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 […]
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 a suitable visa. The Non-B Visa is an entryway for unfamiliar educators to legitimately live and teach in Thailand. In this complete guide, we’ll explore […]
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, dedication, patience, and selflessness is a cliche because everyone knows that when they choose to be a teacher, they should be equipped with these qualities […]
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 friends or with our colleagues. Many of us shared experiences based on happy moments with our friends, our very kind teachers, waves of laughter, and […]
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 with a glimmer of hope that “not everything will continue to be bad.” It is a trait and characteristic that I fear, in recent years, […]
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 Pittayakhom (BP) School in lower northeast Thailand. Meeting with 2 of my Thai colleagues and a small number of our students in the BP BFITS […]
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 life classroom. TEFL is great at teaching you the basics, but nothing beats that hands-on experience of dealing with over 25 different personalities and speaking […]
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 memories I create on an almost daily basis, both personally and professionally. I first arrived in Thailand in April 2021, and after a slightly inauspicious […]
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 with uncertainty, excitement, and curiosity. Then there was the in-between, where all the experiences and unexpected growth occurred, but unfortunately, journeys also have an end. […]
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 unforgettable memories. This guide will teach you everything about living and teaching in Thailand. It has useful tips and essential facts to help you settle […]
