TEACHING ENGLISH IN THAILAND: A Day in the Life // 236

From wake-up to bedtime, here's a day in the life teaching English in Thailand. The day starts like any other, coffee in bed while I check my emails, then it continues on. The most important thing to expect when living in Thailand is that things will not go as expected. There's always something--every time--which is different, unexpected, or nonsensical.
Today, it's the locked door which we're not allowed to lock. I don't know why, that's just the way it is.
That's really not what this video is about though. I drove my motorbike to the school I work at. In Thailand, motorbikes (scooters) are the most common means of transportation. In big cities, the traffic gets so clustered, you can't get anywhere if not on a motorbike. Even in a small town like Nakhonnayok, motorbikes are the way to go. I learned to ride mine when I moved into town.
At school, I teach 3 lessons a day, with the rest of the day devoted to office hours (lesson planning, grading, extra curriculars, and whatever activity the school has decided to start).
At the end of the workday, I fingerprint out and head home. Once home, I relax, do some more work, and sometimes go out to eat with some other teachers. Tonight, I went to a nearby cafe called Cha Pang (tea and bread in Thai) where I was pleased to find cheesy fries! MmmMm.
I started teaching English in Thailand in May 2017. I signed a 1-semester contract with Mediakids Academy. The experience has been different from what I expected in both positive and negative ways. I'll be sure to do a Q&A about that in the future. Mediakids Academy is an agency hired by the school to select English teachers to work at the school.
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[@Joebkk]

I used to be a teacher for 2 years in Bangkok. It reminds me all 555

[@kellysarahblackpirch9254]

I AM a teacher in Thailand. I teach social studies.

[@Joebkk]

@@kellysarahblackpirch9254 Wow basically almost all foreigner teach English. Thats interesting..

[@freshair9133]

Do u need to know the language to teach

[@mykold9313]

How did you like it ?

[@TJMsTVmar3101981]

Hello Jacey! I watched your video and i was inspired about this..i started to make my own channel at i was admired you being a teacher too...Teaching here is not uneasy but its fun too...thank you and more power !!!

[@learnedleo3823]

Great Teacher. I very like your style.

[@kpoplovve775]

Good luck & Congratulations! Where in Thailand did you teach? Spent 45 days in Bangkok - loved it! Budget traveling is the best way to find out a lot about yourself and live among the community folk. Thank you for sharing!

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi KPop Lovve, I was teaching in a small town called Nakhonnayok, about 3 hours north of Bangkok.

[@learnedleo3823]

I am a Thai. Welcome to Thailand.

[@payalsharma-lk1cn]

I was thinking of starting as a English teacher in Thailand and your video makes me feel positive above being a teacher there❤️

[@FearlessJacey]

It's a worthy experience!

[@DamonDiaries81]

Awesome video teacher! Your students love you!

[@markdailyofficial4513]

School looks great 👍 students and canteen are awesome 👌

[@JackieBolen]

Looks so awesome! Thailand is such a beautiful country. I didn't teach there (I was in South Korea) but I took many holidays there and did my divemaster course in the Similans.

[@SettleinAbroad]

Really awesome, thanks for sharing!

[@FearlessJacey]

thanks for commenting! :D

[@DomJohn89]

For a second I thought this was going to turn into a “Get Out” scene 😂 but this turned out much much better. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@DomJohn89]

@@kruvismile Get Out the movie... No idea why you thought what you thought

[@nickwatland3565]

I’m signing up for a tefl course in Thailand . Excited to do this !

[@DaynasDiaries]

Looks like fun! I am going in May to teach, totally unrelated but your purple scooter looks cool!

[@FearlessJacey]

I loved that little scooter! It was terrifying learning how to drive it af first, but it made my experince ten times better for sure!

[@learnedleo3823]

Welcome, teacher.

[@jwichmann1306]

Would you consider doing a video on lesson planning? This is my main concern. I don't think my certificate sufficiently prepared me for this. Thank you.

[@brandnewday2750]

There are some basic rules that will help. I think the most important rule is to keep it simple. Think of the point you want to send home, whether it's a grammar point or some new vocabulary, and keep it simple. The basic structure of engage, study, and activate is easy to follow. There are some good KZbin videos which explain ESA lesson plans. You will probably be tasked with teaching groups of learners who are at different levels, but this shouldn't be a problem. You can keep children focused who are ahead of the pack by giving them extra duties such as reading the register, writing on the blackboard, or sitting them next to a lower level student to help them. I would recommend an easy backup activity with every lesson plan, just for when there are students who really struggle. Hope this helps a little.

