@Joe ****

okay I see what you mean. I think we are talking about two different kinds of schools. You’re referring to Thai private schools. I am referring to private international schools. The top schools pay quite well. These jobs are not as easy to get because as I mentioned before, the number of applications received per posting. The salaoand benefits package are very enticing.

@Joe ****

not necessarily. I would often receive 300 + applications for one position at a top international school in Bangkok. I can’t say this for some of the other countries I worked in.

@Nongnuch *******

indeed you are correct. I was just thinking of sites like ajarn where if the OP were to look based on a previous comment, she would see schools looking for NES teachers with salaries in the 30-40k range.

@Kool ******

did I say she could not pick and choose? While we know her experience, we don’t know her qualifications. I’m expanding on your comment to offer the OP further insight as to what top international schools pay.

There are plenty of opportunities for you in language centres or local schools. They won’t pay much (perhaps 35,000 baht a month). You will not be able to work with a retirement or DTV( money has to be earned outside Thailand for this visa). Jobs at top international schools are highly competitive but they offer the best salaries.

@Kool ******

The top international schools are paying well over 80,000 baht per month. I am referring to Tier 1 schools in Bangkok.

It’s in the system.

@Mark *******

nothing weird about masks 😷. It’s not a Covid mask per se. I have been in Asia since 1993 and they were wearing them then. Masks are worn when someone has a cold, flu, etc.

I think it all comes down to the Immigration Officer on duty. Before I retired, I was transferred to China for a couple of years. I came back to Thailand 6 or 7 times a year without any questions asked.

I thought they always asked for USD.