This lengthy article on teaching English in Thailand, with particular relevance to Bangkok, was written to provide an overview for those looking at pursuing a teaching job or career in the country. I have put together the sort of information that I wish had been available to me when I first moved to Thailand to teach. I've tried to answer all of the frequently asked questions and provide practical information.
As with other sections of the site, you will find no-nonsense, straight talking and no apologies are made for the forthright tone. As you read through, you may notice that I constantly remind the reader that many Westerners choose to teach in Thailand because it provides them with a work permit which in turn gets them a visa - meaning they are able to stay in the country.
I spent 9 years teaching in Bangkok. While I gave it my best, I do not profess to being either an expert teacher or an expert on the industry in Bangkok. Every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is up to date but please note that things can change and the odd thing might be out of date.
This article is neither a brochure nor an advertisement for the English language teaching industry in Bangkok but rather an honest opinion of the industry from a former teacher's perspective.