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 Millie: Volunteering Beyond the Classroom – Painting, Panthers, and Powerful Art!
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I would like to start by saying that I always dreamt of living abroad. I think maybe I manifested this time in my life, and I have shocked myself by dreaming this into existence. However, it didn’t come without its challenges, and I am very grateful for all the help along the way, from friends […]
BFITS | Reflecting on 2024 to Welcome a Brighter Future
“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde As we approach the end of 2024, it is the perfect moment to reflect on a year brimming with milestones, lessons, and transformative experiences. From the classrooms to the auditoriums and from individual achievements to collective leadership, this year has been […]
Be Like Claire: Inspiring Hope Through Rh-Negative Blood Donation in Thailand
Blood donation is one of the most profound ways to impact lives. For me, it’s not just about donating blood—it’s about inspiring others to see how a single act of kindness can ripple outward. Living and working in Thailand, where Rh-negative blood types are incredibly scarce, I discovered that my contribution could make a vital […]
Be like Chris: Experience the Joyful Christmas in Thailand Countdown in Buriram
“Dwelling on the past only blinds you to the future. Missing home is natural, but embrace the present and create a new place that feels just as comforting.” Embracing the Festive Spirit Away from Home Where I come from, December is a special month. The nights become incredibly long as the days are covered more […]
Be Like Vic: Celebrate Teaching Life in Thailand with Philly-Style Veggie Tacos
There’s something about cooking that keeps you grounded. After a long week in the classroom, sometimes the best way to unwind isn’t going out — it’s staying in and recreating flavors that remind you of home. Living and teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has allowed me to blend two parts of my life: […]
Be Like Vic: Transform Aging into Energy and Purpose Through Teaching in Thailand
Getting older hits differently when you’re living abroad. Responsibilities stack up, random aches show up uninvited, and suddenly your body sounds like bubble wrap when you stand up. It makes you wonder — can you slow it down? Reverse it? At least make it less… loud? Living and teaching in Thailand has forced me to […]
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 Vic: Balance Teaching in Thailand While Exploring Must-Try Restaurants in Pak Kret
There’s a moment after work when you open the fridge, stare inside, and realize… yeah, that’s not happening. No leftovers. No ingredients. Just hunger. Living in Pak Kret while teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has taught me that balance isn’t only about lesson plans and grading. It’s also about knowing where to eat, […]
