Don't get too upset with the job ads

Thailand's employers can be brutally direct about who they want to hire

It’s worth being aware that some schools are pretty fussy about what they are looking for. Glance at any jobs section of a newspaper and you’ll notice that such pedantry is common.


Hire the best teacher for the job

Postbox letter from John

Sadly, many schools in Thailand prefer native speakers over Asians, even to teach math and other technical subjects.


It can be tough to find teaching work

Postbox letter from June

I feel like I have to work harder than my white counterparts to get a job in this field. I practice a lot, have props, watch videos on how to teach young learners but once they see me, it's like I'm doomed.


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Featured Jobs

NES or Non-NES Teacher

฿30,000+ / month

Lopburi


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Homeroom Teacher and PE & Health Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Nakhon Pathom


NES and Non-NES Teachers

฿40,000+ / month

Bangkok


Science and Mathematics Teacher

฿42,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Featured Teachers

  • Christian


    Canadian, 32 years old. Currently living in Canada

  • Christian


    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Barry


    Australian, 60 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Nashim


    Ugandan, 29 years old. Currently living in Uganda

  • Chasวินทา


    American, 41 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Hammadi


    Moroccan, 40 years old. Currently living in Morocco

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