I've heard that for playtime ESL jobs that Korea or Japan are the places to go to. It is n't just because the pay is so much better, but being a full time drunk part time teacher doesn't really fly over there and you would get let go if you tried to do that. I'm not going anywhere, i'm happy with what I have arranged here. I know a few people that taught in Korea but moved to Thailand because the job was too serious in Korea... The real reason is that here in Thailand you can be a drunk and still keep a job... sadly.
RE: Expats in Thailand, what not to do if considering living here