Participant

Najla G.

Teach in Thailand Program

Hometown: Washington, DC

Najla's Program

Teach in Thailand Program

Najla Guinyard is a world learner who is currently teaching English in Thailand. In 2023, she received a Bachelors' degree from North Carolina A&T in Business Management and paired it with a TEFL certification in 2024. She is now working for an English program teaching kindergarten in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Najla loves having new experiences and meeting new people. She looks forward to sharing all that she has learned with her readers.

Posts

How to Get an Emergency Passport as a U.S. Citizen in Thailand in 2025

By Najla G.

In Thailand, Songkran is one of the most exciting times of the year. It's the Thai New Year and marks the passing of one year on the solar calendar. Everywhere... keep reading

Me holding a lantern with many other lanterns lighting up the sky for the Loy Krathong festival

Being Black in Thailand

By Najla G.

Thailand is a culturally rich country. It’s chock-full of people from every corner of the globe. Even still, it’s still easy to question if you’re the type of person that... keep reading

A view of one of the mountains in Chiang Rai at sunset

A Comprehensive Guide of Things To Do in Chiang Rai

By Najla G.

I’m sure you’ve heard Chiang Rai is only worth a 1-day detour during your stay in Chiang Mai. I’m here to challenge that notion. Thailand’s Chiang Rai province is home... keep reading