Are there any good jobs in Thailand. All i´m hearing about o...

Christine-I have been to Thailand and can not suggest teaching ESL there.The pay is very low compared to S. Korea where I have taught for the past 4 and 1/2 years.I suggest teaching at a public elementary school.No worries about getting paid.Nice accomidations.Lots of free dinners in the evenings provided by the school..Lots of expats in Korea-especially up in the Itawan area of Seoul.If you prefer private schools(hagwans) they are everywhere.Good luck in your quest and take care.......Jimmy in Korea

Christine-I have been to Thailand and can not suggest teaching ESL there.The pay is very low compared to S. Korea where I have taught for the past 4 and 1/2 years.I suggest teaching at a public elementary school.No worries about getting paid.Nice accomidations.Lots of free dinners in the evenings provided by the school..Lots of expats in Korea-especially up in the Itawan area of Seoul.If you prefer private schools(hagwans) they are everywhere.Good luck in your quest and take care.......Jimmy in Korea

Hi
I worked there 5 years, you really have to do your homework before you go there. If you are a credentialled teacher then international schools are the way to go
check out ajarn.com, and teflwatch.org
thai is a wierd place just coz of the government there, but understand, most of the students have a very low key attitude, anyquestions, just ask! Rick on my way back to asia!

Suggesting that white persons who speak English as their native language are not really teaching is an inaccurate assumption because you are falsely assuming that to be a "real" teacher, one must have a teaching degree. Although it couldn´t hurt, a Bachelors of Education is not a prerequisite to effective teaching. What I´m getting at is there is one way to measure real teaching and it is not dependent on having a degree or being a native speaker because its more about the individual´s attitude, enthusiasm, and passion for what and who they are teaching. Learning is what makes teaching real.
Lastly,achievement of a B.Ed is wonderful and you have every reason to market it. However, trying to do so at the expense of others will backfire and actually undermine your achievement. Your qualification is strong enough to stand on its own; theres no need to speak poorly of others to highlight it.
Teachers are people who inspire learning and personal growth in another.
Peter Drucker, considered the father of management, offered this insight: "Teaching is the only major occupation of man for which we have not yet developed tools that make an average person capable of competence and performance. In teaching we rely on the "naturals," the ones who somehow know how to teach." Best of luck!

I don´t know if you will get this reply, Danielle, but I just wanted to clear up any confusion. I think you may have misunderstood my question/statement. I was making a negative comment regarding SCHOOLS in Thailand, in which they only care about making money instead of real teaching. Thus, they have poor resource, don´t really care what your teaching or how...as long as you are speaking English and they can make a buck from you.
I definitely agree with everything you said. I don´t think a person needs to have a degree to be a good teacher, similarly, I don´t think just because you have a degree you can teach. The fact that you know a good teacher must be someone with a good attitude, enthusiasm and passion makes me think you´re a great teacher.

I wish you the best of luck in you endeavors.

P.S. Maybe don´t be so quick to judge a person next time...

I totally get where you´re coming from Christine Ryan. Especially the White person who speaks English part. That´s BIG in Asia PERIOD. Guess how I know a white person who speaks english would be chosen over a black or dark person who is native with all the qualifcations...plus some.... Anyway, I´m thinking international schools are the best to look into. You may be paid up to 80,000 baht and you would be teaching children from all over the world I believe. Also look into Korean Universities and foreign schools.

H Christine, Yes, I know what you mean. In China, where I taught a few years, they hire anyone who speak English even backpakers. These fly-by-night people become a pain for the other serious qualified teachers who want to educate and not instruct students. In Thailand as in Japan, employers usually demand a lot from teachers, especially at elementary levels; do not accept less than 40000 Baht per month. The ideal school where all my teaching skills were best beneficial to students are the International schools. Their IBO program for children of ex-pats hire only well-qualified serious teachers like you, only professionals. The salary is usually double than the local schools, offering excellent conditions and benefits. These schools seem like mini-UN. Of all my teaching years, International schools rate the "creme de la creme". By the way, there´s a position opened in Jakarta, an excellent school, the best in Asia. Good luck in your search. Enjoy life abroad! Albert

Hi Christine, I am glad you brought up the subject of race and teaching in foreign countries. I am a Black American in the process now of applying for ESL positions around the world. I am a former Peace Corps volunteer(Belize and Ethiopia) that served in the mid-1970´s. I am retired now and your statement makes me wonder what kinds of problems I might face in the job market. I have a B.S. degree from the U of IL. I have applied for some position through "Serious Teachers´) and received some replies. But I don´t just want to be a black face teaching ESL. do you believe in this day and age, your skin color(black or white) is really that important? Will I have a more difficult time finding employment than you? Just putting these questions out hear because as far I have not seen any opinions on the subject anywhere but here. I know you´ll find that great position you are looking for soon. Warner

Hi Christine
I´ve been a teacher in Thailand for eleven years. I agree with many of the posts below concerning international schools. They are the best way to go if you want a full teaching experience that pays well. Having a B.Ed will definately get you in the door. There are international schools in Bangkok, Phuket, Rayong and Chiang Mai (amongst other places). You may also want to try some of the Bi-lingual programs that exist in some government and private primary and high schools. They can offer you experince teaching a range of subjects including, maths, science and even drama.
Finally, if you are not too concerned about getting a large wage packet, I´d reccomend teaching at a university. Great experience with a wide range of courses, lower hours and a lot of fun. A provincial university, outside Bkk, will see your salary go further. Do some homework online and if you still have any questions you can contact me.
Good luck

Hmm.. Can´t spell.. but hey.. it´s only the internet.... Why is it that 10 plus years in Thailand have made me so sloppy :)

Hey! Not sure about all the teaching positions in all the places in Asia. I have heard that South Korea is good pay, but would like to know more about the schools. Like school is where I have been offered a job in Daega, South Korea. I hear it is good from them. Really don´t know, but I am seeking advise from others. Do you know where other great places to teach for descent pay and a wonderful experience. Please email me and let me know what you think about South Korea. Really, I wanted to go to Kuwait or UAB. Maybe you can help me in my search.

Ashland

Hi. I´ve been teaching in Thailand for over 3 years. Now Thailand is extremely short on teachers based on the contempt they ( the schools ) shows expats. Stay away.. I´m going to China in Sept. Hopefully, it will be better.
Johnny