This is a complete and easy-to-follow guide when applying for a Non-Immigrant B Visa at the Royal Thai Consulate in Savannakhet, Laos.

ESL Games & Resources for Teachers

A guide for the Thai Non-Immigrant B Visa & Thai Embassies.

Guest Writer-Simon De Gooijer an English teacher in Sukhothai Province, Thailand

How to apply for a Thai Motorcycle License from teacher Simon De Gooijer.

One of the most marvelous of all Thai festivals is Loi Krathong. It is a true blessing if you are in Thailand during this time. Loi Krathong is a festival observed in Thailand, Laos, and Southeast Asia. The Loi Krathong festival takes place on the evening of the 12th month in the traditional Thai lunar calendar. Loi Krathong's dates change yearly because of the moon; however, it usually falls in October/November.

Are you considering coming to Thailand?

By now, many of you may have heard the nickname for Thailand, “The Land of Smiles.” This nickname is a consequence of Thais seeking harmony over social conflict. The smile is used to defuse aggression, avoid confrontation and promote happiness. This is a trait that is derived from Buddhism and is promoted throughout Thai society.

Applying for a Police Clearance Certificate in Thailand is a complicated process that takes planning. However, once obtained, the background check determines if you have a criminal record in Thailand. This background check is valid to apply for a Non-Immigrant-B visa, your Thai work permit, or to apply for a job in another country that has requested proof of no criminal record during your time in Thailand.

Regardless of the time of year, when moving to Thailand, you should make sure you pack the following in addition to some essentials specifically for teachers:

Entering any country for tourism or employment purposes can be a complicated process to navigate. The information presented here is to help you understand some of the visa categories and the document process and requirements for employment in Thailand.

Thailand is widely acknowledged as the Land of Smiles, an allusion to the regularly held opinion that Thai people are cheerful and friendly people who like to smile, despite whether Western standards consider the circumstance suitable.

Thailand has progressed through many changes and numerous influences throughout its history. The existence of multiple, separate, distinguished, and often co-existing Thai kingdoms has chiefly been responsible for establishing the multifarious Thailand we recognize today.

Thailand was known as Siam—from the Sanskrit word Syama, meaning ‘dark’ or ‘brown’ until 1939, when it was changed to Thailand. In the Thai language, Thailand is “Prathet Thai,” which means Land of the Free. It returned to Siam shortly after the Second World War but became Thailand again in 1949.

Thailand embodies the East at its most mysterious and enigmatic to many outsiders. While on the outside, Bangkok looks like any other modern city, contrasts emerge when you mix with the locals.

In Thailand, if you are not a holder of a passport from the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, or New Zealand, you will be required to take a TOEIC test. The TOEIC Test Score is needed to demonstrate your English Proficiency level. The TOEIC Test can be taken at centers across 160 countries, including Thailand.

A teaching job with Kids English Thailand assists in securing accommodation. The rent can range between 3,000-6,000 baht depending on the accommodation type and location. Typically in Thailand, apartments expect people moving in to pay one month's rent in advance and one month's rent as a deposit.

In Thailand, first impressions count! What you wear is extremely important! The more you dress to impress, the more respect you will garner.