Most old hands have heard countless tales of Western teachers having trouble with their Thai (or Korean, Cambodian, Malaysian or Japanese depending on where the teacher is currently working) bosses. Much of this may have to do with unrealistic expectations.
฿35,000+ / month
Bangkok
฿48,000+ / month
Bangkok
฿42,000+ / month
Bangkok
฿55,000+ / month
Bangkok
฿42,000+ / month
Bangkok
฿50,000+ / month
Bangkok
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