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I'm looking for a ESL teaching job in Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, japan . I'm a non native speaker but i don't have a English language proficiency certificate ilets or tofel , i don't have strong Indian accent and my major is not education it's bachelor of science in nursing and i did free TEFL certification in online. I would like to know is there any schools hire without IELTS and another question is as you recommended that TEFL program is it still available. Thanks in advance sir 🌻
I was hired to work at one of the best schools in the country. Salary, housing allowance, insurance and if you worked the "summer " holiday session then you got paid time off in the "fall" holiday. The students came from mostly high-so Thai families. No foreign students. I was supposed to have a teaching partner. That happened for the first week. I made the most of it. We were treated like second class citizens from the tenured Thais. I got an award from the Ministry of Education for my creativity and a picture in the paper. The Thai English dept. was not happy. My award went into the Trophy Room of the school. After working the summer session we were told that they were no longer letting us have paid leave for the fall break. I was told that my contract would not be renewed the following year if I did anything to stand out and that awards should only go to Thai teachers. They said I was too popular. A few of my more influential students heard about it and made a big stink so I was allowed to teach another year. If it wasn't for those students I would have told the school to stuff it. I did my second year and vowed to never teach again. I'm not bitter BTW. I became the Executive Chef at a major beach resort through school connections and currently own and operate a very popular restaurant in the country. Thanks for the vid Pat!
I've been teaching in Chiang Mai for nearly 5 years. I have a BA in Elementary Education and Special Education. My take-home salary is 75K baht a month. I also tutor Chinese online. I make about 100K a month total. It's basically the same salary I made teaching in America. Love Thailand!
Living the dream! lol I'm kicking myself for not majoring in Education. I make about half of your salary at my current job in BKK, hoping to get my Diploma of Education and a raise in the future.
As a 58 year old without a TEFL certificate, but a degree, I found it VERY easy to get a job offer in Bangkok outskirts on THB 45,000 pet month. I only applied (well, half-applied) for one job and got the offer straight away. I think anyone else in a similar situation would have got the same offer. (This was 2018 .. pre-COVID). So for anyone looking, I don't think it's too hard.
@@danobpastyandbakeryingredi8610 Kasintorn Academy, Bang Khae, Bangkok. You don’t need a TEFL but you must have a degree (any subject) and a print of your transcript.
I've been teaching here in Bangkok for 4 years and I love it. If you're looking to teach here in BKK listen to Bangkok Pat, his info is right on the money. Literally everything he said I've experienced to be true. I kind of felt like maybe he worked at my school with all the specifics he went over 555 I'd recommend making sure you can communicate well with the HR department before you decide on a school. My school handles all my documents and keeps me in good standing with immigration - they literally do everything for me like I'm a kid its fantastic. Another important thing to consider is location. Make sure getting to your school isn't a pain in the ass day in and day out. Next thing is pay make sure you're getting around 3- 4 x your rent. That should keep you pretty comfortable. Don't be afraid to make extra money as a tutor as long as you keep it discreet. I make around 16,000 baht /mo just doing extra Zoom classes with students. Last but not least Healthcare - luckily it's only a fraction of the price I was used to paying in the US BUT if you have any medical emergencies you could really take a financial hit if you're not insured. I was in the hospital and my bill was 110,000 Baht my insurance paid 100% of it so happy days. Great Video Mate, Frank in Ladprao
Having taught in 53 schools and language centres over the past 20 years - I found this vlog to be a very well researched, balanced, and comprehensive look at TEFL in 'The Land of the Smiles'. That's, I am suitably impressed!
I was waiting for your verdict! This was the video I wanted to talk to you in, Richard. Could have made it more informative....but there could be a more in depth part 2.
@@BangkokPatHi Pat, I had one of the worst fortnites of my life; in late April to early May. To cut a long story short, the school I'd been working at for 3 years got the wrong idea and thought that I wanted to leave, and gave my job to another teacher. Though, I didn't find this out until I went to sign my contract April 20, so I then frantically began applying, demoing, and interviewing for any teaching position going (I got a few offers but none were as suitable as my old job). Then my old school offered me a position May 3, as another teacher had left. (It has all left a bad taste in my mouth, and I'm still not in the mood to praise teaching in Thailand.) However, I can't really see where an interview with me would've fitted into your vlog - that's I think it works really well as it is.
Great video, Pat! My first instinct when I think of moving to Thailand is to teach English, but the more I learn from people like you, the more I see myself doing something else. Lol. Thanks again Pat.
@@NZMuzz Salaries haven't changed in years, but what is this "terrible reputation" that you're talking about? And "reputation with locals"? I've taught in Bangkok for six years and I've never seen anything like that. Teachers are well - respected by students and parents.
Yet another great video, Pat. I arrived from 5 years teaching in China and expected to lose 33% of my income. That's the financial trade off for all those Thai benefits. I had 3 interviews, set up in advance, in my first week. I took the first job purely because the Manager was highly professional, sensible and experience guy. The second interview was part-time only but the best company in Bangkok. The 3rd was an American company who thought they were god's gift! I've never taught in a "State School" in any country and I've avoided all the pitfalls. Cheers.
A very nicely produced and informative video, as usual, Pat. A few years ago I looked into the whole TEFL thing, even enrolled into a course. I soon realised this just wasn't something I wanted to commit to. It's easy to romanticise the notion of becoming a qualified English language teacher, packing your bags and heading off into the sun to live a new life, but reality (always the unwelcome guest) soon has a way of interrupting the fantasy. In the end, I decided against continuing my TEFL studies (a decision I have never regretted) - I just couldn't see that this would be a good fit for me - and teaching is a vocation, after all, so if your heart really isn't in it... I wish others good luck.
Thanks Phil, I agree, if you're not into it 100% then it becomes a drag. In 2018-20 worked in a vocational college and evenings at a cabin crew school and those were the kind of teaching jobs I'd look forward to doing, topics I had an interest and experience in, hospitality. Then covid killed the whole thing and I took a few jobs in schools, it wasn't much fun.
@@BangkokPat Yes and that sucks because some turn 50 and are stuck in Thailand because nobody back home will hire them. At the same time, Thailand routinely gets rid of teachers who are "too old."
When I was 28-29, I simply took the BTS to AUA English language school and got a job. That was easy. I also went over to Chulalongkorn's Sasin Graduate School of Business and landed a job teaching Business English. In that case, I just showed up and introduced myself to the head of the program. Sometimes assertiveness is what gets you through.
