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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


— You know you're a foreign teacher in Thailand when...

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?


— 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 (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'


— I'm a native-English speaker but look Asian. Why don't schools seem to want me?

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.



— What's Trat (Eastern Thailand) like for teachers?

What's Trat (Eastern Thailand) like for teachers?

It's been described as 'the perfect small town' and although there isn't what you would call a dynamic TEFL scene, there are plenty of plus points. What a pity it rains for 8-9 months of the year. If you're thinking of living and working here, probably best pack your raincoat. So what's Trat all about?


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


— "Spending less on food here doesn't mean a downgrade"

"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.


— "I miss everything about Thailand"

"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! 


Featured Jobs

English Teachers

฿34,000+ / month

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NES English Language Teacher

฿47,500+ / month

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PE and Art Teacher

฿55,000+ / month

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EP English Teachers

฿71,000+ / month

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Full-time NES Teachers

฿47,500+ / month

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Music Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

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฿22,000+ / month

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Science and Mathematics Teacher

฿42,000+ / month

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Science / Math Teacher Secondary

฿50,000+ / month

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English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

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Featured Teachers

  • Andre


    Canadian, 57 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Darius


    American, 63 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Mack


    American, 38 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Brylle


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Alvin


    Filipino, 34 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • John


    Filipino, 40 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Lloyd


    Dutch, 60 years old. Currently living in China

  • Jess


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Noenly


    Filipino, 48 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Dawid


    Polish, 32 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Roselle


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Irianna


    Indonesian, 35 years old. Currently living in Indonesia