Can’t Speak English?

Sent in by Pablo Gravoso

23rd April 2013

I am sure that my students will sooner or later become school administrators. I hope that they will not look at the color of the skin when they hire ESL teachers. They can hire whites, blacks or Asians. It doesn't matter. What is important is that they should look at the qualifications.

Skin color does matter in Thailand

Sent in by Sano

28th February 2013

I do agree that a language should be taught by a native speaker but it is also important to look at the person's qualifications.

Patience is a virtue

Sent in by Jeff

4th February 2013

The way I finally started to see it, one may have all the qualifications they believe to get the job, but there's one 'qualification' Thais truly desire that they don't always mention.

Will I find work in Thailand?

Is there a definitive answer to this incredibly common question?

21st October 2012

I wish I could look at the main scenarios, the reasons teachers ask if they will find work in Thailand, and give everyone a straight "yes, you will" or "no, you won't" answer. But unfortunately it's nowhere near that straightforward.

Give Thailand more time

Sent in by Del

3rd August 2012

Please remember that Thailand is still a developing country. Give the Thais time to develop their own social conscience instead of trying to impose your own values on them.

Discrimination pure and simple

Sent in by Jeff

2nd August 2012

When I see racist ads like the one that accidentally made its way onto the site, it only serves to open up some old wounds and scars.

Racism?

Sent in by Del

31st July 2012

It's the employers who pays the salary at the end of the month, so shouldn't they be allowed to specify who they want?

Blatant racism

Sent in by Robert

31st July 2012

It appears that racial discrimination in advertising is alive and well in Thailand.I was appalled to see an advertisement on Ajarn.com which unashamedly advertised for white teachers only.

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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.

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.