually from a small cart attached to the side of a motorbike and cooked fresh in front of you (generally found to be delicious), to fine dining and fast food outlets.
Street food available can consist of dishes such as noodle soup, stir fried noodles, BBQ pork or chicken, spicy Thai salad, sun-dried pork and many more and usually costs between 30-60 Baht for a dish. Thai's absolutely love eating food and, as such, take their time in making sure that the meal is cooked well and tastes delicious. You will often see a queue forming at the local street stalls which offer the best food, a clear indication of good quality produce.
Thai culture and lifestyle – Talk to most westerners who have spent some time living or working in Thailand and you will soon discover that it is a wonderful place to stay. Thai culture is a rich mix of traditional practices such a the national religion of Buddhism which can be witnessed every day in the devotion of its citizens alongside a love of embracing new technologies, fashions and ideas.
Thai people are, in general, a very polite and considerate people which distinguishes itself in the way that they respect others privacy and are conscious of how to behave and act in public. If you smile unashamedly at a local Thai, 9 times out of 10 you will be rewarded with a huge smile in return. Thai culture is a very generous one with most Thai's offering assistance to those most in need and can be most witnessed in Thai temples (Wat) all over the country from the rural north to the hustle and bustle of the capital city of Bangkok which has a multitude of beautifully cared for and elaborate temples throughout its vast sprawl.
Weather – Another great aspect of living and working in Thailand is the amazing weather which changes little throughout the year. Usually hot and dry, with occasional powerful rainstorms which can sweep across the land with little notice, the best clothes to wear are light and breezy.
Weather conditions can change depending upon your location with the most temperate climate to be found in the north-east (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai), the most stable weather in the central areas (Bangkok, Ayutthaya), the driest conditions in the north-east (Isaan) and the most unpredictable weather from blisteringly clear to monsoon-like conditions in the southern islands and isthmuses (Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh Lanta).
The hottest time of the year when temperatures regularly exceed 35C (95F) is in the early to mid part of the year from January through to May. Monsoon season starts around September and can last through to December in some cases.
Thai Nightlife – Thai nightlife can be huge fun ranging from night markets and bazaars, a plethora of bars and huge super-clubs in the major cities through to all-night beach parties where you can eat, drink and dance your way all through the warm tropical nights.
A word of warning here in that these are the areas to be most alert for would-be thieves and con-men seeking to make a quick buck from inexperienced tourists so watch your wallet, phone or handbag should you attend places with large amounts of party-goers.
Copyright Thailand-Teacher.com 2016. All Rights Reserved.