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 Vic: Balance Teaching in Thailand While Exploring Must-Try Restaurants in Pak Kret
There’s a moment after work when you open the fridge, stare inside, and realize… yeah, that’s not happening. No leftovers. No ingredients. Just hunger. Living in Pak Kret while teaching in Thailand with the BFITS Program has taught me that balance isn’t only about lesson plans and grading. It’s also about knowing where to eat, […]
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 Vic: Discover Koh Muk as a Hidden Island Escape While Teaching in Thailand
Teaching in Thailand gives you more than a classroom experience—it gives you access to a country filled with landscapes that feel untouched and deeply personal. For those of us in the BFITS Program, school breaks become the perfect opportunity to explore beyond the usual tourist routes. If you’re like me and prefer tranquil beaches over […]
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 Vic: Recharge After Teaching with the Best Burgers in Bangkok, Thailand
Yo! Wassup, everyone! It’s Vic again. Teaching in Thailand can be incredibly rewarding, but after a full week in the classroom, sometimes you just need something comforting, familiar, and seriously satisfying. For me, a former chef turned educator with the BFITS Program, that recharge often comes in the form of a great burger. If you’re […]
