One of the worst things you can do is to apply for a job before you even get to Thailand. Many people who want to teach in Thailand make this mistake and end up hating it. If you are arriving in Thailand for the first time the culture can be a big shock. Bangkok can be a massive shock and lots of people hate it before they eventually fall in love with it.
Anyone Can Teach in Thailand – Just Make Sure You Travel Around First
What most aspiring English teachers who want to teach in Thailand don’t realize is, that as long as you have a valid TEFL certificate finding work is really easy. You’ll be able to teach in thailand or any of the neighboring countries such as Laos or Cambodia. For that reason you should not even plan on working for your first month in Thailand.
You should spend your first month just getting used to the country and traveling around a bit if you can. People who arrive straight away in Bangkok and start work without seeing much of the country quickly regret their decision. There is so much to see and do in Thailand and more you get used to the culture and the people the more you’ll enjoy yourself.
Of course the added bonus of seeing some of the country is that you can find somewhere you like and then start looking for from there. A lot of people hate Bangkok but plenty more love it. If you don’t like big polluted cities then perhaps teaching up north in Chiang Mai would be better for you? The pay isn’t as good but the cost of living is a lot cheaper and the climate is cooler.
There are so many other provinces in Thailand where you can teach English but it’s impossible to know exactly what will suit you best until you actually go there for yourself. You can read all you want but you really have to go and see things for yourself before you start looking for work.
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