[@GCJNash]

Why are you teaching if you cant do a basic lesson plan? How did you get the job, don't answer that.

[@jwichmann1306]

@@GCJNash I was a student. Pull your head in Graham

[@GCJNash]

@@jwichmann1306 Plenty of people teaching in Thailand, with no clue on what or how to teach. Most simply do it in order to be able to stay in the Kingdom and spend most of there free time chasing sex and drink.

[@kingrama2727]

@@GCJNash you seem like a real moron... if you’ve never been a teacher before making a lesson plan probably is a little hard at 1st... but i bet you’re an expert at everything right?

[@blueelephant1182]

The guy smiling and patting u on the back after you locked yourself out was so wholesome

[@madelinecole8194]

Hey Jacey! I really appreciate your video :) I just graduated and applied for a year-long position with Teaching Thailand Corps in Lampang. Any tips for learning enough Thai to make friends? Also, how did you get a motor license there?

[@nadiaansari1368]

Could you please do a video about teaching English abroad?

[@margoleblanc]

Great video girl!

[@PTSenators9643]

I am a Software Developer from Fiji who graduated with a Bachelor Degree in Computing Science and Information Systems back in 2014. Worked for my first company from 2014 to 2019. Then after working for my second company from 2019, I got chased away after 3 years in 2022 and now got chased away by so many companies in 2023 to 2024 in various IT roles. Wish I could quit my IT career and study Accounting but have no money to study again. But I have bought Thai-English language books during my trips in Thailand in 2017, 2018, 2023 so might be a good idea to teach English in Thailand rather having a stressful unemployed poverty life in Fiji in IT.

[@matthewhenry-is1uq]

Just got here to Khon Kaen. Looks excellent

[@hannahyoder2257]

Do you have a video on how you started working as a teacher in Thailand? I really want to do this and want some tips!!

[@5tew.ryalyst]

Jacey, do you find that the students have a hard time paying attention or is it managable?

[@Ari-gd8bc]

Do have to have a degree, is everything so far apart you have to have a scooter? What’s the visa process. Thank you

[@jessicascorey829]

Hi! I am currently saving to move to Thailand for a year. I was wondering if we could chat? I'm looking for some recommendations 😊 x

[@megz7125]

hi! Do you typically have to make your own lesson plans?

[@FearlessJacey]

With this company, yes. I made my own lesson plans for every single class, powerpoints and worksheets too. The "curriculum" was the director of the department saying "the first half of the book." Everything else was up to me. Going into it, just expect it to be more work than you thought. Note: this might be different by companies or countries. Thailand has a very laid-back unplanned dynamic.

[@zenith1087]

Very nice video

[@FearlessJacey]

Thank you!

[@KitKat-vd2dx]

Hi there, just wanna ask, is the lesson plan not being provided by the school? and if not, are you required to make and submit it? thank you. btw, I love this content. God Bless you. 😇

[@garretth.8780]

Awesome video! I'm going to Chang Mai in October to get my TEFL then teach there. Do you have any suggestions on things you wish you prepped for before teaching in Thailand that you wish you knew heading into it? Like language or lesson prep?

[@FearlessJacey]

I don't think I could have prepared for it any other way. Unfortunately, the school I was at did not focus on educating students, but more of getting new students in the door. My job was quite pointless in the end. I hope you have a better experience and get to positively influence some youngsters!

[@philjones3721]

@garret H, would you give an update on your experience so far?

[@garretth.8780]

@@philjones3721 hey phil my experience was amazing. I got my TEFL in a month and my agency placed me in a great school in a small province called Maha Chai. Not much to do there but we were within hour drive of Bangkok or more 'touristy' locations. Do you plan on goin abroad? I highly recommend finding a reliable agency to help with getting a certified TEFL and placement/housing.

[@philjones3721]

@@garretth.8780 Well, I live in the US. My Thai wife and I are considering moving to Thailand in a few years. Unsure if long term or short term. I have always wanted to teach and now think it would be the best of all worlds to teach English. I am enrolled in a US college to complete my degree and then would pursue a TEFL cert. Would it be better to get a cert before moving or in country?

