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 […]
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, and our students, will be facing their Midterm Exams for Semester 1 in the coming days. A critical time and an excellent opportunity for all […]
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 air is different, the people speak in indistinguishable sounds, the aromas wafting past are foreign, and people are driving on the wrong side of 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 Dream.’ Please read Part 1 first for important details and back-story. When I left you last, I had informed you that I was working for […]
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 Thailand. I needed to know how to get started. You might be asking yourself the same question. Of course, it begins with research. You are […]
