I am currently on a three month extended holiday in Thailand. I have to go back to Spain and look for work this month, but I plan on getting my TEFL qualification while I'm there and coming back long term in 6 months or so.

For the last three years I've been working in Marketing in the online poker and sports betting industry and I plan to carry on when I get back to Spain. I realise that gambling is obviously illegal in Thailand. Does anybody think that having this on my CV this might hinder me when looking for work?

Also, I have heard various figures as a starting salary for English teachers ranging from 20,000 to 50,000 baht, depending on who you talk to. Is anyone able to give me a realistic range for a 24/25 year-old, newly qualified, native English speaker in Bangkok/Pattaya. As a side note if anyone knows a reasonable figure for Shanghai that would also be appreciated.

Thanks

Edited December 3, 200916 yr by JayF

I would keep gambling off the CV and use internet marketing or something like that

Salary for teachers depends on the school

With no degree and just a TEFL it will be lower but the range 20,000 to 50,000 thb is pretty much where it is at