Very sound advice in this episode Pat. The Thai education system has been the biggest eye opener to me in all my travels around Thailand. I have over a number of years spent a couple of weeks of my Xmas holidays 'volunteering' at a Thai secondary school in Isan. I am sure you will probably know where I am coming from but nothing can prepare you for walking into a classroom of 40 M1 students. The standard of behavior, maturity and knowledge is just so far behind a European equivalent school. Having said that the friendliness and kindness of some of the pupils and staff has been absolutely delightful. Covid put a stop to my Thai travels but fingers crossed in the not too distant future I will return to the 'Land of Smiles'. John
Thanks John, I've not stood in a class of 40 students recentky, I did for a week's worth of classes briefly in 2019. Not a job I'd ever do permanently. The kids were great but as you say, the standards are very low educationally. The assistant teachers used plastic things to discipline the kids.
Extremely informative. I have no plans to be a teacher of any kind but I enjoy learning about other industries. I ,m sure this will give food for thought to any aspiring newbies.
Fun facts: 1) Teaching salaries have declined over the past 20 years. 2) You need 55K baht a month to have a decent life in Bkk. 3) Most schools hire Filipinos exclusively because school directors can pay them 15-20K/month and pocket the rest. 4) Most schools won't process your nonB visa anymore, so after 90 days you're out and the next backpacker is in. 5) Student-centered learning and Western pedagogy have been dumped in Thai schools. You're expected to stand there with microphone and blah blah blah at students whilst they play video games on their phones.
Very informative. I just took early retirement halfway through Covid after 15 years of teaching in Thailand you’re right about the salaries when I started 1516 years ago it was 30 35,000 it’s still 30 35,000 luckily over the time that I was at school same school as it goes. My salary increased. Pretty much 24 periods a week every week lot of work but you’ll get used to it I miss it greatly it was great fun. Moved on now just do some online teaching and have a few kids round on the odd day or two you’re never going to make a fortune but it’s a great life
Hi. If the person/establishment renting to you has more than five rooms (or five bedrooms) then they are only legally permitted to ask you for one month deposit. So, this is why apartment blocks only ask for one month deposit plus one month rent up front (two months wprth to start-up). Landlords owning one or two condos for rent can ask for two months deposit plus one month upfront (three months worth to start-up), and generally will do.
I plan on moving to Thailand & opening my own business there. After learning about all the obstacles you need to go through to "own" property, i've come to the conclusion that I can do what I want to do by RENTING. It's WAY cheaper to rent & operate a business vs where I live. For example, I've found many bars or restaurants that are vacant & up for rent. Cost under $1000 usd a month, & come with living quarters above the bars/restaurants!
A good thing to consider is that your net profits will probably be relatively low as well. That's I rented a unit, and refurbished it, whereas my wife ran it as a 'minimart' - back in 2002. (The rent, and utility bills were small in relation to Uk costs, still, so were the takings).
@@richardconstable6780 True, it also depends on the location & clientele. I was thinking a fast food restaurant with my style american cuisine. I know food is popular there, but i'm not sure. I want to go check out different areas sometime soon & hopefully find a befitting location. Thanks for the info as well, cheers.
Another great piece, mate. I was just in BKK for a couple of weeks trying to lock down a house to live in for the first year we’re living in Thailand. Didn’t find anything appropriate, so I’ll be back in late July or early August to try and lock one down. If you’re not too busy, grab a beer with me and have a chat on some ideas floating around.
I've come to appreciate B.P. 's little witicisms. That along with the professional quality and feel of the video from accent to production and timing and pacing. All things i will keep in mind when i start my own channel.
Belts are essential, 10 years ago at least, even loosely fitting. pearsonpte are the most modern available tests. Top tip, wear a 7/11 white t-shirt under your work shirt to soak up the sweat
@@BangkokPat Street food such as Pad Thai Gai was only 10 baht and a Lady Drink down Pat Pong was only 25 baht, a bus ride was 1.5 baht, however the bus ride took forever as there was no BS or MRT
Gee the cheaper 20m rooms are better than what I'm livin in now, but don't tall anybody I said so Eh! Nice 1, I did find it interesting, even if I'm not going to teach in Thailand. Keep up the good work bloke!
I am a Software Developer from Fiji who graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Computing Science and Information Systems back in 2014. Worked for my first company from 2014 to 2019. Then after working for my second company from 2019, I got chased away after 3 years in 2022 and now got chased away by so many companies in 2023 to 2024 in various IT roles. Wish I could quit my IT career and study Accounting but have no money to study again. But I have bought Thai-English language books during my trips in Thailand in 2017, 2018, 2023 so might be a good idea to teach English in Thailand rather having a stressful unemployed poverty life in Fiji in IT.
Same here. I graduate in December and already bought the plane ticket. I already bought the ticket to Cambodia though, just because of their cheap $180 1 year visa and $50/month rent. It's only $108 for a roundtrip plane ticket to fly from Cambodia to Bangkok for a quick vacation over school holidays. The pay was a no brainer too. Cambodia pays $1200-$1600 compared to only $900 in Thailand. Everyone wants to live in Thailand, so they don't need to pay teachers much. Know what your worth. If they won't pay enough, walk away.
I love the jobs opportunity for the younger generations It would be an excellent idea to live and working there too Looks conveniences now a days. Thank again for your Experience with the city .
Hello Ken Pat we like to watch your channel it is different from another channel I am Thai person but I am learning Bkk from you and thank you so much for more information it is useful ขอบคุณมากค่ะ🙏🇹🇭
It's hard for me to believe they are still paying teachers what they paid me 10+ years ago. In 2010, 35k baht was a decent wage, I don't think the same could be said today....
Very helpful video BP. In 1979, there was the notice board at the Malaysia Hotel, or shoe leather. I got a job at a small private school and then a few years later moved to AUA (despite not having finished secondary school,at the time) - up to 90 teachers and 6000 students in a busy term. You can imagine the social possibilities! I am still in touch here with 7 or 8 friends I worked with then, including one who is still teaching. In those days, it was poorly paid, but a fantastic way to make a living. My random tip: be punctual and keep the students happy + all of BP’s tips.
Excellent video once again, I am looking to stay Thailand long time having lived here for 10 months now and teaching is something I am considering. I know most of what you said for example Ajarn and TEFL which I have but there was some other points you gave me which will help me greatly . You have the best Thai website so nice that you talk about Thailand and not about the party scene which is get so boring after 2 weeks if you know what i mean . I would be great If you expand you travels to Chonburi and cover the better part of me area rather than you know what .
Very informative video Pat! I'm a Danish native speaker and would never go into teaching English for that low a salary just to live in Thailand. Better to work in your own country and take holidays in Thailand with more money in your pocket. I stayed in Chiang Mai 4 years working as a sales manager at a web company 10 years ago. I was making 70k - 100k thb pr month when commission is added. Health insurance included. Loved that time.