[@garretth.8780]

@@philjones3721 I got my TEFL cert when I arrived in Thailand through my agency (Entrust TEFL) the course was a week in the classroom (don't trust online classes too much, not universally accepted. About two weeks into the course the agency already had school placements ready for us. Obviously you're not getting paid during the course but if you're not stretched for time and cash its a good option.

[@Gyoung38]

I was so excited while I was watching your vedio! If you don't mind, I wanna ask a question. Is it going to be hard to be an ESL teacher as a non-native English speaker? I'm getting TESOL certificate this year and also aiming for high score at IELTS test :)

[@FearlessJacey]

If you have TESOL cert, you have a much better chance. In well-paying countries like China, Japan, South Korea, you'll have a lot of difficulty as a non-native. However, countries like Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, could have more opportunities. Search Daveseslcafe.com for job postings.

[@TSK-mx4ot]

Aww I was stuying in this school. NWK You are in my old class

[@Jae_the_adventurer93]

Great video, I was wondering if teaching English is a hard job or not? I'm debating on going but not sure if it is or not.

[@FearlessJacey]

It's challenging in many ways, including but not limited to: cultural differences, limited assistance, limited guidance, and limited trust. Teaching is always challenging. This is no different.

[@user-gg7vq8ci6c]

Hi can I ask did you do A levels? Thanks

[@mrandrewesl4189]

Hey, I just subscribed. I am an ESL teacher from Montreal, Quebec. I compose kids’ songs for my early grades, and have activity sheets to accompany them. I find that they’re a bit more modern and fun than the usual grade 1-2 stuff. The kids really like them, you should check them out when you have the time.

[@FearlessJacey]

That's pretty awesome! Nice niche to get into.

[@bobjonez5707]

Hey Jacey what is the pay schedule like? Here in China they pay between the tenth and fifteenth for previous month’s work. Is it the same at your job? Thx for your time

[@bobagreen8668]

Their cafeteria food looks so good

[@RobertoSiffredi-xy1nc]

Before Thailand rejected student-centered learning and Western pedagogy in general, you could go to teach a few classes a day, or even one class, and then you were free to leave and make money teaching business English classes or private students. Those were the days before thumb scans and gate duty. Today, Thai school administrators want the EFL teachers, 90% of whom are Filipinos, to teach EXACTLY like their Thai staff.

[@MyLifeThai371]

I am hoping to teach English in Thailand. I'm from the U.S.A. What is your Bachelors degree in? What is the starting salary? How long are the work days? How many days a week do you teach? What months of the year do you have off from work in the public school system? Thanks in advance.

[@user-zu4cd7zp3s]

ohhhhhhhhhh btw I’m from Hong Kong and Thailand I would always go to Thailand

[@biebiekei3798]

Do you think it's posible to work for 5 years in Bangkok with the TEFL certificate? (I know you have to renovate work permision and non inmigrant visa every year) but do you think it's posible to do it 5 years consecutively?

[@FearlessJacey]

It would be dependent on work visas. Others have done it, but I don't know their situations.

[@ComradeLeonTrotsky]

I have a Journalism degree but want to get a tefl certificate as well. Is it necessary ? Where did you get yours ? Can you recommend an agency ? Thank you.

[@FearlessJacey]

I used International tefl academy. For a reputable school, it is necessary. The ITA is credible (watch out for scams), but overpriced.

[@chiara7831]

Hi everyone, looking for advice: would you recommend going into teaching English in Asia through an agency? I had a consultation with TravelBud but not sure if the costs might be too high. Any suggestion would be great!

[@fortunechannel9018]

You can go to China for teaching English. You will get a good salary plus accommodation.

[@dasamkoo2012]

@@fortunechannel9018 Don't come to China, there are already over 1.6 million foreign ESL teachers in China. If you try to hire them again, their salary will be reduced to less than $3,000 for 24 classes a week, 40 minutes a week, and more classes

[@MaikeruT]

@@dasamkoo2012 China is a huge place. Plenty for everyone. Teachers quit, die, etc so positions will be made available eventually.

[@dasamkoo2012]

@@MaikeruT I don't entirely agree with what you say. When a large number of foreign teachers come to China, their salaries will be worthless in the fierce competition

[@MaikeruT]

@@dasamkoo2012 They have a minimum wage just like anywhere else.

[@kimturner1963]

I eat the same brand of oats every morning! (Also a teacher in Thailand)

[@FearlessJacey]

😁

[@kimseokjin6299]

Is it needed that you graduated Education? Before you can work there??

