Teach in Thailand 2026 with Kids English Thailand
30,000–36,000 THB/month • Full Visa & Work Permit • Job Offer Before You Fly
1,500+ teachers placed since 2009 • 98% success rate • #1 Trusted Agency in Thailand
Choose Your Adventure with Kids English Thailand
Paid Teaching Jobs
Bachelor's degree required
- 30,000–36,000 THB/month starting salary
- Full Non-B visa + work permit
- Job offer before you fly
- Native speakers 21–35 guaranteed placement
- 500+ schools nationwide
Volunteer & Camp Counselor
No degree needed
- No degree required – ages 21–60
- Free accommodation + meals in Sukhothai
- ED visa included – teach 10 hrs/week
Marketing / Media Internships
No experience needed
- Videography, photography, social media
- Free accommodation 30–90 days
- Portfolio + reference letter
120-hr TEFL + Guaranteed Paid Job
- Hybrid course + real classroom practicum
- Guaranteed paid job after graduation
- No placement fees
Teach English in Thailand 2026 – Complete Guide (Salaries, Visas, Locations, Requirements & Real Costs)
Everything You Need to Know Before Teaching English in Thailand 2026
• Public & private schools: 30,000 – 36,000 THB/month
• International schools: 60,000 – 150,000+ THB/month
Most teachers save $100 – $200 USD/month
Rent 5–12k • Food 6–8k • Transport 2–4k THB/month
Full Non-B + work permit included • 100% success rate
Sukhothai • Chiang Mai • Bangkok • Phuket • Isaan
Free Guides for Future Teachers in Thailand
Application Process 2026
Your Simple 6-Step Journey to Teach in Thailand 2026
From application to first paycheck ASAP • 98% success rate • $400 paid on arrival
Submit Application
2-minute form. Reply in 24–48 hrs
Video Interview + Profile
15-min chat with Matthew — schools watch your intro video
Receive Placement Offers
1–3 offers from public & private schools
Accept & Sign Contract
We handle all Non-B visa paperwork
Bangkok Pickup & Orientation
6-day orientation in Sukhothai ($400 — hotel & meals included)
First Paycheck!
Start teaching • KET support 24/7
Alternative Application Method
KET mostly supports public schools (30,000–36,000 THB/month).
Email resume + short video + photo → placement@kids-english.org
Real Take-Home Pay 2026
30,000 – 36,000 THB/month starting
Live on 15–18k THB • Save $100–$300/month
5,000 THB visa fees reimbursed yearly
Thailand Teaching Program Application Process 2026 – Full Step-by-Step Guide (60–90 Days)
How to Apply & Secure a Paid Teaching Job in Thailand 2026 – Complete Timeline
Join the Thailand Teaching Program: 30,000–36,000 THB/month starting salary, full Non-B visa, work permit, teaching license and housing support included. Direct payroll from KET. No placement fees.
- Step 1 – Submit Initial Application (2 minutes)
Complete the Apply Now form or email to placement@kids-english.org
Reply within 24–48 hours. - Step 2 – Free Screening Call with Matt (15–20 mins)
- Step 3 – Submit Full Application Package
- Step 4 – Teacher Profile Sent to Schools
- Step 5 – Receive & Accept Official Job Offer
- Step 6 – Submit Legal Documents
- Step 7 – Visa Route
- Step 8 – Arrival & 6-Day Orientation in Sukhothai
- Step 9 – Start Your Paid Teaching Job!
1,500+ teachers placed since 2009
Cultural Guides for Teachers in Thailand
Your Exact 6-Day Orientation Schedule
April & October 2026 Cohorts
Only $400 paid on arrival (zero prepayment) • Bangkok pickup • 4-star hotel & meals • Real classroom practice • 98% job placement guarantee
Pre-Pick Up – Bangkok Arrival
2–3 days before official start
- Arrive in Bangkok & explore the city
- Join the KET WhatsApp group
- Bring original documents
- Rest well – early pickup ahead!
