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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. 


— How to motivate students

How to motivate students

Improving student motivation is one of the keys to improve education in general and language learning in particular. Let me explore some possible avenues as to how exactly students can be motivated.


— "What's left over at the end of the month goes on food"

"What's left over at the end of the month goes on food"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Elijah, who earns between 25K and 30K a month down in Rayong. Life sounds a bit of a struggle. But what's the answer? 


— What's Ranong (Southern Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Ranong (Southern Thailand) like for teachers?

A small, sparsely populated town that thrives as a border run centre thanks to its close proximity to Myanmar. OK, visa runs might be convenient but what else does it offer an English teacher?


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



— How to land that teaching job

How to land that teaching job

If you're currently looking for a teaching position to keep you busy over the coming year, then there are plenty of great opportunities out there, but there is also a lot of competition. Here are five tips to make you stand out from the crowd


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

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

‘One student, one tablet’ to be revived. New education minister seeks to create equal opportunities and ease teachers' burdens, Speaking at meeting of ministry officials, the ministers said their goal was to promote “good learning, with happiness”.


— 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 'Don't blame Thais for your failed relationships'


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Featured Teachers

  • Stephen


    British, 72 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Jonalyn


    Filipino, 30 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Helen


    Australian, 51 years old. Currently living in Australia

  • Kishonna


    American, 29 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Roop


    Indian, 48 years old. Currently living in Myanmar

  • Febie


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Justin


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Cassondra


    American, 37 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Lea


    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Bertha


    Zimbabwean, 38 years old. Currently living in Zimbabwe

  • Aleksei


    Russian, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Lizvette


    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

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