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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. Trust the info, trust Ajarn! View all the current teaching positions on the Ajarn jobs page.
— "Life is short. Take a leap and just go for it!"

Our next great escape survey is from Alex, who taught in Thailand for five years before moving back home to face the bitter Winters in Canada and to do a degree in educational technology. What does he miss about Thailand and will he return some day?
Are you a teacher who worked in Thailand but moved on to pastures new? We would love to hear from you!
— 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 'If not Bangkok, then where?'
— What's Si Racha (Eastern Thailand) like for teachers?

Si Racha is the 'fish sauce town' that you pass through on the drive down from Bangkok to Pattaya. Does somewhere between the devil and the deep blue sea appeal to teachers though, and what are salaries like?
Do you live and teach outside Bangkok? Please help us update one of our region guides if you can spare a few minutes.
— How long can I work legally at a school while they sort out visas and work permits, etc?

Answer - We put this question to some foreign teachers on social media. As one teacher was quick to point out - "legally, you can't work a single second of time without the correct visa or a work permit". However, as another teacher said - "I would allow a maximum of three months. You're allowed to work on your single entry non-B visa, as long as the company can prove your work permit is in process". Another teacher kind of agreed by saying - "legally you can't work without a work permit, but we all know that's unrealistic as many schools like to stall the process to make sure you've got what it takes to become one of their teachers. I'd also plan for three months"
— Who'd be an academic director?

Being an Academic Director in Thailand’s TEFL industry might seem like a natural step up from teaching, but the role comes with a set of challenges that can make it less appealing than being in the classroom.
— Good morning teacher!

The ritual of greetings in Thai classrooms. You might be tempted to shake things up, maybe throw in a casual “Hey, guys!” or an upbeat “What’s up?” But don’t. This is not the time for creativity. This is not the time for free expression.
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Getting past the interview stage and deciding what roles to play in the classroom.