Day 0 – Travel to Sukhothai
Bangkok → KET HQ
- 8 AM pickup at Mochit 2
- VIP van with lunch
- Arrive ~3 PM + hotel check-in
- Welcome dinner
KET 6-Day Orientation Thailand 2026 – Full Day-by-Day Schedule, Costs & What Really Happens
Your Complete 6-Day Orientation in Sukhothai – Thailand 2026
$400 total cost – paid on arrival (no prepayment required). Includes Bangkok pickup, hotel, all meals, training, cultural activities and guaranteed job placement support.
• Arrive at Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport
• Join KET WhatsApp group for updates
• Bring original documents: passport, degree, criminal background check
• Optional: explore Bangkok (Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Chatuchak Market)
• Meet at Mochit 2 Bus Terminal 8:00 AM
• VIP van transfer (lunch & toilet breaks included)
• Arrive KET HQ Sukhothai around 3 PM
• Hotel check-in + free Thai SIM card
• Welcome dinner with the team
• Finalize contracts & pay $400 fee
• Basic Thai phrases + road safety briefing
• Photo session for teaching license
• UNESCO Sukhothai Historical Park tour
• Traditional Thai bag painting workshop
• Team dinner
• Thai etiquette & “wai” practice
• Health, banking, mobile top-up, school calendar
• Evening at Old City Night Market
• Full breakdown of Thai school system
• Visa & work permit process explained
• Lesson planning, grading, classroom management
• Power teaching techniques proven with Thai students
• Role-play real classroom scenarios
• Create lesson plans + ESL games
• Prepare teaching materials with KET trainers
• Individual feedback sessions
• Teach real Thai students at local school
• Run activity stations
• Receive feedback & final evaluation
• Graduation ceremony + certificate
• Farewell dinner with karaoke
• KET team escorts you to your school
• Apartment check-in
• Shopping for essentials
• Meet your school director
• Prepare for first teaching day
98% success rate · Over 1,500 teachers trained since 2009
Cultural & Classroom Guides for New Teachers
School Locations • Thai Provinces
500+ Partner Schools – Pick Your Top 3 Dream Locations
From peaceful UNESCO Sukhothai to island-life Phuket. We match 98% of teachers to one of their preferences. Job offer before you fly.
Sukhothai
30–36k THB/month + housing
Our home base. Cycle through 700-year-old ruins. Authentic Thai life, perfect first-year experience.
Phetchabun
30–36k THB/month
Cool mountain air, strawberry fields, fresh climate year-round.
Lamphun
30–36k THB/month
Authentic Lanna culture, peaceful living, half the rent of Chiang Mai.
Chiang Mai
30–36k THB/month + housing
#1 requested city. Mountains, 300+ temples, huge expat community.
Bangkok
30–36k THB/month
Highest number of jobs, skytrain, rooftop bars – fast-paced with traffic.
Krabi
30–36k THB/month
Limestone cliffs, Railay Beach, island-hopping – stunning southern Thailand.
Phuket
30–36k THB/month
World-famous beaches, nightlife, higher cost of living.
How We Place You
in 2026
Job Offer Before You Fly
Pick your top 3. We send your profile to our partner schools. Schools select you → contract signed before arrival!
Learn MoreThailand Teaching Program Locations 2026 – Full Guide: Salaries, Cost of Living & Lifestyle by Province
Choose Your Teaching Location in Thailand 2026 – Over 500 Partner Schools
All paid positions include full Non-B visa, work permit, teaching license and 5,000 THB yearly reimbursement. International schools pay 60,000–150,000+ THB/month for experienced teachers.
