Country guide
Teach English in Thailand
Lifestyle-first teaching with lower pay and lots of vacation.
Thailand attracts teachers who want quality of life over savings. Most jobs are in government schools through agencies, private bilingual schools, or language centers. Salaries are lower than Korea or China, but the cost of living and lifestyle make it competitive in net terms for many teachers.
Open positions in Thailand
30 active listings mentioning Thailand. Most recent posted September 18, 2026.
NES English Conversation Teachers
Sine Education Service Co., Ltd · Thailand, Thailand · Full-time
Native English Teacher
TeachSiam Agency Co., Ltd · Chanthaburi, Thailand · Full-time
NES English Language Conversation Teachers
Anukoolnaree · Kalasin, Thailand · Full-time
English Language Conversation Teacher
Banphai School and Mancha School · Khon Kaen, Thailand · Full-time
Secondary English Teacher
MediaKids Academy Thailand · Udon Thani, Thailand · Full-time
English Teacher
MediaKids Academy Thailand · Thailand · Full-time
NES Kindergarten and Primary Teachers
Kasintorn Saint Peter School · Nonthaburi, Thailand · Full-time
Primary / Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Suratsawadee School · Khon Kaen, Thailand · Full-time
NES Primary Teachers
St. Joseph Mueang-Ake School · Pathum Thani, Thailand · Full-time
NES Teacher / SP Professional Teaching Initiative
MediaKids Academy Thailand · Thailand · Full-time
NES Primary and Secondary Teachers
Assumption College Sriracha · Chon Buri, Thailand · Full-time
Primary EP English Teachers
Chanthaburi Primary School · Chanthaburi, Thailand · Full-time
Teachers and Head of School Positions
Essential Educational Staffing · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES Primary Teacher
TeachinThailand · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Primary English Teacher
Thai-Japanese Association School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Secondary English Teacher Needed in Udonthani, Thailand
MediaKids Academy · Various · Full-time
NES Teacher / SP Professional Teaching Initiative - Thailand
MediaKids Academy · Various · Full-time
English Teacher Opportunity in Thailand
MediaKids Academy · Asia · Full-time
Full-time NES Conversation Teacher for Kids
AnnyTalk Kids · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand · Full-time
Non-NES Foreign Secondary Teachers
EP Plus Learning · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Head of English Department
Coaching English · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES English Teachers and Head Teacher
Robrupasasakol School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES Preschool Teacher
MIS International School Pattaya · Chon Buri, Thailand · Full-time
Female Kindergarten Teacher
American Prep International School · Songkhla, Thailand · Full-time
Primary and Kindergarten Teachers
Ek Nar Nar Vitthedsuksa School · Pathum Thani, Thailand · Full-time
Primary English Teacher
The Demonstration School of Nakhon Ratchasima Rajabhat University · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand · Full-time
NES Grade 2 Homeroom Facilitator
Pan-Asia International School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES Primary or Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Metapaht School · Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand · Full-time
NES Teacher
Curiookids Thailand · Thailand · Full-time
Full-time NES Teachers
Wall Street English · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
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Salary
Government schools: 30k to 45k THB per month. Bilingual schools: 45k to 70k THB. International schools: 80k to 150k THB. Language centers pay hourly, 400 to 700 THB per hour.
Visa
Non-Immigrant B visa converted to a work permit. Bachelor's required. TEFL certificate strongly preferred and required for the teacher license. Many teachers start on a tourist visa and convert after hiring.
Best for
Teachers prioritizing lifestyle, climate, and travel access. Not optimal if your goal is paying off student loans fast.
Common questions about teaching in Thailand
Can I teach in Thailand without a TEFL?
Some agencies will hire you without one initially, but you cannot get the formal teacher license without TEFL coursework. Get certified before or shortly after arrival.
Is Bangkok the best place to teach?
It has the most jobs and the highest pay, but Chiang Mai has lower cost of living and a stronger expat community. Beach towns have fewer jobs and lower pay.
How does the school year work?
Two main semesters: May to October and November to March. Hiring peaks in March/April and September/October.
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Visa guides for Thailand
Your CV for Thailand
Thailand expects a different CV from the one a US resume builder produces. The layout, the photo, the paper size and which documents get attested are all country-specific, and getting them wrong is a common reason applications are set aside.
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