Teaching in Thailand: 5 Challenges I Faced in a Thai Public School
After five years teaching in Thailand, I can see my early frustrations differently. Here are the classroom challenges I faced, what varied by school, and why I still think the tradeoff was worth it.
I Thought I Hated Phuket. Then the Tourists Went Home.
I judged Phuket after staying only in Patong. Then I returned, saw the island nearly empty during COVID, and realized how much a tourist can miss.
Khao Sok National Park: What I Wish I Knew Before I Went
Khao Sok is still my favorite national park in Thailand. But I would plan it very differently now, especially Cheow Lan Lake, the floating bungalows, and how long I would stay.
How Teaching in Thailand Made Travel Possible Without a Remote Job
How Teaching in Thailand Made Travel Possible Without a Remote Job Salary, school calendars, visa rules, and the stationary job that put more of Southeast Asia within reach.
Living in Thailand as a Woman of Color: Welcome Is Not the Same as Belonging
What is living in Thailand as a woman of color really like? A candid account of race, work, colorism, welcome, and belonging from a former teacher.