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

Fun Native English Teachers

฿44,000+ / month

Thailand


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Early Year Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Chon Buri


Science  Teacher

฿34,000+ / month

Nakhon Si Thammarat


Native Chinese Language Teacher

฿20,000+ / month

Bangkok


Primary Homeroom & Secondary Specialist Teachers

฿65,000+ / month

Myanmar


Featured Teachers

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    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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    Russian, 31 years old. Currently living in Russian Federation

  • Timi


    Slovenian, 44 years old. Currently living in Slovenia

  • Dr.


    Chinese, 55 years old. Currently living in China

  • David


    American, 63 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Jinying


    Chinese, 36 years old. Currently living in Indonesia

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