BFITS Blog Adventures
Discover a world of knowledge and exploration, where we blend insightful articles and teachers’ experiences to offer a captivating perspective on education, travel, and beyond.
Be Like Greg: Find the Right Condo in Thailand with Practical Tips and Firsthand Insights
I thought that writing a blog on the do’s and don’ts may be useful for incoming teachers, so perhaps they can avoid similar mistakes to the ones that I made—first…
Be Like Paige: Transform Your Life Through Culture, Connection, and Teaching in Thailand
I am taking time to reflect on my time, living and teaching in Thailand. So far, it has been an incredibly enriching experience. I have written this blog for people…
Be Like Chris: Celebrate Milestones and School Adventures in Buriram During Term 1 (2025)
Teaching is full of milestones — both big and small — that remind us why the journey is worth it. From classroom breakthroughs to school-wide events, every term brings a…
Be Like Chris: Reflect on the Challenges and Growth of Teaching in Thailand During Term 1 (2024)
It doesn’t seem like long ago I was chilling out on Koh Chang island, watching the world go by, and listening to the peaceful hum of the sea. It couldn’t…
Be Like Vic: Find Peace and Adventure in Bangkok’s Parks and Recreation Areas
Yo! What’s up again? I’m back with a lil more info about a few things, which, if you enjoy green and foliage, you may find helpful. So, from my previous…
Be Like Anthony: Experience Thai Food Cuisine While Teaching in Pathum Thani, Thailand
“Laughter is brightest in the place where food is.” #IrishProverb Local Thai cuisine is renowned worldwide for its vibrant flavors, intricate balance of spices, and fresh ingredients. Local foods reveal…
TEDx SJC School Bangkok: Young Women Rising
When I look back at the journey of TEDx SJC School Bangkok, I can’t help but smile. What began as a spark of an idea in October 2024 evolved into…
Be like Paige: Discover How Teaching in Thailand Can Be Truly Rewarding
When I first arrived in Thailand, I never imagined how much my students would teach me in return. Over the past months, I’ve had the privilege of working as an…
Be Like Chris: Navigate the Future of Teaching in an Evolving Education Landscape
“I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” – HAL 9000 The rise of the machines is well underway as we enter 2025. The above quote can be attributed…
Be Like Vic: Teach in Thailand with Heart—and Heal with Self-Care
Hey welcome one and all! You decided to move to Thailand! YAAAAAAAAAAAAY! Maybe you moved to Bangkok and you have a brand new city to explore, new people to meet,…
Be Like Millie: Experience the Magic of Teaching and Giving Back in Thailand
Last year, I was fortunate to be selected to volunteer at the Baan Mai Khao school in Phuket as part of a three-day camp. When I say this experience squeezed…
Be Like Chris: Make Teaching in Thailand More Fun with BFITS—Join the Fantasy Premier League and Win Prizes
“Some people think Fantasy Football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.”– Chris Whearty It’s back! Just like that, and in…
Be Like Vic: Make a Difference Teaching in Thailand with New School Transfer Opportunities
Teaching in Thailand offers more than just a job—it opens the door to growth, exploration, and unexpected opportunities. Over the past few years, working with BFITS, the journey has become…
Be like Richard: Manage Expectations and Adjust to Realities When Teaching in Bangkok, Thailand
After arriving in Bangkok for the first time a year ago, I carried a bag of assumptions stemming from travel blogs, YouTube videos, and word of mouth. I knew that…
Be Like Heather: Fall in Love with Teaching in Thailand and Make It Home—How 6 Months Became 3 Years Already
What was intended to be a brief chapter of adventure has turned into something much more meaningful. Thailand feels like home in a way I never thought possible in those…
Be Like Vic: Experience Life Beyond Teaching with the Best Things to Do in Pakkret
For many expats, teaching in Thailand opens the door to more than just a career—it’s an invitation to explore life from a fresh perspective. While weekdays may be spent shaping…
Be Like Richard: Teach in Thailand While Exploring Culture and Building Meaningful Connections
At the start of 2024, I was at a point where I knew in my heart that it was time for a significant shift in my life’s journey. With five…
Be Like Chris: Help Students Shine During Exams While Teaching in Thailand
