Catapulted into Thailand's Most Charming Lantern Festival Loy Krathong

Guest Writer-Olga Carlino, a KET Teacher in Lamphun Province, Thailand

If you are considering leaving your country to experience life in Thailand, prepare your documents and your luggage and buy a plane ticket.

You will make new friends, have a unique experience, and enjoy yourself.

Last but not least, I suggest you take part in Loy Krathong.

Trust me, you will have an unforgettable time!

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Unexpected & Amazing Thailand October School Holiday Experience!

Guest Writer-James Hudson a KET Teacher in Phetchabun Province, Thailand

As an English teacher new to Thailand, you will make some of the most fulfilling and valuable connections with local people that can lead to deep and meaningful friendships.

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Loy Krathong Festival in Sukhothai & Chiang Mai's Yi Peng Festival

Loy Krathong is a traditional festival in Thailand and involves releasing floating lanterns named krathongs into rivers and waterways to honor the water goddess and Buddha.

Sukhothai is one of the best places to experience the festival because it is the birthplace of the festival and holds the most prominent celebration, lasting for several days and nights.

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The Complete Guide Thai Work Permit for Teachers in Thailand

A Thai work permit allows foreign nationals to work in Thailand as skilled professionals. A work permit is required to work legally in the Kingdom of Thailand. Once the work permit is received, the individual must work only with the company named in the Thai work permit, at the address in the work permit, and within the category of work listed. The duration of a Thai work permit typically matches the term of your contract.

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Teaching English in Thailand Requirements

Thailand is a favored destination for English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers due to its weather, the cost of living expenses remaining low, and its proximity to four other unique countries within Asia.

If you are contemplating a change of scenery and teaching English in Thailand is on your radar, you will need to guarantee that you can meet the following qualifications:

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Seasons in Thailand Explained

Thailand has three seasons… extremely hot, mildly hot, and rainy. The wet time of the year is colloquially called the rainy season; however, others may refer to it as the wet season or the monsoon season in Thailand.

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Emergency Numbers in Thailand

Firstly, I must emphasize if you require to communicate with an English-speaking emergency operator, you should call the Tourist Police or, in the case of a casualty, an ambulance service from one of the many international or regular government hospitals in Thailand.

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Asalha Puja Day & Buddhist Lent Day in Thailand & the Subsequent 5-Day Holiday 2022

Asahna Bucha, also called Asalha Puja, is the day that marks when Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Benares in India over 2500 years ago.

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