Guest Writer- Teacher Arabella-Tak Province, Tak City, Thailand

I was invited by the CEO of Kids English Thailand and participated in both parts of the ceremony with her. The local community was welcoming, and (it seemed like) everyone in Sukhothai was invited to attend this event since it was considered a large party and celebration for all people. 

Wai Kru Day is a Thai ritual in which students respect teachers to convey their appreciation and strengthen the student-teacher connection. In most schools in Thailand, the ceremony is observed on a Thursday in June or July. The ritual involves students showing esteem and humility toward their teachers.

Guest Writer-Teacher Fergal-My Teaching in Thailand Story

Back in December 2019, I was already dreaming about going to Thailand. I was at the time thinking about all those fantastic things you associate with Thailand, the unique architecture of the temples all across Thailand, the delicious Thai food (spicy or not), and the friendly and welcoming people that are there, as Thailand is famously known as the land of smiles.

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.

If you plan to stay in Thailand for any length of time, you will find it helpful to learn to read and write Thai; however, it isn't necessary, only learning to speak basic Thai for everyday purposes will suffice.

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.