The Buzz of Exam Season in Thailand It’s mid-July, and there is a great feeling in the air as school is now back in full swing, and most of us,…
Be Like Vic: From Teaching to Hobbies—Find Joy Everywhere in Thailand
Initially, moving to a new country could be an extremely exciting experience. You are in a completely new environment and there is so much to take in at once: the…
Be Like Jeff: Don’t Let Doubt Hold You Back—Start Teaching in Thailand and Live the BFITS Dream (Part 2)
If you are reading this, please note that this is Part 2 of my two-part series on ‘Don’t Let Doubt Hold You Back—Start Teaching in Thailand and Live the BFITS…
Be Like Jeff: Don’t Let Doubt Hold You Back—Start Teaching in Thailand and Live the BFITS Dream (Part 1)
Where do I start? Do you think I am referring to this story, this article? I am actually thinking about all those years ago. When I decided to teach in…
BFITS | The Future is Yours: Tech and AI with Oranuch (Mimee) Lerdsuwankij
On 19 June 2025 (Wednesday), BFITS Thailand continued its inspiring BrightMinds Webinar Series with its second live session, “The Future is Yours: Tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI).” This powerful session…
Be Like Chris: Experience Thailand’s Mid-Year Holidays Through Tradition and Celebration
Hello and anybody who is reading this today is very welcome to my latest blog where I plan to touch on a number of things, from how the new school…
Be like Anthony: Energize Your Classroom with Engaging Resources for the New Term
Preparation is an essential component of success in any endeavor. Whether you’re an athlete training for a competition, a student preparing for exams, a professional gearing up for a major…
Be Like Salia: Say Goodbye to Stress and Hello to Happiness Teaching in Thailand
Have you ever woken up every day filled with complaints? Not knowing what to do or where to start. Well, I recently reached a point in life where I constantly…
Be like Briony: Settle into Life in Thailand as a First-Time Teacher with BFITS
After 7 months of travelling around South East Asia, it was time for the BFITS Training in Bangkok, Thailand. My partner and I flew from Singapore with butterflies in our…
Be like Vic: Embrace the Unknown and Discover Yourself in Thailand
Timeout! Why did you decide to leave your country of origin and come thousands of miles away to start over in a completely different setting—maybe even to teach in Thailand?…
BFITS | Brighter Minds, Empowered Teachers: What’s Coming This May 2025
Get ready to elevate your teaching journey—because this May 2025, BFITS is bringing you a powerful lineup of live workshop sessions designed to inspire, inform, and ignite brighter minds across…
Be Like Millie: Unwind in Thailand with Weekend Trips to Koh Kret and the Green Lung
One of my favourite aspects of living in Thailand is how easy it is to travel. I love using my weekends to explore new places and uncover hidden gems. Before…
Be Like Chris: Maximize Your BFITS Experience Beyond Teaching in Thailand
“The worst of all deception is self-deception.” – Plato I have been teaching in Thailand and with BFITS for over 3 years now. I started teaching at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School as…
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 4)
Welcome back to the final chapter of this #BFITSWeekendRead travel series. As a teacher in Thailand, I’ve been fortunate not only to build meaningful classroom experiences but also to explore…
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 3)
I’d like to welcome all of my fellow educators and travellers to the third part of my blog series regarding travel opportunities while residing in Thailand. Part one covered the…
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 2)
Thailand has over 1,000 islands, located in both the Gulf of Thailand and in the Andaman Sea. Because of the abundance of beautiful scenery, turquoise waters, and affordable accommodation available…
Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 1)
“Be a traveller, not a tourist.” This is a quote I once saw attributed to the late Anthony Bourdain, the American chef, author, and, later in life, travel documentarian. Whether…
Be Like Greg: Exploring Opportunities and Embracing My New Teaching Role in Thailand
At 28, as I sat in the dreary office in Manchester, the city that had been my home for the previous four years, I felt my twenties slowly but surely…
Be Like Millie: Sharing My Essential Tips as an English Teacher Expat in Thailand
