Sukhothai Orientation Week
Saturday to Thursday in Sukhothai. Bangkok pickup, 5 hotel nights, training, real school camp, 5G SIM, and travel escort to your province.
Who Does Orientation?
Clear arrival paths depending on your teaching background.
Full Saturday to Thursday Week
First-timers in Thailand complete the full Saturday to Thursday morning week (5 hotel nights). The 400 USD fee is paid on Sunday in cash in Thai baht calculated at 13,000 THB on that day. VIP van pickup from Bangkok Mo Chit 2 is included.
Test Out at KET HQ
Teachers who have taught in Thailand before can test out at HQ. Take our culture and teaching test: pass and skip the 5-night orientation to go straight to your apartment. Fail and complete the full week. First-timers always do the full week.
Direct Travel on Your Own
Teachers already in Thailand or switching locations travel by bus on their own directly to their assigned town or school. You do not join the Bangkok Mo Chit van, the hotel week, or the training timetable.
Bangkok Pickups & Mo Chit 2 Meeting
No placements remaining
Every October seat is taken. Those teachers are already placed. This page is now the April orientation.
Apply from November. Placements are secured in February and March.
17 April, 24 April, 1 May
Three Saturday vans from Mo Chit 2 at 08:00. Same week each time: arrive Saturday evening, checkout Thursday morning. Vans seat 12 to 15 plus bags. About 7 hours to Sukhothai.
🗓️ Into school after orientation for the May term. WhatsApp or Line if the meeting pin is unclear.
What to Prepare Before Flying
1,500 to 2,000 USD
Bring accessible funds in cash or card for initial living costs and your permanent apartment deposit. Ensure cash bills are clean with no tears.
Bring Your Own Laptop
You must bring your own laptop for lesson preparation and worksheet design. Thai schools do not supply personal computers to foreign faculty.
Original Documents
Bring your original degree, transcripts, and police check. Do not laminate your degree. Authentication guidance is provided before departure.
TDAC & Messaging
Complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before your flight. We use WhatsApp for the van and orientation week, and Line after that.
Saturday to Thursday Timeline
Hands-on preparation at our Sukhothai headquarters.
Saturday: Bangkok Pickup & Arrival
Day 0VIP van pickup from Bangkok Mo Chit 2 terminal at 08:00 AM. Arrive at Sukhothai hotel on Saturday evening. Check in (Night 1 of 5), receive your permanent 5G Thai SIM card, explore the local walking street and bars, and get a good night of sleep.
Sunday: Training Starts & Historical Park
Day 1 (Night 2)Training begins. Review contracts, pay 13,000 THB orientation fee in cash, road safety briefing, basic conversational Thai, professional licence photos, and initial culture and teaching modules. In the late afternoon, tour Sukhothai Historical Park at sunset, followed by the market and dinner.
Monday & Tuesday: Core Teaching Modules
Days 2 & 3 (Nights 3 & 4)Complete the remaining training modules. Sunday to Tuesday covers the full core curriculum:
School hierarchy, Wai, dress code, and staffroom dynamics.
Active learning games, phonics, and AI worksheet creation.
Managing 30 to 40 students with your Thai co-teacher.
Wednesday: Real School Teaching Practice
Day 4 (Night 5)Put your training into practice at a local school. Run activity stations, lead classroom games, receive feedback from KET trainers, get your orientation certificate, and celebrate at group dinner. Final night in the hotel.
Thursday Morning: Checkout & Provincial Move-In
Day 5Hotel checkout in the morning (completing your 5 nights). KET staff travel with you directly to your assigned province. Get your apartment keys, check utilities, have the landlord register your address (TM30) with our team present, and run an initial grocery shop.
📌 Your first class date after Thursday depends on your school opening schedule and visa run. It is not always the immediate next Monday.
What 13,000 THB Covers
400 USD paid on Sunday in cash in Thai baht calculated at 13,000 THB on that day.
✓ Included in the 13,000 THB Fee
- ✓ VIP van pickup from Bangkok Mo Chit 2
- ✓ 5 nights in a private AC hotel room in Sukhothai (checkout Thursday)
- ✓ Meals on the training days
- ✓ Permanent 5G Thai SIM card with internet
- ✓ Professional licence photos
- ✓ Sukhothai Historical Park sunset tour
- ✓ Wednesday school teaching practice and certificate
- ✓ Thursday travel escort to your province and landlord TM30 setup
👉 Not Included
- 👉 International flights to Thailand
- 👉 Permanent apartment security deposit (typically 1 month rent)
- 👉 Personal weekend spending money
First Payday, Pro-Rata & Financial Rules
📅 First Payday Rule
Salary is paid on the 10th of each month for days worked in the previous month (pro-rata in month 1):
- • April vans, teaching in May: First paycheck on 10 June for May days worked.
- • 1 May van: You may start later in May. Pay is still the 10th for days already taught.
- • October 2026: Full. No seats left on that intake.
Buffer Days Note: After orientation week is not one fixed Monday. Buffer days depend on which van you were on, when you move in, when that specific school opens, and your visa run schedule.
Orientation FAQ
Who attends the Sukhothai orientation week?
First-time teachers in Thailand attend the full Saturday to Thursday morning week (5 hotel nights). Teachers already in Thailand or switching towns travel directly to their placement town on their own and do not join the Mo Chit van, hotel stay, or training timetable.
What if I have taught in Thailand before?
Teachers who have taught in Thailand before can test out at HQ. Take the culture and teaching test: pass and skip the 5-night orientation to go straight to your apartment. Fail and complete the full week. First-timers always do the full week.
How much is the orientation fee and when do I pay?
The orientation fee is 400 USD, paid in cash on Sunday (Day 1) in Thai baht calculated at 13,000 THB on that day.
What are the pickup dates and meeting location?
October 2026 is full. Next pickups are Saturday 17 April, Saturday 24 April and Saturday 1 May 2027. Meet at Mo Chit 2 Bus Terminal in Bangkok at 08:00. Five nights in Sukhothai, checkout Thursday.
What is included in the 13,000 THB orientation fee?
The fee covers your VIP van from Bangkok Mo Chit 2, 5 hotel nights in Sukhothai (private AC room, checking out Thursday morning), meals on training days, a permanent 5G Thai SIM card, professional visa/licence photos, the Sukhothai Historical Park sunset tour, Wednesday school teaching practice, and Thursday travel escort to your province with landlord address registration (TM.30).
When is my first paycheck paid?
Salary is paid on the 10th of each month for days worked in the previous month (pro-rata in month 1). April arrivals who start teaching in May are paid on 10 June. October 2026 placements are full.
How does the contract completion hold work?
From around month 2 or 3, 3,000 THB a month is held (up to 15,000 THB total). You can skip a month on request. Finish the contract and the full held amount returns on your final payday with your last salary. Leave early and it covers the broken-contract cost charged to KET.
Ready to begin your journey?
October is full. Apply for the April orientation. See current openings. We reply in 24–72 hours.
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