I was a little surprised at the total, but not too surprised. What it’s told me is that I will need to get my ass in gear and start making a LOT more money one way or another. The upside is that if I can increase online earnings enough to meet the savings necessary to have this cash on hand within 2 years (actually something more like 23 months 7 days now) I shouldn’t need to worry about working as a teacher when we make the move to Thailand.

Ok, so I know you’re all impatiently waiting for me to spill the beans…here we go. By my calculations we will need US$90,000 in cash savings to comfortably make the move to Thailand. I know this may seem high to some (many?) of you and it seemed that way to me too, however let’s see where that money will go.
The $90,000 basically breaks down into 3 major categories. US$35,000 for a new car, US$40,000 for startup housing expenses and US$15,000 for cash reserves.

I can hear some of you already thinking that this is WAY more than we will need. That’s right I can hear your thoughts!

The money for the car is more for Golf than anything. I have no intention of driving in Bangkok and think that between the busses, BTS, MRT and taxi’s I can get around just fine. Golf on the other hand feels we need a car. Fair enough and I may even start driving myself if we do have a car. She’s got her heart set on a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport at this point so that’s what I have built into the moving budget. Honestly I’ve got to say it’s a pretty damn nice SUV and I won’t mind owning it and having it available for trips outside Bangkok and during the rainy season.

The US$15,000 cash reserves are easily explained as well. It is basically a 6 month emergency fund (at US$2k per month) with an additional US$3000 thrown in for expenses during our first month in Thailand. I am figuring we will need to rent in a long term serviced apartment type place during our search for more permanent housing which is why the first month budget is a bit higher. To be safe I could probably throw an additional US$5k into this category because I know we will be traveling quite a bit the first month back in Thailand to catch up with family and friends and I also assume at least a short trip to the islands to unwind. I’ll have to think about revisiting this at a later date.

The last category, startup housing expenses, is where I figure we should have the most wiggle room and yet it is also the category where I hesitate to cut corners. I’ve broken the US$40k down slightly in regards to expenses for furniture, electronics, 2 scooters, decorations and all the other things that go into furnishing a house and I know some of my estimations seem pretty high, but I also know my own and Golf’s tastes pretty well. I also know that western style home furnishings will cost pretty much the same as they would in the West (if not more). I’m hesitant to cut corners in this category because these are the items that will surround us every day and we will have to live with our choices for years to come. If I have to spend an extra 6 months in the States to save a bit extra for higher quality furnishings then so be it. It’s an expense that only comes once every what…10 years or so?

I know at least a few of the readers here are living in Thailand and it would be great to hear your experiences when initially setting up house when you moved to Thailand. A general idea of the costs involved and anything I might be missing would go a long way in finalizing my own budget and also helping others who may be considering taking the leap.

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I’m going to try and give some general ideas of things to consider if you’re contemplating a move to Thailand. This should give you a good baseline and allow you to further consider how your own situation applies to a dramatic move like this. The answers are tailored to those thinking of moving permanently or at least semi-permanently (say 5+ years).

All my thoughts are based on the same questions I’ve asked myself before finally deciding to make the move to Thailand.

Cultural Considerations
Some people have asked me about moving to Thailand and after further email discussions with them I’ve found that they’ve never been to Thailand or at best have spent maybe 2-3 weeks there as a tourist. Honestly you need to get a better feel for the country than this. Life in different parts of Thailand can be dramatically different, from the cost considerations to the pace of life to the availability of western goods and western associations.

If you’re planning on making the move I recommend that you spend a minimum of 2-3 months living in Thailand on a normal (not tourist!) type budget. I believe it takes this long for culture shock to start to set in and to get a feel for what your life might be like if you move to Thailand.

I know it can be nearly impossible for some of you to get this amount of time away from work, but consider the consequences if you drop everything, head off to Thailand and after 4-5 months decide that it’s not for you. Yes you’ll likely be able to move back to your homeland, but wouldn’t it be much better to plan a longer trip to get a feel for things before you cut all ties back home?

Some people thrive on the differences in Thailand and some begin to be annoyed by even the smallest things. You need to find out which you are BEFORE the move. There are definitely some good character traits to have if you’re planning a move such as this. I would consider these to be an adventurous spirit, adaptability, patience and a certain amount of ingenuity and creativity just to name a few. I’m sure you can come up with more.

Obviously an adventurous spirit will do better in most cases, but if you don’t have the cash to fund an occasional trip outside your home city or town you could easily become quite frustrated living in Thailand. And this brings us to the next subject…

Financial Considerations – Show Me The Money
It’s often been said that Thailand is cheap. While this is true in some respects, in all actuality if you want to enjoy yourself, especially in Bangkok or any of the tourist locations you need money. Maybe not as much money as you would need in America, the U.K. or Australia, but I guarantee that your life will be much easier and enjoyable if you’re not living on a shoestring budget in Thailand.

Unless you’re not planning on staying long (maybe 1-2 years) or if you’re still quite young with limited needs, you’ll want to have a stash of cash before your move. Quite likely the older you are the larger your stash should be as retirement age looms closer. There are no government safety nets in Thailand, especially for you living there as a guest.

The amount of your stash is based on your own discretion, but I would say at a minimum you’ll want enough for a ticket back home as well as 3 months living expenses (6 is better). Moving to another country is no reason to throw caution to the winds, on the contrary, it requires more planning, budgeting and discipline. Once you have your initial funding you’ll need to think about your monthly expenses once you’re set up and living in Thailand.

So, how much is enough for a monthly budget? Obviously this is up to your own personal preferences, family situation and lifestyle. A minimum figure of 30,000 baht is frequently bandied about in popular forums and websites. As a single person you can probably get by with this amount assuming you’re not a drinker. Many Thai’s live on considerably less and seem to be quite happy. Let’s be clear though…you are not Thai and most likely you’re used to a different standard of living. If you want to be able to go out on the weekend, enjoy trips to the islands or even to other SE Asian destinations (and why wouldn’t you?) and occasionally eat western foods you will need more than 30,000 baht a month. And if you have a wife and kids you can probably double that figure at a minimum.

Personally I don’t think I would consider making the move if I couldn’t be sure of at least 45,000 baht a month as you’ll see in my own personal budget when I post it. So, how will you get the money you need to live?

Supporting Yourself – Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees
Obviously for those of you that are older you will have pensions, savings and the like to live on. Those younger than retirement age will need to find some other way to come up with the money they need each month. Thailand doesn’t make it easy and there aren’t a lot of jobs that foreigners can do while living in Thailand.

If you’re working for a company that has offices in Bangkok your best bet is to find some way to get an expat package. I wish that was my situation.

Otherwise you’ll need to find employment in Thailand. Three fields come to mind as being popular ways for foreigners to live and earn while in Thailand. The first is teaching English. This is a viable solution, especially if you have a university degree, are willing to get a TEFL cert and can be entertaining and patient with kids. You should also be a native English speaker and if you’re blond or a woman you have a definite advantage. Keep in mind that you will not get rich teaching English. Salaries start around 35,000 baht a month in Bangkok (less outside the capital) though you should be able to supplement that with private teaching once you get established.