I’ve been living in Bangkok, Thailand, for over two and a half years as of writing this. While I’m not an expert on every aspect of expat life, I’d like…
Be Like Chris: Embrace the Adventure of Teaching in Thailand as an Irishman
“There’s nothing worse in life than getting up in the morning and hating what you do.” I can attribute that quote to Mr. Moran, my 3rd-year secondary school (high school)…
Be like Salia: Break Barriers, Unlock Your Potential, and Teach in Thailand
One of my favorite quotes that has inspired me throughout my journey of life is: “Do not allow those with limits to limit you.” I found this quote to be…
Be like Millie: Coping with Homesickness and Finding Comfort in Thailand’s Warmth
Moving to a new country like Thailand can be exciting but also challenging, especially when homesickness kicks in. For those of us teaching in Thailand, finding small comforts and building…
Be Like Chris: Forging Positive Relationships With Fellow Teachers and Students in Thailand
Forging meaningful connections with both students and colleagues plays a huge role in making teaching in Thailand an enriching experience. Building these relationships not only creates a more engaging learning…
Be Like Vic: Sharing Essential Tips for Newcomers to Bangkok and Teaching in Thailand
Brosé here with some info, opinions, and suggestions! Sorry, it’s Teacher Vic while I’m at school. Yeah, I’m writing this on my break, on a Friday (TGIF!), ready for the…
BFITS | The Future is Yours: Expert Insights on Your Career with Suthichai Yoon
On 15 January 2025 (Wednesday), BFITS Thailand officially kicked off the highly anticipated BrightMinds featuring The Future is Yours Webinar Series of 2025. This initiative has been designed to guide…
Be like Jaime: Becoming a BFITS Teacher in Thailand is Simply the Best!
The path to teaching in Thailand is one filled with excitement, discovery, and moments of profound impact. It’s a journey where educators shape futures and grow alongside their students. The…
Be like Chris: Shape a Brighter 2025 as a BFITS Teacher in Buriram, Thailand
“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” And so here we are. 2025 kind of crept up on me there a little bit. I started back for…
Be like Millie: Volunteering Beyond the Classroom – Painting, Panthers, and Powerful Art!
I would like to start by saying that I always dreamt of living abroad. I think maybe I manifested this time in my life, and I have shocked myself by…
BFITS | Reflecting on 2024 to Welcome a Brighter Future
“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde As we approach the end of 2024, it is the perfect moment to reflect on a…
Be Like Claire: Inspiring Hope Through Rh-Negative Blood Donation in Thailand
Blood donation is one of the most profound ways to impact lives. For me, it’s not just about donating blood—it’s about inspiring others to see how a single act of…
Be like Chris: Experience the Joyful Christmas in Thailand Countdown in Buriram
“Dwelling on the past only blinds you to the future. Missing home is natural, but embrace the present and create a new place that feels just as comforting.” Embracing the…
Be like Chris: Empowering Thai Students to Reach for the Stars on Space Day 2024
“No dream is too big.” – Lieutenant Colonel and NASA astronaut (retd.) Charles “Sam” Gemar. Space Day 2024 is a joint collaboration between The Bright Group & BFITS Thailand and…
Be like Hannah: Reflecting on My First 6 Months of Teaching & Living in Thailand
It has been said that when the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change, that is when we change. This was the position I found myself in…
Be Like Chris: Preparing Effectively for Term 1 Midterm Exams in Thailand
Those who fail to prepare should prepare to fail. This is a common and popular saying I’ve heard repeated many times before and can be used in many aspects of…
Be Like Millie: Embracing the Joys and Surprises of Teaching in a Thai School
Working and living in Thailand is somewhat of a culture change. Well, it’s more than just culture; it’s the weather, the food, the structure of the day, the work-life balance,…
Be Like Chris: Sharing a Personal Guide to Living in Buriram, Thailand
30th April 2021. Almost 3 years ago now and when my current journey inside Thailand began in earnest. 3 years, but feels like yesterday. Time sure does fly when you’re…
Step-by-Step Guide: Booking Your Online Visa Appointment (Royal Thai Consulate – General, Savannakhet, Laos)
As BFITS Foreign Teachers’ Assistance (FTA) Team, we understand that navigating Thailand visa procedures can be challenging, especially with new online systems. While the recent changes to the visa appointment…
