Phuket
Island life with a classroom view
- Region
- Southern Thailand (Andaman Coast)
- Typical salary
- ฿32,000–50,000
- Cost of living
- High
- Vibe
- Sunny, international, outdoorsy
- Best for
- Beach lovers, divers, active lifestyles
Thailand's largest island pairs palm-fringed beaches and turquoise water with a vibrant old town full of Sino-Portuguese shophouses. Phuket has a big international community and excellent infrastructure, so island living is easy here.
Teaching in Phuket
Phuket's growing population has created demand at government schools, private and bilingual schools and a cluster of international schools. Tourism also fuels language schools teaching hospitality English to adults.
Life in Phuket
Beach days at Kata, Karon and Nai Harn, sunset at Promthep Cape, weekend markets in Old Town and boat trips to Phi Phi and the Similan Islands. Living costs are higher than the north but lifestyle rewards are huge.
Figures are indicative and vary by school, city and experience.
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