If you come to South East Asia, one notable difference is the absence of toilet paper in the bathrooms. Instead, you will find a bidet shower, aka the bum-gun.

Thai cuisine is undoubtedly loved by many beyond the borders of Thailand. Thai restaurants can be found in almost every city worldwide, especially in the USA, Australia, and Great Britain. However, unbeknownst to most people, the Thai food served in restaurants outside of Thailand has often been modified to suit non-Thai taste buds, and many dishes in Thailand you may find to be extremely spicy.

Travel and Health Tips for Teachers Living in Thailand.

In Thailand, the weather is a significant motivator for the timing of the Thai school year; it does not resemble regular European, Australian, or North American school calendars. The school year starts in mid-May, when the rainy season commences, and ends at the beginning of March as the hot season rolls around.

Guest Author: Michael Chen | Math and English Teacher

Christmas and New Year in Thailand by Michael Chen | Math and English Teacher, Lampang province, Thailand.

The Thai visa application form is one of the primary documents you must submit when applying for a Thai Visa. The Thai Visa application form isn’t complicated, but it needs to be completed accurately; otherwise, your visa application can be refused.

Understanding Thailand Part Five-Beliefs & Perspectives in Thailand-Recognizing One’s Position.

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.

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

October happens to be a great month to visit the northern provinces of Thailand. The temperature tends to be more affable; it typically rains less than in the previous months & the surrounding paddy fields are at their most beautiful.