Ben Bartee

Ben Bartee, author of Broken English Teacher: Notes From Exile, is an independent Bangkok-based American journalist with opposable thumbs.


The Thai ESL agent hustle

Thai ESL agents are largely unhindered in their business practices by morality.

When personal and working relationships between school staff and agents come under pressure and scrutiny because of good old-fashioned kickback schemes.


Stumbling blocks

What I didn’t learn in my 100-hour online ESL course

I can see my skin through my dress shirt because the thin layer of fine linen is totally soaked through. In short, it’s too hot to care about anything academic.


Featured Jobs

Science and Math Teachers for Immediate Start

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


Math and Science Teachers for Primary and Secondary

฿47,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Science and Social Studies Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Chiang Mai


Primary School Teacher for Small Classes

฿50,000+ / month

Bangkok


Fun Native English Teachers for October Start

฿42,000+ / month

Thailand


English Teachers for October Start

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Featured Teachers

  • Daisy


    Filipino, 31 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Maxim


    Russian, 44 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Junfrix


    Filipino, 33 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Chris


    American, 35 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Sandra


    Filipino, 42 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Lesel


    Filipino, 35 years old. Currently living in Thailand

The Hot Spot


The cost of living

The cost of living

How much money does a teacher need to earn in order to survive in Thailand? We analyze the facts.


The Region Guides

The Region Guides

Fancy working in Thailand but not in Bangkok? Our region guides are written by teachers who actually live and work in the provinces.


Teacher mistakes

Teacher mistakes

What are the most common mistakes that teachers make when they are about to embark on a teaching career in Thailand? We've got them all covered.


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

Many schools ask for demo lessons before they hire. What should you the teacher be aware of?


Will I find work in Thailand?

Will I find work in Thailand?

It's one of the most common questions we get e-mailed to us. So find out exactly where you stand.


Air your views

Air your views

Got something to say on the topic of teaching, working or living in Thailand? The Ajarn Postbox is the place. Send us your letters!


Need Thailand insurance?

Need Thailand insurance?

Have a question about health or travel insurance in Thailand? Ricky Batten from Pacific Prime is Ajarn's resident expert.