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 Anthony: Explore Cutting-Edge STEM Innovation at the SPIRIT STEM City Expo
The Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School BFITS Program STEM City Exposition challenges students to create a city that tackles real-world challenges and problems based on a given scenario. For educators in Thailand, especially those in the BFITS Program, events like this go far beyond traditional classroom learning. They reflect how teaching abroad can inspire innovation, creativity, and […]
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 […]
Be like Chris: Empowering Thai Students to Reach for the Stars on Space Day 2024
“No dream is too big.” – Lieutenant Colonel and NASA astronaut (retd.) Charles “Sam” Gemar. Space Day 2024 is a joint collaboration between The Bright Group & BFITS Thailand and SkillUp Global & Starlight Education Group. Their amazing partners include the Ministry of Education (กระทรวงศึกษาธิการ), Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ […]
Be like Hannah: Reflecting on My First 6 Months of Teaching & Living in Thailand
It has been said that when the fear of staying the same outweighs the fear of change, that is when we change. This was the position I found myself in as I decided to pack my life into two suitcases and boarded my one-way flight to Thailand in October of 2023. I was twenty-two and […]
Be Like Chris: Preparing Effectively for Term 1 Midterm Exams in Thailand
Those who fail to prepare should prepare to fail. This is a common and popular saying I’ve heard repeated many times before and can be used in many aspects of life, both professionally and personally. And it’s certainly apt when it comes to school and to study for our many students as the mid-term exams […]
Be Like Millie: Embracing the Joys and Surprises of Teaching in a Thai School
Working and living in Thailand is somewhat of a culture change. Well, it’s more than just culture; it’s the weather, the food, the structure of the day, the work-life balance, and the constant laughing. I used to live in England, and honestly, if you combine the cold and the rain with the 9-5 working hours, […]
Be Like Chris: Sharing a Personal Guide to Living in Buriram, Thailand
30th April 2021. Almost 3 years ago now and when my current journey inside Thailand began in earnest. 3 years, but feels like yesterday. Time sure does fly when you’re having fun. Let me rewind. In the spring of 2021, I had already spent 15 slow months at home in Ireland as on-off COVID lockdown […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Booking Your Online Visa Appointment (Royal Thai Consulate – General, Savannakhet, Laos)
As BFITS Foreign Teachers’ Assistance (FTA) Team, we understand that navigating Thailand visa procedures can be challenging, especially with new online systems. While the recent changes to the visa appointment process are beyond our control, our team is here to support our bright teachers in Thailand every step of the way, ensuring that the process […]
