Seth Leighton

Seth Leighton's blog on Ajarn.com


Transitions in Thailand

The grass isn't always greener on the other side

Bored with teaching? Sure there is a better way to make a baht in Thailand besides the TEFL game? Well, I just finished a six-month stint working in the marketing department of a large Thai furniture company.


Wan Khru

Today is teachers' day

The only country in Southeast Asia never to be colonized by the West, the Thai people take great pride in the preservation of their way of life, and the customs and traditions that make their country unique.


Tips for the Thai classroom

How to survive it

After graduating from college in the States, I surmised the job market and beat a hasty path to Thailand. Using an all-inclusive, value-added program called LanguageCorps, I had TEFL training in the well-known Ban Phe school, followed by a guarantee of my choice of jobs.


Featured Jobs

Short-term English Teachers

฿40,000+ / month

Thailand


Filipino Music Teacher

฿27,000+ / month

Samut Prakan


Non-NES Male Guidance Counselor

฿27,000+ / month

Samut Prakan


Native English Teachers

฿33,000+ / month

Thailand


Part-time Teachers

฿330+ / hour

Bangkok


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


Featured Teachers

  • Mirriam


    Zimbabwean, 38 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Zwe


    Myanmarese, 24 years old. Currently living in Myanmar

  • Gracie


    Filipino, 24 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Anirban


    Indian, 30 years old. Currently living in India

  • Chris


    British, 57 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Oluwaseun


    Nigerian, 43 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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!


The dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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


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.


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.


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.


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.


Contributions welcome

Contributions welcome

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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.