A second way to earn a living is to work in the offshore oil industry. This will actually mean that half your time is spent outside Thailand on the rigs, but I believe you’ll make much better money than you would as an English teacher. This is probably a better alternative for single guys since you’ll be away from home so much. If anyone knows more about this kind of employment in Thailand I would love to hear from you either in the comments below or directly.

The third alternative is to create a portable income through online work. This is ideal for those in computer fields such as programming and graphic design. Some of you might even get lucky enough to find a telecommuting job in your home country that allows you to work from Thailand and get paid in dollars, pounds or euro’s. There are also many sites you can use to find freelance work online, if you plan on going this route I recommend starting now since rates typically start pretty low until you build a client base and a name for yourself. The good thing about creating an income through online work and freelancing is that you are pretty much in control of your income. If you need more money simply take on a few more projects, if you need more time take on less. Here’s a list of 18 freelancing websites to get you started if you’re interested.

Final Thoughts
This was not meant to be a comprehensive guide to living in Thailand, but rather something to get you started thinking about what you’ll need to do to get ready to make the move. Thailand isn’t going anywhere so there’s no need to make a hasty move. I’ve been planning the move for over 3 years now, so you know I’ve put a lot of thought into it already.

I’m not saying that you can’t drop everything and just take off, some have done just that and have been very successful. If I was 24 again I might make the same impulsive move myself. Now that I’m older I am a bit more cautious and want to make sure that my new life gets off to the best start possible. Hopefully this post has given you all some things to think about. Maybe you’re more ready than you thought you were to make the move and maybe I’ve pointed out some things you haven’t thought of. And hopefully you’ve thought of some things that I haven’t mentioned and you can help us all by letting us know in the comments below.

Whatever situation you’re in and whatever you decide is best for you I wish you all the best in your dreams and plans to move to Thailand and start a new chapter of your life.

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• Preparing For The Move To Thailand
• Thailand Startup Costs
• Living in Thailand on $20 a Day
• Thailand is Expensive!
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Today we’re going to take a look at the retirement visa for Thailand or what is known as a Non-Immigrant Visa O-A (Long Stay). This type of visa is those who are 50 years old or older, want to stay in Thailand for up to a year (renewals are necessary each year) and have no intention of working.

The actual document can be seen on the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs website – Non-Immigrant Visa “O-A” (Long Stay)

Since you can read the actual document at the link above I’m just going to give an overview of the process followed by some practical advice. The following overview is for getting your Non-Imm O-A visa in your home country before leaving for Thailand.

To be eligible for a Non-Imm Visa type O-A you must be at least 50 years old, have no criminal record (I believe this refers to felony convictions, although I haven’t been able to confirm), not have any of the prohibited diseases (leprosy, tuberculosis, elephantitus, 3rd phase syphilis and drug addiction and not be prohibited from entering the kingdom based on Immigration Act B.E. 2522 (1979) (see bottom of page).

In order to apply for a Non-Imm O-A type visa you will need the following documents:

• Passport valid for at least 18 months
• 3 copies of the completed visa application form.
• 3 passport size photos taken within the past 6 months
• Personal data form
• Either a bank statement showing a deposit of at least 800,000 THB or an income certificate from your embassy certifying an income of 65,000 THB per month or a combination of deposits and income totaling 800,000 THB. If a bank statement is used then an original letter of guarantee from the bank is required.
• Notarized verification from your home country stating you have no criminal record.
• Notarized medical certificate stating you are free from the diseases mentioned above. The certificate must be valid for no more than 3 months.

The application and all required documents get submitted to the Royal Thai Embassy or Royal Thai Consulate General in your home country. The fee is currently 2000 THB for a single entry visa or 5000 THB for a multiple entry visa.

The Non-Imm O-A visa allows you to stay in Thailand for 1 year from the date of your first entry. If you have any thoughts of traveling outside Thailand during that year I recommend you get the multiple entry visa right away and save yourself the hassle of having to get it later. You must also report to Immigration every 90 days while on an O-A type visa although these days the reporting can be done through the mail after the first 90 day reporting. When reporting through the mail you need to submit a report form (Tor Mor 47), a copy of your passport page showing your photo, personal details and the latest arrival stamp, a copy of your previous acknowledgment (you get the first acknowledgment when you report in person after the first 90 days) and a self addressed envelope including postage (so they can return your new acknowledgment). The documents must be sent to the Office of the Immigration Bureau, Soi Suan Plu, South Sathorn Road, Sathorn District, Bangkok 10120, and must be submitted 7 days before the end of every 90-day period. A receipt of acknowledgment will be given and should be used for future correspondence.

And that’s all there is to getting your Non-Imm O-A visa to stay in Thailand. Oh, at the end of the year you simply go to the Immigration Bureau and request an extension.

Now for the practical advice…instead of applying for an O-A visa in your home country get a 90 day Non-Imm O visa and then once you’re in Thailand apply for a one year retirement extension. You can get he details of doing this on my Visa for Retiring in Thailand post. It is a bit more complex, but is also cheaper and gets rid of both the criminal background check and the medical certificate requirement. Either way you end up with a Non-Imm O-A retirement visa, the choice of which way to do it is up to you.

As for me, I will be applying for Non-Imm O Marriage visa which is quite similar, but with less financial requirements. I’ll let you all know more about that in upcoming posts.

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I just want to put a short post together today to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. I know not everyone celebrates this holiday, but we all have something to be thankful for. For example, I am thankful (every day) that I met and married Golf, I am thankful for all the wonderful people I have been able to connect with through this blog and I am thankful for our pregnancy and the chance to be a father again.

Some quick updates:

• Thanks to everyone that went to answer the survey I sent out. The response has really been much greater than I anticipated (currently there are 48 responses). I will be analyzing the responses over the weekend and will post about them Monday including my response to some of the questions and concerns brought forth. If you haven’t participated yet you can still do so for a couple days. Survey Link – Click Here to take survey
• Thanks too for all of the great emails I have received about the post Preparing for the Move To Thailand. Your support and well wishes are a great inspiration to both Golf and I. We received quite a few emails encouraging us, congratulating us on our bravery and also giving insights and tips about how to make it happen faster. Golf and I are both quite busy and don’t have nearly enough time to talk with each other, but you’ll be happy to know we have sat down for 45 minutes to do a rough budget and will be going into deeper detail later. At this point we have found some easy quick fixes ($105 a month for gym membership gone, $50 a month for fast food gone, $50-100 in cash spending gone) and have some ideas to further reduce our costs. We also need to talk more about retirement planning which may take some time as Thailand doesn’t really have anything like 401(k)’s and Roth IRA’s and Golf is completely in the dark about their benefits for retirement and taxation.
• Golf’s pregnancy is going well and she is now almost 14 months weeks. Thankfully the morning sickness has disappeared and her energy has returned. On the downside she is beginning to show and is starting to complain about being fat

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It’s very brief and will help me keep Thailand Musings focused on those that it’s meant for…you…the readers.