I’m an English native speaker, I have a PGCE, a bachelor’s degree in management and a master’s degree in international business. I have 25 years experience teaching business studies in UK universities. Now aged 62 I’m interested in taking a ‘gap year’ or two to teach in Thailand. What are my prospects of finding a teaching job at my age?
Another great honest assessment and I hope you saved many a soul from the torment of coming here as a guardian teacher angel only to discover they are a slave to the modus operandi so common in Asian countries wherein teachers are stretched beyond their limitations and capabilities. There's the old motto... "Those who can - DO!." Those who can't - TEACH!" and is highly relevant the Thai learn by rote MO.
No degree only works in remote areas of Thailand. Bachelor degree is required by law. Average pay is around 30k baht. Good luck finding an air conditioning class. One month TEFL/ TESOL course in Thailand works best.Thai cultural course for Private Teacher Association also a bonus. Looking young helps. Private schools which pay almost double require a real teaching degree or math and science degree which is highly sought after. Good luck!
Hi Pat...spent over a decade teaching at language academies, companies and private tutoring in Bkk. Then I moved south to teach at a government. Three years was enough. The past several years been doing online teaching. Thats also changed a lot since 2021. Now....I'm vlogging on youtube showing how life is for an expat family of teachers living learning and working in Thailand. Onward and upward.
Forgot to add that next vlog will feature our local high school its EP Teachers and progrom. Its also the school where I used to teach several years back. Cheers and thanks for the great interesting Bkk stories and history.
@@BangkokPat I think it will. I'm 62 and have my TEFL and a few grad degrees. Unfortunately I am over age for a lot of these jobs but I am more interested in working with university age and adults, part time and more theatre/film centered. But for younger people, this is such an accessible pathway. Thanks again!
Thanks for the video. Regarding its theme: If you want to be a skilled teacher of English, you should master the language well both orally and in writing (of course), but also have the ability to teach. It's called pedagogy. I myself am a professional teacher, but can not teach English as I did not have that subject when I took my education. I suspect that for many years there have been many unqualified "teachers" from abroad. Or maybe I'm wrong?
I've noticed that in BKK the Thai Teacher's License is something that has gained a lot of momentum over the years. Additionally, police clearance checks (from home and in Thailand), journey to immigration, getting your TM30 done (for 90 days visa check / extension), and some schools ask for degree authentication from the Thai embassy of your own country; which can be rather expensive if using a company and posting your degree back home; in my case the UK.
I've taught in Korea, China, (and now) Taiwan. Last year, I was stuck back in the States. But around August, I had interviews and offers with schools in Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan - all in the same week! I really wanted to live in Thailand, but the public school offer was obnoxious. I think that it was twenty-four 55-minute classes for 38,000 baht. I chose Taiwan but am not happy. Thankfully, my contract ends in four days, and then I can go back to The U.S. Next stop: Vietnam or Thailand. Great channel, by the way.
I taught some classes there in '86, before all the credentials were required. I don't have a Bachelor's degree. I'm an attorney with a J.D. degree, but I skipped high school and college, so I don't have those degrees. Otherwise, it could be fun and satisfying.
Hi Pat. Hope you are doing well? I taught English as a foreign language teacher for many years in Berlin beginning from the early 2000s. I used to prepare students for the LCCI examination in two month courses. I think the LCCI qualification, should you need an English qualification, is a good one to have. I must have taught well over a thousand students and for a lot of the time was happy to have a job. Europanorat and BBQ were the main schools that I worked for and BBQ still exists today. 8 hours a day and 5 days a week self employed and always on call. But just 20 Euros an hour and after health care, tax and rent, you are not making much progress. Plus there are a lot of weird people I had to interact with from teachers to students. Am just so glad to have got out of that treadmill and to have gained my masters in Sustainability and Environmental Management. Now I work for the German government, enjoy a good salary with 30 days paid leave and a juicy Christmas bonus and get to do a really interesting job. To sum up and I don't mean to put a downer here, but have just met far too many seedy individuals calling themselves "Teachers": If you are over 35 and want or need to teach English as a foreign language teacher for your main source of income, well yeah, and good luck with them.
Thanks Robert, only thing I didn't really touch on was visas because I don't know much about them and if someone arrives on a certain type of visa they aren't allowed to work so it's a bit messy.
Great comprehensive video Pat! Very informative . What about volunteer opportunities ( teaching English or otherwise) in Bangkok for those of us here on retirement visas? Might make a good video in the future. Hint… hint. 😂
If you have the qualifications and some experience, you should perhaps avoid those jobs that do not pay year round, and offer some form of health insurance.
@@BangkokPat thanks Pat. See tefl guarantee a job on finishing but I'm not sure where. I think there's some legalities about needing a degree that might hamper it,might need to go to Cambodia after
Good subject to talk about Pat, however, I wish it was more comprehensive and include information about people already living in Thailand with visas that do not allow them to work and ways to overcome this issue should they decide to work. The other issue that you also mentioned, is the required qualifications to be a teacher in any country is not only mastering a specific subject, but one must also have knowledge on many different skills to be able to deliver the information to different types of students. Many factors a teacher should be aware of to include, teaching aids, class psychology, Sociology, behavior, punishments and rewards, etc. Age group of students is also an important issue, because different teaching methods apply to each. Teaching is fun rather than forcing students, make it a student centred learning rather than a teacher centred one. If you want a student to learn, you must find out how to get his/her attention and make them eager to learn. A teacher is an educator, a friend, a guardian, an advisor, a manager, and many others, but a teacher must draw limit lines for each that should not be crossed.
Yeah, I heard, I met and had a chat with him once in a DJ store in Kentish Town where I worked in 1995. I showed him and Martin Gore how to plug 2 Technics 1210s into a mixer when they hired some equipment for a house party. I think they knew already but it's a box we had to tick, that we'd instructed them on how to set it up. He was a straight talking but affable guy who wasn't up his own arse. ''Our singer is a junkie'' I recall him saying. I don't think he realised that I was a huge Depeche Mode fan.
A informative video for people who want to be a teacher. Did they search teacher also for other languages or are Thailand schools only interested in english teachers?
Thanks Frank, I suppose the English teaching industry in Germany is very healthy compared to the situation in Thailand. Other languages are taught, I've met French, German, Spanish, Italian and Persian teachers.
Totally my opiniin but teaching in Thalland isn’t the best idea if you care about saving money with the exception of a handful of international schools
60 is the usual retirement age for teachers in Thailand. Education Department policy is that they do not renew contracts for teachers over the age of 65.
Thanks, nice overview! Would one expect to pay about the same in a place like Chiang Mai? What are other attractive places price/quality of life wise to live apart from Pattaya/typical tourist destinations? Pollution and noise would be a concern for me also. Thanks again!
