cooledskin

Unless you find a job that you really, really want, you should have no trouble finding a job for 35,000 - 40,000. Be aware that some schools will have a probation period where you earn less. For example, I know of a school that takes 3,000 baht per month out of the salary during the probation for 3 months (total 9,000 baht).

This money is returned to you eventually--sometimes at the end of the probation period, some at the end of the contract, some when you leave the school.

Check on the benefits as well. Make sure they either get you a work permit and visa assistance etc. Make sure there are paid vacations and a full year contract. Some schools have summer sessions that teachers have to work, as well.

Best of luck.

Thanks again! That puts my mind at ease a little. Good advice on the contracts, too. Cheers!

Thanks Scott. I knew that I don't technically need TESOL to teach, I was just wondering if maybe having a second degree would make up for it, but I guess not. So, in Bangkok, could I hope to bring in around 35,000 with a BA and an MA? Or is that asking too much?

Hi there, I'm not sure if there's a thread I'm suppose to post in first, but I'm new to this board and thought I'd start here!

I'm thinking of moving to Thailand to teach English this fall. I've got a 4 year Honours BA in Religion (with a minor in French), and am nearing the end of my Master's degree. I submit my thesis August, but I won't technically hold an MA until it's approved by everyone up the ladder - probably December. So, I'll be done all the work for my MA, but won't have the accreditation until the winter... If I could get a letter from the head of my department with my anticipated completion date, would I still be able to apply for positions as possessing an MA? Does having an MA mean better jobs, in general? Can I skip TESOL/TEFL/CELTA if I have an MA, or do I need to dish out the extra cash for one of those courses, too?

Thanks in advance for any answers!