• Salary: 30,000–36,000 THB/month
• Rent: 4,000–5,000 THB (studio)
• Total living cost: 12,000–16,000 THB/month
• Lifestyle: Peaceful, authentic Thai life, ancient ruins, low traffic
• Salary: 32,000–45,000 THB/month
• Rent: 4,000–15,000 THB
• Total living cost: 18,000–25,000 THB/month
• Lifestyle: Mountains, 300+ temples, huge expat community, cool weather
• Salary: 35,000–60,000 THB/month (public/international)
• Rent: 12,000–25,000 THB
• Total living cost: 25,000–40,000 THB/month
• Lifestyle: Skytrain, rooftop bars, most job opportunities, fast-paced
• Salary: 32,000–50,000 THB/month
• Rent: 15,000–30,000 THB
• Total living cost: 28,000–45,000 THB/month
• Lifestyle: World-famous beaches, diving, nightlife, higher cost
• Salary: 30,000–38,000 THB/month
• Rent: 3,000–6,000 THB
• Total living cost: 14,000–20,000 THB/month
• Lifestyle: Cool climate, national parks, authentic northern culture
• Salary: 28,000–40,000 THB/month
• Rent: 3,000–8,000 THB
• Total living cost: 10,000–15,000 THB/month
• Lifestyle: Real Thailand, warm communities, spicy food, rice fields
• Pick your top 3 preferred provinces
• We send your profile to our partner schools
• Schools select teachers → you receive 1–3 detailed job offers
• 98% of teachers get one of their top 3 choices
• Contract before you fly
Since 2009 · 1,500+ teachers placed · Rated 4.9/5
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Our hybrid TEFL certification includes a practicum in Sukhothai. Guaranteed job placement in March, September 2026 or year-round.
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Teacher Bridge TEFL Certification
120+ hour hybrid program trusted since 2009. Combines self-paced online theory with real classroom practicum in Sukhothai — plus guaranteed paid job placement and full visa support on completion.
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Cultural & Classroom Guides for New Teachers
Volunteer Teaching in Thailand 2026 – No Degree Required
Live in UNESCO Sukhothai • Free accommodation & meals • ED or Tourist visa included • Ages 18–60 • Teach 15–20 hrs/week
Apply – Volunteer 2026 🚀 Email Resume 📧Pure Volunteer Experience in Sukhothai
One of the most affordable ways to live abroad in 2026 — everything included! No degree required, free accommodation + meals + WiFi, ED visa arranged, teach 15–20 hrs/week to kids aged 3–12 in a UNESCO city with full cultural immersion.
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Why Sukhothai?
Thailand’s first capital — ancient temples, no traffic, clean air, real Thai life away from tourist crowds. Walk to school, explore night markets, easy weekend trips to Chiang Mai, authentic culture every day.
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Your Day-to-Day Life
Mornings teaching smiling kids, afternoons exploring temples, evenings with other volunteers. Fun interactive lessons, zero living costs, street food 40–80 THB, free weekends to travel.
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Cost & Real Savings
Program fee only $300 (3 weeks) or $600 (6 weeks).
Free accommodation + meals + WiFi, daily budget under $10 USD,
save $1,000+ per month vs living at home — many volunteers extend 3–12 months.
Volunteer Teaching in Thailand 2026: Complete Guide – Requirements, Costs, ED Visa & How to Apply
Volunteer Teaching in Thailand 2026 – What You Need to Know
Volunteer teaching is the most affordable way to live and teach in Thailand. No degree required. Full ED visa support. Live in historic Sukhothai with free accommodation, meals and cultural immersion.
Benefits of Volunteering with KET 2026
- No degree or experience needed – ages 18–60
- Free accommodation + meals + WiFi + air-con
- ED or tourist visa fully arranged (or tourist visa extension)
- Teach 15–20 hours/week – plenty of free time to explore
- Program fee only $300 (3 weeks) or $600 (6 weeks)
- Daily budget under $10 USD
- Save $1,000+ per month compared to living at home
- Many volunteers extend 3–12 months
Requirements for Volunteer Teaching in Thailand 2026
- Basic English ability (no degree needed)
- Clean criminal background check
- Travel insurance (mandatory)
- Respect Thai customs & modest dress in schools
How to Apply – Step by Step
- Submit resume + photo via Apply Form
- Choose 3 or 6 week start date (monthly intakes)
- Receive pre-departure guide: visa, packing, vaccinations
- Arrive Bangkok → KET pickup to Sukhothai
- Orientation + start volunteering!
