Do Thai Schools Not Respond to Oversea Applicants?

**HerrDean** · 2nd October 2012 00:05

Very frustrating. Didn't want to take the very first offer (32K from AUA) before heading to BKK, but no other schools are responding to emails with resume and coverletter.
Is this par for the course for Thai schools to only consider applicants from within the country?

**jonny danger** · 2nd October 2012 00:13

Being there means a lot. Logically it has to do with the available teacher pool. Can you imagine a school hiring from an Internet application and not from the long line of in-country prospects lining up every morning at the personnel office?

**Nathan Jones** · 2nd October 2012 00:33

Originally Posted by jonny danger

the long line of in-country prospects lining up every morning at the personnel office

...that have showered.

**jonny danger** · 2nd October 2012 00:41

?

**russellsimpson** · 2nd October 2012 00:42

There are a lot of advertising websites out there.

It's pretty hit and miss. I was hired by a local government school via e-mail. I'm not sure that's the norm though outside international schools and universities.

Maybe somebody here knows of some openings.

it could be that there is more supply than demand at the moment though. Tough times in the west bring many to Thailands EFL shores.

Good luck.

**Nathan Jones** · 2nd October 2012 00:43

Originally Posted by jonny danger

?

OP has somewhat mediaeval views on personal hygiene.

**HerrDean** · 2nd October 2012 01:06

Thanks Jonny and Russel for the advice. I will accept the AUA position and move up the latter as I see fit when I get there. As for Mr. Jones. You'll have to excuse his stupidity. He hasn't visited the states in quite some time. lol

**jonny danger** · 2nd October 2012 01:08

AUA's not bad mate. Certainly will serve as a start.

**purplesmoker** · 2nd October 2012 11:59

"32K from AUA". Where in Thailand?

**jonny danger** · 2nd October 2012 12:06

My mate was manager in Surat. He was getting 55. Had about 12-15 teaching hours a week.

**HerrDean** · 3rd October 2012 06:19

AUA in Korat

**FreckledTiger** · 4th November 2012 00:12

I've had the same roblems. Applied all over and got replies, but nothing definite. Going to just apply in person as soon as I arrive, everybody says that is far more efficient.

**jonny danger** · 4th November 2012 00:21

Originally Posted by FreckledTiger

everybody says that is far more efficient.

Sometimes it is. Depends on what you offer. They'll hire the best choice as you'd expect. If you were under qualified, handsome and well dressed you'd do better in person. If you had a strikingly brilliant CV you'd do well on-line, but they'll still want a picture of you and an interview, probably a sample class. And logically if all their applicants are emailing from their couch in Alberta and you're standing there in front of them you'd enjoy a big advantage. If you're standing next to a person who has a Thai spouse and/or a lot of years in country he/she will smoke you.

**kotch** · 29th January 2013 02:41

Originally Posted by jonny danger

If you're standing next to a person who has a Thai spouse and/or a lot of years in country he/she will smoke you.

I appreciate that I'm a bit late in replying to this, however I was just wondering why that is? I would guess that it's because they are seen as a more stable option - am I correct?

Cheers