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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 'It's not worth it if you're not a native English teacher'


— Language school memoirs

Language school memoirs

Tales from an academic director / recruiter. I was a lead teacher, academic director and recruiter for a private Thai language school with several branches and I did these jobs for nigh on 15 years. As you would expect - there's a story or two to tell.


— What's Sakhon Nakhon (North East Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Sakhon Nakhon (North East Thailand) like for teachers?

I don't think I've ever met a teacher who has taught in Sakhon Nakhon. It wouldn't be at the top of many people's dream destination list but come on guys...it's in North East Thailand. It's probably great!


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



— Stuff from the Thai newspapers (or social media) of interest to teachers

Stuff from the Thai newspapers (or social media) of interest to teachers

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has ordered the Education Ministry to come up with measures rapidly, to improve English proficiency among Thai people, students in particular, after Thailand’s very poor ranking on the global Education First (EF) English Proficiency Index 2023.


— How to write a sleazy SEO article For a Phuket beach resort

How to write a sleazy SEO article For a Phuket beach resort

Sleazy beach resort proprietors, multinational corporate executives with private jets, sleazy SEO article writers, and tourists are all in the same boat.


— "Thailand was definitely a breeze to live in"

"Thailand was definitely a breeze to live in"

Our next great escape survey is from Warren, who taught in Thailand for three years before moving to work in Madrid. Did he enjoy working here, and what if anything, does he miss?

Are you a teacher who worked in Thailand but moved on to pastures new? We would love to hear from you! 


Featured Jobs

English Teachers for December Start

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Full-time Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


South African Online English Teacher (Adults)

฿213+ / hour

Online


Full-time NES Teachers

฿47,500+ / month

Bangkok


Kindergarten to High School Teaching Positions

฿105,000+ / month

China


Nursery Teacher

฿60,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


English Teachers for December Start

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Fun Native English Teachers for December Start

฿42,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Science Teacher

฿67,000+ / month

Bangkok


Early Years Teacher

฿47,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Jaycel


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Stephen


    American, 62 years old. Currently living in Cambodia

  • James


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Melanie


    Filipino, 45 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Princess


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Richard


    Filipino, 32 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Danielle


    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Darius


    American, 61 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Mary


    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Dina


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Denesse


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Rosemarie


    Filipino, 33 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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Latest Blogs

2023/24 Samut Prakan v Chonburi FC

Diary of a Thai football season

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How to write a sleazy SEO article For a Phuket beach resort

Ben Bartee

Sleazy beach resort proprietors, multinational corporate executives with private jets, sleazy SEO article writers, and tourists are all in the same boat.

The dreaded letter grade

Jessica Watson

The anguish of having to evaluate progress with a single letter

Thailand's 'cool season' is upon us

Bangkok Phil

When 30 degrees is classed as a cold snap

The importance of planning lessons

Mark Beales

Planning lessons also includes seating arrangements don't forget.

Expat’s guide to health insurance in Thailand

Ricky Batten

As an expat, I understand how hard it is to find the right coverage from numerous plans in the country’s insurance market.

Games to try in your classroom

Richard McCully

Five games / activities that work with Thai students

The making of a good true Thai

Steve Schertzer

Towards a new patriarchy and an inclusive nationalism

Act professionally please

Rob Newman

Why don't teachers act like teachers for a change?