In Thailand, teachers are government employees, and therefore it is very difficult if not impossible for them to lose their jobs. With little pressure to improve and only small monetary increases for furthering their education, many become complacent and even lazy. It can be difficult to watch and work with such coworkers, especially when it’s not in the students’ best interest, but as an ESL teacher, you must keep in mind that it’s not your responsibility and there isn’t much you can do to change it.