Be Like Chris: Sharing a Personal Guide to Living in Buriram, Thailand
30th April 2021. Almost 3 years ago now and when my current journey inside Thailand began in earnest. 3 years, but feels like yesterday. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Let me rewind. In the spring of 2021, I had already spent 15 slow months at home in Ireland as on-off COVID lockdown […]
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 Heather: Celebrating Thai Festivals and Participating in Local Traditions
Thailand LOVES a celebration, and even after a few years here, I still find myself surprised by how frequently they roll around. It’s one of the many things I love about living here – there is always an event, tradition, or festival to get involved in. The great thing about working as a teacher in […]
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 […]
Be like Chris: Experience Thailand’s Epic Songkran Festivities in Buriram
It’s finally here. The big one. Thailand’s biggest and most widely celebrated festival of the calendar year. A time when families are reunited. When friends get together in great numbers. When good people who work tirelessly all year round finally take some time off. When the streets are awash with water, though not a drop […]
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 […]