Welcome to ThaiTESOL

Thailand TESOL, or ThaiTESOL for short, is a professional non-profit and non-political organization under the patronage of H.R.H. Princess Galyani Vadhana Krom Luang Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra. Its purposes are to strengthen English Language education at all levels, to undertake research in the teaching of English to speakers of other languages, to offer scholarships, to disseminate information, and to cooperate in appropriate ways with other groups having similar concerns. ThaiTESOL is composed of volunteers who are teachers of English at all types of educational institutions in Thailand. It is organized into twenty-three member executive committee comprises the last two past presidents, the five officers (President, First Vice President, Second Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer), six member-at-large, the chairpersons of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs), and local affiliate presidents, ThaiTESOL has four affiliates located in Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, Roi-et, and Hat Yai. In addition, there are invited committee members from various organizations i.e. the British Council, AUA, etc.

International Affiliation

ThaiTESOL is an affiliate of TESOL, Inc. located in the United States of America; the International Association of Teachers of English as a foreign Language (IATEFL), located in GreatBritain; JALT,located in Japan; Korea TESOL; STETS, located in Singapore; ETAROC, located in Taiwan; and TESL Canada.

ThaiTESOL Conference 2012

Wednesday, 23 November 2011 17:40 Thai TESOL PR

The ThaiTESOL Conference 2012 is on!

Dear Friends and TESOL Members:

The recent flooding has caused a lot of confusion and misfortune for our community, but the waters are now receding and Bangkok has entered a recovery stage. The conference venue, airport and transportation routes have not been affected.

To show our resolve, we have not cancelled our conference. The conference will still be held on 27-28 January 2012 at the Imperial Queen's Park Hotel in Bangkok. Please join us in demonstrating our spirit of commitment that "the show must go on." Register today and join us in solidarity that the 32nd Thailand TESOL International Conference will rise above "currents of adversity" and symbolize the strength of the TESOL community.

ThaiTESOL Organization

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Check the conference program by clicking the banner above or download it by clicking HERE.

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 18 January 2012 12:47 )

ThaiTESOL Conference 2012 Pre-registration

Thursday, 03 November 2011 02:28 Thai TESOL PR

ThaiTESOL Conference 2012 Pre-registration

Pre-registration for the Thailand TESOL conference 2012 is now open. Please register before or on January 8, 2012.

Rates of pre-registration (until 8 January 2012):

Types of Pre-registration	Rates (in Thai Baht)	For Overseas Participants
Presenter	3,000 Baht	US$ 105
Participant (member)	3,000 Baht	US$ 105
Participant (non-member)	3,400 Baht	US$ 120
Participant (student)	2,000 Baht	US$ 75

Registering after January 8, 2012 will entitle as late registration and onsite registration. Here are the adjusted rates:

Types of registration	Rates (in Thai Baht)	For Overseas Participants
Late registration	3,800 Baht	US$ 135
Onsite registration	4,500 Baht	US$ 150

Notes:

- Every presentation room is well-equipped with a computer and an LCD projector.

- All payments are non-refundable. Overseas participants must pay in U.S. funds only, handling fee included.

- The fee includes registration package, coffee breaks and lunches for two days.

You may choose to pay for the pre-registration (before or on January 8, 2012) by:

1. Bank draft/ cashier’s check payable to “Thailand TESOL KU KPS” (Personal checks will not be accepted.)

2. Bank transfer to Thailand TESOL KU KPS, Savings Account at Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited, Kasetsart University, Kamphaeng Saen Branch, Thailand, Account No. 769- 235597-8 SWIFT code: SICOTHBK

3. Postal order/ money order payable to Dr. Anamai Damnet (For participants in Thailand only).

After paying the registration fee, please send the pre-registration form along with your “PAYMENT SLIP” to Dr. Anamai Damnet ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) at

Thailand TESOL c/o Dr. Anamai Damnet****
Faculty of Liberal Arts and Science, Kasetsart Universtiy, Kamphaeng Saen,
Nakhorn Pathom, 73140, Thailand

Download: Pre-registration Form

Download: Letter of Invitation (in Thai) จดหมายเชิญ

Last Updated ( Sunday, 11 December 2011 19:19 )

Pre ThaiTESOL Seminar@Chiang Mai

Tuesday, 27 December 2011 00:42 Thai TESOL PR

Thailand TESOL Northern Affiliate would like to invite you to participate in

the Pre ThaiTESOL Seminar

“Teacher Collaboration: Shaping the Classroom of the Future”

On Wednesday, 25 January 2012

At Paris Room, Mercure Hotel

Chiang Mai

For more information, please contact

Asst.Prof. Wichian Sunitham

English Department,

Faculty of Humanities,

Chiang Mai University

Fax No 053 943251 Ext. 325

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Download: Tentative Schedule

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 December 2011 10:49 )

Post ThaiTESOL Seminar@KKU

Thursday, 22 December 2011 23:54 Thai TESOL PR

ThaiTESOL Northeastern Affiliate would like to invite you to participate in

the Post ThaiTESOL Seminar

on Monday, 30 January 2012

at Meeting Room 3, HS.05 Building,

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Khon Kaen University

For more information, please contact

Dr.Dararat Khampusaen

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Khon Kaen University

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Download: Tentative Schedule

Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 December 2011 09:23 )

Call for Paper - ThaiTESOL Journal

Tuesday, 23 August 2011 17:10 Thai TESOL PR

Call for Paper – ThaiTESOL Journal

ThaiTESOL Journal is a semiannual, international, peer-reviewed official journal of Thailand TESOL, aiming to publish articles, research papers, review articles, and book reviews on issues in applied linguistics and in language learning and teaching. The Journal is receptive to different schools of thought and approaches. Manuscripts must be original and not currently under review elsewhere. Submitted manuscripts are subjected to a blind, peer review process. They will be assessed according to the following criteria: significance and relevance of the study, clarity of the focus, relationship to literature, research design and data, relevance of the study, data analysis and use of data, use of theory, critical qualities, clarity of conclusions and quality of communication. Please adhere to the guidelines when submitting your manuscripts.

Download the guidelines here

Manuscripts should be submitted to
Dr. Maneepen Apibalsri,
Managing Editor
School of English, Suranaree University of Technology,
111 University Avenue, Nakhon Ratchasima 30000, Thailand
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Last Updated ( Monday, 19 September 2011 16:42 )

Call for Paper - Thailand TESOL New Focus

Tuesday, 23 August 2011 17:14 Thai TESOL PR

Call for Paper – Thailand TESOL New Focus

Thailand TESOL New Focus is an annual peer-reviewed magazine which has been prepared for our Thailand TESOL members and also public professionals who would like to update our activities, such as ELT professional trainings, echo-conference reports, training information, teaching methodologies, etc. Papers submitted to this magazine should be user-friendly with useful guidelines for practical English skill development and ELT purposes. Interested professionals are advised to submit their papers to