Teaching English in Thailand is an amazing experience and many South Africans embark on this South-east Asian adventure. We went in search of what exactly draws so many South Africans to teach English in Thailand.
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Let’s be honest – South Africa is the home of the ‘Braai’, but surprisingly enough, coming in at a close second are the Thai’s.
On street corners you will find Thai locals braaing and selling chicken, ribs, fish and pork chops in abundance.
The average English teacher’s salary of between R9000 and R12000 per month in comparison to the low cost of living in Thailand makes it possible to save up and travel during weekends and school holidays.
With a delicious Thai meal costing you R15, accommodation costing between R1500 and R4000 per month (depending on your preference), and a train ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai costing R250, money is far less of an issue living and travelling as an English teacher in Thailand.
It is no secret that South Africans love spending countless hours on the beach. Thailand is the perfect destination for South African beach bums seeking an array of exotic islands and beaches.
There is so much choice for travellers when it comes to the unique experiences that the islands in Thailand offer.
This makes it rather difficult to experience all that the islands offer. English teachers however have a unique advantage in that they have more time to experience it all. From scuba diving off the coast of Koh Thao, full moon parties in the famous Koh Phangan Island, to the peace and quiet on less touristy islands such as Koh Chang or Koh Prah Tong; English teachers in Thailand can experience them all. Photo by Found The World.
Thailand is not only known for its beautiful beaches. In the north of Thailand, one will come across some of the most lush jungle regions found in Southeast Asia.
During your free time in Thailand, be sure to head up north. Elephant trekking, motorbike road trips, visits to the unique hill tribe villages, and jungle hikes await travellers to the northern region of Thailand.
There is a massive expat community of South Africans teaching English in Thailand so if you ever start to miss home there is no need to worry.
For those that get a little homesick or miss the South African “gees”, be sure to check out the expat bars which all tend to incorporate some Thai tropical twist to their Western theme.
Expats from all over the world flock to the bars on weekends and evenings when the big sport fixtures take place so be sure to catch up on your Springbok rugby games and South African national anthem chanting.
If you haven’t already experienced it elsewhere abroad – you certainly will in Thailand.
Foreigners just love the South African accent making it incredibly easy to make new friends and meet the beautiful men and women that travel to Thailand.
Thai locals are some of the most friendly and accommodating people in the world. The local Thai teachers will make you feel right at home and welcome you in with open arms.
Struggling with directions? There is no need to worry. Simply ask a local on the street and he or she will be more than willing to show you where to go, with a fat smile on their face of course. It isn’t called the Land of Smiles for no reason!
If you love the thrill of adventure and the open road, then a motorbike ride through Thailand’s lush northern region or along the coast is a must!
Highly recommended is the Mae Hong Son loop which is 600 km long and features the most mountainous region in Thailand, lush jungles, some of the most captivating views and stop offs at both popular and quiet towns such as Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, and Pai.
A train ride from Bangkok to Chiang Mai will get you there while R250 a day will get you on board your own 250 cc motorbike.
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