[@kevinworley9]

I very much so am looking into this... mytefl specifically. It's an online course then move to Thailand and they promise placement as well.. which brand did you use. I unfortunately do not have a bachelors degree tho. Is the 30-40k a month a decent salary? I believe so I had just left Thailand last week

[@dasamkoo2012]

Teaching English in China, minimum 100,000 baht

[@ramonmoore6500]

I just started mytelf how is it like? Are you still teaching in Thailand? Are you making a living? I am in the same boat.

[@TheWorldnUs]

I’d love to share a similar video of my day teaching in Australia. Unfortunately there’s no way we’d be allowed to film the students and put that up on KZbin.

[@hana-qi6lk]

where and how can I apply to be a teacher in Thailand :)

[@learnedleo3823]

Welcome to Thailand, May I help you.

[@DANNYBLVCK]

I would love to this but don’t know the first thing about getting started. Could you lead me in the right direction. I know this question has probably been asked so I’m going to go through the comments as well. Thank you in advance and continued travel blessings to you!!!

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi Danny, check out daveseslcafe.com!

[@DANNYBLVCK]

@@FearlessJacey thank you

[@alexspicer8569]

What was that track at the beginning?

[@dorkyproductions2990]

I want to teach in Thailand, currently teaching elsewhere in Asia, would you recommend media kids?

[@novob57]

I wish I could visit Thailand for once. I heard someone said Thailand were beautiful the main things is the temple. Weather are also cool tho. I'm also interesting in it tho!!! :DDD

[@alanalovato5563]

Hi Jacey! What resources did you use to get your job in thailand ? or which agency did you go through?

[@FearlessJacey]

I spent a lot of time on Daveseslcafe . Com

[@Rubann94]

Hello i am from portugal and i was fineshed the telf course but i am a non native speaker and my question is if is possible work in thailand or vietnam ...

[@TakashiNippon]

cheesy fries... + gravy we called that poutine in Canada

[@FearlessJacey]

When I was a kid, my family used to go to Canada for summers to visit relatives. Poutine was my favorite memory!! Hard to find something comparable to it.

[@greenzorse]

could you maybe expand a little on the aspect of teaching itself? language skills i have, the paperwork to certify that shouldnt be too hard to obtain,but before jumping through all those hoops, i wonder how a typicall english class goes for a farang teacher.i speak some Thai but am by no means fluent,so how do you go about grading test and all that if you cant read the Thai script? Sure it's possible & plenty of people do this, i just wonder..how?? having no background or occupational experience in education, i'm kinda on the fence if this line of work would suit me in the long run ^^

[@andrewgahlbeck6795]

Great video! Do you have any suggestions on jobs/volunteer ideas other than teaching? Thank you

[@FearlessJacey]

I vouch for Workaway a lot. I've used work exchanges with that platform in 4 countries for a total of 4 months and I loved it.

[@andrewgahlbeck6795]

Awesome, thank you for the response. I plan on looking into Workaway opportunities.

[@cinzenezn589]

Hi Jacey! must it need a requirement for ielts or tefl for teaching there? Coz I saw in Vietnam, they require it. Please let me know for teaching in Thailand. Thanks. Regards from Indonesia!

[@jayp1034]

Cindy Zenezen from what I’ve seen, a lot of it is dependent on the individual school. My school is paying me a higher salary because of my TEFL and MFA, but they did not require one.

[@cinzenezn589]

@@jayp1034 ok thanks Jay :)

[@mylifethaidiy7045]

Does your school supply the laptop for teaching the students, or do you have to bring your own, or can you just not use a computer for teaching?

[@cde632]

Keep living the dream lol.

[@judyannpanolino2384]

What are the requirements to be an English teacher there in Thailand?

[@rina_maria]

Hi! I used to teach in Japan and now looking into Thailand. How did you go about finding your job?

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi Lena, I used Davesescafe website for a lot of good information.

[@lauraespinosa1775]

I’m looking into going to Japan ! How was your experience ?

[@elakiya1233]

Mam can u pls tell me how to improve my english fluency as much as to teach? I have completed MA english though I am unable to speak fluent. 😑

[@abilashaabi3265]

helo,i'm planning to do teaching so what are all the things should i have to do,am i making right decision because im scared to travel to different countries and about salary is it able to save as much money,is it worth to do

[@yaboy2501]

Hey Jacey! I'm thinking of teaching in Thailand and I see MediaKids posting listings everywhere but when I look at their glassdoor page all I see is negative reviews in good English...and overly positive reviews in pretty bad English (making me wonder if the posters are fake teachers...) What's your real thoughts on the company?

