Ten reasons why you should say, “YES!” The Children. Plain and simple, the students are amazing in Thailand. Teachers are highly respected in Thai culture, just below Buddhist Monks. When Thai children pass you in the hallways, they stop and Wai (bow their heads with their hands pressed together in a sign of respect and…
Teaching in Thailand can be a rewarding, life-changing experience. It can be a springboard for adventure, an opportunity to build your resume or a place to make your stand. However, you’ll never know Thailand, much less Southeast Asia, if you stay surrounded by Western co-teachers and friends hanging out with Western tourists eating hamburgers and…
How do you choose the right TEFL Program? How are they different? Aren’t they all the same? Well, not quite. In places like the United States, we have regulation entities like the Better Business Bureau to ensure high ethical standards are met for business conduct. In Thailand, the playing field is quite different, especially when it…
June 1-8 2016 The Inthakin Festival in Chiang Mai (also known as Sai Khan Dok or Bucha Sao Inthakin), starts on the 12th day of the waning moon of the six lunar month and lasts eight days. The festival is centered around the Temple Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai’s old district. This year the…
They say that those that can’t do, teach. Well, those that teach in Thailand, can literally do anything. And of course, I don’t really believe people who don’t want to teach in Thailand to be mad; though I do think those who have often dreamed of the idea but are too afraid to do so,…
There are a large number of foreigners teaching English in Thailand at any time, and these form a vital network of support. That is, in addition to the assistance provided by your tutors, for those of you on your first foray into this worthwhile occupation. Available on the various media platforms, Facebook, Twitter, Meetup and…
There are many reasons for any tourist to visit Bangkok, but it is the ultimate destination for the shoestring-budget traveler. Not only is the city a cheap destination to visit, but it is also a handy gateway for those wanting to explore the rest of southeast Asia conveniently and cost-effectively. Following in the footsteps of…
Entrust TEFL Students volunteered their time at the Ministry of Social Development and human Security Our TEFL course Chiang Mai students gave back to society and working towards the betterment of the Thai people is core to the Entrust TEFL philosophy. For that reason, trainees are officially required to undertake a certain amount of humanitarian…
English is understood almost all over the world and is universally accepted as the business and legal language of the modern world. It is also something which most of us take for granted. This is not the case throughout Thailand. Here your prowess in the English language is highly prized and something which all families…
Bangkok is Thailand’s biggest, busiest and most vibrant city. It is also your launch pad into the rest of South East Asia, with easy, cheap and convenient access to the rest of Thailand and beyond. Thailand’s main international airport is located in Bangkok, which means that you can get a flight to just about anywhere…
