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Thailand, a land where holidays pop up faster than you can say "Tuk-Tuk," and it's not just the usual ones, mind you. We're talking mid-semester school breaks that appear out of thin air, end-of-school-year escapades, and a vacation buffet that's so diverse, you'll need a map to navigate it!

The Thai school year kicks off fashionably late, strutting in around mid-May. Then, just when you're starting to remember your students' names, bam! It's the mid-semester break in October, giving you three to four weeks to recharge those teacherly batteries. 

And... the grand finale! March rolls around, and you're not just dealing with report cards, you're bidding adieu to school for a whopping two months. That's right, folks – you hit the jackpot with three months of freedom! Well, kinda. Some schools might summon you back for prep work or drag you into their extracurricular escapades. It's like being on a roller coaster – thrilling and unpredictable, depending on which school you hitched your teaching wagon to.

Hold your flip-flops, because international schools are doing their own calendar cha-cha. January is the new May – well, at least for school starts. First semester dances its way to a mid-July finish, granting teachers a six-week siesta. The second semester ends in December, showering you with two to three weeks of holiday cheer. 

And let's not forget about public holidays, a Thai specialty that's as abundant as chili peppers in their street food. I mean, come on, Thailand practically invented holidays! With more public holidays than you can shake a spring roll at, it's no wonder this country is in a perpetual celebration mode. Seriously, if holidays were Olympic sports, Thailand would be a gold medalist!

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Blog by Tom "Korat" Malson

August 2023

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Note that the author of the blog is expressing personal thoughts and musings, which do not necessarily reflect those of KruTeacher. KruTeacher.com cannot be held responsible for any potential inaccuracies that may be present in the blog.