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How can I find a job as an English or German teacher in Ubon Ratchathani and obtain a working visa?
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May 15, 2025
a year ago
Jurgen *******
ORIGINAL POSTERHi - I'm in Ubon Ratchatani on a 60 day tourist visa; I am fluent in German (native speaker) and English (lived in Australia for the last 40+ years) and I wonder how best to find a job as an English (and/or German) teacher in the Ubon area - amd then to obtain a working visa ... and I have a bachelor degree in architecture and engineering. Thanks!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking guidance on finding a job as an English or German teacher in Ubon Ratchathani while on a 60-day tourist visa, and the process to obtain a working visa afterward. Community responses emphasize the necessity of securing an employer before obtaining a visa and the usual requirement of holding a TEFL certificate or a related bachelor's degree. Suggestions include using websites like Ajarn.com and networking by visiting schools directly to meet with English department managers.
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Eric *********
You’re far better off teaching it in Germany. There’s no money in doing any work as a foreigners in Thailand in general!
Brad *******
Just because you speak English does not mean you can teach it. How would you communicate with students who only speak Thai? It's not as simple as it sounds
David *******
Do you have a CELTA ot TEFL Cert for teaching?
Needed these days.
Look on line or go to schools((ajarn.com etc.)
Needed these days.
Look on line or go to schools((ajarn.com etc.)
Kool *******
If you do not have a university degree in any subject, you can not legally get a work permit to teach. Your university degree also has to be certified as being real
Jorge ****
Try Ajarn-dot-com or Dave's ESL Cafe website. Can also make a resume, dress like an Eglish teacher, and visit all the Schools asking to see the English dept manager. It works!
Jurgen *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jorge ***
- Thanks for your advice!Frank **********
@Jorge ***
5555 what does an English Teacher look like dressed. Is it different then a French Teacher dressed.Antony **********
@Frank *********
don't be silly you know what he meansJorge ****
@Frank *********
was trying to highlight how important appearances are in this neck of the woods. And yes, he can wear a French bonnet since it'll make him look more "distinguished".Frank **********
@Jorge ***
I know, just joking with you.Jorge ****
@Frank *********
got it!😀Reply to
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Steven *******
@Frank *********
The French teacher wears a beret.Jon *****
@Steven ******
And the english teacher wears a top hatReply to
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Greg ***********
to work as an English teacher, most schools require you to hold a TEFL certificate or at least a bachelor degree
Graham ******
You find an employer then the Visa and Work Permit will follow
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