Tag: ESL

Be Like Vic: From Teaching to Hobbies—Find Joy Everywhere in Thailand

Initially, moving to a new country could be an extremely exciting experience. You are in a completely new environment and there is so much to take in at once: the air is different, the people speak in indistinguishable sounds, the aromas wafting past are foreign, and people are driving on the wrong side of the […]

BFITS | The Future is Yours: Tech and AI with Oranuch (Mimee) Lerdsuwankij

On 19 June 2025 (Wednesday), BFITS Thailand continued its inspiring BrightMinds Webinar Series with its second live session, “The Future is Yours: Tech and Artificial Intelligence (AI).” This powerful session featured Ms. Oranuch “Mimee” Lerdsuwankij, Co-founder and CEO of Techsauce, one of Thailand’s leading tech platforms. With decades of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the […]

Be Like Salia: Say Goodbye to Stress and Hello to Happiness Teaching in Thailand

Have you ever woken up every day filled with complaints? Not knowing what to do or where to start. Well, I recently reached a point in life where I constantly woke up feeling dreadful and pessimistic, and every day, I had the feeling that I was not living up to my purpose in life. Tired […]

Be like Vic: Embrace the Unknown and Discover Yourself in Thailand

Timeout! Why did you decide to leave your country of origin and come thousands of miles away to start over in a completely different setting—maybe even to teach in Thailand? This personal question can have infinite answers based on who you ask. Some people may have done it because they were bored, some may have […]

BFITS | Brighter Minds, Empowered Teachers: What’s Coming This May 2025

Get ready to elevate your teaching journey—because this May 2025, BFITS is bringing you a powerful lineup of live workshop sessions designed to inspire, inform, and ignite brighter minds across our network. With topics ranging from emotional resilience to active learning, AI in education, and workplace awareness, these sessions are led by some of the […]

Be Like Millie: Unwind in Thailand with Weekend Trips to Koh Kret and the Green Lung

One of my favourite aspects of living in Thailand is how easy it is to travel. I love using my weekends to explore new places and uncover hidden gems. Before moving to Bangkok, I had already travelled around Thailand a bit, visiting the southern islands and the northern regions. However, now that I’m based here, […]

Be Like Greg: Exploring Opportunities and Embracing My New Teaching Role in Thailand

At 28, as I sat in the dreary office in Manchester, the city that had been my home for the previous four years, I felt my twenties slowly but surely slipping away from me. Having had friends travel around Southeast Asia before, and as many deadlines for work I no longer enjoyed loomed, I found […]

Be Like Millie: Sharing My Essential Tips as an English Teacher Expat in Thailand

I’ve been living in Bangkok, Thailand, for over two and a half years as of writing this. While I’m not an expert on every aspect of expat life, I’d like to share some essential tips. As an English teacher in Thailand, my main advice is to embrace the go-with-the-flow mindset, both at work and in […]

Be like Salia: Break Barriers, Unlock Your Potential, and Teach in Thailand

One of my favorite quotes that has inspired me throughout my journey of life is: “Do not allow those with limits to limit you.” I found this quote to be a necessary part of my everyday strength when I decided to leave the U.S. and begin a teaching career in Thailand. Most people encouraged me […]

Be like Millie: Coping with Homesickness and Finding Comfort in Thailand’s Warmth

Moving to a new country like Thailand can be exciting but also challenging, especially when homesickness kicks in. For those of us teaching in Thailand, finding small comforts and building connections can help make the transition smoother. Let me share with you how I found my sense of home in Thailand. Turning Strangers into Lifelong […]