Tag: TEFL jobs in Thailand

Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 3)

I’d like to welcome all of my fellow educators and travellers to the third part of my blog series regarding travel opportunities while residing in Thailand. Part one covered the nation’s capital and pre-eminent city, Bangkok, while part two focused mainly on the islands of Thailand, also mentioning some more of the main tourist areas. […]

Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 2)

Thailand has over 1,000 islands, located in both the Gulf of Thailand and in the Andaman Sea. Because of the abundance of beautiful scenery, turquoise waters, and affordable accommodation available on these islands, travellers flock here in their millions each year, and in this blog, I will explore some of these islands along with other […]

Be Like Chris: Discover Travel Opportunities to the World While Living in Thailand (Part 1)

“Be a traveller, not a tourist.” This is a quote I once saw attributed to the late Anthony Bourdain, the American chef, author, and, later in life, travel documentarian. Whether it is his original quote, I do not know, but I find it a fascinating and quite remarkable line that gives insight into how one […]

Be Like Greg: Exploring Opportunities and Embracing My New Teaching Role in Thailand

At 28, as I sat in the dreary office in Manchester, the city that had been my home for the previous four years, I felt my twenties slowly but surely slipping away from me. Having had friends travel around Southeast Asia before, and as many deadlines for work I no longer enjoyed loomed, I found […]

Be Like Chris: Reflect on the 2024–2025 School Year with the BFITS Program at Buriram Pitthayakhom (BP) School

And just like that, the end of the year was in sight, and we had all once again collectively navigated another almost full school year with the BFITS Program. That went by in a flash, and like most things in life, as you grow older, this year seemed to go by quicker than the last. […]

Be Like Millie: Sharing My Essential Tips as an English Teacher Expat in Thailand

I’ve been living in Bangkok, Thailand, for over two and a half years as of writing this. While I’m not an expert on every aspect of expat life, I’d like to share some essential tips. As an English teacher in Thailand, my main advice is to embrace the go-with-the-flow mindset, both at work and in […]

Be Like Chris: Embrace the Adventure of Teaching in Thailand as an Irishman

“There’s nothing worse in life than getting up in the morning and hating what you do.” I can attribute that quote to Mr. Moran, my 3rd-year secondary school (high school) metalwork teacher from almost 25 years ago now. I wasn’t a particularly studious or even interested student in his class, but that message from him […]

Be like Salia: Break Barriers, Unlock Your Potential, and Teach in Thailand

One of my favorite quotes that has inspired me throughout my journey of life is: “Do not allow those with limits to limit you.” I found this quote to be a necessary part of my everyday strength when I decided to leave the U.S. and begin a teaching career in Thailand. Most people encouraged me […]

Be Like Anthony: Showcase STEM Innovation at the SPR Lower-Level Mathayom Triathlon Expo

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges are engaging, hands-on activities that encourage problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity among students. These challenges provide real-world applications of scientific and mathematical principles while fostering teamwork and innovation. More importantly, they help students understand that learning is not only about memorizing concepts but also about applying ideas, testing […]

Be like Anthony: Guide Students in Thailand Toward Their Brightest Future After Graduation

Graduation is a time of celebration and reflection. It is a time to celebrate the graduating class’s accomplishments and reflect on the journey that has brought them to this point. For many students, graduation is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It is also a time to pause and ask meaningful questions […]