Tuesday, 19th June 2018 — Time to move on

A teary final day - Ajarn blogger Sam Thompson has decided to pursue his teaching career in Korea. But as he makes plans to leave, he ponders the impact that teachers have on student lives. 

Monday, 18th June 2018 — Teacher training in Thailand

TEFL course news - In our June TEFL course news blog, we've got all the latest special deals and promotions from Thailand's major TEFl course providers (some offers exclusive to Ajarn readers)

Thailand or home? - is it better to take a teacher training course in Thailand or in your own country? 

Thursday, 14th June 2018 — Some blogger thoughts on Pattaya

An ode to Pattaya - John V contemplates the rise and fall of the Pattaya empire.

Thailand travel - on a recent visit to Pattaya, Fire in Thailand was surprised at how much Thailand's 'Sin City' had changed. Is Pattaya's reputation now becoming undeserved? 

Tuesday, 12th June 2018 — Are you a textbook teacher?

EFL textbooks - What do we think of 'em? Richard McCully looks at the advantages and disadvantages of using a coursebook in your English class. Do students actually want to learn from them?

Time to get licensed? - Richard McCully compares two different career paths - staying a TEFLer (and there's nothing wrong with that) or studying hard to become a licensed teacher and getting those top international school jobs. It can be a tough decision.

A positive experience - "I came to study in a graduate program at an international university in Bangkok. I hope that by sharing my scholastic experience in Thailand, those people who are considering a similar move may gain some beneficial insight, helping them to make more informed decisions" (Jesse Sessoms)

Wednesday, 6th June 2018 — A long weekend in Dalat, Vietnam

Dalat, Vietnam - the locals call it 'Little Paris' and with it being just a short direct flight from Bangkok, it's well worth a visit. I just spent three chilly days there.

Bangkok street art - it's a pleasant way to while away a couple of hours at the lower end of Silom Road. Don't forget your selfie stick!

Wednesday, 6th June 2018 — Phil Hall's back!

Job-hunting in North East Thailand - the latest instalment from Kalasin, where Phil is fighting off snakes in the back garden just hours before his first day at school. And he hasn't even got his Tesco teacher wear sorted out yet!

Hot seat interview - Ajarn chats to Erich R. Sysak.  Erich has taught English in Thailand for many years and has written several novels often based on characters he's met while working here. He now lives in North-east Thailand with his wife and two sons, where he runs a permaculture farm (no, I didn't know what it meant either)  

Tuesday, 5th June 2018 — "Why make life complicated?" says Jimbo

The cost of living - Jimbo earns 65,000 baht a month from his international school job in Songkhla but by eating bananas for breakfast, taking advantage of free school lunches and not touching beer or the air-con, he stashes away 50 large each month.

The great escape -Albert moved to China in August last year. Thailand is still a great first time destination for TEFLers he says, but always know when it's time to leave.