I’m looking forward to all your responses and want to thank you in advance for your time.

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Before you jump to the table I want to be sure that you know that in Thailand the term “International School” may be a bit misleading. While many of the schools listed have a majority of foreign students (non-Thai), some others may have very few foreign students and call themselves international because they follow an American or British curriculum and teach classes in English.

This is my first go at making a list of International Schools in Thailand and I believe that it is quite complete and provides a good resource both for prospective teachers and for prospective students. I found in my research that many of the lists on the internet are quite old and poorly maintained and I felt that there was a need for a current listing. Many of the lists that I found had dead links and even lists without website links or contact information other than addresses and phone numbers. If you have any corrections, additions or deletions for the list I would be happy to hear from you in the comments below.

Even one of the most informative lists I found, the one at the International Schools Association of Thailand (ISAT) website appeared to have outdated information, some of it as old as 3 years. That being said, the site does have a good list of schools and many of the same ones in my own list. ISAT membership was not a necessary criterion for being included on my list, it just seems that the schools that joined ISAT are among the top International Schools in Thailand. ISAT also includes a brief description of many of the schools (something I plan on adding in the coming months here) which can be helpful in narrowing down a list of potential educators or employers.

I hope that this list is useful for some of you, either in finding a school for your children or as a resource to locate employment as a teacher in Thailand. Consider it a good jumping off place to start your search. As I said, in the future I will give more detailed descriptions of each school (costs, teacher/student ratios, ESL programs, extra-curriculars, etc.) and also plan on including a map to show the location of International Schools within Bangkok (and possibly Chiang Mai).

This list took considerable time and effort to compile so please let me know if it was useful to you by leaving a comment :>)

Here are links to some shorter more focused lists as well:
American Curriculum Schools
British Curriculum Schools
International Baccalaureate Schools
Singapore Curriculum Schools
Pre-K and Kindergarten Only

Save it, print it and share it – Download the List of Thailand International Schools

Bangkok:

Bangkok Advent School
Grade Range: K to 8
Curriculum: American

Address
15/112-113 Soi Vibhavadi 56 (Sri Chan)
Taladbangkhen Laksi Bangkok, Thailand 10210
Telephone: +66 (2) 956-4250
Fax: +66 (2) 956-4253

Email: info@adventbkk.ac.th
Website: http://www.adventbkk.ac.th/index.html

British Columbia International School
Grade Range: 1 to 12 (no kindergarten)
Curriculum: Canada

Address
608/1 Kalaprapruk Rd.,
Bangwar, Phasichareon, Bangkok, Thailand 10160
Telephone: +66 (2) 802-1188, 802-2550
Fax: +66 (2) 802-1055, 802-2551

Email: bcisb@bcisb.net
Website: http://www.bcisb.net/

Harrow International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
185/45 Soi Kosumruamjai 7
Sikan, Don Muang, Bangkok, Thailand 10210
Telephone: +66 (2) 503-7222
Fax: +66 (2) 503-7223

Email: his@harrowschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.harrowschool.ac.th

Keera-Pat International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American (California)

Address
58 Moo 9 Soi Yooyen
Ramintra 34, Bangkok, Thailand 10220
Telephone: +66 (2) 943-7790
Fax: +66 (2) 943-8180

Email: info@keera-pat.com
Website: http://www.keerapat.ac.th/

Kevalee International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
90 Soi Hatairaj 37 Hatairaj Road
Klongsamwa, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 906-6427
Fax: +66 (2) 906-6417

Email: admin@kevalee.ac.th
Website: http://www.kevalee.ac.th

Korean International School of Bangkok
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: Korean and British

Address
29/19 Moo 6, Soi Mitmitri
Koophangnua, Nongjok, Bangkok, Thailand 10530
Telephone: +66 (2) 543-6981, 543-6982
Fax: +66 (2) 543-6980

Email: headofschool@kisbangkok.com
Website: http://www.kisbangkok.co.kr

Learning Home International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (15 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
150/11 Soi Kengchuan Nanglinchee Rd.
Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: +66 (2) 678-5551, 678-5552
Fax: +66 (2) 678-5551, 678-5552

Email: learninghome@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.trinitycorp.com/html/learning_home.html

Mulberryhouse International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
7 Soi Tonson Ploenchit Rd.
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok , Thailand 10330
Telephone: +66 (2) 684-5900
Fax: +66 (2) 684-5901

Email: admin@mulberryhousepreschool.com
Website: http://www.mulberryhousepreschool.com

New Sathorn International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American and British

Address
289/2, 289/5 Soi Naradhiwas Rajanakharindra 24
Naradhiwas Rajanakarindra Rd, Chongnonsri
Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: 66 (2) 672-2100, 672-2101
Fax: 66 (2) 672-2102

Email: info@newsathorn.com
Website: http://www.newsathorn.com

Rasami International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
48/2 Soi Rajavithi 2 Rajavithi Rd.
Phayathai, Bangkok, Thailand 10400
Telephone: +66 (2) 644-5291, 644-5292
Fax: +66 (2) 640-9527

Email: rasami@rasami.ac.th
Website: http://www.rasami.ac.th

RC International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 8
Curriculum: British

Address
25/3-4 Ruam Rudee Soi 1 Ploenchit Rd.
Lumpini Phatumwan, Bangkok, Thailand 10330
Telephone: +66 (2) 254-4380
Fax: +66 (2) 650-9747

Email: info@rcinternationalschool.com
Website: http://www.rcinternationalschool.com

Saint John’s International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 13
Curriculum: British (Canadian available to children 15+ years)

Address
Viphavadi Road Soi 22
Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand 10900
Telephone: +66 (2) 513-8575; 513-8590
Fax: +66 (2) 513-5273

Email: sjiadmin@stjohn.ac.th
Website: http://www.international.stjohn.ac.th

Saint Stephen’s International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
998 Viphavadee Rangsit Rd.,
Ladyao, Chatuchak, Bangkok, Thailand 10900
Telephone: +66 (2) 513-0270
Fax: +66 (2) 930-3307, 513-8271

Email: principal@sis.edu
Website: http://www.sis.edu

Bangkok (Huay Kwang):

KIS International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
999/124 Kesinee Ville
Pracha-Utit Road (near Rama 9)
Huay-Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10320
Telephone: +66 (2) 274-3444
Fax: +66 (2) 274-3452

Email: info@kis.ac.th
Website: http://www.kis.ac.th/

Prep International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (6 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British and Montessori

Address
78 Suthisarn Rd.
Samsaenok, Huay-Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 274-7426
Fax: +66 (2) 274-8630