Great video.. really appreciate the time and effort. How about one for other forms of work? Charity work, volunteering, hospitality, environmentalism etc.. I'd be interested in your insights and opinion (if any) about any of those topics
One important thing you missed was the fact most teachers here in Thailand with a non educational degree will only get a temporary work permit. They have to get a diploma in teaching or something other within 6yrs
@@BangkokPat Hello Pat. Yes, any degree is accepted but if you are a holder of a degree ( non teaching degree ) You will receive a tempory teaching permit and you have to apply for a college course ( Diploma in Teaching ) or University ( PGCE ) recognized by the (Teachers Council of Thailand) within the 6 year waiver term to gain the full teachers license. Please, please, please make people aware of this because so many teachers who come to Thailand don't know this. When they do, they panic and some take a course with a back street college not recognized by the TCT and loose out completely. We loose so many good teachers over this because they are unaware of this process and the correct procedure. Not a lot of information about this on the net so maybe you can be one of the first. I really enjoy your UA-cam channel by the way. Very informative. Keep it up
If I remember I will in a follow up video where I will be chatting with teachers from various salary levels, and I'm sure this will be very useful for the viewers
I was asked by the director of a High School in the North East if I would consider teaching English there as the kids very rarely got a chance to converse with native speakers. I don’t have any teaching qualifications, so maybe he was expecting me to do it cheap 😆. Never say never though…🤔
You're better off working as a digital nomad make more and set your own workload or hours if you have certain skill set or willing to get it for instance coder, marketing, or finance. I don't know how much teacher contributes towards Thai government public pension and at what age pension kicks in and how much. I would rather pay into my country plan because it's defined.
Wonder if you have any vlogs about jobs in Thailand for qualified teachers like me with MA, QTS, CELTA and teaching experience. I am currently teaching at public school in Taiwan and thinking of trying Thailand. Are there any government organizations that prepare all the papers for you? Thanks
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LINKS:
Jobs and all info: www. ajarn.com
Teaching in Thailand Facebook page: facebook.com/groups/191266720914268
Worksheets: en.islcollective.com/
PDFs of many popular textbooks: [you'll need to subscribe to the downloading site for $25] frenglish.ru/
Mooncake English Channel: ua-cam.com/users/MooncakeEnglishvideos
Apartment rentals of all budgets: www.renthub.in.th/en
I'm looking for a ESL teaching job in Asian countries like Thailand, Vietnam, japan . I'm a non native speaker but i don't have a English language proficiency certificate ilets or tofel , i don't have strong Indian accent and my major is not education it's bachelor of science in nursing and i did free TEFL certification in online. I would like to know is there any schools hire without IELTS and another question is as you recommended that TEFL program is it still available. Thanks in advance sir 🌻
@@gttelugu2005 Essential TEFL is the best one www.essentialtefl.com/apply-now?linkId=lp_029995&sourceId=bangkok-pat&tenantId=essential-affiliate
@@BangkokPat ... thank you.
I was hired to work at one of the best schools in the country. Salary, housing allowance, insurance and if you worked the "summer " holiday session then you got paid time off in the "fall" holiday. The students came from mostly high-so Thai families. No foreign students. I was supposed to have a teaching partner. That happened for the first week. I made the most of it. We were treated like second class citizens from the tenured Thais. I got an award from the Ministry of Education for my creativity and a picture in the paper. The Thai English dept. was not happy. My award went into the Trophy Room of the school. After working the summer session we were told that they were no longer letting us have paid leave for the fall break. I was told that my contract would not be renewed the following year if I did anything to stand out and that awards should only go to Thai teachers. They said I was too popular. A few of my more influential students heard about it and made a big stink so I was allowed to teach another year. If it wasn't for those students I would have told the school to stuff it. I did my second year and vowed to never teach again. I'm not bitter BTW. I became the Executive Chef at a major beach resort through school connections and currently own and operate a very popular restaurant in the country. Thanks for the vid Pat!
Very interesting
Wow! Crazy story. Too bad the insecurities of those teachers caused all that drama. Good luck to you!
I want to go to your restaurant
@@americaninthailand8760 it's all about saving face. Very important in the region as a whole. Lives are lost due to loss of face.
I want to come there to look for a teaching job, can someone find a side job before getting the employment?
I've been teaching in Chiang Mai for nearly 5 years. I have a BA in Elementary Education and Special Education. My take-home salary is 75K baht a month. I also tutor Chinese online. I make about 100K a month total. It's basically the same salary I made teaching in America. Love Thailand!
Great to hear that you're in the money with teaching, it's not all doom and gloom!
Do you teach at an international school?
Living the dream! lol I'm kicking myself for not majoring in Education. I make about half of your salary at my current job in BKK, hoping to get my Diploma of Education and a raise in the future.
@@obi-wankenobi3790 Thai English School
Thank you so much for your love.God bless you.
As a 58 year old without a TEFL certificate, but a degree, I found it VERY easy to get a job offer in Bangkok outskirts on THB 45,000 pet month. I only applied (well, half-applied) for one job and got the offer straight away. I think anyone else in a similar situation would have got the same offer. (This was 2018 .. pre-COVID).
So for anyone looking, I don't think it's too hard.
Good to know!
Can you tell me the school please? I don’t have tefl
@@danobpastyandbakeryingredi8610 Kasintorn Academy, Bang Khae, Bangkok. You don’t need a TEFL but you must have a degree (any subject) and a print of your transcript.
@@SteveSmith-jc7pc i have bachelor degree on computer science but i’m not native speaker so is that okay?
its all about making it up as you go along.
I've been teaching here in Bangkok for 4 years and I love it.
If you're looking to teach here in BKK listen to Bangkok Pat, his info is right on the money. Literally everything he said I've experienced to be true. I kind of felt like maybe he worked at my school with all the specifics he went over 555
I'd recommend making sure you can communicate well with the HR department before you decide on a school. My school handles all my documents and keeps me in good standing with immigration - they literally do everything for me like I'm a kid its fantastic.
Another important thing to consider is location. Make sure getting to your school isn't a pain in the ass day in and day out.
Next thing is pay make sure you're getting around 3- 4 x your rent. That should keep you pretty comfortable. Don't be afraid to make extra money as a tutor as long as you keep it discreet. I make around 16,000 baht /mo just doing extra Zoom classes with students.
Last but not least Healthcare - luckily it's only a fraction of the price I was used to paying in the US BUT if you have any medical emergencies you could really take a financial hit if you're not insured. I was in the hospital and my bill was 110,000 Baht my insurance paid 100% of it so happy days.
