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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. 


— "What's left over at the end of the month goes on food"

"What's left over at the end of the month goes on food"

Our next cost of living survey comes from Elijah, who earns between 25K and 30K a month down in Rayong. Life sounds a bit of a struggle. But what's the answer? 


— Marko's guide for newbies

Marko's guide for newbies

Ten top tips for new teachers arriving in Thailand. Are you thinking of coming to Thailand and teaching the kiddies how to teach your lingo? Are you about to start on a career that is so far removed from your previous one that you have nightmares about your first few days on the job? This is the list for you!


— What's Mukdahan (North Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Mukdahan (North Thailand) like for teachers?

The Lonely Planet guide describes Mukdahan as 'not an exciting place'. Sounds like we could be in trouble here. Is there any hope for a TEFLer?


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



— 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 'Don't blame Thais for your failed relationships'


— How to be an effective IELTS writing teacher

How to be an effective IELTS writing teacher

I can’t hope to cover everything in one sitting, but here are my hot tips for teaching what is arguably the most challenging aspect of teaching IELTS, that is, delivering an effective and enjoyable IELTS Writing Task 2 course.


— How to motivate students

How to motivate students

Improving student motivation is one of the keys to improve education in general and language learning in particular. Let me explore some possible avenues as to how exactly students can be motivated.


Featured Jobs

Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Editor for Regional Business Publication

฿80,000+ / month

Bangkok


English Teacher for Immediate Start

฿45,000+ / month

Ayutthaya


NES Primary 1 Homeroom Teacher (Female)

฿38,500+ / month

Phuket


NES Homeroom Primary Teacher for Grade 1

฿55,000+ / month

Chiang Rai


Full-time Native English Teacher

฿45,000+ / month

Bangkok


Fun Native English Teachers for October Start

฿44,000+ / month

Thailand


Full-time NES Teachers

฿47,500+ / month

Bangkok


Corporate Teachers

฿660+ / hour

Samut Sakhon


Simple Script Readers (Native English Speakers)

฿900+ / hour

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Randy


    Filipino, 39 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Aprelle


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Mary


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • John


    American, 26 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Deandranique


    American, 31 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Stephen


    British, 72 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Kielah


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Lorraine


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Enjie


    Filipino, 48 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Yolly


    Filipino, 43 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Rea


    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Hazel


    Filipino, 39 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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