Poverty reduction in Asia
How poor countries benefit from foreign investment
Working in China (but maintaining a residence in Thailand) I could write volumes about what I think is “wrong” in China, but I also know that the country has implemented the biggest and fastest poverty reduction program the world has ever seen, and it has been done by going against the advice of most western economic experts and without foreign aid.
How expensive has Bangkok got?
Have you noticed how much more we have to pay for things?
I’m not coming at these price differentials from the angle of an expert economist. I’m just an average Joe consumer who looks at the prices on menus and clothes tags and wonders what’s wrong with this picture.
The global recession and its effect on teachers
Sent in by Lee Lepper
The situation of the worlds economy, which is quite dire will be affecting all of us for quite some time. The good news for us here in Asia is that there is a fundamental restructuring the world's economy with a shift of wealth and growth from the West to Asia.
Featured Teachers
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Ceridwin
Certificate (3), BA (2)
South African (female, years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Terry
Certificate (1), BA (1)
British (male, 36 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Sheryll
Diploma (2), Certificate (1)
Filipino (female, 35 years old, native Tagalog speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Abner
Certificate (11), BSc (1)
Filipino (male, 44 years old, native Tagalog speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Rona
Certificate (2), Diploma (1), MA (1)
Filipino (female, 29 years old, native Tagalog speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Alex
BEd (1), BA (1)
Canadian (male, 24 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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M Zia
MA (2), BSc (1)
Bangladeshi (male, 29 years old, native Bangali speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Graham
Certificate (2), BSc (1)
British (male, 61 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Erica
Certificate (1), BA (1)
American (female, 23 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
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Darren
Certificate (1)
British (male, 44 years old, native English speaker). Currently living in Thailand.
Ajarn Guests
Teacher employer etiquette
I feel it is just unprofessional that if someone well qualified for an advertised job takes the time to research the job and your school, then you as an employer should have the courtesy (manners) to acknowledge that application even if the applicant may not be right person for the job.
Going Home
I possess ten years of classroom EFL teaching experience, plus a solid education, and this was the type of work available to me. There were many moments, such as when I was cleaning a toilet bowl, or when a housekeeper ordered me to do something, that frustration welled up inside me.
Teacher nightmares part two
More stories from teachers in Thailand who have found themselves in difficult situations often through no fault of their own. Can you offer them some good advice?
About Ajarn.com
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.
Ajarn.com has grown enormously and is now the most popular TEFL site in Thailand - possibly even South East Asia. Although best-known for its vibrant jobs page, Ajarn has a wealth of articles, blogs, features and help and advice. But one principle has always remained at Ajarn's core - to tell things like they are and to do it with a sense of humor. Thailand can be Heaven or Hell for an English teacher. It's always been Ajarn.com's duty to present both sides of the equation. Thanks for stopping by.
Friends of Ajarn
Fun Quiz
Find out how employable you are in Thailand as an English teacher. Is it a case of 'welcome aboard' or "Mom, I need you to send some money again"
E-mailing for jobs
E-mailing potential employers in Thailand can be a very frustrating experience. Teacher Chris is on hand to give you some top tips.
The cost of living
How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.
The Region Guides
Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.
Renting an apartment?
Before you go pounding the streets, check out our guide and know what to look out for.
Hi, I’m Tony Dabbs
I was a licensed life and health agent in the USA for many years and now I'm ajarn.com's health insurance expert.
Fancy teaching freelance?
How easy is it to cut out the middlemen and rake in the cash teach students at their own homes?
