Teaching English in
Sukhothai 2026
Authentic Thailand • Lower Cost • Deep Immersion
KET Home Base • UNESCO Heritage • 30,000–36,000 THB/month
Why Teach in Sukhothai with KET?
Sukhothai — Thailand's serene first capital and UNESCO World Heritage site — offers peaceful living, authentic culture, and rewarding teaching. KET's home base means full support from day one.
🏛️ Historic Wonders
- UNESCO Sukhothai Historical Park (200+ ruins)
- Wat Mahathat & Wat Si Chum giant Buddha
- Bike through ancient temples daily
- Loy Krathong Festival origins here
📚 Impactful Teaching
- Small classes (20-30 students)
- 18-22 hours/week — plenty free time
- Eager, respectful kids
- KET orientation + ongoing support
💰 Affordable & Relaxed Living
- Save $600–$1,000/month easily
- Rent 3,000–6,000 THB
- Street food 40–80 THB/meal
- Clean air, no traffic stress
Top Places to Visit in Sukhothai
Bike or walk through history — most sites within Historical Park (entry 100 THB).
🛕 Sukhothai Historical Park
- Central zone: Wat Mahathat (lotus-bud chedi)
- Wat Si Chum (massive seated Buddha)
- Wat Sa Si sacred pond
- Rent bike 30 THB/day
🛕 Si Satchanalai Historical Park
- 60km north — sister UNESCO site
- Wat Chang Lom elephant stupa
- Quieter, more ruins
- Day trip from Sukhothai
🎆 Loy Krathong Festival
- November full moon (Nov 2026)
- Historical Park lit with thousands of lanterns
- Fireworks, parades, floating krathongs
- Origins of festival here
Distances from Sukhothai
Easy connections — airport (THS) 30km north, buses frequent.
| City | Distance | Bus | Flight (via BKK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 427km | 6-7 hours | 1.5 hours |
| Chiang Mai | 300km | 4-5 hours | 2 hours |
| Phuket | 1,100km | 16-18 hours | 3 hours |
| Krabi | 1,076km | 15-17 hours | 3.5 hours |
Salary & Cost of Living in Sukhothai
Starting 30,000–36,000 THB/month. Low costs = high savings.
| Expense | THB/month | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (studio) | 3,000–6,000 | $85–$170 |
| Food (local) | 4,000–6,000 | $115–$170 |
| Transport | 1,000–2,000 | $30–$55 |
| You Save | 20,000–25,000 | $570–$710 |
Ready for Authentic Thailand in Sukhothai?
KET's home base — where teachers find balance, impact, and adventure.