Living in Thailand

Thailand is one of the most favorite destinations in Southeast Asia for many people, offering an affordable and convenient standard of living for local and foreign residents who make the country their second home. According to the award-winning travel blog A Little Adrift, “It comes down to the friendly people, low cost of living paired with culture […]

11 Reasons why I love Thailand (and why you need to visit)?

People often ask me why I return to places I’ve already visited instead of exploring somewhere new. Well, that’s an easy answer: because I feel at home when I’m visiting them. And Thailand is probably the one place outside of the U.S. where I feel most at home. And why do I love Thailand so much? Here are […]

Cost of living in Thailand as an expat

Living cost is surely differs for each person’s lifestyle. In this guide, we list all the fundamental costs — from basic necessities like rent, food, and transportation to miscellaneous costs as an expat in Thailand. Living Expenses In this guide, we list all the fundamental costs, from basic necessities like rent, food, and transportation to […]

What do you spend a month on things in Thailand?

Transportation Air-con bus was 8 baht and the non-aircon was 3 baht, so this expense was barely a few hundred baht a month. Utility bills Normal use of air-con in a regular size apartment would cost in the region of 1,500 baht. Food – both restaurants and supermarket shopping I look back and realise I […]

Non-Immigrant Visa

To legally work, a non-immigrant b visa is a requirement to teach in Thailand. The “B” stands for “business.” While working as a foreign English teacher on a tourist visa has been done in the Land of Smiles, doing so is strictly illegal with hefty penalties if caught and prosecuted. Furthermore, working on any other […]

Native English Speaker (NES) Status or Fluency in English

The Thai government recognizes “native speakers” as those who hold passports from the USA, Canada, the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. If you hold a passport from any other country, you may need to prove your fluency in English. If you are at least a B1 level speaker (as per CEF guidelines) you can legally […]

Degree and Transcript

As far as ESL job requirements to legally work in Thailand go, the most non-negotiable item is a 4-year college degree. In nearly all cases, at the very least, you will be asked to produce photocopies of your degree, which in some cases may be enough to satisfy the Thai bureaucrat processing your work permit.  […]

School calendar

Thai school year starts in mid-May when the rainy season commences and ends at the beginning of March as the hot season rolls around. The first semester is from the beginning of May until the first weeks of October. Students take the end of semester exams and have a 2-3 week break. Students return for the […]

Structure of Thai Educational System

School education in Thailand lasts for a duration of 12 years. The first 9 years of school are mandatory for students. Secondary education is divided into lower and upper. Grades 1 to 6 are known as Pratom while Grades 7 to 12 are called Mattayom.