How to build your tutoring profile on Websta in Thailand

What your profile page should contain

Your Websta profile is your online base. It replaces the need to build a website yourself. Start with a clear photo of yourself - one that shows your face and looks professional enough for a tutoring context. Add a short description of who you are and what you teach. Keep it direct: name, qualifications if relevant, and the subjects or skills you cover.

Divide your offerings into separate services. For example, if you teach English, list 'English conversation lessons', 'TOEFL preparation', and 'English for business' as different services. Each service should have a brief description of what the student learns, who it suits, and how long a typical lesson or course runs. This helps people choose what they need.

Add photos of your teaching space if you offer in-person lessons. If you teach online, a photo of your desk or home office works. Include any materials you use - textbooks, worksheets, or equipment. People want to know what they are paying for.

• Profile photo (face visible, professional)
• Brief bio mentioning your background and teaching experience
• List of services, each with its own description
• Location or note that you teach online or travel to students
• Photos of your teaching space or materials
• Contact details and response time expectations

Services and booking options for Thai students

Thai students look for tutoring both in person and online. Make clear which you offer. If you teach in-person, list the areas or neighbourhoods where you work or meet students. If you teach online, say so. You can offer both.

For each service, decide whether to let people book time slots directly or to ask them to request a quote first. Direct booking works well if your rates are standard and your schedule is set. Quote requests suit you better if lessons vary in length, level, or content - for example, exam prep versus casual conversation.

Include how long a typical lesson runs (30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes) and whether you offer packages or one-off sessions. Many students in Thailand prefer to start with a single lesson to see if it works before committing to a course.

Which languages to use on your profile

Write your profile in English if your students are international residents, expats, or English learners. Write in Thai if you teach Thai as a foreign language or reach Thai speakers. If you teach English and work with Thai speakers, use both languages - Thai for the main description and services, English to show your teaching level.

Keep text clear and short. Avoid jargon. Many people search on mobile phones in Thailand, so break up text into short paragraphs.

How people in Thailand find tutors and teachers

On Websta, people search by service type and location. In Thailand, most searches happen near Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Phuket, but people also search from smaller towns. When someone searches 'English tutoring' or 'piano lessons' near their area, your profile appears if your location matches.

People also post tasks in the marketplace asking for offers. For example, a parent might post 'My 10-year-old needs help with mathematics'. Providers in the area see the task and make offers. This suits you if you want to respond to specific requests rather than wait for bookings.

Search terms are usually simple: the subject, the level, and the location. 'IELTS preparation Bangkok', 'online French lessons', or 'music teacher Chiang Mai' are typical searches.

Legal and tax matters for independent tutors in Thailand

Check with the Thai Revenue Department (Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance) about your tax obligations. As an independent tutor, you may need to register for income tax depending on your earnings and whether you are a Thai citizen or foreign national. This varies by visa status and work permit.

If you are a foreign national, confirm that your visa allows you to teach. Some visas do not permit work. A Non-Immigrant B visa or Ed visa typically allows teaching work, but rules change - verify with the Immigration Bureau before you start.

Keep records of payments received through Stripe, which processes card payments into your bank account. You will need these records for tax filing. Stripe handles payment processing and deposits earnings to your Thai bank account.

What to write in your first hour

Start with your profile photo and a one-paragraph introduction. Write what you teach, who you teach (children, adults, exam candidates), and what makes your approach useful. Mention any qualifications or teaching years if relevant, but focus on what students actually gain.

List two to three of your main services. Write a sentence or two on each: who it is for, what they learn, and roughly how long lessons take. You can add more services later.

Add your location or a note that you teach online. Write how people can contact you or book. Set a realistic response time - if you are busy, say '24-48 hours' rather than promising instant replies.

Add one photo: yourself or your teaching space. You can add more photos later. Do not rush this step - a clear photo makes a real difference to how many people contact you.

Growing your presence over time

After your first week, review which services people ask about most. If you get many questions about one topic - for example, exam preparation - create a dedicated service page for it.

Ask students if they are willing to leave feedback on your profile once they have taken lessons. Feedback builds trust for new students.

Update your availability regularly. If your schedule changes, update your booking slots or mention it in your profile description so people do not book time you cannot teach.

Monitor the tasks posted in your area. If several people ask for a service you offer but you do not advertise it clearly, update your profile to include it.