KALASIN — A primary school in Kalasin province has sparked widespread criticism after advertising a temporary English teaching position with a monthly salary of just 5,500 baht.
Ban Non Yang School in Kuchinarai district, under the Kalasin Primary Educational Service Area Office 3, announced on 1 July 2026 that it is seeking one temporary employee for the position of assistant teacher/English teacher.
Applicants must hold at least a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English. The advertised salary is 5,500 baht per month.
Applications are being accepted in person at the school’s personnel office from 1–7 July 2026, between 09:00 and 15:00, including weekends and public holidays.
After the recruitment notice was shared online, social media users questioned whether the salary was enough to support a basic standard of living.
Many commenters noted that the monthly pay amounts to about 275 baht per day for a 20-day working month, arguing that it is lower than wages earned by many daily labourers. Others said food delivery riders working only a few hours a day could earn more, while some questioned whether the wage complies with Thailand’s labour laws.
The recruitment notice has reignited debate over low pay for temporary teachers and funding for public education.