Email: info@prep.ac.th
Website: http://www.prep.ac.th

Thai-Japanese Association School
Grade Range: ???
Curriculum: Japan

Address
258 Soi Rongrien Yeepun Rama 9 Rd.
Huaykwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10320
Telephone: +66 (2) 314-7334
Fax: +66 (2) 314-7334

Email: tjas@tjas.ac.th
Website: http://www.tjas.ac.th/

The Regents School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
592 Pracha-Uthit Rd.
Huay Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 690-3777
Fax: +66 (2) 690-3778

Email: enquiry@regents.ac.th
Website: http://www.bangkok.regents.ac.th

Bangkok (Minburi/Bangkapi):

Bangkok Grace International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
79/3-12 Soi 112 Lardphrao Road
Wangthonglang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 539-4516, 539-4517, 539-4518
Fax:+66 (2)530-6117

Email: grace.ac.th@gmail.com
Website: http://www.grace.ac.th/

Bromsgrove International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
55 Mu 9 Suwinthawong Road
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 989-4873, +66 (2) 989-4793
Fax: +66 (2) 989-4094

Bromsgrove Early Years School
344 Mu 12 Ramkamhaeng 164 Road
Minburi Bangkok 10510
+66 (2) 540-7122, 540-7122

Email: enquiry@bromsgrove.ac.th
Website: http://www.bromsgrove.ac.th

Lycée Français International de Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: French

Address
498 Ramkhamhaeng 39 (Thep Leela 1)
Kwaeng Wangthonglang, Khet Wangthonglang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 934-8008
Fax: +66 (2) 934-6670

Email:
Website: http://www.lfib.ac.th/index.php

Niva International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
2537 Ladprao Soi 101
Klongchan, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 948 4605
Fax: +66 (2) 948 4211, 948 4822

Email: nisniva@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.niva-is.net/news.php

Ramkhamhaeng Advent International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
1 Soi Ramkhamhaeng 119
Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 370-0316, 370-0317
Fax: +66 (2) 370-0793

Email: info@rais.ac.th
Website: http://www.rais.ac.th

Redeemer International School Thailand
Grade Range: 1 to 12 (no kindergarten)
Curriculum: American

Address
42/2 Moo 4 Ramkhamhaeng 164
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 916-6257
Fax: +66 (2) 916-6279

Email: info@rism.ac.th
Website: http://www.rist.ac.th

RIS Swiss Section – Deutschsprachige Schule Bangkok
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: Swiss

Address
6/1 Ramkamhaeng 184 Road
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: 66 (2) 518-0340
Fax: 66 (2) 518-0341

Email: admin@dssb.org
Website: http://www.dssb.org

Ruamrudee International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
6 Ramkhamhaeng 184
Minburi, Bangkok, Thailand 10510
Telephone: +66 (2) 518-0320
Fax: +66 (2) 518-0334

Email: info@rism.ac.th
Website: http://www.rism.ac.th

Traill International School
Grade Range: 1B to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
43 Soi 16 Ramkhamhaeng Road
Huamark, Bangkapi, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 718-8779
Fax: +66 (2) 718-8546

Email: admissions@traillschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.traillschool.ac.th

Bangkok (Nonthaburi/Pathumthani):

Global Indian International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: CBSE, Cambridge & International Baccalaureate

Address
39/39 Moo 1, Watchinwararam Pathumthani Sainai Rd.,
Bangkayang,, A. Muang Pathumthani, Bangkok, Thailand 12000
Telephone: +66 (2) 977-3739
Fax: +66 (2) 977-4100

Email: admissions@th.globalindianschool.org
Website: http://www.globalindian.org.sg/th

International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
39/7 Soi Nichada Thani Samakee Road
Pakkret, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 963-5800
Fax: +66 (2) 583-5432

Email: register@isb.ac.th
Website: http://www.isb.ac.th

Magic Years International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (10 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
59/307-308 Muangthong Thani
Changwattana Road Soi 29
Pakkred, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 573 4597, 573 4598
Fax: +66 (2) 981 4232

Email: office@magicyears.ac.th
Website: http://www.magicyears.ac.th

Rose Marie Academy
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
39/6 Soi Nichada Thani
Pakkret, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 960-3663
Fax: +66 (2) 960-3664

Email: http://www.rose-marie.ac.th/EmploymentOpportunities
Website: http://www.rose-marie.ac.th/node/1

Siam International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
55/5 Moo 1, Klong 3 Rangsit-Nakornnayok Rd.
T.Bungyeetho, A. Thanyaburi, Pathumthani, Thailand 12130
Telephone: +66 (2) 991-6628, 991-6629
Fax: +66 (2) 991-6689

Email: info@siamschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.siamschool.ac.th

Saint Andrews International School Samakee
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 4 (Plans to add grades 5&6)
Curriculum: British

Address
43 Soi Tiwanond 48 Tiwanond Road
Amphur Muang, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11000
Telephone: +66 (2) 952-4003
Fax: +66 (2) 952-4002

Email: samakee@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com/

Bangkok (Samut Prakarn):

The American School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
Bangna Campus
900 Moo 3 Bangna-Trad Km.15
Bangplee, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10540
Tel: +66 (2) 312-5660-2, 312-5799
Fax: +66 (2) 312-5797

Email: info@asb.th.edu
Website: http://www.asb.th.edu/

Concordian International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate (IB)

Address
918 Moo 8
Bangkaew, Bangplee , Samutprakarn, Thailand 10540
Telephone: +66 (2) 706-9000
Fax: +66 (2) 706-9001

Email: enquiries@concordian.ac.th
Website: http://www.concordian.ac.th

Nantawan Trilingual School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 7
Curriculum: American

Address
Nantawan Trilingual School
4/5 Moo 5 Soi Wadnamdaeng Srinakarin Rd.
Bangkeaw, Bangplee, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10540
Tel : +66 (2) 753-6436, 753-6839
Fax : +66 (2) 710-2156

Email : tracy@nantawan.ac.th
Website : http://www.nantawan.ac.th

Singapore International School Srinakarin
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
1000 Moo.5 Srinakarin Rd.,
Sumrong-Nua,, Muang, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10270
Telephone: +66 (2) 710-5900, 710-5901
Fax: +66 (2) 710-5700

Email: info@siss.ac.th
Website: http://www.siss.ac.th

Thai_Chinese International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
101/177 Prasertsin Road
Bangplee Yai, Bangplee, Samut Prakarn, Thailand 10540
Telephone: +66 (2) 751-1201
Fax: +66 (2) 751-1210

Email: registrar@tcis.ac.th
Website: http://www.tcis.ac.th

Thai-Sikh International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 6
Curriculum: ???

