"In December 2020, Thailand's Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration approved a proposal from the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) which would allow freelancers and digital nomads to work In Thailand for up to four years under the pre-existing "Smart Visa" program. The proposal is currently waiting for approval from the Thai Cabinet and not yet in force."
There might be a solution for digital nomads in the works.
Garrett Greenwald as you said. That happens in every field. So it doesn't speak against getting a proper teaching degree If you plan to shape the future lives of kids.
Garrett Greenwald in a proper B.Ed. you will be sent to school quite early to find out if you fit for it. I had to go teach science in an highschool at my first semester.