Be Like Millie: Experience the Magic of Teaching and Giving Back in Thailand
Last year, I was fortunate to be selected to volunteer at the Baan Mai Khao school in Phuket as part of a three-day camp. When I say this experience squeezed my heart so tightly, I thought it would turn into a diamond. I don’t think I’m exaggerating, but here is why… For anyone looking to […]
Be Like Vic: Make a Difference Teaching in Thailand with New School Transfer Opportunities
Teaching in Thailand offers more than just a job—it opens the door to growth, exploration, and unexpected opportunities. Over the past few years, working with BFITS, the journey has become a series of exciting new chapters, each shaped by school transfers, life shifts, and personal transformation. Rethinking What Flexibility Really Means Have you ever gotten […]
Be like Richard: Manage Expectations and Adjust to Realities When Teaching in Bangkok, Thailand
After arriving in Bangkok for the first time a year ago, I carried a bag of assumptions stemming from travel blogs, YouTube videos, and word of mouth. I knew that there would be an intense adjustment period and possibly some culture shock, but what I experienced during my first week of teaching was quite different […]
Be Like Heather: Fall in Love with Teaching in Thailand and Make It Home—How 6 Months Became 3 Years Already
What was intended to be a brief chapter of adventure has turned into something much more meaningful. Thailand feels like home in a way I never thought possible in those initial weeks and months. There are a million and one reasons to love life here. From the kind-hearted people, to the exciting work culture, the […]
Be Like Vic: Experience Life Beyond Teaching with the Best Things to Do in Pakkret
For many expats, teaching in Thailand opens the door to more than just a career—it’s an invitation to explore life from a fresh perspective. While weekdays may be spent shaping young minds, weekends reveal hidden gems like cozy cafés, jazz-filled nights, and unforgettable dining spots. Living in areas like Pakkret shows that teachers in Thailand […]
Be Like Richard: Teach in Thailand While Exploring Culture and Building Meaningful Connections
At the start of 2024, I was at a point where I knew in my heart that it was time for a significant shift in my life’s journey. With five years of teaching experience, I had a great deal of experience in education, but found myself wanting something new; maybe teach in Thailand, an opportunity to […]
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 […]