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— Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

Beware of several websites that are copying job ads ('stealing' is actually the correct word) from Ajarn dot com. We only post job ads that are sent DIRECTLY to us. An employer will sometimes ask us to make changes to a job description but those changes will NOT be made by the website copying the ad. Trust the info, trust Ajarn! View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 


— Send your letters to the Ajarn Postbox

Send your letters to the Ajarn Postbox

If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand, the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include 'Native English burger flippers'


— Why you aren't getting any replies

Why you aren't getting any replies

The harsh reality is that if you are not currently living in Thailand, the vast majority of schools simply won't be interested in you.


— "Teaching pays the bills and gives me enough spending money on top"

"Teaching pays the bills and gives me enough spending money on top"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Jim, who earns 35K from teaching at a school in Chiang Mai. Jim's one of those very fortunate souls who has considerable savings to fall back on so teaching is really something just to keep him busy and out of trouble.



— Too much technology?

Too much technology?

What are the actual benefits of using technology in the classroom - and what could be done better without it?


— What's Nakhon Si Thammarat (Southern Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Nakhon Si Thammarat (Southern Thailand) like for teachers?

Guidebooks often describe it as a stop-off between Hat Yai and Surat Thani - but what are the pickings like for a TEFLer?


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


— New to teaching in Thailand?

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


Featured Jobs

Fun Native English Teachers for June Start

฿42,000+ / month

Thailand


English Teachers for June Start

฿35,000+ / month

Suphan Buri


English Teachers for June Start

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


English Teacher for Public School

฿50,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


K3 Homeroom Teacher

฿58,000+ / month

Chiang Mai


Nursery (Toddler) Homeroom Teacher for August Start

฿50,000+ / month

Chiang Mai


SENCO/SEN Teacher for August 2023 start

฿40,000+ / month

Chon Buri


PE Teacher for August 2023 start

฿30,000+ / month

Chon Buri


Tutors for Human Geography, Economics, Test Prep

฿650+ / hour

Bangkok


Secondary PE & Health Teacher

฿50,000+ / month

Samut Sakhon


Featured Teachers

  • Maria


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Praimakorn


    Thai, 26 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Clinton


    Filipino, 29 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Jeffery


    American, 44 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Julien


    American, 24 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Jow


    Singaporean, 52 years old. Currently living in Singapore

  • Shama


    Indian, 33 years old. Currently living in India

  • Juliefer


    Filipino, 36 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Chris


    Filipino, 30 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Marc


    Filipino, 30 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Saul


    British, 72 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

  • Macil


    Filipino, 40 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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Latest Blogs

Not a Mister Chips among them

Richard Constable

EFL teachers I've known over the decades, who didn't always wax their tracks as serious educators.

Too much technology

Richard McCully

What are the actual benefits of using technology in the classroom - and what could be done better without it?

Missing home

Ricky Batten

5 tips for dealing with homesickness as a teacher in Thailand

2022/2023 Fixtures

Diary of a Thai football season

Following last season's relegation, how will Samut Prakan City fare in the Thai second division?

A better way to deal with class disruptions

Mark Newman

What to do when students misbehave

The first days of the new school year

Stephen Louw

A new term usually means meeting new students

Renewing a UK passport in Bangkok

Bangkok Phil

A fairly painless procedure

The Filipino issue

Phil Roeland

Are they native speakers?

Are TEFL qualifications necessary?

John Wilson

Let's consider what can go wrong after TEFL courses.