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

Chinese New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is one of the world's most significant and widely celebrated festivals.

While it originates from China, its influence has spread far beyond its borders and is enthusiastically celebrated by various communities worldwide.

In Thailand, the Chinese diaspora has deep roots, and Chinese New Year holds a special place in the hearts of people of Chinese descent and the Thai population.

Let's explore the rich traditions, vibrant festivities, and the harmonious fusion of cultures that make Chinese New Year in Thailand an unforgettable experience.

Ready to teach in Thailand? Your journey starts with a Thai Non-Immigrant B Visa, unlocking 90 days to kick off your classroom adventure. As of January 1, 2025, the Thai e-Visa system is global, letting you apply online from your couch—no embassy treks needed. We’ll email you the must-have docs from Thailand, and this guide walks you through uploading them to www.thaievisa.go.th.

Thailand’s 90-day reporting rule requires foreigners on temporary stay permits—Non-Immigrant visas (e.g., B for teachers, O for retirees) or visa extensions—to notify immigration of their address every 90 days. The countdown starts from your entry date or last report. It’s not optional—skipping it risks a 2,000–5,000 THB fine, visa revocation, or even arrest.

Need a Thailand visa run in 2025? Whether you’re a teacher securing a Non-Immigrant B (Non-B), a tourist extending your 60-day Tourist Visa (TR), or a retiree applying for a Non-O, Laos has you covered.

Thailand is still a developing country, so when moving to Thailand, there are a few things to consider, and finding safe drinking water is one of those. In general, tap water in Thailand isn’t safe to drink because of potential bacteria and pollutants.