Be Like Chris: Create Meaningful Connections with Fellow Teachers in Thailand
For most teachers in Thailand, the path into the classroom can begin in many different ways. Mine certainly did. I’ve been an active member of the workforce of this world for over 20 years now. In that time, I’ve done a plethora of different jobs. When I was about 16 years old, I worked as […]
Be Like Chris: Spark Curiosity and Engage Young Minds at the BP BFITS Program Camp
For those of us who teach in Thailand through the BFITS Program, some of the most meaningful moments happen outside the classroom. English camps like this are where curiosity comes alive, where students learn through movement, creativity, and connection, building confidence and communication skills in ways that feel natural and lasting. A New Camp Experience […]
Be like Chris: Jump into the Action at Sports Week in Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School
Sports Week at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School proved to be a great success. For those of us who teach in Thailand through the BFITS Program, moments like this go far beyond the classroom. Teaching abroad is not just about lessons and exams. It is about immersing yourself in school life, culture, and community events that […]
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 […]