Download or read book The Survival Guide for Teaching in Thailand written by Blair Thomson and published by Dog Ear Publishing. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thailand hovers in many people's minds as an alluring tropical paradise with a warm ever-smiling culture, amazing historical sights and tantalizing environmental get-aways. What better place to visit and work in? There is a huge demand for English teachers at all levels within the country If you are seriously thinking about, or have decided to teach in Thailand, then this Guide is as essential as your passport. This companion will: help you decide whether teaching in Thailand is really for you or not. give you an overview appreciation for Thai culture, along with some insights into "how and why" things are done the way they are. save you time, money and your sanity when dealing with the fascinating gymnastics of Thai paperwork. provide you with insights, suggestions and directions that only prior experience can offer. while living and working in Thailand, be an excellent resource and friend in times of need. be an anchor when the reasonable sounding "this is how things are done in Thailand" doesn't seem so reasonable anymore. be an illuminator for the many questions you will have as you peer through the window into the world of teaching in Thailand ... a true Survival Guide."