Great Video Mate,
Frank in Ladprao
Having taught in 53 schools and language centres over the past 20 years - I found this vlog to be a very well researched, balanced, and comprehensive look at TEFL in 'The Land of the Smiles'. That's, I am suitably impressed!
I was waiting for your verdict! This was the video I wanted to talk to you in, Richard. Could have made it more informative....but there could be a more in depth part 2.
@@BangkokPatHi Pat, I had one of the worst fortnites of my life; in late April to early May. To cut a long story short, the school I'd been working at for 3 years got the wrong idea and thought that I wanted to leave, and gave my job to another teacher. Though, I didn't find this out until I went to sign my contract April 20, so I then frantically began applying, demoing, and interviewing for any teaching position going (I got a few offers but none were as suitable as my old job). Then my old school offered me a position May 3, as another teacher had left. (It has all left a bad taste in my mouth, and I'm still not in the mood to praise teaching in Thailand.) However, I can't really see where an interview with me would've fitted into your vlog - that's I think it works really well as it is.
Good to know!
@@jeremyfielding2333 I see you edited your own sentence - well done!
You went through more than two employers a year? That would suggest you’ve never completed a contract
One thing you did not mention, especially if one is not a "professional" English teacher is how quickly one can "burn out" teaching English
I didn't mention the dreaded teacher burnout. It comes with having more than 18 classes per week I suppose.
I feel two years would be my limit.
A teacher should make others feel happy , engaging , free to speak.
I agree, and not drone on and on...
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I am not looking for a teaching job, but your presentation is well worth it for such prospects. So I give a LIKE.
Thanks Teddy Bear, hope this hasn't made you change careers!
@@BangkokPat LOL, 555.
Great video, Pat! My first instinct when I think of moving to Thailand is to teach English, but the more I learn from people like you, the more I see myself doing something else. Lol. Thanks again Pat.
Just come here to have fun and retire.
Just a thought of teaching English in Bangkok sends chills down my spine.
Why?
Agree
@@IslamicTerd2 bad money, terrible reputation, long hours etc.. mostly the reputation with locals..
@@NZMuzz Salaries haven't changed in years, but what is this "terrible reputation" that you're talking about? And "reputation with locals"? I've taught in Bangkok for six years and I've never seen anything like that. Teachers are well - respected by students and parents.
Yet another great video, Pat.
I arrived from 5 years teaching in China and expected to lose 33% of my income. That's the financial trade off for all those Thai benefits.
I had 3 interviews, set up in advance, in my first week. I took the first job purely because the Manager was highly professional, sensible and experience guy. The second interview was part-time only but the best company in Bangkok. The 3rd was an American company who thought they were god's gift! I've never taught in a "State School" in any country and I've avoided all the pitfalls. Cheers.
A very nicely produced and informative video, as usual, Pat. A few years ago I looked into the whole TEFL thing, even enrolled into a course. I soon realised this just wasn't something I wanted to commit to. It's easy to romanticise the notion of becoming a qualified English language teacher, packing your bags and heading off into the sun to live a new life, but reality (always the unwelcome guest) soon has a way of interrupting the fantasy. In the end, I decided against continuing my TEFL studies (a decision I have never regretted) - I just couldn't see that this would be a good fit for me - and teaching is a vocation, after all, so if your heart really isn't in it... I wish others good luck.
Thanks Phil, I agree, if you're not into it 100% then it becomes a drag. In 2018-20 worked in a vocational college and evenings at a cabin crew school and those were the kind of teaching jobs I'd look forward to doing, topics I had an interest and experience in, hospitality. Then covid killed the whole thing and I took a few jobs in schools, it wasn't much fun.
Great info. Thanks!
Stickman covered all this over 20 years ago.
Love this channel, it's like a 21st century Michael Palin exploring Thailand in great detail!
Thanks James, I'm constantly working, this youtubing is a 7 day a week job!
I taught in Bangkok over 20 years ago and this video brought back so many memories. Thanks for the time and effort put into it.
Thanks very much for the kind words!
Things have changed a lot over the years, Pat. It was much easier in the past and unfortunately wages have hardly improved in 10 years.
Scandalous really how they get away with it, but there are many who accept it.
Wow!
I can't believe how low they are in Thailand, I've watched wages in China surpass Japan and Korea, but Thailand's continue to stagnate, why?
@@CrapKerouac But many desperate guys will accept those wages to stay in Thailand
@@BangkokPat Yes and that sucks because some turn 50 and are stuck in Thailand because nobody back home will hire them. At the same time, Thailand routinely gets rid of teachers who are "too old."
Mate, this video should be required viewing for anybody considering visiting, staying, living in Bangkok, Thailand. Well done! Cheers!🎉
Thanks a lot! Share it around mate!
Good luck supporting your girl and her family on a basic English teacher’s salary 555
Many do, surprisingly but a high end teaching job would definitely support both of you, almost.
True that!👍
Don't forget the family Buffalo.
When I was 28-29, I simply took the BTS to AUA English language school and got a job. That was easy. I also went over to Chulalongkorn's Sasin Graduate School of Business and landed a job teaching Business English. In that case, I just showed up and introduced myself to the head of the program. Sometimes assertiveness is what gets you through.
Agreed, I was always itching to get myself about with resumes.
I'm not cut out for it, the thought of being with children all day everyday is not something I can deal with
Teach adults, its much less taxing.
Very sound advice in this episode Pat. The Thai education system has been the biggest eye opener to me in all my travels around Thailand. I have over a number of years spent a couple of weeks of my Xmas holidays 'volunteering' at a Thai secondary school in Isan. I am sure you will probably know where I am coming from but nothing can prepare you for walking into a classroom of 40 M1 students. The standard of behavior, maturity and knowledge is just so far behind a European equivalent school. Having said that the friendliness and kindness of some of the pupils and staff has been absolutely delightful. Covid put a stop to my Thai travels but fingers crossed in the not too distant future I will return to the 'Land of Smiles'.
John
Thanks John, I've not stood in a class of 40 students recentky, I did for a week's worth of classes briefly in 2019. Not a job I'd ever do permanently. The kids were great but as you say, the standards are very low educationally. The assistant teachers used plastic things to discipline the kids.
Extremely informative. I have no plans to be a teacher of any kind but I enjoy learning about other industries. I ,m sure this will give food for thought to any aspiring newbies.
Fun facts: 1) Teaching salaries have declined over the past 20 years. 2) You need 55K baht a month to have a decent life in Bkk. 3) Most schools hire Filipinos exclusively because school directors can pay them 15-20K/month and pocket the rest. 4) Most schools won't process your nonB visa anymore, so after 90 days you're out and the next backpacker is in. 5) Student-centered learning and Western pedagogy have been dumped in Thai schools. You're expected to stand there with microphone and blah blah blah at students whilst they play video games on their phones.
