Laura Thomas

Laura Thomas' blog on Ajarn.com


I actually don't mind gate duty

A chance to connect with both parents and students.

Initially, when I was assigned gate duty a couple of years ago, I felt apprehensive. It was unfamiliar territory, as in my home country, such formal greetings weren't customary. Greetings between students and teachers happened naturally.


Teaching English in Thailand - the upsides and the downsides

Teaching English abroad is a journey filled with trade-offs, each offering its own set of adventures and challenges.

If the idea of jet-setting as an English teacher is tickling your fancy, let's dive deeper into the pros and cons. Here's a more detailed and friendly look at the wonderful world of teaching English in Thailand.


Featured Jobs

NES English, Science and Math Teachers

฿42,300+ / month

Thailand


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Primary Homeroom Teacher

฿70,000+ / month

Chiang Mai


NES Primary Homeroom Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Phuket


Primary or Kindergarten Teacher

฿47,000+ / month

Phuket


Teacher Assistant

฿25,000+ / month

Phuket


Featured Teachers

  • Dimaporo


    Filipino, 33 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Ayusha


    Pakistani, 25 years old. Currently living in Pakistan

  • Sarina


    Nepalese, 30 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Abosi


    Nigerian, 35 years old. Currently living in Nigeria

  • Sheller


    Filipino, 28 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Niña


    Filipino, 23 years old. Currently living in Philippines

The Hot Spot


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!


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.


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.


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.


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.


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

If you like visiting ajarn.com and reading the content, why not get involved yourself and keep us up to date?


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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


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.