Filipino Expats Blog in Thailand

What takes a teacher, an expat at that, to be a success in Thailand?

For Monalisa, founder of the 22-year-old Liza’s School of Languages in Nakhon Ratchasima, in the northeast of Thailand – it is not that plain and simple. She points to a serendipitous mix of reasons behind “success.”

For one, being married to a Thai is a definite advantage. “My husband (whom she met in the Philippines when they studied at the same university) helps me with the intricacies of Thai culture,” she said. “I learned a lot from him and this makes me suitably equipped to better understand and socially approach my students and their parents.” When asked how many students have enrolled in her school over the years, she said, “Probably by the thousands.”

Mona was also fortunate to experience extensive training from a well-known Catholic school in Korat (former name of Nakhon Ratchasima), where she first worked for 13 years. Coming from quite a different set of culture in Dumalag, Capiz in the Philippines, she was introduced to a new environment when she first set foot in Korat. “It was there that I gained exposure and understanding of the local culture and blossomed with inspiration,” she said. “It was there that I realized teaching was not simply the imparting of knowledge to students; it is an art – delicate and complex at the same time. Adjustments have to be made to best suit the student’s needs.”

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In the current situation, many Filipinos back home are heading out of the country in thousands to work abroad. Well, who can blame my fellow Filipinos if all of them desires to better their economic state? Nobody indeed.

As for us here Filipinos in Thailand, though life here is not always a bed of roses, most of the people that I talk to feels fortunate to be living here.

Just to give you more ideas about working in Thailand, here is an article of GLAIZA ANNE S. WOOD of OFW Guide that I would like to share with you.

Today it seems that the cost of living has risen to nearly insurmountable heights. A lot of families have to get by on salaries that are way beyond their means. In cases like these, the Filipino worker is forced to look for other options. As always, the most popular option is to work abroad.

Filipino Teachers Abroad

Teachers are one of the many Filipino professionals that have no trouble finding work outside the country. Some teachers have even gone to teach elementary and high school students in the US. In Asia, the demand for Filipino teachers is growing. The main reason is that Filipino teachers are highly proficient in English.

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Ever wonder what sort of jobs Filipinos in Thailand are involve in?

Do you think you are qualified to land a job in the Land of Smiles?

Now you have a way to know the answers to the questions above. In the discussion forum where several users posted their views and info, you will be able to exchange ideas with them and perhaps get tips on how to look for or land a job here.

Please feel free to click this link so you would gain access to more info about working in Thailand.

A 20 hour Thai Culture training was conducted by the Private School Teachers Association of Thailand. The majority of the participants were Filipino Teachers who happily received their certificate after the third day of the training.

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