Be Like Chris: Celebrate the 2025–2026 School Year with the BFITS Program at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – ancient Chinese proverb. And now, the end is near. And so I face the final curtain… ok, while not exactly so dramatic, the end of this school year is finally upon us, as up and down Thailand, students file out of classrooms one […]
Be Like Chris: Build a Life in Buriram That Lasts Beyond 4 Years of Teaching in Thailand
21st April, 2021. It was the day I first arrived, having never planned on teaching in Thailand but intending to stay for maybe a year or 2 and work in education. I had previously visited as a tourist, spending Chinese New Year 2018 on the island of Koh Chang in Thailand’s far south-east, ‘elephant island,’ […]
Be Like Angela: Find Home, Build Trust, and Become More Than a Teacher in Thailand
When I first got to BFITS, I felt thrilled—but I also carried a few doubts with me. Throughout training, one name kept popping up: Thammasat KlongLuang Wittayakom (THK) School. People would say things like, “THK is in a league of its own,” or “You’re in for quite a ride,” usually paired with a half-smile that […]
Be Like Chris: Teach Math in Thailand and Inspire Lifelong Learners
Teaching Math in Thailand is about far more than formulas and figures. It is about building confidence, sharpening critical thinking, and helping students believe that every problem has a solution. Over time, I have come to see that teaching within the BFITS Thailand Program is not simply a job, but a meaningful international teaching experience […]
