Newbie Guide

Questions and answers for newcomers to TEFL and Thailand


Cost of Living

Every new arrival wants to know if they can survive or live well in Thailand on X thousand baht a month?


Cost of Living

Guides written by teachers, for teachers, to the different parts of Thailand


Health Insurance

As the old saying goes - don't leave home without it!


Work Permit & Visa FAQ

Have a question about obtaining a work permit or visa?


Your Questions Answered

An extensive selection of questions sent to me by ajarn.com readers.


Featured Jobs

Secondary Science Teacher (AP)

฿80,000+ / month

Thailand


NES Teachers

฿47,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Science and Mathematics Teachers

฿42,000+ / month

Thailand


English Conversation Teachers

฿35,000+ / month

Bangkok


NES Teachers

฿40,000+ / month

Nonthaburi


Corporate Teacher

฿47,000+ / month

Bangkok


Featured Teachers

  • Joseph


    British, 32 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

  • Ningru


    Myanmarese, 29 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Lambjulius


    Cameroonian, 46 years old. Currently living in Thailand

  • Ananya


    Indian, 22 years old. Currently living in India

  • Hayley


    British, 39 years old. Currently living in United Kingdom

  • Audu


    Nigerian, 34 years old. Currently living in Nigeria

The Hot Spot


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.


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!


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 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 dreaded demo

The dreaded demo

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


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 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.


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.