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A street seller in Yaowarat Chinatown during the Vegetarian Festival in Bangkok

Thailand’s Vegetarian Festival: A Celebration of Purity, Culture and Community 

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If you’ve been in Thailand during October, you’ve probably noticed the bright yellow flags fluttering outside temples, shops and food stalls. They’re hard to miss, waving in the breeze and dotting the streets everywhere you look. Those flags mark one of the country’s most fascinating annual celebrations – the Vegetarian Festival, known locally as Tesagan […]

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SINE Education Foreign Teacher Assistance Team for Bangkok and Central Thailand

Foreign Teacher Assistance Team: Practicality, Professionalism and Guidance

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Foreign Teacher Assistance: Bangkok SINE Education’s Foreign Teacher Assistance Team (pictured above) are on hand to manage every step of your visa and work permit application. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the processes and are here to support our teachers every step of the way! Read about Teacher Lee’s experience with our FTA team below.

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Colin and his partner with their Chihuahua

A Teachers Weekend Escape to Lamphun, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai

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A Teachers weekend escape in Thailand One of the most unique elements of teaching in Thailand, compared to the US, is the frequent government holidays, giving us teachers frequent 3-4 day weekends on a pretty regular basis. These public holidays (วันหยุดราชการ / Wan Yut Rātchākān) provide the perfect amount of time for a quick weekend

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What Muay Thai Training in Rural Thailand Taught Me About Life

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By Caitriona Potter ‘The farther you travel, the closer you get to yourself’. For me, that closeness came in the far reaches of Isaan. There is something primal and soul- stirring about being a part of the raw power and grit that is authentic Muay Thai. The discipline, culture, tradition and whole- hearted respect are

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From Brooklyn to Bangkok: My Unexpected Leap into Teaching, Travel, and Transformation

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If you had told me a year ago that I’d be waking up to the sound of temple bells and motorbikes in Bangkok instead of the loud, honking horns and sirens of Brooklyn, I probably would’ve chuckled— my toasted bagel with a schmear in hand. Before my trip to Thailand, my life was a whirlwind

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The Cost of Living in Thailand

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Cost of living in Thailand Thailand is a country of contrasts, making it one of the most exciting destinations for expats and long-term travellers alike. From Isaan’s UNESCO heritage sites and traditional villages to Bangkok’s buzzing nightlife and Central Thailand’s lush landscapes, the variety of lifestyles here means there’s truly something for everyone. But before

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Memorable SINE Teaching Moments: The Hallowed Halls of Wat Suthi

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By Colin Croughan Teaching at a 114 year old school has been such an enriching experience, and I couldn’t have asked for a better training ground to begin my teaching chapter. As I walk these historic halls from class to class everyday, thanks to SINE, I find myself frequently taking in the scenery; the grand

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