Friday, 22nd March 2019 — A whole six weeks to kill!

School term break - many teachers are rejoicing at the thought of six weeks away from the classroom but not Richard McCully.  He feels that when you have to watch the purse-strings and options are limited anyway, then six weeks is just way too much time on your hands.

Expat health insurance - A recent government policy shift has meant that foreigners residing in the country might soon have to arrange compulsory health insurance. Ajarn's health insurance expert, Walter Van der Wal, explains the situation.

Friday, 22nd March 2019 — Teaching opportunities

Recently added - a school in Bangkok is on the lookout for a Mandarin teacher and offering 50K a month. A high school in Samut Sakhon needs English, science and math teachers (45K) and The Australian International School in Bangkok would love to hear from any kindergarten homeroom teachers.

Post your resume - we're in the peak season for teacher recruitment so make sure to put your resume on Ajarn so schools can find you! 

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Thursday, 21st March 2019 — Understanding Filipino teachers

Ajarn Postbox - a Pinoy teacher working in Canada got in touch to make some interesting comments about Filipino teachers in Thailand.  In another post, teacher Simon reckons that there are three distinct types of foreign teacher who fill the 30-40,000 baht a month positions.

Teacher lifestyle - if you are going to live and work in increasingly expensive Bangkok, then surely an annual trip back home, the odd weekend away, a decent apartment and a few luxuries in your shopping basket should all be things you can comfortably afford.  

Wednesday, 20th March 2019 — "We certainly don't worry about money"

Cost of living - Teacher Cor earns 60,000 baht a month from his job at a government school in Nonthaburi. His Thai partner brings in another 25K so even with a very young son, he feels like he's living well.  

Monday, 18th March 2019 — Schools and teachers - a complex relationship?

Teacher recruitment - it's that time of year when schools are looking for the 'right' teacher, someone who will be an answer to their prayers. But do schools really recognize who that 'right teacher' is? asks teacher trainer, Stephen Louw.   

Thursday, 14th March 2019 — Learn some Thai, control your emotions and allow yourself time.

First year teaching in Thailand? - here's how to maximize your enjoyment and not get too stressed out!

Teacher motivation -  "There are four reasons" says Mark Newman "we like doing it, we can do it, we get paid for doing it, and 'purpose'" But whatever category you fit into, you ARE making a difference.

Tuesday, 12th March 2019 — Dress sense and the five types of foreign teacher

For the ladies - What to wear and what not to wear in the classroom. A guide for female teachers who are not sure.

Teachers in Thailand - you can break down foreign teachers in Thailand into five categories. What are the pros and cons of each?