Teaching English in the exotic and adventurous locations of Thailand, compliment the learning with exposure to a new country and culture. Thailand, “the land of a thousand smiles”, is in turns, zestful and tranquil, resplendent and subtle and is always compelling attracting thousands of foreigners throughout the year. Teaching English in Thailand, against the backdrop of azure waters, sylvan beaches, elephants, delicious food and a hospitable environment, can be a thrilling experience.

EFL or English as Foreign Language lays the foundation of English Teaching jobs in Thailand. EFL is primarily taught to students as a foreign language, which is not required for the living / working environment on a daily basis. EFL is English taught in a country where a language other than English is primarily spoken. Thailand has carved a niche for itself by opening a wide range of International Job offers in the world of English Teaching.

Thailand is one the most famous hot-spots amongst various other Asian locations of ESL Teaching. Teaching English in Thailand exposes one to the variety of Teaching jobs. Thailand is more suitable to the people who love mountains, have a special fondness of beaches, its adventures, hiking, trekking trails lure them. It is the best and the most lucrative opportunity to experience the culture and hospitality of Thailand, not just as a foreign tourist but also to be living amongst the Thai people and teaching English and other subjects to the Thai kids. Teaching English in Thailand guarantees international standard of teaching skills. Opportunities in Teaching English in Thailand furnish enthusiastic learners with interest in teaching with the skills and techniques involved in teaching. It helps in enhancing the language ability, technical skills of teaching and the vocabulary of the learner so as to usher the learner to become successful English teacher.

English teaching certificate has become a pre-requisite for teaching jobs in Thailand. Generally, a short-term TEFL training course of 3-4 weeks, offered widely in Thailand entitles one to teach English in wide varieties of Private and Public schools which can further be categorized into kindergartens , primary and high school sections. The courses help drive the candidate towards a lucrative teaching career in English strongly based on sound learning, pronounced concepts and productive skills. Chiang Mia, Phuket and Pattaya with their astounding beauty cast a magical spell on the tourists from all over the world an they throng in to visit these places along with aspirations in their hearts of trying their hands in teaching English in Thailand. There is always something new to explore about Thailand and one would never get bored or tired doing so. The various places of visit, temples, night life, beaches, hill-tribe villages, elephants, on one hand and the growing opportunities in the field of International English Teaching jobs on the other hand, merge all together to instill great temptations in the minds of tourists all around the world to come to Thailand for either a short-time teaching experience or to teach on a year long contractual basis. Remuneration varies wildly in Thailand. Salaries at Thai schools depend upon the type of institution (public or private) and the level of instruction (secondary or post-secondary). However, as an experienced and qualified teacher, one should be earning over 35,000 baht a month. The highest confirmed salaries are supposedly provided by high schools, international schools and language schools. Most schools pay overtime for hours worked over and above the contracted number of hours; however they pay only the same hourly rate at par with the standard pay or in a few cases even less. Schools occasionally provide free housing and other benefits while some provide medical insurance facility as well. In Thai society, English teachers are looked up to with reverence and can attract instant admiration and respect in public.