Address
1799 Rim Thang Rod Fai Kao Rd.
Moo 1
Samrong Nua, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10270
Telephone: +66 (2) 393-1559
Fax: +66 (2) 393-1559

Email: tsisbkk@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.thaisikh.com

Bangkok (Sathorn):

Garden International School (Bangkok & Rayong)
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Bangkok Campus:
2/1 Yen Akart Soi 2, Yen Akart Road,
Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Tel: +66 (2) 249-1880, 240-1307
Fax: +66 (2) 249-1943

Email: marketing@gardenbangkok.com
Website: http://www.gardenrayong.com

International Community School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
1225 The Parkland Road
Khwaeng Bangna, Khet Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 338-0777
Fax: +66 (2) 338-0778

Email: info@icsbangkok.com
Website: http://www.icsbangkok.com/

International Pioneers School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
20 Soi Radjruam Charoen, (Soi Charoen Nakorn 14)
Charoen Nakorn Road, Klongsan, Bangkok, Thailand 10600
Telephone: +66 (2) 862-3030, 438-4741
Fax: +66 (2) 862-3029

Email: enquiry@internationalpioneersschool.com
Website: http://www.internationalpioneersschool.com

Saint Andrews International School Sathorn
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 8
Curriculum: British

Address
9 Sathorn Soi 4 North Sathorn Road
Bangrak, Bangkok, Thailand 10500
Telephone: +66 (2) 632-1995
Fax: +66 (2) 632-1996

Email: sathorn@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com

Shrewsbury International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
1922 Chareon Krung Road
Wat Prayakrai, Bang Kholaem, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: +66 (2) 675-1888
Fax: +66 (2) 675-3606

Email: enquiries@shrewsbury.ac.th
Website: http://www.shrewsbury.ac.th

Bangkok (Suan Luang):

Ascot International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
Ramkamhaeng Soi 118
Sapansung, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 373-4400
Fax: +66 (2) 373-7800

Email: info@ascot.ac.th
Website: http://www.ascot.ac.th

Bangkok Christian International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
53 Patanakan Soi 44
Suanluang, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 322-1979
Fax: +66 (2) 322-1978

Email: info@bis.ac.th
Website: http://www.bis.ac.th

Charter International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 8 (grade 9 starting Aug 2010)
Curriculum: British

Address
6 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Road
Pravate, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: (0) 2726 8283-4
Fax: (0) 2726 8475

Email: charter@charter.ac.th
Website: http://www.charter.ac.th/

Heathfield International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
10/22 Moo 4 Sukhabiban 3 (Ramkhamhaeng)
Saphansung, Bangkok, Thailand 10240
Telephone: +66 (2) 372-2679, 372-2680
Fax: +66 (2) 372-2680

Email: contact@heathfield.in.th
Website: http://www.heathfield.in.th

Kincaid International School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: ???

Address
205/73-75 Soi Phasuksanti 3 Pattanakarn 69
Pravej, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 321-7010
Fax: +66 (2) 321-7013

Email: info@kincaidbangkok.com
Website: http://www.kincaidbangkok.com

Pan Asia International School
Grade Range: K to 9
Curriculum: American

Address
100 Moo 3 Chalermprakiat Rama 9 Street
Soi 67 Kwang Dokmai
Pravet, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 726-6273, 726-6274
Fax: +66 (2) 726-6341

Email: info@pais.ac.th
Website: http://www.pais.ac.th

Saint George’s International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 6
Curriculum: British

Address
70/2 Moo 6 Mooban Phasukhathai
Pattanakarn Soi 78, Prawet, Bangkok 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 722-2571
Fax: +66 (2) 722-2576

Email: info@st-georges-bangkok.com
Website: http://www.st-georges-bangkok.com

Saint Mark’s International School
Grade Range: K to Year 6
Curriculum: Australia

Address
900 New Rama 9 Rd.
Suanluang, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 300-5463
Fax: +66 (2) 300-5465

Email: info@stmarks.ac.th
Website: http://www.stmarks.ac.th

Talents International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: Seventh Day Adventist

Address
201/32 Pattanakarn Road Soi 76
Praves, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 722-2420, 322-6300
Fax: +66 (2) 321-6997

Email: director@talents-preschool.com
Website: http://www.talents-preschool.com

Bangkok (Sukhumvit):

The American School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
Sukhumvit Campus
59-59/1 Sukhumvit 49-3
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 620-8600, 258-3931
Fax: +66 (2) 261-0330

Email: info@asb.th.edu
Website: http://www.asb.th.edu/

Anglo Singapore International School
Grade Range: K to 8
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
341 Sukhumvit 31
Klongton, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 662-3105, 662-3106
Fax: +66 (2) 662-3107

Email: admin@anglosingapore.ac.th
Website: http://www.anglosingapore.ac.th

Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School (Bangkok Prep)
Grade Range: Pre-K to 10 (Grades 11&12 to be added beginning Aug 2010)
Curriculum: British

Address
23 Sukhumvit Soi 53
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 260-7890
Fax: +66 (2) 662-5444

Email: hmsec@bkkprep.ac.th
Website: http://www.bkkprep.ac.th

Bangkok Patana School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
643 Lasalle Road (Sukhumvit 105)
Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 398-0200
Fax: +66 (2) 399-3179

Email: reception@patana.ac.th
Website: http://www.patana.ac.th

Ekamai International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
57 Soi Pridi Banomyong 31
Sukhumvit 63, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 391-3593
Fax: +66 (2) 381-4622

Email: info@eis.ac.th
Website: http://www.eis.ac.th

Harrow International School – Early Years Centre
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: British

Address
Early Years Centre, Ekamai
17 Ekamai Soi 4 (Pasana 2),
Sukhumvit 63 Road, Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Email: his@harrowschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.harrowschool.ac.th/earlyyears

IPC International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
313 Sukhumvit Soi 31
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-8105, +66 (1) 318-9006
Fax: +66 (2) 662-2721
Website: http://www.ipcthai.com/

Nursery Branch
58/2 Sukhumvit Soi 31 sub soi 4
Bangkok, Thailand 10110

Email: info@ipcthai.com
Website: http://www.ipcthai123.com

Kiddykare International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (15 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: International Early Years Curriculum

Address
59/34 Sukhumvit 26
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 665-6777
Fax: +66 (2) 665-6774

Email: kkare@kiddykare.co.th
Website: http://www.kiddykare.co.th

Kid’s Academy International Pre-School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: British

Address
52/1-2 Ekamai Soi 2 Sukhumvit 63
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 714-3636 or +66 (2) 714-3737
Fax: +66 (2) 174-1212

Email: kids_academy@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.kidsacademy.ac.th

Ladybird International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: American and British

Address
21 Soi Promsri 2 Sukhumvit 49/13
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 382-3338, 382-3339
Fax: +66 (2) 712-5499

Email: ladybird@teacher.com
Website: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/

Melodies International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: Proprietary

Address
55 Soi 38,Sukhumvit Rd
Prakanong, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 712-1680, 712-1681
Fax: +66 (2) 712-1680, 712-1681

Email: melodies@anet.net.th
Website: http://www.melodieskinder.com

Modern International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 10
Curriculum: British

