I teach English online. The site I work for only accept native speakers. Accent is one as it’s clear and we are born into the language. We also have a much wider range than someone who has a ‘good command of it’ idioms, casual phrases, slang (yes that’s also important when teaching ) Many reasons.
you can’t hold classes yourself as that would be working…if that’s what you meant. If your only after 6-8 months then get a multi entry tourist visa, you won’t need an agent for that. Check your own govt website for travel to Thailand, all your options will be on there.
Had a lot of policies over the years. Usually 12 months and extendable up to a maximum of 24 months. Normally have to have been in the UK for 6 months out of the previous 12 (backpacker policies). Google is your friend more than a FB group though so do your own research.
it’s says he stayed 90 days before Christmas, went home for at least a month then came back. Prior to that his last time in Thailand was around covid time.
Unless I’m reading it wrong. Doesn’t sound excessive to me.