Land of Smiles Archives

January 26, 2023 TEFL Destinations

5 reasons to be a TEFL teacher in Thailand

Check out these 5 reasons to be a TEFL teacher in Thailand, which range from the tasty food to the shimmering beaches.

February 10, 2022 TEFL Destinations

How much money should I budget as a teacher in Thailand?

How much money should I budget as a teacher in Thailand? This guide has the answer, accounting for a flat, food, and travel

June 4, 2020 TEFL Destinations

7 things every Chiang Mai TEFL teacher has to see and do!

Ah…Chiang Mai – we love you! A city that’s both old and new, bustling and serene, it sits up between the jungle-covered hills of northern...

April 30, 2020 TEFL Destinations

Is it possible to get TEFL jobs in Thailand without a degree?

It’s no secret that Thailand is among the world’s most coveted teaching destinations. From the sugar-soft sands of Koh Lipe in the south to the...

November 14, 2019 TEFL Destinations

5 markets to know when teaching in Bangkok

So, you’re off teaching in Bangkok? Fantastic! This is one bucket-list cityscape. It pulses with life. It’s gilded with golden Buddhist shrines. And it has...

January 24, 2019 TEFL Destinations

An area guide for Bangkok English teachers

Hurtling tuk-tuks, clanging prayer wheels, tooting horns and the wafts of lime, chili peppers, and soy all combine to create the heady haze that is...

March 23, 2017 Expat Living

A day in the life of a TEFL teacher in Thailand

So, you’ve decided it’s the Land of Smiles for you, eh? Good choice! Aside from sizzling pad Thai noodles and perpetually smiling locals, you’re in...