Sad but all true Roberto. The kids aren't meant to grow up learning anything worthwhile here in case they wake up.
I'm glad I'm an old git and retired . The link to rent hub is good, thanks for that .
Thanks Jim, that site is great for killing an hour just browsing
@@BangkokPat Pat I have to buy your beer or coffee one day soon
@@jimshelley8831 Look forward to it Jim. If you're in the Patpong area tomorrow my film is being shown at Patpong Museum at 9pm!
@@BangkokPat Brilliant vblogs I've seen , the detail and history. help me understand Thai culture.
Great video Pat and great information
Cheers Paul, you know the game inside out mate.
Impeccable video, very informative and useful, plus I loved the footage of different areas of Bangkok, keep it up, thanks!
Teaching adults and university level students is GREAT.
It most definitely was a lot more fun and interesting than disinterested/hyperactive kids or teenagers. Cheers!
Very informative. I just took early retirement halfway through Covid after 15 years of teaching in Thailand you’re right about the salaries when I started 1516 years ago it was 30 35,000 it’s still 30 35,000 luckily over the time that I was at school same school as it goes. My salary increased. Pretty much 24 periods a week every week lot of work but you’ll get used to it I miss it greatly it was great fun. Moved on now just do some online teaching and have a few kids round on the odd day or two you’re never going to make a fortune but it’s a great life
Hi. If the person/establishment renting to you has more than five rooms (or five bedrooms) then they are only legally permitted to ask you for one month deposit. So, this is why apartment blocks only ask for one month deposit plus one month rent up front (two months wprth to start-up). Landlords owning one or two condos for rent can ask for two months deposit plus one month upfront (three months worth to start-up), and generally will do.
Thanks for the info. Learn something new all the time.
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I plan on moving to Thailand & opening my own business there. After learning about all the obstacles you need to go through to "own" property, i've come to the conclusion that I can do what I want to do by RENTING. It's WAY cheaper to rent & operate a business vs where I live. For example, I've found many bars or restaurants that are vacant & up for rent. Cost under $1000 usd a month, & come with living quarters above the bars/restaurants!
A good thing to consider is that your net profits will probably be relatively low as well. That's I rented a unit, and refurbished it, whereas my wife ran it as a 'minimart' - back in 2002. (The rent, and utility bills were small in relation to Uk costs, still, so were the takings).
@@richardconstable6780 True, it also depends on the location & clientele. I was thinking a fast food restaurant with my style american cuisine. I know food is popular there, but i'm not sure. I want to go check out different areas sometime soon & hopefully find a befitting location.
Thanks for the info as well, cheers.
Best of luck, food is popular here but it's a crowded market!
Another great piece, mate. I was just in BKK for a couple of weeks trying to lock down a house to live in for the first year we’re living in Thailand. Didn’t find anything appropriate, so I’ll be back in late July or early August to try and lock one down. If you’re not too busy, grab a beer with me and have a chat on some ideas floating around.
I've come to appreciate B.P. 's little witicisms. That along with the professional quality and feel of the video from accent to production and timing and pacing. All things i will keep in mind when i start my own channel.
Belts are essential, 10 years ago at least, even loosely fitting. pearsonpte are the most modern available tests. Top tip, wear a 7/11 white t-shirt under your work shirt to soak up the sweat
I forgot about belts, so anyone following this advice will be teaching with one hand holding up their trousers in class.
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Pat your video editing really is pristine!
You sussed it wasn't a functioning toilet, and the toilet flush is associated with the topic of terrible salaries....I think you get it...
Everytime I watch your videos I crack up and laugh out loud. Love it mate, thank you.
Thanks Nick, glad you get some of the humour!
My first english teaching job in Thailand paid me 40baht per hour That was back in 1983
Bloody hell John I hope that was in line with the cost of living at the time!
@@BangkokPat Street food such as Pad Thai Gai was only 10 baht and a Lady Drink down Pat Pong was only 25 baht, a bus ride was 1.5 baht, however the bus ride took forever as there was no BS or MRT
Gee the cheaper 20m rooms are better than what I'm livin in now, but don't tall anybody I said so Eh! Nice 1, I did find it interesting, even if I'm not going to teach in Thailand. Keep up the good work bloke!
I am a Software Developer from Fiji who graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Computing Science and Information Systems back in 2014. Worked for my first company from 2014 to 2019. Then after working for my second company from 2019, I got chased away after 3 years in 2022 and now got chased away by so many companies in 2023 to 2024 in various IT roles.
Wish I could quit my IT career and study Accounting but have no money to study again.
But I have bought Thai-English language books during my trips in Thailand in 2017, 2018, 2023 so might be a good idea to teach English in Thailand rather having a stressful unemployed poverty life in Fiji in IT.
Good luck!
I am working on my Bachelor’s and will be done soon. Just want to move as soon as possible
Same here. I graduate in December and already bought the plane ticket. I already bought the ticket to Cambodia though, just because of their cheap $180 1 year visa and $50/month rent. It's only $108 for a roundtrip plane ticket to fly from Cambodia to Bangkok for a quick vacation over school holidays. The pay was a no brainer too. Cambodia pays $1200-$1600 compared to only $900 in Thailand. Everyone wants to live in Thailand, so they don't need to pay teachers much. Know what your worth. If they won't pay enough, walk away.
I love the jobs opportunity for the younger generations
It would be an excellent idea to live and working there too
Looks conveniences now a days. Thank again for your
Experience with the city .
Hello Ken Pat we like to watch your channel it is different from another channel I am Thai person but I am learning Bkk from you and thank you so much for more information it is useful ขอบคุณมากค่ะ🙏🇹🇭
Thank you for watching!
excellent video , finally i found a video with real and practical information , thanks so much
It's hard for me to believe they are still paying teachers what they paid me 10+ years ago. In 2010, 35k baht was a decent wage, I don't think the same could be said today....
I can't believe American working men still compete for $12 per hour jobs like I did 20 years ago... Wages are artificially depressed in many places...
Very helpful video BP. In 1979, there was the notice board at the Malaysia Hotel, or shoe leather. I got a job at a small private school and then a few years later moved to AUA (despite not having finished secondary school,at the time) - up to 90 teachers and 6000 students in a busy term. You can imagine the social possibilities! I am still in touch here with 7 or 8 friends I worked with then, including one who is still teaching. In those days, it was poorly paid, but a fantastic way to make a living. My random tip: be punctual and keep the students happy + all of BP’s tips.
Great info! Love this video! Love the information!
Thanks!