Address
125 – 135 Soi Phobmitr Sukhumvit 39 Rd.
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-8216, 258-8222
Fax: +66 (2) 258-8219

Email: info@misb.ac.th
Website: http://www.misb.ac.th

Modern Montessori International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K
Curriculum: Montessori

Address
14 Soi Sukhumvit 34
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 665-6215, 665-6216
Fax: +66 (2) 665-6217

Email: mmi@mmithailand.com
Website: http://www.mmi-thailand.com

New International School of Thailand
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
36 Sukhumvit 15
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 651-2065
Fax: +66 (2) 253-3800

Email: admissions@nist.ac.th
Website: http://www.nist.ac.th

Seeh Phinong International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: American Creative Curriculum

Address
95 Soi Thonglor 17 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 55
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-9360, 391-2648
Fax: +66 (2) 391-3654

Email: info@spn.ac.th
Website: http://spn.ac.th

Singapore International School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
154 Soi Ekamai 14 Sukhumvit 63
Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 714-4097
Fax: +66 (2) 391-6017

Email: info@sisb.ac.th
Website: http://www.sisb.ac.th

Saint Andrews International School Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
9 Soi Pridi Banomyong 20
Sukhumvit Soi 71, Prakanong, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-2387, 381-2388
Fax: +66 (2) 391-5227

Email: info@standrews.ac.th
Website: http://www.standrews.ac.th

Saint Andrews International School Sukhumvit 107
Grade Range: Pre-K to Year 7
Curriculum: British

Address
7 Sukhumvit 107 Road
Bangna, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 393-3883
Fax: +66 (2) 393-3925

Email: sukhumvit@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com

The Early Learning Centre
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: Reggio Emilia

Address
18 Soi Arkaphat Sukhumvit 49/4
Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-2919
Fax: +66 (2) 391-1334

Email: inquiries@elc-bangkok.com
Website: http://www.elc-bangkok.com

The First Steps International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
8 Soi 43 (Sangmukda) Sukhumvit Rd.
Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-7366
Fax: +66 (2) 258-7347

Email: firststep@access.inet.co.th
Website: http://www.thefirststeps.ac.th

Topsy Turvy International School
a.k.a The British School of Bangkok
Grade Range: Pre-K to 6
Curriculum: British

Address
36-36/1 Sukhumvit Soi 4 Soi Nana
Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 656-8224, 656-9961,656-7734
Fax: +66 (2) 656-7736

Email: info@bsbangkok.ac
Website: http://www.topsyturvy.ac.th/

Trinity International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
30 Sukhumvit 36 Lane 2
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 661-3993
Fax: +66 (2) 661-3992

Email: contact@trinity.ac.th
Website: http://www.trinity.ac.th/

Wells International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Addresses
Phrom Phong Campus (Pre-K & K)
22/1 Sukhumvit 47
Wattana, Bangkok , Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-7208, 204-1096
Fax: +66 (2) 662-6259
Email: kindergarten@wells-school.com

On Nut Campus
2209 Sukhumvit Road
Prakhanong, Bangkok, Thailand 10260
Telephone: +66 (2) 730-3366
Fax: +66 (2) 760-3118
Email: wells85@wells-school.com

Thong Lor Campus
6 Sukhumvit Soi 51
Klongton-Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 662-5980
Fax: +66 (2) 662-5983
Email: wells51@wells-school.com

Website: http://www.wells-school.com

Chiang Mai:

American Pacific International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
158/1 Hangdong-Samoeng Road
Moo 3, Banpong, Hangdong, Chiangmai, Thailand 50230
Telephone: +66 (0) 53 365-303, +66 (0) 53 365-305
Fax: +66 (0) 53 365-304

American Pacific International School (Kindergarten)
178/9 World Club Land
Hangdong Road, Chiangmai, Thailand 50230
Tel: 053-131232

Email: admissions@apis.ac.th
Website: http://www.apis.ac.th/

Chiang Mai International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
P.O. Box 38 13 Chetupon Road
Chiang Mai, Thailand 50000
Telephone: +66 (53) 242-027, 306152
Fax: +66 (53) 242-455

Email: info@cmis.ac.th
Website: http://www.cmis.ac.th/

Christian German School Chiang Mai
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: German (Thüringia)

Address
83/1 Moo 8, Buak Krok Nua
T. Tha Wang Tan, A. Sarapee, Chiangmai, Thailand 50140
Telephone: +66 (53) 816-624
Fax: +66 (53) 816-270

Email: office@cdscm.org
Website: http://www.cdscm.org

Grace International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American (Christian Bible focused)

Address
178/832 M. 7 Chiang Mai-Hod Road KM 10
A. Hang Dong, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50230
Telephone: +66 (53) 131-175
Fax: +66 (53) 131-179

Email: recruit@gisthailand.org
Website: http://www.gisthailand.org

Lanna International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American & British

Address
300 Grandview Moo 1, Chiang Mai-Hang Dong Road
A. Muang , Chiang Mai, Thailand 50100
Telephone: +66 (53) 806-230
Fax: +66 (53) 271-159

Email: lannaist@loxinfo.co.th
Website: http://www.lannaist.ac.th

Nakorn Payap International School
Grade Range: K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
240 Moo 6 T. San Phi Sua
A. Muang, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50300
Telephone: +66 (53) 110-680
Fax: +66 (53) 110-687

Email: info@nis.ac.th
Website: http://www.nis.ac.th/

Prem Tinsulanonda International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
PO Box I
Mae Rim, Chiang Mai, Thailand 50180
Telephone: +66 (53) 301-500
Fax: +66 (53) 301-507

Email: enquiry@premcenter.org
Website: http://www.premcenter.org

Chiang Rai:

Anuban Muangchiangrai School of English Curriculum (A.M.E.C.)
Grade Range: ???
Curriculum: ???

Address
Moo 2 Ban San Sai Noi Paholyothin Road
T.San Sai A.Muang Chiangrai, Thailand 57000
Tel. +66 (53) 774-373

Email: school.amec@gmail.com
Website: http://www.amecschool.in.th/in/index1.htm

Chonburi (Pattaya):

International School Eastern Seaboard
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
P.O. Box 6
Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Telephone: +66 (38) 345-556
Fax: +66 (38) 345-156

Email: ise@loxinfo.co.th
Website: http://www.ise.ac.th

International School of Pattaya
Grade Range: K to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
383 Moo 6, Sukhumvit Road
Pattaya City, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Telephone : +66 (38) 726-457
Fax : +66 (38) 726-459

Email: ISP@loxinfo.co.th
Website(s): http://www.isp.th.edu/ and http://www.isppataya.com/index.htm

Thai-Japanese Association School Sriracha
Grade Range:
Curriculum: Japan

Address
312/10 Moo5,
Surasak, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand 20110
Telephone: +66 (38) 339-973
Fax: +66 (38) 339-978

Email: sriracha@tjas.ac.th
Website: http://www.tjas.ac.th/sriracha

The Regents School Pattaya
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
33/3 Moo 1
Pong, Banglamung, Chonburi, Thailand 20150
Telephone: +66 (38) 418 777
Fax: +66 (38) 418 448

Email: enquiry@regents.ac.th
Website: http://www.pattaya.regents.ac.th

Koh Samui:

Bluewater International School
Grade Range: K to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
141/21 Moo 6
Bophu, Koh Samu, Surat Thani, Thailand 84320

School secretary
Telephone: +66 (77) 484-548
Email: secretary@bluewatersamui.com

Headmaster
Telephone: +66 (77) 245-559
Email: headmaster@bluewatersamui.com

Website: http://bluewatersamui.com/index.html

Nakorn Pratham:

Meta International School
Grade Range: ???
Curriculum: ???

