Lidya Belete

Lidya Belete's blog on Ajarn.com


How to survive in Pattaya if you're not a sex tourist (or if you're a woman)

You can escape the unsavoury aspects if you truly want to

I came to Pattaya because of the ocean. I saw pictures of what looked like paradise, and thought I could live a life of quiet contemplation.


So, you want to teach English in Thailand?

First impressions of a novice

A couple of months into teaching at a school in Pattaya, I think I've learned a thing or two about living and teaching in Thailand.


Are you a social butterfly travelling alone?

Embrace the opportunities that solo travel presents

Some people are completely happy with their own company, so doing things alone isn't even a worthy topic of conversation for them. I aspire to be one of those people. But right now, I'm someone who enjoys the company of others - especially while traveling.


Featured Jobs

Hourly Paid Instructor of English (EFL/ESOL/ESL)

฿946+ / hour

Bangkok


School Director

฿70,000+ / month

Laos


NES English Teachers

฿45,000+ / month

Nakhon Pathom


Thai Language Teacher

฿26,000+ / month

Bangkok


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Kindergarten / Primary Homeroom Teacher

฿37,000+ / month

Lampang


Featured Teachers

  • Cassandra


    American, 33 years old. Currently living in USA

  • Artem


    Russian, 34 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Emrah


    Turkish, 47 years old. Currently living in Turkey

  • Hardi


    Indonesian, 58 years old. Currently living in Indonesia

  • Matthew


    Filipino, 26 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Diana


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

The Hot Spot


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!


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.


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 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.


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.