
Paid Teaching Program in Thailand with TravelBud
by: TravelBud
Teaching in Thailand is our most popular program by far, and it’s not hard to see why! It is one of the friendliest countries on earth, where teachers are treated with immense respect. It also offers plenty of fun travel opportunities, with great beaches, tropical islands, and jungle-clad mountains all waiting for you. We've all taught abroad before, so the TravelBud team is ready to support you...
Teaching in Thailand is our most popular program by far, and it’s not hard to see why! It is one of the friendliest countries on earth, where teachers are treated with immense respect. It also offers plenty of fun travel opportunities, with great beaches, tropical islands, and jungle-clad mountains all waiting for you. We've all taught abroad before, so the TravelBud team is ready to support you every step of the way! We are extremely proud of our program because it guarantees job placement at one of our vetted and selected partner schools. We also offer an excellent 120-hour, in-class TESOL course and practical in-school training to ensure you’ll be perfectly equipped to handle anything your students need. Our 2025 and 2026 intakes are now open for application! Visit our website or inq...
Program Highlights
Acquire professional experience while having plenty of opportunities to explore Thailand!
Take advantage of our 24/7 support services to have assurance of a convenient and safe stay abroad.
Experience everything the country has to offer, from the warmth of local people to exotic street food.
Refresh your teaching skills and knowledge through top-quality, in-class TESOL course in Thailand.
Attend a weeklong, cultural orientation in Thailand to prepare you for a life and work there.
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- Bangkok, Thailand
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Long Term
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
- British
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My experience abroad
by: Cynthia Lafond - CanadaProgram: Paid Teaching Program in Thailand with TravelBudA few months ago, I decided to leave Canada to go teach abroad. I contacted Travelbud who helped me choose Thailand as my destination. They helped me with all the preparation stuff (documents, visa, info about the country, etc). They were always there if I had a question or needed an information to explain what were the next steps. Then, I started to work with their partner agency in-country partner (first, I didn't know I was about to work with another agency). Even if I was now preparing with in-country partner, people at Travelbud were still there to make sure everything was fine. So, after all the documents and visa preparation, packing and everything, I left home and came to Thailand. I did my TESOL course with the in-country partner in Hua Hin, and met a lot of nice people from all around the world. After a month, I left for my placement in Mahachai. I am now an English teacher living in Thailand. It's a completly crazy new experience, but I like it! I'm glad I chose that program to have the chance to live all the experiences I am living right now.

Hi Teacher Cynthia, I am so glad to hear that you are enjoying your time in Mahachai thus far! Have you had a chance to check out the Mahachai Fish Market yet? I’ve heard it's amazing! We’re so happy to hear that you received the support that you needed when you needed it from both Travelbud and the team on the ground! We always strive to give you our best and be your Travel Buddy throughout the journey! I’m sure looking back Thailand was the best choice with so much to explore and offer whilst all the while starting the journey of making a difference in children’s lives and changing the way you live yours! Keep embracing the “crazy new journey” and meeting new people. There is much to be discovered! James Taylor :)

The peculiarly perfect placement - an homage to Songkhla, Thailand
by: Nora Rodvik - United StatesProgram: Paid Teaching Program in Thailand with TravelBud"Put me on a sandy beach in the south, please", I so naively requested all those months ago. When I first expressed to the ever so helpful TravelBud team my desire to be placed near water and warmth, I had no concept of where or how good it would be. Through the tireless efforts of members at TravelBud, most notably Aubrey, my big post-grad tropical living dreams came to fruition- and more. While of course, the beach and blue water is delightful here in Songkhla, there is a uniqueness and warmth to the community that draws me even more than the sand and sun. Although I've only been in Songkhla a little over a week, I am already dreading the day I depart. If that day comes, that is... People here have welcomed me with open arms. From the security guard who protects my apartment at night to my most wonderful Thai teacher I share a classroom with. There is something to be said about Thai culture's infamous "friendly" nature. It is genuinely, true. I feel honored to share the English language with my students, and thankful to TravelBud for exceeding my greatest expectations. At the end of our lives, we are not going to recall all the "instagramable" landscapes we ventured to as much as we will recall becoming part of a community greater than ourselves. To me, Songkhla is somehow both of those things. Thank you TravelBud for the peculiarly perfect placement.

