Advantages and Disadvantages of the Various Types of Thai Schools

Teaching in Thailand can be done at several different types of schools. While most teachers work in primary and secondary schools, it is also possible to find jobs in private language centers.
Government primary and secondary schools are the most common schools in Thailand. While they tend to offer low-end salaries, teachers working in those schools usually enjoy shorter working weeks and more official holidays than others.
Private schools and international schools usually offer good to excellent salaries. However, securing a position in those can be difficult for teachers who do not hold a B.A. or even an M.A. in education. Of course, those schools can mostly be found in affluent neighborhoods, mostly in urban areas.
Private language centers such as ECC, inlingua, etc... have branches in all major shopping centers in Thailand. Most of those schools are in constant need of teachers and tend to offer decent salaries. However, teachers working in those schools are expected to work long hours and teach a wide array of students, from kindergarten students to adults wishing to improve their business English skills.