Thursday, 1st December 2022 — Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

There are still a decent number of teaching jobs around at the moment but we are heading into what I would call 'the quiet season' for recruitment, with things picking up again about mid-January. View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 

Thursday, 1st December 2022 — Does a teacher need to look like a teacher?

Questions about dress code are relevant to us teachers in Thailand. Schools want us looking official and smart, a representation of the professional status that teachers hold, a group that will impress prospective parents or other stakeholders with our stately good looks.

Wednesday, 30th November 2022 — "I realized very early on that teaching wasn't going to earn me enough so I needed a sideline"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Cody, who teaches at a government school in Lampang for 35K a month. But the story is about the journey that Cody took in training for a completely different sideline gig that now makes him way more than the teaching. 

Tuesday, 29th November 2022 — Is the low salary for TEFL work acceptable?

Having the opportunity to come to Thailand to teach English because of being a native speaker of English does not come with any specific entitlements. Teachers need to learn and accept this.

Thursday, 24th November 2022 — What about Chiang Mai for teachers?

What's going on in one of Thailand's fastest growing cities? The city where I think lots more teachers would love to work if only the salaries were better.  Bren has very kindly updated our region guide to Chiang Mai with a few thoughts of his own. 

Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes. 

Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 — Can you get health insurance if you smoke weed?

Whether you regularly smoke weed, eat the occasional weed brownie, or rely on medical marijuana, Ajarn's health insurance expert Ricky Batten takes a closer look at whether you can get health insurance.

Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 — New to teaching in Thailand?

A selection of answers to the most common questions - What are the best months to look for work? Will my employer provide accommodation? Should I fix up a job before I arrive in Thailand?...and more.