Address
Baan Suantarn : 66 moo 1
Petkasem Road, Tapraya, Nakornchaisri, Nakornprathom, Thailand 73120
Telephone: +66 (34) 339-310
Fax: +66 (34) 339-309

Email: mail@metaschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.metaschool.ac.th

Nakorn Ratchasima:

Saint Stephen’s International School Khao Yai
Grade Range: Year 1 to Year 13
Curriculum: British

Address
49/1-3 Moo 4 Thanarat Road
Tambol Nongnamdaeng
Amphur Pak-Chong, Nakorn Ratchasima, Thailand 30130
Telephone: +66 (4) 432-8334, +66 (2) 513-0270
Fax: +66 (4) 436-5019 or +66 (2) 930-3307

Email: School_Office_KY@sis.edu
Website: http://www.sis.edu

Phuket:

British International School Phuket
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
59 Moo 2 Thepkasattri Road
Koh Kaew, Muang, Phuket, Thailand 83000
Telephone: Phuket +66 (76) 238-711; Bangkok Marketing Office +66 (2) 636-8991
Fax: Phuket +66 (76) 238-750; Bangkok +66 (2) 636-8992

Email: info@bcis.ac.th
Website: http://www.bcis.ac.th/

QSI International School of Phuket
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: ???

Address
Box 432 A. Muang
Phuket, Thailand 83000
Telephone: +66 (76) 354-077
Fax: +66 (76) 354-077

E-mail: phuket@qsi.org
Website: http://www.qsi.org/pkt_home/pkt_home.htm

Rayong:

Garden International School (Bangkok & Rayong)
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Rayong Address
188/24 Moo 4 Pala-Ban Chang Rd
Amphur Ban Chang, Rayong, Thailand 21130
Telephone: +66 (38) 880-360
Fax: +66 (38) 630-735

Email: marketing@gardenrayong.com
Website: http://www.gardenrayong.com

Saint Andrews International School Rayong
Grade Range: Pre-K to 13
Curriculum: British

Address
23 Moo 7
Banchang-Makham Rd (route 3376)
Rayong , Thailand 21330
Telephone: +66 (38) 893-716
Fax: +66 (38) 893-720

Email: rayong@standrews-schools.com
Website: http://www.standrews-schools.com

Saraburi:

Adventist International Mission School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 9
Curriculum: American

Address
195 Moo 3 (P.O.Box 10)
Muaklek, Saraburi 18180 Thailand
Telephone: +66 (0) 36-720-675
Fax: +66 (0) 36-720-675

Email: info@aims.ac.th
Website: http://www.aims.ac.th

Saint John Mary International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to 12
Curriculum: American

Address
131 Moo 1 Phaholyotin Road
Nongyao, Muang Saraburi, Thailand 18000
Telephone: +66 (36) 218-600
Fax: +66 (36) 225-445

Email: info@sjmis.ac.th
Website: http://www.sjmis.ac.th/

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To get more information about International Kindergartens in Thailand you may want to consult the website of BAMBI (Bangkok Mothers and Babies International). This non-profit Bangkok based volunteer organization provides information, support and companionship for pregnant women and mothers of small children for the past 25 years. I’ve seen on other sites that the BAMBI site seems a bit incomplete, but I thought the site looked good and appears to be updated frequently. If you’re going to be in Bangkok with babies or small children I think they could be a valuable resource.

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Bangkok:

Learning Home International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (15 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
150/11 Soi Kengchuan Nanglinchee Rd.
Yannawa, Bangkok, Thailand 10120
Telephone: +66 (2) 678-5551, 678-5552
Fax: +66 (2) 678-5551, 678-5552

Email: learninghome@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.trinitycorp.com/html/learning_home.html

Mulberryhouse International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
7 Soi Tonson Ploenchit Rd.
Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok , Thailand 10330
Telephone: +66 (2) 684-5900
Fax: +66 (2) 684-5901

Email: admin@mulberryhousepreschool.com
Website: http://www.mulberryhousepreschool.com

Bangkok (Huay Kwang):

Prep International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (6 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British and Montessori

Address
78 Suthisarn Rd.
Samsaenok, Huay-Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand 10310
Telephone: +66 (2) 274-7426
Fax: +66 (2) 274-8630

Email: info@prep.ac.th
Website: http://www.prep.ac.th

Bangkok (Nonthaburi/Pathumthani):

Magic Years International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (10 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: International Baccalaureate

Address
59/307-308 Muangthong Thani
Changwattana Road Soi 29
Pakkred, Nonthaburi, Thailand 11120
Telephone: +66 (2) 573 4597, 573 4598
Fax: +66 (2) 981 4232

Email: office@magicyears.ac.th
Website: http://www.magicyears.ac.th

Singapore International School Srinakarin
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: Singapore

Address
1000 Moo.5 Srinakarin Rd.,
Sumrong-Nua,, Muang, Samutprakarn, Thailand 10270
Telephone: +66 (2) 710-5900, 710-5901
Fax: +66 (2) 710-5700

Email: info@siss.ac.th
Website: http://www.siss.ac.th

Bangkok (Suan Luang):

Talents International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: Seventh Day Adventist

Address
201/32 Pattanakarn Road Soi 76
Praves, Bangkok, Thailand 10250
Telephone: +66 (2) 722-2420, 322-6300
Fax: +66 (2) 321-6997

Email: director@talents-preschool.com
Website: http://www.talents-preschool.com

Bangkok (Sukhumvit):

Harrow International School – Early Years Centre
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: British

Address
Early Years Centre, Ekamai
17 Ekamai Soi 4 (Pasana 2),
Sukhumvit 63 Road, Wattana, Bangkok 10110

Email: his@harrowschool.ac.th
Website: http://www.harrowschool.ac.th/earlyyears

IPC International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
313 Sukhumvit Soi 31
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-8105, +66 (1) 318-9006
Fax: +66 (2) 662-2721
Website: http://www.ipcthai.com/

Nursery Branch
58/2 Sukhumvit Soi 31 sub soi 4
Bangkok, Thailand 10110

Email: info@ipcthai.com
Website: http://www.ipcthai123.com

Kiddykare International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (15 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: International Early Years Curriculum