Teacher Nora, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us here at Travelbud and to all of the future teachers who are considering embarking on the life-changing journey of teaching English abroad. We look forward to continuing supporting you throughout your current teaching journey (and the next? ;) ). Having taught there myself, I know firsthand the warmth, kindness and unique community Songkhla, Thailand has to offer, and I am sincerely grateful that you have the chance to experience it, as well! From the smiling students to Old Town cafes to Monkey Hill views, Songkhla has endless opportunities to explore and I am sincerely looking forward to hearing all about them! Enjoy every moment of your 'peculiarly perfect placement', Nora. Kind regards, Aubrey
Comfortable in the uncomfortable!
by: Madeline Doble - United StatesProgram: Paid Teaching Program in Thailand with TravelBudI grew up and went to college in the same small town. I love my home, but when I graduate from university I knew I needed to do something out of the ordinary. I needed to step outside of my comfort zone and get uncomfortable. A friend reached out to me with the same thoughts/situation and asked, "want to go teach English in Thailand?" Immediately I said yes. She sent me the link to TravelBud and the rest is history. TravelBud has been nothing but great with constant support and help. My friend and I joked with our representative from TravelBud that we asked her a thousand questions a day because quite frankly we did. Bless her soul, she responded quickly and thoroughly. It was definitely nerve-racking leaving the place I have called home for the past 22 years, but TravelBud eased these nerves. Because of this program, I was able to travel the world and parts of myself that I didn't even know existed. TravelBud has changed my life, and I would recommend this program to everyone. This is a community I want to be a part of for life! 47/10 if you are questioning doing this program, don't think, just do! Watch how good your life gets. Peace, Madeline

Madeline- thank you so much for your lovely review! Teaching abroad is such an amazing opportunity to get out of your comfort zone and the familiarity of life at home. Thank you for trusting us with your journey abroad and helping you make this leap of faith. This is exactly why we do what we do! We are so happy to hear of how special and transformative your experience in Thailand was and we have loved being a part of it every step of the way. Cheers to a life full of adventure! Adam Stutts :)

Program Details
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Locations
- Bangkok, Thailand
Availability
Years Offered: Year Round
- 3-6 Months
- 1 Year
- Long Term
Age Requirement
Age Requirement Varies
Guidelines
- American
- Canadian
- Australian
- Kiwi
Cost per week
Program Cost Includes
- TEFL Course Tuition
- TESOL Certification
- TEFL Certification
- Job Placement
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Independent living
Salary & Compensation
$800 – $1300 USD per month. Pay depends on experience, qualifications and locations as larger towns have a higher cost of living and pay is adjuste...
Qualifications & Experience
- English
Language Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree
Accepted Education Levels
Application Procedures
- Phone/Video Interview
- Resume
- Online Application
Interviews
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Samantha Ross
Participated in 0
Samantha Ross, 22, was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. She took a gap year before university, volunteering in a children’s shelter duri...

Samantha Ross
Participated in 0
I was at a crossroads in my life. I could either keep studying, which I knew in my heart I really did not want to do, or I could get a job. A job would require me to muster up some sort of belief that I would be content with settling for the desk and the cubicle and the clock on the wall that never quite seems to hit 5 p.m. soon enough. And I truly did not have it in me. I wanted to travel- desperately, I wanted to challenge myself and I wanted to immerse myself in a culture that was completely different than my own. But I needed to make a living and I needed to do something I could fall in love with.

Piotr Dawlidowicz
Participated in 2017
Born in Poland, Piotr Dawlidowicz moved to Chicago when he was five. He has dual citizenship. Piotr graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Communicatio...

Piotr Dawlidowicz
Participated in 2017
A number of things piqued my interest, but ultimately it came down to live in a foreign country, step out of my comfort zone and decided if this would be a lifestyle I wanted going forward.

Leah Fisher
Participated in 2019
Leah Fisher grew up just outside of Seattle, Washington. Her passion for travel started with a Spanish trip to Ecuador. She studied abroad at the Univ...

Leah Fisher
Participated in 2019
In college, I made a life-changing decision to study abroad. I absolutely loved the experience - I explored a new country, met new friends from all over the world, and stepped out of my comfort zone. I wanted another experience like that before settling down and working a job in the business realm - perhaps this time a bit more integrated in the culture than being a university student. This led me to teach abroad in Thailand.
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