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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. 


— Teaching in the sticks - 31 cool and awesome things about living and teaching in rural Thailand

Teaching in the sticks - 31 cool and awesome things about living and teaching in rural Thailand

Certain sentences and parts reflect my own specific experience more so than the general one. Some of it might come across as sappy, but I've had a very positive experience in Thailand and the glass is half full for me.


— What's Ratchaburi (Central Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Ratchaburi (Central Thailand) like 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?


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


— "Gaining experience teaching IB and a nice bump in my take home pay each month was the main motivation for leaving"

"Gaining experience teaching IB and a nice bump in my take home pay each month was the main motivation for leaving"

Our next great escape survey is from Rob, who taught in Thailand for around five years before moving to Jakarta. What does he miss about life in Thailand and what advice would he give to teachers looking to work abroad for the long-term.  

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



— 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 'Data driven teaching'


— The ten teaching English in Thailand commandments

The ten teaching English in Thailand commandments

If you are new to Thailand, the following guide may help you to enjoy your time here and your classes more. If you are a burned out, old pro, the following gentle ‘reminder' may reinvigorate your verve. Either way, it doesn't hurt to help make life easier for you and your students.


— Will I find a job if I arrive after the school term has begun?

Will I find a job if I arrive after the school term has begun?

Answer - Just because the new school term has begun and you've missed the boat, there is certainly no need to give up hope. Teachers leave jobs in mid-term for all sorts of reasons and they need to be replaced. What often happens a few weeks into the beginning of a new term is that there is a 'second wave' of job vacancies. This occurs for all sorts of reasons. Perhaps the new teacher just didn't show up for the first week of school? Maybe the teacher got a better job offer elsewhere? Perhaps there was a disagreement over the contract and the teacher decided to refuse the position at the 11th hour? There are so many reasons why a position can suddenly become available.


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Featured Teachers

  • Jan


    Filipino, 22 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Simon


    Filipino, 22 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Ria


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Hnin


    Myanmarese, 28 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Hadjar


    Filipino, 27 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Anas


    Syrian, 46 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Waraporn


    Thai, 37 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Albert


    Filipino, 30 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Chandrashekar


    Indian, 60 years old. Currently living in India

  • Kaung


    Myanmarese, 29 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Karen


    Filipino, 32 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Shard


    Indian, 40 years old. Currently living in India

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Latest Blogs

The ten teaching English in Thailand commandments

Mark Newman

Tips and strategies to make your life easier

The staffroom

Stephen Louw

Why do so many schools not recognize the importance of a good teachers' room?

Launching a school magazine

Joseph Hunt

What's involved in creating a brand new student publication that everyone will enjoy reading?

How do students learn?

Mark Beales

Creating a variety of lessons that will appeal to most of your students

Teaching English really ain't that easy

Laura Thomas

You have to earn the right to be a decent teacher

Thai teacher tourism

Richard McCully

Is this a good thing or not?

How's the 'decorate' and the 'supervise'?

Bangkok Phil

The joys of filling in customer feedback forms

I definitely made the right choice

David Parfitt

The expat teacher lifestyle is filled with rewards