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 […]
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 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 […]
Be like Chris: Embrace a New Term of Teaching in Thailand with Fresh Beginnings and Optimism
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Halloween has just passed, and November is upon us — across Thailand, Semester 2 has begun, bringing with it fresh beginnings for both students and teachers. A new term inspires us to communicate ideas more effectively, support our students’ learning needs, and unlock greater potential in ourselves […]
Be Like Chris: Celebrate Milestones and School Adventures in Buriram During Term 1 (2025)
Teaching is full of milestones — both big and small — that remind us why the journey is worth it. From classroom breakthroughs to school-wide events, every term brings a mix of challenges, achievements, and moments that stay with us long after the lessons end. As we conclude Term 1 of 2025 at Buriram Pitthayakhom […]
Be Like Chris: Reflect on the Challenges and Growth of Teaching in Thailand During Term 1 (2024)
It doesn’t seem like long ago I was chilling out on Koh Chang island, watching the world go by, and listening to the peaceful hum of the sea. It couldn’t last. Nor should it. If you were always on holiday, would it even be a holiday? The new school year always seems to roll around […]
Be Like Chris: Navigate the Future of Teaching in an Evolving Education Landscape
“I’m sorry, Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.” – HAL 9000 The rise of the machines is well underway as we enter 2025. The above quote can be attributed to the 1968 movie 2001: A Space Odyssey from visionary director Stanley Kubrick. It tells the story of a small band of astronauts and scientists […]
Be Like Chris: Make Teaching in Thailand More Fun with BFITS—Join the Fantasy Premier League and Win Prizes
“Some people think Fantasy Football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it’s much more serious than that.”– Chris Whearty It’s back! Just like that, and in what feels like record time, the English Premier League season is almost upon us again. This summer’s Club World Cup has shortened the break for […]
Be Like Chris: Help Students Shine During Exams While Teaching in Thailand
The Buzz of Exam Season in Thailand It’s mid-July, and there is a great feeling in the air as school is now back in full swing, and most of us, and our students, will be facing their Midterm Exams for Semester 1 in the coming days. A critical time and an excellent opportunity for all […]
Be Like Chris: Experience Thailand’s Mid-Year Holidays Through Tradition and Celebration
Hello and anybody who is reading this today is very welcome to my latest blog where I plan to touch on a number of things, from how the new school year is progressing to future plans and of course, as the blog title suggests, to some of the holidays during the early part of the […]
