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musicmunky · Joined: 03 Mar 2008 Posts: 34

Hi. I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice about finding work in Thailand. I have been offered a job from overseas but I have read a bad review about the school in Bangkok, although I have read an ok review to. I was wondering if it is better to apply for work once I am in Thailand...and what the average wage is if working there. This school offer 28-30,000 baht a month. What is the best way to go about it. I have a BA degree and a weekend TEFL certificate (no teaching practice).

Bangkok Hound · Joined: 28 Oct 2006 Posts: 66 Location: Bangkok

Most people seem to say to wait and find a job once you get here. Most schools won't entertain you if you aren't in the country. You can also see your potential employer up close and personal. For example, staffroom/classroom conditions, the area the school is in (you'll need to live fairly close by) etc. Having said that, if the offer was good, I'd take a chance. 28,000-30,000 is not good however. Assuming you are a native speaker (with your BA) you should easliy get at least 35,000. There are of course better paying jobs.

Try http://www.teflasia.com/ajarn/browse_jobs/index.html for the latest jobs.

Master Shake · Joined: 03 Nov 2006 Posts: 1202 Location: Colorado, USA

Coming here to look in person is much better. You will find jobs that pay more than 30,000/month.

Just fly into Bangkok (or wherever you want to teach) on a 60 day tourist visa and start knocking on doors.

You may want to do a teaching course approved by the Thai government, however. They are trying to force all foreign teachers get Thai teaching licenses now. These licenses riquire you to take a test or do a course.