{"id":6798,"date":"2022-09-20T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-20T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/?p=6798"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:09:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T16:09:39","slug":"teach-english-in-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Teach English in Thailand: The Ultimate Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p>With its exciting culture, friendly people, diverse scenery, and high demand for teachers, Thailand is a great place to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TEFL<\/a>. This guide will cover everything you need to know about how to teach English in Thailand in a physical classroom or online, such as the typical teaching requirements, salary, and cost of living. You\u2019ll also discover what it\u2019s like to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/teach-english-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teach English in Thailand<\/a> from the perspective of other teachers who have taught there. Finally, you\u2019ll learn what steps to take if you want to find that perfect job abroad in Thailand!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#Why_should_you_teach_English_in_Thailand\" >Why should you teach English in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#What_are_the_requirements_to_teach_English_abroad_in_Thailand\" >What are the requirements to teach English abroad in Thailand?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#Can_I_teach_English_in_Thailand_without_a_degree\" >Can I teach English in Thailand without a degree?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#What_TEFL_course_should_I_take_to_teach_English_in_Thailand\" >What TEFL course should I take to teach English in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#What_other_requirements_are_needed_to_teach_English_in_Thailand\" >What other requirements are needed to teach English in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#How_much_do_you_make_teaching_English_in_Thailand\" >How much do you make teaching English in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#Whats_a_typical_TEFL_job_like_in_Thailand\" >What\u2019s a typical TEFL job like in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#How_can_I_get_a_job_teaching_English_in_Thailand\" >How can I get a job teaching English in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-in-thailand\/#What_do_people_say_about_teaching_in_Thailand\" >What do people say about teaching in Thailand?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_you_teach_English_in_Thailand\"><\/span>Why should you teach English in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thailand is a beautiful country with a rich culture and diverse landscape. If you\u2019re lucky enough to get to teach English abroad in Thailand, you\u2019re sure to meet plenty of friendly locals who are more than happy to introduce you to their culture. In fact, Thailand is known as the Land of Smiles, and most foreigners can expect to receive a warm welcome when visiting the country. While there, you can learn about the time-honored practices of Buddhism, taste the aromatic spices in traditional Thai cuisine, and experience the vibrant visual arts, dance, and music that help to make Thailand such a colorful place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6817\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Kelsea-Day_cliff-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"English teacher in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-6817\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Kelsey, a teacher in Thailand, enjoying the view after a hike in Krabi<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another reason that many educators decide to teach English in Thailand is to benefit from the tropical climate and beautiful landscapes. Depending on your personal preferences, you can choose to teach in one of Thailand\u2019s bigger cities, like Bangkok, or in a small school in the countryside. Of course, plenty of teachers will opt to live on the coast so they have access to Thailand\u2019s famous beaches. Whatever you prefer, Thailand is full of diverse living and working options for those looking to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teaching-english-abroad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English abroad<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_requirements_to_teach_English_abroad_in_Thailand\"><\/span>What are the requirements to teach English abroad in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_teach_English_in_Thailand_without_a_degree\"><\/span>Can I teach English in Thailand without a degree?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While teaching English in Thailand without a degree is possible, you\u2019ll probably need to look for jobs at private schools or language institutes that don\u2019t include a degree as a requirement if you&#8217;re interested in teaching in person. That\u2019s because formal schools in Thailand aren\u2019t allowed to sponsor work visas for teachers who don\u2019t have a bachelor\u2019s degree. So, although possible, it may be fairly difficult to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find a teaching position in Thailand<\/a> that doesn\u2019t require at least a bachelor\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you want to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/teaching-english-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English online<\/a> while in Thailand, your options are wide open! <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-digital-nomad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Becoming a digital nomad<\/a> is an increasingly popular choice for teachers because it means they&#8217;re location-independent. Essentially, you can continue to teach the same students from anywhere in the world as long as you have stable internet connection! This type of teaching provides the ultimate flexibility, and there are plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-no-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online ESL companies that don&#8217;t require teachers to have a degree<\/a>. You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/start-an-online-english-teaching-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">start your own online teaching business<\/a> if you prefer to be your own boss!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-tefl-digital-nomad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out what these experienced teachers have to say about teaching English online while traveling as digital nomads.