Tag: relocate abroad with BFITS

Be Like Paige: Teach in Thailand Without Giving Up What You Love

Moving abroad — do you have to leave your passion behind? Absolutely not. Many people share various passions that are not always related. Maybe you love painting, but teach science. Or perhaps, you love cooking but work in STEM. Naturally, it can feel a little bit tricky balancing all of our interests as we work […]

Be like Hannah: Overcome Challenges and Learn Key Lessons in Your First Month Living and Teaching in Thailand

Adapting to Thai culture has broadened my understanding of the world, but it has also presented its own challenges. From managing finances to communicating with colleagues, I’ve learned to adopt a more gentle pace of living and accept that nothing happens instantly. This is a stark contrast to my life in the United Kingdom, a […]

Be Like Greg: Find the Right Condo in Thailand with Practical Tips and Firsthand Insights

I thought that writing a blog on the do’s and don’ts may be useful for incoming teachers, so perhaps they can avoid similar mistakes to the ones that I made—first when I arrived as a resident, and again when I decided to relocate closer to Satriwithaya (SW) School. Arriving in Thailand, I quickly learned that […]

Be Like Paige: Transform Your Life Through Culture, Connection, and Teaching in Thailand

I am taking time to reflect on my time, living and teaching in Thailand. So far, it has been an incredibly enriching experience. I have written this blog for people who are considering taking a similar path, or maybe feel a little bit nervous about the process. I would like to share some uplifting pieces […]

Be like Paige: Discover How Teaching in Thailand Can Be Truly Rewarding

When I first arrived in Thailand, I never imagined how much my students would teach me in return. Over the past months, I’ve had the privilege of working as an English and social subjects teacher for M1–M3 (Grade 7-9) students at Watkhemapirataram (WKM) School, and it has been one of the most eye-opening and rewarding […]

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 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 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 […]