Thursday, 16th September 2021 — Teaching opportunities in Thailand (and sometimes other countries in Asia)

The Covid situation in Thailand is showing some sign of improvement but schools are still closed and teaching online, so it's understandable that employers will be cautious about taking on new foreign teachers when everything is so up in the air. There are teacher vacancies around - but nothing like the numbers we would normally see at this time of year. View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page. 

Thursday, 16th September 2021 — Looking for some lesson warmers and fillers?

Mark Beales, author of 'Teaching English' has come up with a great list of warmers and fillers that a teacher can adapt and dip into any time. You'll have fun with some of these activities!  

Wednesday, 15th September 2021 — "I live a great life in Lopburi on 36K a month"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Sean, who teaches at a school in Lopburi. He says life is good and he never has to worry about money. He's also saving more of his salary during these Covid times.

"Aside from the stress of moving to a new environment and adapting to a new culture and customs, finding a teaching position can be challenging". Kendra Beckley looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using a teaching agency to find work.

Wednesday, 15th September 2021 — Stuff from the Thai newspapers that affects teachers

At least 85% of students, teachers and other staff of schools in red and dark-red zones will have to be vaccinated against Covid-19 before their schools will be allowed to reopen for on-site learning in November, says the Department of Health.

The question of whether to lift or reimpose coronavirus restrictions in Bangkok would depend on the situations in the next two weeks, a health official said.

Monday, 13th September 2021 — Is online teaching working for teachers in Thailand?

With almost all schools closed and students having to study online, how's it going for the teachers? Does online teaching work? Do students lack motivation? What are the problems? Foreign teachers in Thailand have their say. (add your thoughts to the comments section if you like)   

Friday, 10th September 2021 — What about Uttaradit for teachers?

500 miles from Bangkok, Uttaradit means the 'the port of the north' apparently. So what work opportunities, etc does this town on the banks of the Nan River offer to any 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. 

Thursday, 9th September 2021 — Recruitment scams and findind teaching work at 60+

To scam or not to scam: that is the question - Two different tales of job advertisers asking teachers for money in advance

A readers question - finding teaching work at 60 - What did the teachers on Ajarn social media have to say on the matter?