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_TEFL_course_should_I_take_to_teach_English_in_Thailand\"><\/span>What TEFL course should I take to teach English in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although teaching English in Thailand requirements vary from job to job, the majority of schools will ask that you have a <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-many-hours-tefl-certification-do-i-need\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL\/TESOL certificate that includes at least 120 hours of study<\/a>. This is also the requirement for most companies if you decide to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-online-from-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English online<\/a>. To satisfy this requirement, consider earning an <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/online-tefl-certification\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online TEFL certificate<\/a> like the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/online\/120-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bridge 120-hour Master Certificate<\/a>. This course will cover all the TEFL basics, such as lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching methodology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you already have general TEFL\/TESOL training and want to teach English online in Thailand, you can earn <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Certification in Teaching English Online<\/a> to set yourself apart from other teachers and learn the specific skills you need to teach in the virtual classroom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/240-hour-master-teo-bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comprehensive Certification Bundle<\/a>, which includes both general TEFL\/TESOL certification and Specialized Certification in Teaching English Online. Bundling saves you money in the long run and qualifies you for jobs online and worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/professional-development-for-esl-teachers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">continue your professional development<\/a> by taking other <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Specialized Certifications<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Micro-credential courses<\/a> that target specific <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/finding-your-niche-freelance-online-english-teacher\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TEFL niches<\/a> or teaching skills like <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-ielts-exam-prep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching IELTS Exam Prep<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/micro\/teaching-english-pronunciation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching English Pronunciation<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-business-english\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Business English<\/a>. Professional development courses let employers know that you take your career seriously and are committed to lifelong learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone is-resized wp-image-6814\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/KelseaDay_class-1-2.jpg\" alt=\"Kelsea, with her kindergarten class in the PhangNga Province of Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-6814\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/KelseaDay_class-1-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/KelseaDay_class-1-2-980x735.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/KelseaDay_class-1-2-480x360.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Kelsea with her kindergarten class in the Phang Nga Province of Thailand<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_requirements_are_needed_to_teach_English_in_Thailand\"><\/span>What other requirements are needed to teach English in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from a teaching certificate and bachelor\u2019s degree, you\u2019ll need to be fluent in English and have a clean criminal record if you want to teach English in Thailand. Some schools or online companies may also request that you have previous teaching experience. If your dream job asks for this, you can easily <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/how-to-get-tefl-experience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gain TEFL\/TESOL experience<\/a> through <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/volunteer-teach-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">volunteering<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/add-teaching-practicum-to-online-tefl-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taking a teaching practicum<\/a>. Lastly, while not necessarily a requirement, it also helps to be able to show that you\u2019re a flexible person who can adapt easily to other cultures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_do_you_make_teaching_English_in_Thailand\"><\/span>How much do you make teaching English in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The average teaching English in Thailand salary is between $900 and $1,600 USD per month. However, many employers also offer a variety of benefits to go along with this. For example, schools typically help you with the logistics of securing an appropriate visa and work permit, and they\u2019ll also coordinate airport pickup and in-country orientation for new teachers. Other benefits include providing housing for teachers (or else a stipend that can be used toward housing costs) and covering health insurance costs. There are a variety of other incentives to consider as well, such as paid vacation, language classes, and end-of-contract bonuses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that the average cost of living in Thailand is around $600 to $1,600 USD per month, depending on where you live (tourist hotspots are always more expensive) and what your lifestyle is like. It\u2019s important to keep in mind, however, that your actual salary might stretch a lot further since major expenses, such as housing, could be covered by the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, if you decide to teach online while living in Thailand, you could even up saving money! Earning USD or another currency but living in a country like Thailand, where the cost of living is low, can be one of the most profitable ways to travel and live abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignnone wp-image-6541\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/180-508c7d5a6fd3739f3922479abe6ed691_IMG_2162-3-1.jpg\" alt=\"TEFL Teacher Abroad in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-6541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/180-508c7d5a6fd3739f3922479abe6ed691_IMG_2162-3-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/180-508c7d5a6fd3739f3922479abe6ed691_IMG_2162-3-1-480x270.