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 who are considering taking a similar path, or maybe feel a little bit nervous about the process. I would like to share some uplifting pieces […]
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 mix of challenges, achievements, and moments that stay with us long after the lessons end. As we conclude Term 1 of 2025 at Buriram Pitthayakhom […]
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 last. Nor should it. If you were always on holiday, would it even be a holiday? The new school year always seems to roll around […]
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 English and social subjects teacher for M1–M3 (Grade 7-9) students at Watkhemapirataram (WKM) School, and it has been one of the most eye-opening and rewarding […]
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 to the 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey from visionary director Stanley Kubrick. It tells the story of a small band of astronauts and scientists […]
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, new places to hang out, new food to try, and a new culture to learn. It’s all great! Rainbows and lollipops and all the great […]
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 a series of exciting new chapters, each shaped by school transfers, life shifts, and personal transformation. Rethinking What Flexibility Really Means Have you ever gotten […]
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 there would be an intense adjustment period and possibly some culture shock, but what I experienced during my first week of teaching was quite different […]
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 initial weeks and months. There are a million and one reasons to love life here. From the kind-hearted people, to the exciting work culture, the […]
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 years of teaching experience, I had a great deal of experience in education, but found myself wanting something new; maybe teach in Thailand, an opportunity to […]
