Saturday, 14th June 2025 — 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. After job ads have gone live, employers will sometimes contact us to make changes to a job description (perhaps it's a change of salary or working hours or teacher requirements) 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. 

Saturday, 14th June 2025 — The dark art of salary negotiation in Thai schools

Most foreign teachers in Thailand don’t negotiate because they either don’t know they can, or they’re afraid of rocking the boat. And schools count on that. But those who do ask - politely, calmly, and with a solid case - sometimes get a little more. Not always, but often enough that it’s worth the ask.

Friday, 13th June 2025 — Send your letters to the Ajarn Postbox

If you've got anything to say on the topic of teaching in Thailand (or even just living and working here), the Ajarn Postbox is the place to say it. Latest letters include 'Why come to teach here if you don't respect Thai people?'

Thursday, 12th June 2025 — Phil's blogging again

10 MORE topics that will start a fight in any thailand expat discussion forum. From being called a farang to working illegally - and from health insurance to begpackers.

10 topics that will start a fight in any Thailand discussion forum. Ask someone the price of a haircut - and all Hell can break loose!

Doctor, I just sneezed, please cancel my weekend plans. Getting older in Thailand - one hospital bill at a time. 

Thursday, 12th June 2025 — A new Ajarn section - My Bangkok Suburb

Overviews for different areas and suburbs of Bangkok, written with the help of teachers who live there. Whether you're looking for a quiet residential area, a bustling nightlife district, or something in between, these firsthand accounts will help you find the perfect Bangkok neighborhood for your lifestyle. We've now added Minburi to the list.

Wednesday, 11th June 2025 — How to avoid turning your English program into a revolving door of regret

The 10 biggest mistakes schools make when hiring foreign teachers - from using incompetent agencies to ghosting applicants and obsessing over native English speakers and hiring the first teacher who walks through the door.

Monday, 9th June 2025 — What's Chachoengsao (Central Thailand) like for teachers?

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