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— 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.
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View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page.
— Stuff in the media that probably affects teachers
Starting May 1st, 2025, all foreigners entering Thailand will be required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival. This replaces the TM6 arrival card, which was scrapped during Covid, and hasn't been seen since. So to say the TDAC is a replacement is not really accurate.
— An overview of teaching writing skills
Writing needs to be legible, otherwise what’s the point? We may exist in a world of computers and keyboards, but most students will still be using notebooks and pens, so they need to be able to produce words that are recognisible. Let's concern ourselves with the basics first.
— What's Trang (South Thailand) like for teachers?
Trang, way down there in southern Thailand, is a laid-back province known for its beautiful coastline, hidden caves, and offshore islands with great beaches and coral reefs. The town itself has a strong local food culture, a mix of Thai-Chinese influences, and serves as a gateway to lesser-known Andaman destinations like Koh Mook. But what does Trang offer for the TEFLer?
Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes.
— Are the streets of Chiang Mai paved with gold for a teacher?
Answer - Despite being officially Thailand's 'second city', the salaries and earning potential in Chiang Mai are generally below what you can make in Bangkok. The very 'average' salaries on offer in Chiang Mai have always surprised me because it's not particularly a cheap city to live in (although you can live cheaply if you so choose and are willing to 'go without') Of course there's that perpetual argument that the cost of living in Chiang Mai is significantly lower than it is in Bangkok, but I've never fully bought into it.
— "I am not able to save much or invest anything for retirement."
The next cost of living survey comes from Lauren, who earns 40K a month at a secondary school in Bangkok. It's not an awful lot of money when you consider how expensive Thailand's capital has gotten these days, but spending half of that monthly salary on food surely isn't going to help matters.
— 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 'I was better off years ago'
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