Be like Rod: Discover the True Value and Essence of Kindness with BFITS

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

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

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

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

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

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 […]