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 SkillUp Global & Starlight Education Group. Their amazing partners include the Ministry of Education (กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ […]
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 as I decided to pack my life into two suitcases and boarded my one-way flight to Thailand in October of 2023. I was twenty-two and […]
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 life, both professionally and personally. And it’s certainly apt when it comes to school and to study for our many students as the mid-term exams […]
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, and the constant laughing. I used to live in England, and honestly, if you combine the cold and the rain with the 9-5 working hours, […]
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 classroom buzzing with the sound of pens scratching against paper as we were all taking notes. I’m certain many of my fellow educators share these […]
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 times it would feel like I was arriving again, fresh off the boat. I hope this serves, not as a warning, but as a heads […]
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, and the looming uncertainty of job hunting. Fear not, fellow wanderers, for I come bearing tales of a breath of fresh air amid this chaos […]
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 can’t help but grin from ear to ear; I have made so many memories and learned so many life lessons this year. Joining the vibrant […]
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 appeal to new teachers starting out in their careers here with BFITS Thailand but also write something that might have some resonance with our more […]
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 had mostly travelled in Latin American countries but my desire to explore every corner of our planet is driven by the fact that I know […]
