Requirements to Teach in Thailand Questions

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• Which visa do I need to work legally in Thailand?
  
  The visa system in Thailand is incredibly complicated. In order to teach there you need a teacher’s license (from the Thai Ministry of Education), a work permit (from the Thai Labor Department) and a one-year visa (from the Thai Immigrati...
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• How many hours a week do TEFL teachers in Thailand usually work?
  
  This just depends. You’ll usually work 35 hours per week. 16-25 of these will be contact hours where you’re in the classroom teaching, with the remainder set aside for preparation. ...
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• How much tax will I have to pay on my earnings in Thailand?
  
  Around 10 to 20% of your salary will go towards tax, depending on how much you earn....
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• How much TEFL training do I need to teach in Thailand?
  
  Most schools in Thailand will want to see that you’ve done at least 120 hours of TEFL study either online, in the classroom, or a mixture of both, especially if you don’t have previous teaching experience. These courses will all qua...
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• Do I need to speak Thai in order to teach English in Thailand?
  
  No, not at all. Employers will want you to create an English-speaking atmosphere in your classes, so you won’t be expected to speak Thai in a work context. However, you might want to learn a few key phrases to help you in your day-to-day...
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• Do I need a degree to teach in Thailand?
  
  Yes. The Thai government requires you to have a degree in order for you to get your work visa. There’s no way around this unless you work illegally on a tourist visa which we really, really wouldn’t recommend....
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