Monday, 17th May 2021 — Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

It could be a very slow May for TEFL vacancies as Co-vid cases continue to rise (particularly in Bangkok) and the start of the new school term has now been put back to June 1st. Perhaps many schools are cautious about hiring teachers and committing to contracts with so much uncertainty around? View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 

Monday, 17th May 2021 — Interviews with expats on the Thailand pandemic situation

We're chatting to expats who live and work in Thailand (some work in the TEFL industry and some don't) How are they coping with the pandemic situation here?

Saturday, 15th May 2021 — What about Ratchaburi for teachers?

Ratchaburi (the home of the clay-fired earthenware jar) is a lovely little town less than a couple of hours from Bangkok. Does it have a vibrant expat TEFL community?

Thursday, 13th May 2021 — The three parts of a good lesson plan

Mark Beales, author of 'Teaching English' looks at the three typical components of a lesson plan and how as a teacher, you might adapt them to your own class. 

Wednesday, 12th May 2021 — "Thailand is not for raising a family"

Our latest great escape survey is all about Phillip, who returned to his native Ireland in late 2000 after six years as a teacher in Thailand. Although he had many reasons for going home, his daughter's welfare was the primary concern.

Tuesday, 11th May 2021 — Do you have a teaching position for any of these teachers?

We are back again with our 'quick chat with a teacher' feature, where teachers who are actively looking for work, answer a few questions and tell us a little bit about themselves. 

If you want to be featured in a 'quick chat with a teacher' please make sure you have experience working in Thailand and you are currently here in the country. Oh, and please make sure the photo is large and clear. Submit your chat.  

Thursday, 6th May 2021 — Stuff from the Thai newspapers that affects teachers

Five options - The Office of the Basic Education Commission (OBEC) will allow schools to decide how to provide teaching to students when the new semester opens on June 1st. There will be five learning and teaching options — on site, on air, online, on demand and on hand. 

Foreigners included - The ministry of foreign affairs has said that all foreigners residing in Thailand will be eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine under Thailand’s vaccination plan