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I’ve Been Teaching in Thailand for 3 Years, and It’s Not an Easy Gig

James Gane, a 34-year-old English teacher based in Bangkok. He is pictured at the Mae Kampong Village in northern Thailand.
James Gane

  • James Gane moved from London to Bangkok to become an English teacher in 2020.
  • He thinks transplants often don’t take key steps to prepare themselves for the realities of teaching in Thailand.
  • But despite certain drawbacks, he much prefers life in Thailand to England.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with James Gane, a 34-year-old English teacher based in Bangkok. This essay has been edited for length and clarity. Business Insider verified his employment and expenses.

BI’s review of salary comparison sites found that salaries for a teacher in Thailand typically range between 40,000 to 90,000 baht, or around $1,100 to $2,500.

I moved to Thailand three years ago after deciding it was time to leave my home country of the UK.

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