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?
Are things getting better for black teachers?
Postbox letter from Lee
For years, black teachers faced significant barriers when applying for TEFL jobs in Thailand. Schools often prioritized white, native-speaking teachers due to the stereotype about how an English teacher "should" look.
A native speaker's surprise
Postbox letter from Stephen
The TEFL job market in Thailand is definitely evolving, and while native English speakers are still in demand, I don't think they have the automatic advantage they once did.
My students will tell you I'm as good as an NES teacher
Postbox letter from Benny
It can be incredibly frustrating when your qualifications are overlooked simply because English isn't your native language.
How to recognize a weak job offer?
Postbox letter from Jimmy
one red flag is a constant search for new teachers (what happened to the previous ones?).
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.
Recruitment season
To find the 'right' teacher, you first need to know what the 'right teacher' means.
If you're a school looking for a teacher, or a teacher looking for a school, there is someone out there for you. But if you're looking for more than a one-night stand, find the one you feel you can comfortably talk to.
