Be Like Anthony: Showcase English Communication Through Music and Science Competitions
English has become the common language for business, science, and popular culture worldwide. This global shift has changed how educators approach English language education, especially when teaching in Thailand. Previously, English learning focused heavily on grammar rules, vocabulary lists, and memorisation, with assessment mainly through standardised tests. While these fundamentals remain important, they often fail […]
Be Like Chris: Move from Burnout to Belonging by Teaching in Thailand with a Supportive Community
“When you feel good, you perform better.” – Anonymous High turnover in the ESL industry has long been a challenge for teachers working overseas. Many educators struggle with cultural adjustment, language barriers, unfamiliar food, isolation, and classroom pressures. These challenges can lead even well-intentioned teachers to question their decisions. I witnessed this firsthand early in […]
Be Like Chris: Enjoy Fun and Fulfilling Term 2 Teaching Experiences in Buriram, Thailand
Teaching in Thailand is often described in terms of big milestones — new terms, festivals, projects, and classroom breakthroughs. But as many experienced educators know, it’s the smaller moments that quietly shape a fulfilling teaching journey. It’s been months since Term 2 began at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School. Now, I’m glad to share the balance between routine […]
Be Like Anthony: Celebrate Learning and Laughter at SPR GEN(ius) Z Smart Camp and Expo
The landscape of modern education is shifting from traditional rote learning to immersive, hands-on, collaborative experiences. This change is clearly evident in the Student Playtime and Race (SPR), particularly during the recent Lower-Level Expo. Designed as part of the SPR GEN(ius) Z Smart Camp and Expo in Saipanyarangsit (SPR) School, this event blended academic rigour with gamified […]
Be Like Anthony: Experience an English Camp Opportunity at a BFITS Partner School and Connect with Fellow Teachers
Learning a second language, especially English in a non-native setting, often faces obstacles not due to a lack of grammatical knowledge, but rather a serious lack of confidence. In today’s English teaching environment in Thailand, discussions around the affective filter—the psychological barriers created by anxiety, fear of mistakes, and self-doubt—are more relevant than ever. The […]
Be Like Chris: Build Community, Create Connections, and Achieve Work-Life Balance Teaching in Thailand
“You can’t do a good job if your job is all you do.” A very warm welcome back to all our hard-working teachers, and indeed to all within the BFITS community, as we begin another year. I hope that everybody had a pleasant break and is feeling reenergized as we tackle another busy but rewarding […]
BFITS | 2025 in Review: A Bright Year of Progress, People, and Possibilities
As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to pause and reflect on what made the past twelve months memorable. This blog captures the moments that shaped our year—big wins, small victories, surprises, and everything in between. From lively classrooms to camps, trainings, celebrations, and everyday moments, this is where the year comes together. […]
Be like Chris: Discover Thailand and Create Lasting Memories Together with Loved Ones
Teaching and traveling in Thailand offer far more than time spent in the classroom. It creates space for exploration, shared experiences, and meaningful moments with the people who matter most. As the semester came to a close at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School, the break provided a welcome pause from routine — an opportunity to welcome […]
Be like Anthony: Experience Baan Ar Jor Story of Unforgettable Friendship in Thailand
“You’ve got a friend in me” from the theme song of Toy Story Childhood is all about discovery, and few places offer as much opportunity for it as a world far from home, filled with the promise of new connections. The Baan Ar Jor Friendship Camp 2025, set against the sparkling turquoise backdrop of Phuket, […]
Be Like Chris: Dive Into a New Semester of Hope, Surprises, and Spooky Fun in Thailand
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain Before diving into the excitement of Semester 2 and everything that comes with teaching in Thailand, it’s impossible not to notice how perfectly the season reflects the school year itself — shifting, renewing, and opening new paths forward for teachers and students across the […]