Cultural & Classroom Guides for New Volunteers
Internship in Thailand 2026 – Hands-On Experience in Sukhothai & Bangkok
Marketing • Office admin • Videography • Photography • Ages 18+ • USD 200–800 • Accommodation Included • No Experience Needed
Apply – Sukhothai Internship 🚀 Apply – Bangkok Internship 🚀 Email Resume 📧Sukhothai Internship – USD 200–800
Work directly with the KET family at our HQ in UNESCO Sukhothai. Focus on marketing, admin, videography or photography in a peaceful, inspiring environment with cozy apartment accommodation, daily refreshments and full visa support.
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Bangkok Internship – USD 200–800
Fast-paced city experience in the capital. Marketing, videography or photography roles with shared apartment, air-con, kitchen, public transport access and networking with industry leaders.
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Internship in Thailand 2026: Complete Guide, Benefits, Requirements & FAQs
What is the Internship Program?
KET offers hands-on internships in marketing, office admin, videography, or photography in historic Sukhothai or vibrant Bangkok. Gain real-world skills, build your portfolio, and immerse in Thai culture – no experience needed!
Benefits of Interning with KET
- Real portfolio projects + professional reference letter
- Free accommodation in Sukhothai or shared apartment in Bangkok
- Cultural immersion in UNESCO Sukhothai or dynamic Bangkok
- Networking with industry leaders & lifelong friendships
- Flexible 30–90 day programs, ages 18+
- Full visa & pre-departure guidance
Costs & Inclusions
30 days: USD 200 • 60 days: USD 500 • 90 days: USD 800
- Accommodation included
- Thai SIM card + KET Clubhouse access
- Daily refreshments & snacks
- Pre-departure support
Requirements
- Ages 18+ with valid passport
- No experience required
- Non-Immigrant ED visa (we guide you)
- Enthusiasm & creativity!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need experience? No! Our team mentors you from day one – perfect for beginners or career-builders.
Are internships paid? Unpaid (visa rules), but you get free accommodation + massive career value and a glowing reference.
What visa do I need? Non-Immigrant ED visa – KET provides all guidance and documents.
How do I apply? Click “Apply Now” below – send resume/photo. Apply 16 weeks early for smooth visa processing.
Why Sukhothai over Bangkok? Sukhothai = peaceful, authentic Thailand. Bangkok = fast-paced city energy. Choose your vibe!
Is Thailand safe for interns? Very safe – 24/7 KET support, welcoming locals, and thousands of happy past interns.
Cultural & Classroom Guides for Interns
Frequently Asked Questions – Teach English in Thailand 2026
Everything you need to know before applying — updated for 2026 intakes
Do I need a Bachelor’s degree to teach in Thailand 2026?
Can non-native English speakers teach in Thailand 2026?
How much do English teachers earn in Thailand 2026?
International schools: 60,000–150,000+ THB/month with experience
What is the real cost of living in Thailand 2026?
When are the main teaching start dates in 2026?
Can I choose my city or province?
How long does the whole process take?
What visa do I need to teach legally?
Volunteers: ED or tourist visa.
Do I need to fly to Thailand before getting a job offer?
What is the age limit for teaching in Thailand?
Do I need to be vaccinated?
Can I bring my partner or family?
Are Thai students well-behaved?
Best province for first-time teachers?
Do I need to speak Thai?
How much can I realistically save?
Can I rent a motorbike?
What is the weather like?
Is healthcare good and affordable?
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30,000–36,000 THB/month • Full Visa
• Job Before You Fly
TEFL Certification + Job
120-hr Hybrid Course • Guaranteed Placement
• No Fees
Volunteer Teaching
No Degree Needed • Free Accommodation
• Ages 18–60
Marketing Internship
Videography • Social Media • Free Housing
• 30–90 Days