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 November 11, 2026.
Teaching Position in Ubon, Thailand
English Plus One · Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand · Full-time
NES High School Teacher
Mattayom Trakarn · Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand · Full-time
Female Primary Teacher
TeachinThailand · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES Teacher
Hello English Language School · Songkhla, Thailand · Full-time
NES English Conversation Teachers
Sine Education Service Co., Ltd · Thailand · Full-time
ESL Teacher
MediaKids Academy Thailand · Thailand · Full-time
Filipino Subject Teacher
MediaKids Academy Thailand · Thailand · Full-time
NES Secondary English Teacher
MediaKids Academy Thailand · Udon Thani, Thailand · Full-time
NES English Teacher for Kids and Adults
AEP Institute · Pathum Thani, Thailand · Full-time
NES Teaching Positions
Kasintorn Saint Peter School · Nonthaburi, Thailand · Full-time
NES Kindergarten & Primary Teachers
St.Joseph Mueang-Ake School · Pathum Thani, Thailand · Full-time
NES Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Kasintorn Saint Peter School · Nonthaburi, Thailand · Full-time
NES English Teachers Needed in Thailand – May 2027 Semester
MediaKids Academy · Various · Contract
Secondary English Teachers - Udon Thani, Thailand
MediaKids Academy · Various · Full-time
Secondary English Teachers - Mahasarakam, Thailand
MediaKids Academy · Various · Full-time
NES Elementary Teacher
Saint Gabriel's College · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Native English Instructor
Mahidol University Faculty of Information and Communication Technology · Nakhon Pathom, Thailand · Full-time
Head of English Department
Coaching English · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Elementary & High School English Teachers
Global Teachers Network · Phuket, Thailand · Full-time
NES Elementary School Teacher
Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES Kindergarten Teacher
EP Plus Learning · Nonthaburi, Thailand · Full-time
Full-time and Part-time Literacy / EFL Teachers
I Can Read System (Thailand) Co., Ltd · Bangkok, Thailand · Part-time
Teacher of IELTS
Westminster School of English, Bangkok · Bangkok, Thailand · Part-time
Full-time NES Teachers
Wall Street English · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Part-time English Instructors
Insight · Prachuap Khiri Khan, Thailand · Part-time
NES Primary and Secondary Teachers
Kasintorn Saint James Chiang Mai School · Chiang Mai, Thailand · Full-time
Full-time Native Chinese Teacher
Modulo Language School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
NES Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Central International School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
We’re Hiring! Native English-Speaking Teachers
Mark for Future Kindergarten School · Bangkok, Thailand · Full-time
Chinese Teacher
Mathyomwatsing School · 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
Three separate things are involved: a Non-Immigrant B visa, a work permit from Thailand's Ministry of Labour (applied for by your employer), and, for school teaching, permission or a licence from the Teachers' Council of Thailand. A bachelor's degree is the usual baseline for school roles. A TEFL certificate is something many schools and agencies ask for, but the Teachers' Council's published criteria for a foreign teacher's temporary teaching permission do not mention one. Embassies describe applying for the Non-Immigrant B visa from abroad; whether you can convert from another visa inside Thailand depends on your situation and current rules, so confirm with your school.
Best for
Teachers prioritizing lifestyle, climate, and travel access. Not optimal if your goal is paying off student loans fast.
Moving to Thailand? Visa and cost guide →
What current Thailand listings advertise
63 of the 73 Thailand listings on the board right now state a monthly figure in THB. The middle one is 45,000 THB a month, and the stated amounts run from 1,500 to 75,000 THB.
This is advertised pay, taken from the first amount in each employer's own listing (the low end of a range) and not checked against contracts, so read it next to the school-type ranges above. It changes as listings are added and expire. Housing, flights and bonuses are often on top and are not counted here.
Check the visa rules at the source
Visa requirements and fees change, and the right category depends on your passport and your employer. Confirm the current rules on the official sites before you pay for documents or book anything.
Links last checked 11 October 2026.
Common questions about teaching in Thailand
Can I teach in Thailand without a TEFL?
Many schools and agencies ask for a TEFL, and some will hire without one, so employer requirements vary. A TEFL is an employer preference, not what the Teachers' Council criteria for temporary teaching permission list (age 20 or over and a degree or qualification, with permission granted to the school for the individual). Licensing and visa rules change, so confirm with your school and the Teachers' Council before you rely on any of this.
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.
Preparing for arrival: reading Thai
Practising Thai script can help you recognise everyday signs as you settle in. Thai Alphabet is an iPhone app from the owner of ESL.Careers.
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Tools for teachers
What you'll need to teach in Thailand
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Get ready to teach in Thailand
Courses for ESL teachers
Teacher-preparation courses with exercises and notes.
Lesson packs for teacher preparation
PDF lessons for personal study and preparing for your first weeks.
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Your CV for Thailand
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