Excellent video once again, I am looking to stay Thailand long time having lived here for 10 months now and teaching is something I am considering. I know most of what you said for example Ajarn and TEFL which I have but there was some other points you gave me which will help me greatly . You have the best Thai website so nice that you talk about Thailand and not about the party scene which is get so boring after 2 weeks if you know what i mean . I would be great If you expand you travels to Chonburi and cover the better part of me area rather than you know what .
Thanks and I hope you find a good job. I will leave the city at some point for sure.
Very informative video Pat! I'm a Danish native speaker and would never go into teaching English for that low a salary just to live in Thailand. Better to work in your own country and take holidays in Thailand with more money in your pocket.
I stayed in Chiang Mai 4 years working as a sales manager at a web company 10 years ago.
I was making 70k - 100k thb pr month when commission is added. Health insurance included.
Loved that time.
*how to lose your sanity*
Perfectly crafted material as usual.
Cheers Kurt.
Loved your interview on Stickman website, mate. Thank you for your continued hard work and excellent content.
Thanks Rick!
Teaching English in Thailand! Like the song of the sirens. Not quite what you expected but can you resist?
Hard to resist for many!
I’m an English native speaker, I have a PGCE, a bachelor’s degree in management and a master’s degree in international business. I have 25 years experience teaching business studies in UK universities. Now aged 62 I’m interested in taking a ‘gap year’ or two to teach in Thailand. What are my prospects of finding a teaching job at my age?
Another great honest assessment and I hope you saved many a soul from the torment of coming here as a guardian teacher angel only to discover they are a slave to the modus operandi so common in Asian countries wherein teachers are stretched beyond their limitations and capabilities. There's the old motto... "Those who can - DO!." Those who can't - TEACH!" and is highly relevant the Thai learn by rote MO.
No degree only works in remote areas of Thailand. Bachelor degree is required by law. Average pay is around 30k baht. Good luck finding an air conditioning class. One month TEFL/ TESOL course in Thailand works best.Thai cultural course for Private Teacher Association also a bonus. Looking young helps. Private schools which pay almost double require a real teaching degree or math and science degree which is highly sought after. Good luck!
No degree still works all over Bangkok.
Hi Pat...spent over a decade teaching at language academies, companies and private tutoring in Bkk. Then I moved south to teach at a government. Three years was enough. The past several years been doing online teaching. Thats also changed a lot since 2021. Now....I'm vlogging on youtube showing how life is for an expat family of teachers living learning and working in Thailand. Onward and upward.
Great to hear that Jay, what's your channel?
ua-cam.com/video/xhZhTnWccoc/v-deo.html
@@BangkokPat family adventures in thailand. Globalvisions3
Forgot to add that next vlog will feature our local high school its EP Teachers and progrom. Its also the school where I used to teach several years back. Cheers and thanks for the great interesting Bkk stories and history.
Thanks for the info Pat! Super helpful!
I really hope this video reaches out far and wide! Thanks very much!
@@BangkokPat I think it will. I'm 62 and have my TEFL and a few grad degrees. Unfortunately I am over age for a lot of these jobs but I am more interested in working with university age and adults, part time and more theatre/film centered. But for younger people, this is such an accessible pathway. Thanks again!
Very informative. The toilet flush at "Getting Paid" (13:48) was worthy of Kubrick or Polanski: very sardonic. Well done. Cheers, Pat. Rex
So you got the irony of the toilet flush sound effect? Associate the toilet flush with teacher salaries and you'll get the connection.....
@@BangkokPat The message was loud and clear. Bravo !!
Thanks for the video. Regarding its theme: If you want to be a skilled teacher of English, you should master the language well both orally and in writing (of course), but also have the ability to teach. It's called pedagogy. I myself am a professional teacher, but can not teach English as I did not have that subject when I took my education.
I suspect that for many years there have been many unqualified "teachers" from abroad. Or maybe I'm wrong?
The Thai mechanic of your Benz Dealer says the same.
Nobody gives a Sh.t in LOS.
Yes alot unqualified but some are better than qualified teachers.
Many are unqualified but some grow into pretty good teachers when they learn the ropes.
@@BangkokPat came over here unqualified in 2007. Now have my own language school. So your spot on mate. Alot of guys end up doing well.
You sound right to me!
It was a cinch in 1985. All you needed was a necktie and a farang face!
Yeah and the result you can see today!
@@c.k.2 so I'm assuming you have helped out in this area then?
@@NuggetThailand Nope.
That was still ok in 2005
Amazing content, thank you very much!
Very interesting and informative. Cheers.
Another excellent video, very thorough
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks!
I've noticed that in BKK the Thai Teacher's License is something that has gained a lot of momentum over the years. Additionally, police clearance checks (from home and in Thailand), journey to immigration, getting your TM30 done (for 90 days visa check / extension), and some schools ask for degree authentication from the Thai embassy of your own country; which can be rather expensive if using a company and posting your degree back home; in my case the UK.
I've taught in Korea, China, (and now) Taiwan. Last year, I was stuck back in the States. But around August, I had interviews and offers with schools in Vietnam, Thailand, and Taiwan - all in the same week! I really wanted to live in Thailand, but the public school offer was obnoxious. I think that it was twenty-four 55-minute classes for 38,000 baht. I chose Taiwan but am not happy. Thankfully, my contract ends in four days, and then I can go back to The U.S. Next stop: Vietnam or Thailand.
Great channel, by the way.
Why aren't you happy in Taiwan? It's beautiful place..
I taught some classes there in '86, before all the credentials were required. I don't have a Bachelor's degree. I'm an attorney with a J.D. degree, but I skipped high school and college, so I don't have those degrees. Otherwise, it could be fun and satisfying.
Hi Pat. Hope you are doing well? I taught English as a foreign language teacher for many years in Berlin beginning from the early 2000s. I used to prepare students for the LCCI examination in two month courses. I think the LCCI qualification, should you need an English qualification, is a good one to have. I must have taught well over a thousand students and for a lot of the time was happy to have a job. Europanorat and BBQ were the main schools that I worked for and BBQ still exists today.
8 hours a day and 5 days a week self employed and always on call. But just 20 Euros an hour and after health care, tax and rent, you are not making much progress. Plus there are a lot of weird people I had to interact with from teachers to students.
Am just so glad to have got out of that treadmill and to have gained my masters in Sustainability and Environmental Management. Now I work for the German government, enjoy a good salary with 30 days paid leave and a juicy Christmas bonus and get to do a really interesting job.
To sum up and I don't mean to put a downer here, but have just met far too many seedy individuals calling themselves "Teachers": If you are over 35 and want or need to teach English as a foreign language teacher for your main source of income, well yeah, and good luck with them.
Other question please : i prefere to teach french, is there a lot of demand and is the salary as good as an english teacher?