Address
59/34 Sukhumvit 26
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 665-6777
Fax: +66 (2) 665-6774

Email: kkare@kiddykare.co.th
Website: http://www.kiddykare.co.th

Kid’s Academy International Pre-School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: British

Address
52/1-2 Ekamai Soi 2 Sukhumvit 63
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 714-3636 or +66 (2) 714-3737
Fax: +66 (2) 174-1212

Email: kids_academy@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.kidsacademy.ac.th

Ladybird International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 5 years)
Curriculum: American and British

Address
21 Soi Promsri 2 Sukhumvit 49/13
Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 382-3338, 382-3339
Fax: +66 (2) 712-5499

Email: ladybird@teacher.com
Website: http://www.ladybird.ac.th/

Melodies International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: Proprietary

Address
55 Soi 38,Sukhumvit Rd
Prakanong, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 712-1680, 712-1681
Fax: +66 (2) 712-1680, 712-1681

Email: melodies@anet.net.th
Website: http://www.melodieskinder.com

Modern Montessori International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K
Curriculum: Montessori

Address
14 Soi Sukhumvit 34
Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 665-6215, 665-6216
Fax: +66 (2) 665-6217

Email: mmi@mmithailand.com
Website: http://www.mmi-thailand.com

Seeh Phinong International Kindergarten
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: American Creative Curriculum

Address
95 Soi Thonglor 17 Sukhumvit Rd. Soi 55
Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-9360, 391-2648
Fax: +66 (2) 391-3654

Email: info@spn.ac.th
Website: http://spn.ac.th

The Early Learning Centre
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (18 mos to 6 years)
Curriculum: Reggio Emilia

Address
18 Soi Arkaphat Sukhumvit 49/4
Klongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 381-2919
Fax: +66 (2) 391-1334

Email: inquiries@elc-bangkok.com
Website: http://www.elc-bangkok.com

The First Steps International Preschool
Grade Range: Pre-K to K (2 years to 6 years)
Curriculum: British

Address
8 Soi 43 (Sangmukda) Sukhumvit Rd.
Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkok, Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-7366
Fax: +66 (2) 258-7347

Email: firststep@access.inet.co.th
Website: http://www.thefirststeps.ac.th

Wells International School
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: American

Address
Phrom Phong Campus (Pre-K & K)
22/1 Sukhumvit 47
Wattana, Bangkok , Thailand 10110
Telephone: +66 (2) 258-7208, 204-1096
Fax: +66 (2) 662-6259

Email: kindergarten@wells-school.com
Website: http://www.wells-school.com

Chiang Mai:

American Pacific International School (Kindergarten)
Grade Range: Pre-K to K
Curriculum: American

Address
178/9 World Club Land
Hangdong Road, Chiangmai, Thailand 50230
Tel: 053-131232

Email: admissions@apis.ac.th
Website: http://www.apis.ac.th/

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I suppose anything is possible and if you live in northeast Thailand or some remote area of the north or deep south of Thailand then it’s quite possible you can do this. It depends too on what type of lifestyle you expect to have. On $600 a month I can’t imagine there will be much cash available for travel or entertainment. And there is no way I can imagine living in Bangkok on that paltry amount, although I have read accounts of those who know someone that is doing just that.

I’m honestly not completely sure if it’s possible or not, but I am hoping to get a discussion going here to find out what others think, especially those that currently are living in Thailand. Let’s make this clear once and for all.

So, with that in mind if you have experience currently living in Thailand we would all be greatly appreciative if you could chime in below in the comments. Let us know what YOU think about the possibilities of living in Thailand on just 20,000 baht per month.

If possible, please include the town or province in Thailand where you live, current rental rates for apartments/condos, food costs (both Thai and Western would be great), prices for services such as electric, cable and internet, entertainment costs and anything else you think is relevant.

Personally I don’t think I could live in Thailand on anything less than 50,000 baht a month and I feel I would be depriving myself of opportunities at that. I’m really hoping to get some good comments though so we all know what the current cost of living is like in various parts of Thailand and whether or not it’s possible to get by on just $20 a day in Thailand.

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Spare a thought for the drunk tourists.

I was shocked when my wife was rushed into hospital on Koh Samui recently.
Shocked by the state-of-the-art ambulance. Shocked to find four medics
inside it. Shocked that all this was for Delhi belly.

The hospital was equally luxurious. We’d come from a beach-hut where a rat
lived in the toilet and ate our soap. So clean bedding excited us, AC made
us tremble and the five-course meal – I nearly fainted. At least I was in
the right place. I struggled to fathom this luxury; it’s hard to
concentrate with six nurses arranging your wife. I was forced to stand on
the balcony. I watched the nurses leave. And come back. Leave. And come
back. Like waves crashing onto the shore, leaving behind some medical or
housekeeping jetsam.

The epiphany.
Going for assessment we felt like adventurers in some futuristic
space-station. Dials flashed, machines brooded, staff ignored us with quiet
efficiency. Just how had this amazing place come about? It was no surprise
that Westerners filled each bed: busted heads, broken limbs, twisted
ankles. Sorry sights, self inflicted. That’s when it hit me. A beautiful
thing was happening.

The drunks of the world had made this amazing facility.

Drunk topless yobs crashing motorbikes. Girls in bikinis falling off
tables. Hairy louts with bad tattoos waking in agony, without the faintest
clue where they were the night before. It was these people that had made
this amazing facility. The drinking classes. That much maligned part of
society. Armed only with a complete lack of self awareness, a favourable
exchange rate and a travel insurance policy. They made all of it. It
seemed the ne’er-do-wells had done well.

Trickledown effect.
And all unsung, unlike your sanctimonious colleague getting you to fund
skydives, or celebrities fundraising for starving photo-opportunities.
Drunks: quiet heroes, funding amazing hospitals. Hospitals now the
government is now using to drive growth using health tourism. And the
trickledown effect? For your average backpacker, the trickledown effect
involves bodily fluid and legs. But there’s more than that. In Koh Tao,
every third or fourth shop is a doctor’s surgery. And every surgery’s
window promotes the same best selling services:

Wound dressings
Pregnancy tests
Blood checks.

A succinct summary of the backpacker experience – get drunk, fall over, have
sex, fall over again – but also of just how much medical training and
infrastructure now exists, benefiting average Thais. Drunks have achieved
what the G20 couldn’t, what politicians discuss only because Bob Geldof is
glowering.

Is this the answer to world development? Take a poor country. Export some
drunks. Wait. Wait. Bingo! You’ve got world-class medical facilities,
we’ve exported our idiots, everyone’s a winner!

Maybe not. Getting obnoxiously drunk all the time is not cool. But, next
time you happen to be walking down the road on some Thai island and have to
step over a comatose girl in a bikini, while tonight’s conquest vomits down
his shirt, don’t tut. They’re helping make the world a better place. And
they don’t even know it.

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