Living and Working in Thailand

Thailand's reputation as a world-class tourism destination is well known, and there is no shortage of information on the internet, and in guide books, about how to rent hotels, tuk tuks and even elephants.

However, when it comes to long-term residence and working in The Kingdom, information is much more limited and it can be difficult to get a straight answer about a lot of things. Our support team will be with you every step of the way, but there is some additional information on this page that you may find of use while you are making your plans.

Making Yourself at Home

Aside from finding a place to stay, which we have covered in the Accommodation Options section, you will find that there are a number of other exciting challenges waiting to greet you as you make yourself a part of the Thai way of life.

Although English is widely understood in the tourist-circuit, you will often find yourself in areas of Bangkok where you'll find a few Thai phrases easier than sign language when you want to buy a bottle of water or a bag of freshly cut tropical fruit. As the latest addition to Bangkok's melting-pot of diversity, you will quickly pick up these phrases and just a few short weeks later, you will be able to impress new arrivals with your ability to say a few short words at a roadside food-stall and, 5 minutes later, be enjoying a huge meal for less than 50 Baht!

A newcomer's initial impression of Bangkok, and Thailand in general, is that the roads are chaotic and getting from A to B can sometimes seem like an impossible task. However, it won't take you long to figure out the secrets of navigation which come so naturally to the Thai people. This is a country where a trip can involve using either a bus, taxi, motorcycle taxi, tuk tuk, river barge, underground train, overhead train or even just a quick walk.

You will never be alone. In Thailand, people are everywhere and the Thai people -- world renowned for their hospitality -- are always eager to help a foreigner to integrate into their culture. No matter whether you are trying to take a bus or buy some food, there will always be a warm, smiling face nearby to help you. A few gestures, the odd word of English, the odd word of Thai and you'll have done what you wanted to do and feel that little bit more like a member of Thailand's extended family.

Finding Work

All graduates on the Full Time Course are entitled to make use of our unique Careers Advice service free of charge. Through this service, your future employment as a teacher in Asia is guaranteed.

There is a consistently high demand for qualified English language instructors in Thailand, and the surrounding regions, including Cambodia, Vietnam, China and beyond.  Much of the work available in Asia is in primary and secondary schools, both private and government.  In addition, there are also job opportunities in private language centres, colleges and universities.  Pay scales are reasonable and the standard of living is generally quite high for foreigners working as English teachers.

Because of this, a typical Careers Advice session consists of general tips about applying for jobs and resume writing/interview techniques. Most course graduates find that this is more than enough to obtain the paid teaching job they are looking for. However, for those who are having difficulty in obtaining interviews, our Careers Advice service extends even further. Our Careers Advice staff do not stop helping you until you have secured a job you are happy with.

Do you have any questions? Send us a message! We are here to help!