Wednesday, 14th November 2018 — Teacher Sue can do plenty on 45,000 a month

Cost of living - Sue earns 45,000 baht a month as a teacher just outside Bangkok. With kids to look after and school fees to pay, there isn't a lot of spare cash left at the end of each month but Sue lives well enough and thinks life is better in Thailand than it would be back home.

Other recent cost of living surveys

Web - 45,000 a month on Koh Samui

Stu - 63,000 a month in Bangkok

Harry - 150,000 a month in Bangkok

Tuesday, 13th November 2018 — The bane of a teacher's life - marking students' work

Marking - "It's boring, thankless work, right? Should we even bother?" asks teacher trainer, Stephen Louw. But Stephen also says there are a number of ways around it - and attitudes to correction that could save you hours! 

Sunday, 11th November 2018 — New letters in the Ajarn postbox

Letters - Ex-teacher Jack is noticing a shift towards the far more comfortable 'business casual' when it comes to what teachers are wearing to work. Martin makes some observations on the Thai education system and the increasingly difficult task that schools have in keeping good teachers.

Taking a TEFL course in Thailand? - we've got plenty of deals, promotions, video links etc in our monthly TEFl course news blog, with courses in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. 

Wednesday, 7th November 2018 — Don't be afraid of teaching very young learners

Young learners - they energize you, they are always honest and fun to teach and it doesn't matter whether you are male or female - the rewards are there!

Teacher attire - While Richard will admit that he's not exactly the epitome of sartorial elegance in the classroom, he thinks that the average TEFL teacher could do an awful lot better when it comes to dress sense.

Wednesday, 7th November 2018 — "There's plenty of teaching work here and the cost of living is low"

Region guide to Phatthalung - Many thanks to Phoebe for giving us the low-down on this beautiful province in Southern Thailand. What Phatthalung lacks in nightlife, it makes up for with awesome scenery, plenty of teaching work and a very chilled vibe. 

Saturday, 3rd November 2018 — "Teach English, influence your students, and perfect your art!"

Know your worth - In his latest Ajarn blog, Todd Persaud flies the flag for the English teacher in Asia. Look at how many young minds you are influencing (students that will possibly remember you forever) and consider what teaching might be doing for you as a performer or artist.  

Also by Todd Persaud- Perfectionists: Stay away from English teaching!

Thursday, 1st November 2018 — "Most teachers should look on Thailand as a working holiday"

The great escape - Teacher Will has just returned to England after his third stint as a chalkie in Thailand. He's returned primarily for family reasons but he certainly hopes to come back to Thailand one day. There's an awful lot he will miss about the place.