Thanks
Excellent overall video.
Thanks Robert, only thing I didn't really touch on was visas because I don't know much about them and if someone arrives on a certain type of visa they aren't allowed to work so it's a bit messy.
Top video, Pat!
Thanks Zam zam!
Great comprehensive video Pat! Very informative . What about volunteer opportunities ( teaching English or otherwise) in Bangkok for those of us here on retirement visas? Might make a good video in the future. Hint… hint. 😂
I've no idea but I'm sure many schools would happily allow you to volunteer
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@@BangkokPat Whoa! Retirement visa? You are not allowed to work AND you are not allowed volunteer.
If you have the qualifications and some experience, you should perhaps avoid those jobs that do not pay year round, and offer some form of health insurance.
Awesome Pat. I'm due to finish my contract in Kazakhstan soon and would like to do the tefl in Chiang mai. I might look at the one you linked.
Go for it Timmy, it sounds promising! But teach in bkk if you can, better air and more opportunities for corporate classes
@@BangkokPat thanks Pat. See tefl guarantee a job on finishing but I'm not sure where. I think there's some legalities about needing a degree that might hamper it,might need to go to Cambodia after
Great information!
Glad it was helpful, cheers.
Pat, fyi….Venice has NO canals with pristine drinkable water……it’s seawater!!
Good subject to talk about Pat, however, I wish it was more comprehensive and include information about people already living in Thailand with visas that do not allow them to work and ways to overcome this issue should they decide to work. The other issue that you also mentioned, is the required qualifications to be a teacher in any country is not only mastering a specific subject, but one must also have knowledge on many different skills to be able to deliver the information to different types of students. Many factors a teacher should be aware of to include, teaching aids, class psychology, Sociology, behavior, punishments and rewards, etc. Age group of students is also an important issue, because different teaching methods apply to each. Teaching is fun rather than forcing students, make it a student centred learning rather than a teacher centred one. If you want a student to learn, you must find out how to get his/her attention and make them eager to learn. A teacher is an educator, a friend, a guardian, an advisor, a manager, and many others, but a teacher must draw limit lines for each that should not be crossed.
Terrible news mate , Andy Fletcher from Depeche Mode passed , gutted , he was an icon
Yeah, I heard, I met and had a chat with him once in a DJ store in Kentish Town where I worked in 1995. I showed him and Martin Gore how to plug 2 Technics 1210s into a mixer when they hired some equipment for a house party. I think they knew already but it's a box we had to tick, that we'd instructed them on how to set it up.
He was a straight talking but affable guy who wasn't up his own arse. ''Our singer is a junkie'' I recall him saying. I don't think he realised that I was a huge Depeche Mode fan.
My Thai wife came home upset , I asked her what's up and she said I had to do 6 classes today , I turned and laughed.
I only ever did 5 in one day, all online. They were spaced out ok though but very tough going.
Get whiteboard markers that are refillable and keep a bottle of ink in your desk.
A informative video for people who want to be a teacher. Did they search teacher also for other languages or are Thailand schools only interested in english teachers?
Thanks Frank, I suppose the English teaching industry in Germany is very healthy compared to the situation in Thailand. Other languages are taught, I've met French, German, Spanish, Italian and Persian teachers.
Thanks Pat, great video.
Thanks again, nice video!
Thanks Norman.
Excellent video very informative.👍
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Totally my opiniin but teaching in Thalland isn’t the best idea if you care about saving money with the exception of a handful of international schools
Without Chinese kids' English lesson demand-Good luck teaching English online in Thailand.
It was the last teaching I did last year, online. It's an absolute waste of time and very demanding if it's not your thing.
Sound advice BP !
Another good video pat.
sounds like you are a teacher too
WAS. Had both a good and terrible time. But I haven't ever done it continuously,. On and off.
60 is the usual retirement age for teachers in Thailand. Education Department policy is that they do not renew contracts for teachers over the age of 65.
Great video but i still have one question, do you have to do 90 day reporting to immigration?
I am a Thai citizen through my parent so no, I do not.
Thanks, nice overview! Would one expect to pay about the same in a place like Chiang Mai? What are other attractive places price/quality of life wise to live apart from Pattaya/typical tourist destinations? Pollution and noise would be a concern for me also. Thanks again!
Chiang Mai is really bad for pollution during the burning season. That goes on for a couple of months
I've only really covered Bangkok but many say everywhere else is a bit cheaper
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Thank you Pat
Cheers Tom!
Great video.. really appreciate the time and effort. How about one for other forms of work? Charity work, volunteering, hospitality, environmentalism etc.. I'd be interested in your insights and opinion (if any) about any of those topics
Brilliant Pat
One important thing you missed was the fact most teachers here in Thailand with a non educational degree will only get a temporary work permit. They have to get a diploma in teaching or something other within 6yrs
Didn't know that was a fact. Any degree is usually accepted I heard.
@@BangkokPat Hello Pat. Yes, any degree is accepted but if you are a holder of a degree ( non teaching degree ) You will receive a tempory teaching permit and you have to apply for a college course ( Diploma in Teaching ) or University ( PGCE ) recognized by the (Teachers Council of Thailand) within the 6 year waiver term to gain the full teachers license. Please, please, please make people aware of this because so many teachers who come to Thailand don't know this. When they do, they panic and some take a course with a back street college not recognized by the TCT and loose out completely. We loose so many good teachers over this because they are unaware of this process and the correct procedure. Not a lot of information about this on the net so maybe you can be one of the first. I really enjoy your UA-cam channel by the way. Very informative. Keep it up
If I remember I will in a follow up video where I will be chatting with teachers from various salary levels, and I'm sure this will be very useful for the viewers
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Any south east Asia countries that do not engage in age discrimination to teach English?
Wherever it isn't all about face I suppose...I am not sure.
I was asked by the director of a High School in the North East if I would consider teaching English there as the kids very rarely got a chance to converse with native speakers. I don’t have any teaching qualifications, so maybe he was expecting me to do it cheap 😆. Never say never though…🤔
You're better off working as a digital nomad make more and set your own workload or hours if you have certain skill set or willing to get it for instance coder, marketing, or finance. I don't know how much teacher contributes towards Thai government public pension and at what age pension kicks in and how much. I would rather pay into my country plan because it's defined.
Wonder if you have any vlogs about jobs in Thailand for qualified teachers like me with MA, QTS, CELTA and teaching experience. I am currently teaching at public school in Taiwan and thinking of trying Thailand. Are there any government organizations that prepare all the papers for you? Thanks
Not that l've heard of, when you start a job the school would do the process for you l think
@@BangkokPat I understand. Thanks a lot for the reply.