Comments on: Teaching English in Thailand Interview: My Experiences

By: Kiran

Kiran — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:06:03 +0000

Hai,I am Azimah from Brunei Darussalam. I am currently in my final year in BA Accounting & Finance.Last June (for a month), I vloenteured in a school in Kg Kerusue, Pattani, Southern Thailand to teach English and Malay Language. It was such amazing experience because that place is considered unsafe. Living at the school hostel with other 20 female students and 2 female wardens is worthy experience because I never had experience to stay at my university dormitory. The students there cannot speak English but they do speak Malay-Kelantan dialect. They cannot fully understand Malay Language. So I had to speak simple Malay and guess what the food there is terribly cheap and vast amount of halal food can be consumed there.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:55:19 +0000

hey paul,

old is gold in Asia – you’ll be fine mate, just get yourself here and get looking!

By: Pieter de Jong

Pieter de Jong — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:08:43 +0000

Hello Johnny,

My name is Pieter and i’am 42 years old and living in the netherlands.

Could you tell me if it’s possible to find a teachingjob in Chaing Mai or anywhere in Thailand with only a TEFL certificate?And what are my chances on
getting a working permit?

I recently discoverd your blog, thanks for all the information.It’s a bless.

All the best!

By: paul

paul — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 11:04:44 +0000

Just a quick question ….i have no degree /thinking of doing TEFL diploma course in ESL teaching here in Australia ….i am a fit 60 yrs ..what are my chances ?

By: Hasan

Hasan — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 08:08:19 +0000

Hello Johnny,

This is Hasan. I studied at Stony Brook University in NY, and I will be done with my CELTA soon. I guess that’s pretty much it when it comes to teaching; however, I have a Turkish passport. If I stay in Turkey, I have to serve the Turkish army for free for six months That’s why I don’t want to stay in Turkey. What are my chances in Bangkok? Would it be a gamble for me in terms of finding a job? Every time I see a job advertisement, it says “native.”

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:22:05 +0000

Hey elizabeth – having taught in thailand and korea, i gotta say Thailand wins everytime (although anyone chasing the mighty dollar may disagree ). Gimme a shout on here when you get in Thailand! good luck!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 06:10:45 +0000

Hey there, love your blog! Teaching English in Korea right now but after finishing my contract I’m headed to Thailand to teach. Really can’t wait for the laid back lifestyle and jungle vibe in Thailand! Also trying to build up my travel blog onedayillflyaway.com and you have been a real inspiration. Keep up the great work

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 01:39:50 +0000

Thanks very much, I’ll keep you posted. I think the wisest course of action would be to start out teaching and see what I can do with my photography from that point forward. Take care dude!

By: Johnny

Johnny — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:54:11 +0000

I have met quite a few photographers around the world, the market is flooded but if ur good there’s always scope for more. If you’re moving over this way (Asia at the time of writing!), gimme a shout and I’ll try to help you out mate

By: Andy

Andy — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:57:50 +0000

Hi Johnny, just wanted to thank you for this post. It’s awesome, full of great information, and very inspiring. After 4 trips to SE Asia I’ve often thought of doing exactly what you’ve done and your experiences are nudging me in that direction. I have a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from a university here in the states; sounds like what I need to do is get the TEFL and I should be good to go. I’m also a photographer (feel free to check out my website); do you happen to know of any opportunities to make a little extra cash as a photographer? That is my #1 passion.

Thanks again, you rock!