[@FearlessJacey]

Companies in Thailand often react very strongly to defamatory remarks. Their freedom of speech laws are not as loose as in the US. So, to put it diplomatically, I respectfully suggest you find a different agency or find a job without use of an agency. The communication, expectations, practicality, and intentions of the agency were poorer than I hoped.

[@yaboy2501]

@@FearlessJacey Thanks so much for your honesty! I would love to teach in Thailand but it seems as though it's not easy to find a secure job...

[@simplekapoor7324]

Very nice presentation

[@simplekapoor7324]

Energetic for teaching Loving teacher

[@biebiekei3798]

Do you need to have student visa to make the TEFL course? If not Do you have to mention you're going to make the TEFL?

[@FearlessJacey]

TEFL certifications are usually obtained online or in your own country, so no visa needed. Do a Google search for "tefl certification" for more info

[@sunenel7642]

Hi if I have meditation that I need . Can I buy it there?*

[@englishgrammarwithihsanfai8213]

Great where are you from and what is your salary?

[@phoebemackie2361]

I have an interview with MediaKids Academy tomorrow and I know that is the organisation you worked for. Would you recommend them? What are pros and cons? have they treated you well/sorted everything out/ prepared you well for class/ exc?

[@abhishekkumarshukla1369]

Hi,, What are the chances to get a job in thailand as a maths teacher . Please reply.

[@FearlessJacey]

One of my coworkers was from the Phillipines and he taught Math in english as part of the immersive english program!

[@Brunette_Rapunzel]

Purple scooter!

[@agyei-yeboahrockson3859]

What about those who teach in the villages,do they live comfortable and enjoy?

[@ShellaCarillo]

Hi, is it required to have your own laptop? (Just asking😅)

[@c.r.chamberlain8563]

Yes, most of the time. And trust me, you'll need it! (:

[@simphiweglen732]

Teaching in Thailand mast be amazing ...tell me what's needed to teach & qualification etc & salary

[@danplasma]

how much do you make? thanks

[@ji4____26]

Hi!!! Do you think it will be super hard finding a teaching job in thailand without an agency?

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi! 😄 No, not at all. Especially if you are in a city like Bangkok. You can certainly find a job without an agency.

[@ji4____26]

Thanks, jacey!!! 💖

[@LAOTHAIASEANINFINANCETRAVEL]

Go to ajarn.com Very easy to find and apply, I have tutoring experience and the recruiter wanted to interview via Skype and have me start in January. I have a B.A. from Texas, Bachelor’s in any degree will work!

[@kt26channel96]

คุณครูมาจากประเทศอะไรครับ

[@intanintan7564]

Hi .Im from Indonesia...May I know the requirements or the documents to make Visa for teaching in Thai?and what Type of VISA should we get?

[@masoud6974]

Hi Actually I am interested in becoming a teacher thailand So could you tell me please did you like this job in Thailand ? What city did you teaching? Which one better for teaching and your mind between Chinese and thailand? Thank you for making this with you

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi Masoud, I'm very happy I decided to teach English in Thailand. It's an experience I would not give up. I wasn't sure what to expect when I went, and I think that helps me appreciate what I found there. I was in Nakhonnayok, a rural town, but you can find positions all over. Based on my own research, the process in China seems more streamlined and official with high expectations from teachers. Thailand, in my experience, was more laid back, a bit disorganized, and less advanced. I chose Thailand based on location (i love their weather) and my credentials. Many Chinese positions asked for prior ESL experience, which I didn't have. You'll find lots of info at daveseslcafe . com or with general Google searches. :D

[@mostRaNdOmstuffever]

is your school hiring? I have two and a half years experience teaching from America

[@user-xb1xp8ju9e]

hi i love you

[@nymunymish6709]

What is the qualification for teaching 1st and 2nd class ?

[@splifffy5406]

Just do a TEFL course and you are good to go

[@thotakrishna262]

Hello madam this is Krishna and I have been staying here for the last two months . I haven't been goten the any job till now

[@KarMaConnection]

Hello, Im actually planning to move to Thailand in a few months and might consider a teaching job. If you dont mind me asking, how did you land a teaching job and is it necessary that you have a teaching background? Thank you. 😊

[@FearlessJacey]

You can see some job openings and qualifications on daveseslcafe.com . best of luck!

