Be like Anthony: Build Bonds and Teamwork with Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School Sports Activities
Sports have always been more than just a game. They are a universal language that transcends cultures, uniting people through a shared passion for competition and achievement. For teachers in Thailand, school sports activities, especially here at Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School, are also a meaningful way for students to build confidence, discipline, and teamwork beyond 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 the new school year at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School in April; I was diligently doing my duty as always in July, attending Loy Krathong festivities in November, celebrating […]
Be Like Anthony: Mentor Future Innovators Through a Mission Mars Program in Thailand
As humanity looks toward Mars for potential exploration and habitation, sparking students’ interest in Mars missions becomes crucial. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, opportunities like this extend far beyond traditional classrooms. A well-structured Mission Mars Activity Program for students can ignite their passion for space science, build critical STEM skills, […]
Be Like Chris: Create Meaningful Connections with Fellow Teachers in Thailand
For most teachers in Thailand, the path into the classroom can begin in many different ways. Mine certainly did. I’ve been an active member of the workforce of this world for over 20 years now. In that time, I’ve done a plethora of different jobs. When I was about 16 years old, I worked as […]
Be Like Chris: Spark Curiosity and Engage Young Minds at the BP BFITS Program Camp
For those of us who teach in Thailand through the BFITS Program, some of the most meaningful moments happen outside the classroom. English camps like this are where curiosity comes alive, where students learn through movement, creativity, and connection, building confidence and communication skills in ways that feel natural and lasting. A New Camp Experience […]
Be like Chris: Jump into the Action at Sports Week in Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School
Sports Week at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School proved to be a great success. For those of us who teach in Thailand through the BFITS Program, moments like this go far beyond the classroom. Teaching abroad is not just about lessons and exams. It is about immersing yourself in school life, culture, and community events that […]
Be Like Anthony: Explore Cutting-Edge STEM Innovation at the SPIRIT STEM City Expo
The Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School BFITS Program STEM City Exposition challenges students to create a city that tackles real-world challenges and problems based on a given scenario. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, events like this go far beyond traditional classroom learning. They reflect how teaching abroad can inspire innovation, creativity, and […]
Be Like Chris: Showcase Educational Excellence While Welcoming ASEAN Leaders to Buriram, Thailand
“Life is a succession of lessons which must be lived to be understood.” I have experienced many new things since I started teaching, particularly since I began teaching here in Thailand. School trips away to competitions in Math, Science, and English, The Bright Challenge held in Bangkok earlier this year, and Space Day, just concluded […]
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 […]