How many days a week will I be expected to work?

last updated 17th July 2009

Most schools require you to work 5 days a week. Some require you to work six. That said, in order to make ends meet, unless you are teaching at a high-end international school (on foreign currency payments), most teachers in Thailand “freelance”. If you want to do this, it is possible to burn yourself out by working 7 days a week. It’s up to you and the life-style you want to be able to afford. The work is out there, it is just a matter of whether or not you want to do it.

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Ajarn.com was started as a small hobby website in 1999 by Ian McNamara. It was a simple way for one Bangkok teacher to share his Thailand experiences and pass on advice. The website developed a loyal and enthusiastic following. In 2004, Ian handed over the reins to Phil Williams and 'Bangkok Phil' has run the ajarn website ever since.

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