[@clementwong7819]

@@FearlessJacey, could i have the link again as the previous one did not work, thank you

[@brute633]

@@clementwong7819 I found it so you probably did as well, but here it is in case anyone else is looking www.eslcafe.com/

[@chiara7831]

Hi Angkarma, did you manage to go?

[@norrisbethke7770]

Be nice if you had some class time video 🙏🏻

[@s.californiaking2802]

Nice G-funk

[@sarmi1993]

Ma'am, do language schools in Thailand provide papers for non immigrant B visa and work permit?

[@FearlessJacey]

Agencies will help you get all the paperwork sorted.

[@Hein-V-ProVirBuServ]

Hey @Jacey How much can you earn in Thailand? What is the living costs roughly?

[@wanderthirst6129]

How did you apply to teach there?...Plz reply...😊

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi. I found job postings on daveseslcafe . com

[@lilianitarodriguez170]

That’s a bunch of kids there like in USA classroom 😮

[@amandeepsaini5529]

Hi ,I want to teach in Thailand and qualifications are bachelor in arts with English as one of the subject and I am post graduate in computer application.i am from india ,can I teach English or any other subject in Thailand.plz tell soon

[@FearlessJacey]

You can search on daveseslcafe.com to view job openings and qualifications.

[@coreyfarrow6465]

How many languages do you speak?

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

Hello i am teaching in China, would like to teach in Thailand. I currently teach at a University in China, are there college teaching jobs in Thailand too?

[@ventriculartachycardia]

china is much better in money wise

[@haihaimizu]

It's gonna be hell for me tomorrow

[@meow-ge7xk]

Do you also teach your american expressions aside from the grammar? I'm the cat on that video😁

[@thegingergoblin5881]

im a native english speaker from the uk but i dont have a degree can i still teach ?

[@MaZeHeptiK]

No

[@user-qg9lv4gk3b]

what country do u come from?

[@FearlessJacey]

The United States

[@kimberlykweder2840]

Do you feel safe driving the scooter? How about walking? What about commuting at night? As a women, do you feel any gender inequality too? Also, did the company provide the housing for you? Were you in Thailand before moving there for the job?

[@FearlessJacey]

Hi Kimberly! At first, the scooter was scary, but I embraced fearlessness I'd been preaching and it turned out to be amazing. I see a motorcycle in my future! Driving at night was no issue to me. There was some gender inequality, of course, but it wasn't abusive or detrimental to me. Actually there's a very lovely older Thai couple who lived nextdoor to us and they were the sweetest cutest couple you can imagine. The agency I worked for organized housing and paid for it from my monthly paycheck (3000 thai baht, about $100 usd). I applied for and interviewed for the job online in February before I was in Asia at all. I didn't see anyone from the company until orientation in May, but I did visit Thailand leisurely in March. Thanks for all the questions, let me know if I can help anymore.

[@kimberlykweder2840]

@@FearlessJacey Thanks Jacey. Wow, $100 for the housing. Were you on a contract for a year? Did you need to pay for your work permit, how much did it cost? I've dreamed of working in East Asia for a year. Do you plan to stay long term or come back to U.S.? Are you homesick?

[@pallavi8881]

Can I take my spouse with me? If yes where can he work

[@morganlskinner]

If you don’t mind me asking, how much do you make per month while teaching full-time? Loved the video!

[@FearlessJacey]

Not a problem! My salary was about average at 33,000 thai baht per month, about $1,100 USD. You can view listings at daveseslcafe.com to see what salaries are going at. I was in a public school in Thailand, where rates are generally lower. You can make up to $3000 USD a month teaching at a private school in China, South Korea, or Japan. However, my cost-of-living here in Thailand was only about $300-400 a month including housing, food, and travel.

[@MartinPresse]

@@FearlessJacey Hi..Loved your video. I'm being interviewed to go in Nov. Can't wait. I have a visa debt that I'm worried about. Will I be able to pay it off while living in Thailand? Does Mediakids pay accommodations? Many thanks..

[@learnedleo3823]

Nice to meet you in Thailand.

[@chaiwatthailand95]

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[@biebiekei3798]

Hello I've bee trying to get a job as a TEFL teacher but all of the schools are asking for Native speakers only, unfortunately I'm a non native speaker (my mother tonge is Spanish) I think if a native speaker give me a recommendation letter, it could help me. Can someone help me with a recommendation letter?