Picture this: you’re about to step into a Thai classroom in 2025, armed with your Kids English Thailand contract and a dream to teach. Your degree’s legalized, your visa’s set—but if you don’t pack right, you’re in for a rocky start. Your laptop’s your lifeline—forget it, and lesson planning’s a nightmare in schools where tech’s a gamble. From Bangkok’s humid chaos to northern nights dipping to 2°C, plus quirky traditions like Monday’s yellow shirts and Friday’s Thai-style flair, this KET-vetted checklist ensures you’re ready to teach, adapt, and thrive. Let’s pack for the Land of Smiles—your adventure’s calling!

Planning to teach in Thailand in 2025? Legalizing your degree is your first big step toward a work permit and a classroom of your own. Thailand’s process—outside the Apostille Convention—requires notarization, authentication, and Thai Embassy approval. This guide walks you through it, country by country, with exact steps, addresses, and tips. Let’s get your degree Thailand-ready