Steve Catchpole

Tales from the academic director's chair and what it's like to be in charge of a private language school.


Peter and Nadine

When teaching careers end before they've even started.

Although teaching in Thailand can sound like one big adventure, I'm convinced that some people are not really built to leave home. Teaching in Thailand is just not for them. It's too much of a leap into the unknown.


Featured Jobs

NES English Instructor

฿40,000+ / month

Nakhon Pathom


K1 / Nursery Class Teacher

฿70,000+ / month

Bangkok


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Teachers

฿40,000+ / month

Pathum Thani


NES Grade 4 Math and Science Teacher

฿40,000+ / month

Chiang Mai


Kindergarten and Primary Teachers

฿42,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Aiko


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Lin


    Canadian, 54 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Anthony


    Filipino, 43 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Analyn


    Filipino, 45 years old. Currently living in Philippines

  • Darius


    American, 62 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Shannel


    Filipino, 25 years old. Currently living in Thailand

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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.


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.


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.


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 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.