Why are Thailand's English teaching age limits getting stricter?
Postbox letter from Robert
Not too long ago, if you were under 50 and wanted to teach English in Thailand, you had a decent shot at finding a job. These days, though, a growing number of schools are setting the cut-off at 45. It’s left a lot of experienced teachers scratching their heads and wondering - what’s going on?
When age beats qualifications
Postbox letter from Kenneth
Ageism has been an issue in Thailand for a while and it's not going away, sadly. It's even worse for Thais. Just go on any Thai jobsite and try and find jobs for anyone over 35
I'll find a place that values my experience
Postbox letter from Cliff
Thailand, a country I've dreamed of teaching in, has shut its doors because apparently, I don't fit their preferred age bracket. "Under 55," they say. As if my years of experience mean nothing.
Older teachers should try the private schools
Postbox letter from Martyn
For those worried about finding work in their sixties and beyond, I am 65 and work full-time with a work permit and visa in Phuket.
Older teachers should look to the shopping mall schools
Postbox letter from John
I know people who are 60 years old and over working in shopping malls in Nonthaburi. As long as you look presentable and can deliver classes they don't care too much about age.
But why Thailand?
Postbox letter from Tim, Kaohsiung
Why is it a binary choice between Thailand and going home to teach?
A journey into the over 60's TEFL graveyard
Postbox letter from John V (Thailand)
When it happened, it occurred at the speed of light. Having lost its contract with the local education authority, my company and I parted on amicable terms and moreover, in an uncharacteristic display of Chinese efficiency, within one week I found myself on a flight from Northern China back to Thailand.
Older teachers and acculturalization!
Adapting to life in Thailand strategies for the older expat
For the older expat, life in Thailand can be magnificent. A well organized and well resourced expat can enjoy a rebirth in the ‘Land of Smiles.