Be Like Christi: Balancing the Challenges and Benefits of AI in Education
As a youngster, I vividly recall the excitement of getting ready for a new school year by covering my books and selecting the perfect stationery. I will never forget the…
Be like Heather: Celebrating Thai Festivals and Participating in Local Traditions
Thailand LOVES a celebration, and even after a few years here, I still find myself surprised by how frequently they roll around. It’s one of the many things I love…
Be Like Spencer: From Touchdowns to a BFITS Teaching Adventure in Khon Kaen, Thailand
I knew my journey with BFITS would begin long before my plane touched down in Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (Bangkok). What I did not fully understand was how many more…
Be like Mariam: A New BFITS Teacher’s Tale on Navigating the Whimsical Journey of Relocating Abroad
Ah, the thrill of adventure beckons, and what greater adventure is there than moving to a new country? Yet, amidst the excitement lurks the dreaded hassle of paperwork, accommodation hunts,…
Be like Christi: Honoring SPIM BFITS Teachers Highlights with a 2023-2024 Memory Capsule
The 2023/2024 school year has passed by faster than a caffeine-fuelled Monday morning! It’s crazy how time flies when you’re having fun. As I bid farewell to another chapter, I…
Be like Chris: BFITS Teachers Training and the Year Ahead
I have been thinking about how best to approach this blog and have decided to tackle it twofold, as the title suggests. I wanted to create a blog that might…
Be like Christi: Celebrating A Year Overflowing with Joyous School Festivities!
If there’s one thing that truly gets my heart racing with excitement, it’s diving headfirst into the different cultures across the globe. Before living in Thailand for a year, I…
Be like Chris: Experience Thailand’s Epic Songkran Festivities in Buriram
It’s finally here. The big one. Thailand’s biggest and most widely celebrated festival of the calendar year. A time when families are reunited. When friends get together in great numbers.…
Legal Steps for Teachers in Thailand: Fast Ways to Get A Non-B Visa
Teaching in Thailand isn’t simply a task; an undertaking offers social drenching, self-awareness, and expert turn of events. Notwithstanding, before setting out on this excursion, it is fundamental to acquire…
Be like Armie: Finding Fulfillment and Purpose Teaching Abroad in Thailand
Scott Hayden once said, “Teachers have three loves: love of learning, love of learners, and the love of bringing the first two loves together.” To say that teaching requires passion,…
Be like Anthony: Heartfelt Lessons from Teaching in Thailand
“What was the most memorable moment in the classroom when you were a student?” We always encounter this question whenever we meet new people or when we converse with our…
Be like Rod: Discover the True Value and Essence of Kindness with BFITS
In today’s world, there are overwhelmingly congested attributes of negativity: greed, selfishness, and hatred. The one constant the world has is kindness. Kindness represents the light that shines on us…
Be like Chris: Enjoying The Bright Challenge 2024 #BeyondAI Experience
At 8.00 am on the morning of Wednesday, 24th January, I arrived at my school as normal, though this was not to be a normal day. I teach at Buriram…
Be like Michelle: Avoid Becoming a Deer in Headlights and Debunk the Unknown
I will admit that 6 online lessons and 2 in-person lessons could not adequately prepare me for the plunge of teaching 9-10 and 11-12 years old girls in a real…
Be like Chris: A Reflection on My Time in Thailand
I have now spent over two and a half years in Thailand, and while the time here seems to move faster than elsewhere, I am still enchanted by the happy…
Be like Christi: Navigating a Year Abroad as a BFITS Educator in Thailand
As I sit down to reflect on almost one full year of working with BFITS, I can’t help but be reminded of the journey I have experienced. The journey started…
Living and Teaching in Thailand: Things You Need to Know Before You Go
Are you thinking of starting a journey to live and teach in Thailand? It’s an exciting adventure, full of opportunities to dive into the culture, upgrade your skills, and make…
Teaching Adventure in Thailand: A Complete Guide for Educators
In Thailand, people put more effort into education. This guide will help you understand the system if you want to teach in Thailand.