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 560px, 100vw\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>English teacher Lisa Narramore with her students in Thailand<\/em>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_typical_TEFL_job_like_in_Thailand\"><\/span>What\u2019s a typical TEFL job like in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of jobs to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teach-english-abroad-step-by-step-guide-for-everyone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">teach English abroad<\/a> in Thailand can be found at K-12 public or private schools, which means you\u2019ll be <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/courses\/specialized\/teaching-english-to-young-learners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teaching young learners and teens<\/a>. However, language institutes can offer opportunities to <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/teaching-english-to-adults-vs-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teach English to adults<\/a>, and sometimes you can even find positions teaching English at universities. If teaching at a public or private school, you can expect to work full time, just like you would in your own country. Positions at language institutes, on the other hand, will typically require you to work 25-35 hours per week, with hours in the mornings, afternoons, or evenings to accommodate students who take classes before and after work or school. Of course, online teachers can work a range of hours depending on where in the world their students are located and how much work they want to put in.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_a_job_teaching_English_in_Thailand\"><\/span>How can I get a job teaching English in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing you should do if you want to teach English in Thailand is to make sure you\u2019re qualified \u2013 you\u2019ll definitely want to be TEFL certified! Teaching positions in Thailand and online are available year-round, so you can apply anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find available teaching positions in Thailand, start by browsing openings on job boards. You can browse jobs based in Thailand or filter the listings for online English teaching jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bfits-thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BFITS-Banner-for-Blogs-1.jpg\" alt=\"a banner for BFITS with an &quot;apply now&quot; button\" class=\"wp-image-30558\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BFITS-Banner-for-Blogs-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BFITS-Banner-for-Blogs-1-980x275.jpg 980w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/BFITS-Banner-for-Blogs-1-480x135.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1000px, 100vw\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><em>BFITS is a Bridge Preferred Employment Partner that places teachers in schools across Thailand. <a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/jobs\/bfits-thailand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about the BFITS program qualifications and hiring process to start your adventure teaching in Thailand!<\/a><\/em><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_people_say_about_teaching_in_Thailand\"><\/span>What do people say about teaching in Thailand?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rachael.jpg\" alt=\"English teacher in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-20711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rachael.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Rachael-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Rachael, who taught English in Thailand as part of one of Bridge\u2019s former teach abroad programs, had this to say about the country:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cLiving in Thailand could best be described as a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The students overall were amazing! On the weekends, I traveled and explored as much as possible. I would find myself exploring the city I was living in or taking a bus three hours to the next big city or riding my bike an hour or two to see what the smaller villages around the area had to offer. My friends (other teachers) and I would go walking through fields and forests just to see the landscapes. The best part about living in Thailand was the food. The food is so exotic and there are so many dishes to try! Eating is a very communal experience. The food is everywhere, and I can\u2019t even count how many strangers would invite me to sit and eat with them, even if they didn\u2019t speak English.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/rachael-teaching-english-in-chiang-rai-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about Rachael\u2019s experience teaching in Thailand.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mikki.jpg\" alt=\"teach English in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-20710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mikki.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Mikki-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mikki, another former Bridge teach abroad program participant, also had a positive experience teaching English in Thailand. She worked at a school in Phuket, a gorgeous tropical island. She remarked on some of the fun activities that her school hosted:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cDuring the semester, we had Sports Week. This is one full week where all of the students are divided into teams and compete with each other in different sports such as football (or soccer, as we call it), basketball, volleyball, dance, and many more!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mikki also talked about some of the things she did in her spare time, such as visiting the beach, interacting with wild monkeys on Monkey Hill, and going to the street market each Sunday:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe normally go to the markets to buy street food such as Pad Thai or Spring Rolls. You could also buy clothes and personal accessories.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/photo-blog-mikki-english-teacher-in-phuket-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more about Mikki\u2019s life teaching abroad in Thailand.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sarah.jpg\" alt=\"teach English in Thailand\" class=\"wp-image-20712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sarah.jpg 200w, https:\/\/bridge.edu\/tefl\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Sarah-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sarah, who also taught English in Thailand through Bridge, taught in the province of Chonburi, in Eastern Thailand, at the Eastern College of Technology (E.Tech). 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