Saturday, 19th April 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. 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. 

Saturday, 19th April 2025 — You know you're a foreign teacher in Thailand when...

The job may be unpredictable, but the laughs are real, the students are unforgettable, and every day is definitely not boring. Can you think of any more to add to the list?

Wednesday, 16th April 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 'You should come and do my Friday class'

Monday, 14th April 2025 — I'm a native-English speaker but look Asian. Why don't schools seem to want me?

Answer - It's all about changing the mindset of the employers. Many Thai school owners tend to have a pre-conceived idea about what a farang teacher should look like. It's all about finding a school that will give you 'a chance'. They are out there - you just haven't found one yet. Once you get into the classroom and do your thing, and the students warm to you and recognise your qualities, you'll be fine. How does the saying go - you might need to kiss a number of frogs before you find a prince.

Friday, 11th April 2025 — What's Trat (Eastern 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. 

Tuesday, 8th April 2025 — "Spending less on food here doesn't mean a downgrade"

The next cost of living survey comes from Mark, who earns - in his words - 108K a month at a run-of-the-mill international school in Bangkok. In the three years, Mark has lived and worked here, his salary has nigh on doubled - but his spending hasn't. He's still a teacher who likes to live well within his means.

Saturday, 5th April 2025 — "I miss everything about Thailand"

Our next great escape survey is from Jon, who moved to teach in a city near Hanoi, Vietnam at the end of last year. It sounds like in the teaching in Thailand v teaching in Vietnam stakes, there is only one clear winner here... certainly as far as Jon is concerned. 

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