So, I'm heading to Bangkok to teach English after getting my CELTA. Any tips on making connections there?

Since you already know the city a bit, check out the Foreign Correspondents' Club up on Pan Road. It's full of journos and media types, and your MA background would be a good conversation starter there, plus they do speaker nights where you can meet people outside teaching.

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Networking in Bangkok is surprisingly easy. Join Facebook groups for expats in Bangkok, search for ones focused on teachers or Brits/UK expats. Many schools advertise openings on those groups, too. Also, consider reaching out to international schools directly, they often have more structured recruitment processes. Don't underestimate the power of simply meeting people; a friendly chat at a local bar could lead to unexpected opportunities. Good luck!

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Your CELTA and MA combination is actually pretty solid for the adult market here. For teaching adults in Bangkok, look at language centers like ECC, British Council, and AUA on Ratchadamri Road. They tend to hire CELTA graduates without much experience, and you'll mostly get teenagers and working professionals rather than small kids.

For making connections, hit up the Teacher Tuesday drinks at The Dubliner on Sukhumvit. It's a casual weekly meetup where a lot of teachers hang out after their classes finish. There are also several active Line groups specifically for CELTA grads coming to Bangkok, so ask around at those events.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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