Teachers Kao Pan Sa Experience

Yesterday we went to a temple 3 kilometers before reaching Wangtong District. Big Buddha images with King Naresuan statue on the left welcomed us. The temple was amazing especially the biggest Buddha statue which was probably 80 feet in height.

 Here are the pictures that will continue my story.

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Long Weekend - Kao Pan Sa

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Rain retreat or Kao Pan Sa is a Bhuddist lent starting on Monday until Tuesday of next week. And since it is Saturday today, it gives foreign teachers of Phitsanulok and the entire kingdom a chance to relax and unwind for four straight days. I am sure that some will visit neighboring provinces to experience a little different atmosphere while others will just stay at home and do whatever that suits them.

Schools may be spared but not the language centers. This morning i got a call from a friend Iris asking me if i can take over her class for today however, I have a class at the university which hinders me to say YES. I asked my sister if she can take over and although she said yes, she's a little hesitant. It's because today is her birthday - Happy Birthday to you sis.

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Okay, now let's go back to Kao Pan Sa. This is a time when Thai people refrain from doing bad things like drinking (don't get me wrong here okay? It's alcohol of course), or smoking for three lunar months. It's also a commemoration when Lord Buddha stayed in the temple of the rainy season to avoid killing insects or other living organisms...

Kao Pan Sa- A very sacred holiday that deals with Sangha, Dharma and the lord Buddha. 

Enjoy the long weekend teachers!

10 Basic Tips to Land a Teaching Job in Thailand

Education in Thailand is a very lucrative business that drive schools to hire foreign teachers in different fields of expertise. Parents on the other hand are willing to pay huge sums of money for their kids to be enrolled in an English Program because most of them want to see their kids being taught by native  speakers. 

Here, you will be dealing with students who can't speak,read, or even write their names in English which can be fun, stressful, and frustrating at the same time. Of course, seeing them learning because of your guidance and encouragement can make a big difference in your life and to the lives of your students.

As a teacher myself, i am not resolved to the idea of teaching just the subject alone. I firmly believe that a teacher should also touch the lives of the students, and help them to be a better people.

If you happen to have plans of teaching here in Thailand, you might want to follow the 10 basic tips I firmly believe can help you. 

1. Prepare a neat and presentable resume with a cover letter and send it to employers advertising at ajarn.com and ajarnjobspace.com.

2. Check your email and respond to inquiries.

3. Securing a mobile phone with a Thai sim card for schools to contact you and  vice versa is a must. You can get cheap phones in almost everywhere here.

4. You can also be a walk-in applicant which will give you a big chance of talking to school directors or department heads.

5. Of course before visiting them, have your clothes ironed first. You won't like them looking at your shirt while having an interview, right? (coat and tie, much preferable)

6. Prepare a lesson plan for possible teaching demonstration.

7. Speak slowly, some Thai people need to digest your first word before hearing the next one.

8. Be all smiles.

9. Don't accept the first offer, some schools might give you a much better offer.

10. Finally, always act professionally. This is a must : ) 

By following these steps, landing a teaching job in Thailand is assured.

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The Foreign Community

A short info about the province of Phitsanulok and its foreign community.

Phitsanulok is a province in the lower north of Thailand landlocked by the neighboring provinces of Loei, Uttaradit, Pichit, Sukothai and Kampheng Phet. It is an important historical city and is home to King Naresuan the Great.

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The province has several foreign teachers working from primary schools up to universities. Some have been here for more than 15 years and still enjoying every bit of everything. The province also has its own Filipino community who meets at Saint Nicholas Church during Sunday mass headed by the community president, Ms. Leah Doysabas.

It is difficult to maintain a community because members come and go. Some are assigned to teach somewhere else while others return to their home country. However, the community are always happy to welcome new arrivals and aspiring members.

Need help? Don’t worry, we will go beyond and above just to make you comfortable and happy while staying with us.

Have a wonderful day!